GABA Oolong Tea & Taiwanese Savory Pairing Workshop – 27 Sept
Explore the bold, calming world of GABA Oolong — paired with flavorful Taiwanese lǔwèi.
What You'll Experience in Our Taiwanese Tea Tasting Workshop
🫖 Join us at JIATÉ Brussels for a unique sensory journey through the world of Taiwanese tea. This session focuses on one of Taiwan’s most fascinating innovations — GABA Oolong, a tea known for its smooth, rich body and calming effects.
You'll taste several distinct GABA Oolongs — from lightly roasted to deeply oxidized — and discover how subtle differences in elevation, terroir, and processing techniques shape their aroma and flavor. To enhance the experience, each tea will be paired with traditional Taiwanese lǔwèi (滷味) — savory marinated snacks — creating a balanced and flavorful pairing.
This workshop offers more than a tasting: it's a deep dive into Taiwanese tea innovation, pairing culture, and the art of slow appreciation.
What You Will Learn
- The unique flavor characteristics of GABA Oolong teas and how they differ from other oolongs
- How oxidation and fermentation influence taste, body, and aroma in tea
- How to mindfully taste and compare several GABA Oolongs with different processing styles
- The role of pairing in Taiwanese tea culture, especially with savory snacks like lǔwèi
- How to enjoy tea as a ritual of taste, culture, and connection
What’s Included
- Tasting of multiple GABA Oolong teas from different regions and oxidation levels
- Artisanal Taiwanese lǔwèi 滷味 (marinated savory snacks) paired with each tea
- All teaware and utensils provided during the session
- Seated guided tasting in an intimate and cozy setting
What You Will Take Home
A Deeper Connection to Taiwanese Tea & Culture – You’ll leave with a new appreciation for GABA Oolong teas, an understanding of Taiwan’s unique pairing traditions, and a richer sensory vocabulary for exploring tea and food together.
Tea Instructor – Lorela from Wanderlustea
Lorela Lohan
Lorela Lohan is the founder of WanderlusTea and a passionate tea wanderluster dedicated to exploring and sharing the global universe of tea. Known for her tea and food advice, she helps people rediscover tea through a modern, international lens—always with a spirit of curiosity and wanderlust.
With more than five years of professional experience in the non-profit sector and academic backgrounds in International Law and European Studies, Lorela combines her global mindset with a deep personal love for tea culture. Based in Brussels but connected worldwide, her tastings and talks blend tradition with trend, flavor with philosophy.
Lorela’s journey into tea began in 2011, and her turning point came in a small Prague teahouse where she was served a life-changing cup of Chinese tea. From that moment, her mission became clear: to introduce others to the rich diversity of tea and the stories of the growers behind each leaf.
“Tea is more than a drink — it's a bridge to culture, connection, and creativity.”
“I dream of a world where a restaurant menu offers aged oolongs and single-origin puer alongside fine wines.”
“Each tea holds a story worth telling — and tasting.”
Today, Lorela works to bring more visibility to high-quality tea and to connect consumers directly with tea farmers. Her workshops encourage people to slow down, savor, and discover the endless possibilities of tea beyond the ordinary cup.
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