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A proud moment for tea education in Canada. 

Congratulations to the first group of students in Canada who have successfully passed the TCI Elementary Chinese Tea Master Examination!

Behind this achievement are many hours of study, practice, tasting, discussion and, most importantly, the commitment to learning together. From forming study groups to practising tea preparation and reviewing the details of Chinese tea, it has been inspiring to see everyone support and encourage one another along the way.

We’re incredibly proud of what they have accomplished and grateful to be part of their tea journey.

For those who have been thinking about deepening your knowledge of Chinese tea, winter enrollment for the next Elementary Chinese Tea Master course will be opening soon.

We’ll also be offering an online Chinese Tea Prelude Workshop, an introductory session for anyone who’s curious to take a peek into the world of Chinese tea.

More details coming soon. Stay tuned.

 

Come roast your own hojicha! 🍂🍃

We are partnering with Rove Kyoto (by Rove Concepts) to host an intimate, hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of hojicha roasting.

Hosted at Rove Kyoto’s space in Kitsilano, this session invites you to slow down, practice traditional roasting techniques using ceramic horoku vessels, and craft your very own custom roast to take home.

Whether you want to deepen your tea knowledge or simply spend a calm afternoon engaging your senses, we would love to welcome you.

📍 Location: Rove Kyoto (3066 Arbutus St, Vancouver)
📅 Date & Time: August 22 - 10 AM or 12 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Limited spots available. Link in bio to reserve your seat!

Join Gee Wong 黃佩姿 x Teakan • 茶間 x claudia n her clay made ceramic art for A Midsummer Reverie, the second volume of our Dialogue Between Tea & Food series.

This season, we’re chasing the feeling of midsummer thru a five-course tasting journey where bold summer flavours meet thoughtfully curated teas.

Each pairing is designed to hold that heat and transform it; tea meeting flame, sweetness meeting char, one sip shift the palate for the next bite.

Sunday, July 26 11am - 1pm
154 E Pender St, Vancouver
🎟️ $90 + GST

Join the dialogue. Full details and tickets available via the link in bio.

Our summer tea & food pairing is finally here!

Join Gee Wong 黃佩姿 × Teakan • 茶間 × claudia n her clay made ceramic art for A Midsummer Reverie, the second volume of our Dialogue Between Tea & Food series.

This season, we’re chasing the feeling of midsummer thru a five-course tasting journey where bold summer flavours meet thoughtfully curated teas.

Each pairing is designed to hold that heat and transform it; tea meeting flame, sweetness meeting char, one sip shift the palate for the next bite.

Sunday, July 26
11am - 1pm
154 E Pender St, Vancouver
🎟️ $90 + GST

Join the dialogue. Full details and tickets available via the link in bio.

We enjoy tea packing.

As the aroma fills the room, we often find ourselves wondering where each tea is headed and how it will be enjoyed. A quiet morning, a meaningful conversation, a moment of pause.

Every package is a connection, and we’re deeply grateful for the support that makes it all possible.

Thank you for making space for tea time with Teakan.

Our online tea shop is finally back on!

New harvest of our old favourites are restocked, new teas have arrived, and we’ve released something special.

Thank you for your patience and support. Happy browsing, and happy brewing.

May is always one of our busiest months, and also one of our favourites.

With Asian Heritage Month and Mother’s Day woven throughout the calendar, we were given many opportunities to share tea culture, heritage, and most importantly, meaningful connections.

We began with The Art of Matcha, followed by a Hong Kong Milk Tea Workshop and several Chinese tea workshops with different community groups. Each gathering was unique, but all were connected by the simple act of sharing tea and stories around the table.

In between, we hosted cozy Mother’s Day tea experiences for corporate clients, creating custom tea blends to celebrate the occasion.

We wrapped up the month with our own Culture & Heritage Tea Event inspired by the Song dynasty painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Through tea, stories, and customs, we explored how people connected, celebrated, and found joy in everyday life thousand years ago.

Looking back, what stays with us isn’t just the number of events, but the conversations shared, friendships formed, memories revisited, and moments of connection created over a cup of tea.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and invited us into your communities, teams and client celebrations. We are grateful for every opportunity to share the cultures and traditions behind tea, and even more grateful for the people we get to share them with.

[Jun 13] June Tea Class

This June, we’ll journey into Wuyishan and Tongmuguan, neighbouring regions that gave birth to two of the world’s most influential tea categories: oolong and black tea.

Through guided tastings, we’ll explore Wuyi yancha and Lapsang Souchong side by side, tracing how landscape, craftsmanship, oxidation, and roasting shaped their evolution. Along the way, we’ll uncover the connections between these iconic teas while deepening our understanding of the people, places, and traditions behind every cup.

If you’ve ever wondered how oolong and black tea came to be, this class offers a chance to taste their origins.

📅 June 13 (Sat)
🕦 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 2250 Main Street, Vancouver

Register the class with link on bio.