Gaba Tea School — Learn the Art of Tea Ceremony

Gaba Tea School

Learn the Art of Chinese Tea Ceremony.
Become a Certified Tea Master.

Tea is one of the oldest living traditions in the world — and one of the least understood in the modern West. At Gaba Tea School, we offer a structured, personal path into the world of Chinese tea culture: from your first gaiwan session to full certification as a Tea Master.

This is not a course you watch on a screen. It is a living practice, learned in real time — with real tea, real teaware, and a teacher who has spent years in the tradition.

What You Will Learn

🍵 Gongfu Cha (功夫茶) — Chinese Tea Ceremony

The Chinese way of skill, precision, and presence. You will learn the complete Gongfu Cha ritual — from setting up the ceremony table to pouring for guests — with all its philosophy, etiquette, and depth.

  • The six categories of Chinese tea and how to brew each
  • Teaware — gaiwans, Yixing teapots, chahe, chahai, chaban
  • Water temperature, timing, leaf ratio, and multiple infusion technique
  • Reading the tea — colour, aroma, flavour, aftertaste (hui gan 回甘)
  • Hosting a ceremony for guests — flow, etiquette, and presence
  • Tea as mindfulness — the philosophy behind each movement

Other Ceremony Styles

We are currently developing courses on additional ceremony traditions. Follow our updates to be the first to know when they open:

  • 🔜 Japanese Chado (茶道) — the Way of Tea · Coming Soon
  • 🔜 Korean Darye (다례) — the elegant tea rite · Coming Soon
  • 🔜 Daily Tea Ritual — your personal practice · Coming Soon

📲 Follow us on Instagram for updates: @gababali

Certification Path

Gaba Tea School offers three levels of study, each building on the last. Progress is based on demonstrated skill — not on a fixed number of hours.

Level I Tea Enthusiast
Foundation — six tea categories, basic Gongfu Cha, teaware selection
Level II Tea Practitioner
Full ceremony technique, tasting vocabulary, hosting sessions for guests
Level III Certified Tea Master
Complete mastery — source, evaluate, teach, host professional ceremonies

Format

  • 1-on-1 individual sessions only — no group classes
  • 90 minutes per session
  • In person in Bali or online
  • English or Russian
  • Flexible schedule — once a week, twice a month, or intensive
  • All teas used in lessons available at Gaba Tea House

Begin Your Journey

The first step is a conversation. Tell us where you are, what draws you to tea, and what you hope to learn.

Book a Consultation — WhatsApp →

📲 Stay updated on new courses and ceremonies:
@gababali on Instagram →

Teas used in lessons: Gaba Organic  ·  Oolong  ·  Pu-erh  ·  Teaware