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Courtrooms at Browns Covent Garden

For a relaxed, fun and culturally enriching wine experience, look no further than this World Wine tasting, with 16 wines, lots of learning and a 3 course lunch.

**In this class**

This one-day world wine workshop will be a relaxed day spent immersed in fine wines, in a fun environment. You'll learn about wine during the day in an informal way, making it suitable for anyone from a wine novice to a real enthusiast. 16 wines will be tasted throughout, including wines with lunch.  

Venue:
Cote Brasserie Saint Paul's,  26 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7DR
*This is the St Pauls branch of the excellent Cote Brasserie chain, next to the Cathedral. We have a superb menu arranged with, of course, a French slant.*
Nearest train stops: Saint Paul's (Central) City (Thameslink)

Bring some friends or go for the buzz of meeting someone new, share your expertise or even go pretending to be an expert (actually quite fun!)

**Now you can**

* taste wine like an expert
* understand of old world vs new world wine 
* know your major grape varieties, from the fine wines across the globe
* understand how and why wines cost different prices, and how to tell the difference 
* match wine and food
* have some fun blind with some tastings to test your new knowledge (very amusing!)

**Eat**

The day will include a 3-course lunch with matching wines, which will be very welcome after a morning of wine tasting!

Typical menu at Cote Brasserie:

STARTERS
A. CRAB MAISON Crab, avocado, cucumber, capers, shallots, mayonnaise, toasted sourdough baguette 350 KCAL
B. CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT Pink pepper butter, fig compote, toasted sourdough baguette 492 KCAL
C. CALAMARI Breadcrumbed squid, Provençal mayonnaise 606 KCAL
D. SALADE RACHEL Artichokes, fennel, mangetout, French beans, truffle mayonnaise, sourdough croutes 331 KCAL (VG)

MAINS

E. RIB-EYE STEAK (10OZ) Served with frites & watercress. Recommended medium 1128 KCAL
F. CONFIT PORK BELLY Savoy cabbage, gratin dauphinois potatoes, Calvados & thyme jus 1231 KCAL
G. FISH PARMENTIER Haddock, prawn, salmon, white wine & leek sauce, potato purée, Comté cheese 545 KCAL
H. SEA BREAM NANTAIS Roasted chicken velouté, samphire, courgettes, new potatoes 449 KCAL
I. SQUASH TABOULÉ Inspired by Marseille’s North African quarter Roasted butternut squash & courgette, giant harissa  couscous, chickpeas, spinach, rocket, coconut yoghurt 778 KCAL (VG)

DESSERTS
J. STRAWBERRY & ELDERFLOWER CRÈME BRÛLÉE An elderflower infused custard with a strawberry & basil salad  593 KCAL(V)
K. WARM CHOCOLATE FONDANT Salted caramel sauce, hazelnut tuile, vanilla ice cream 642 KCAL (V)
L. CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL TART Vanilla ice cream 397 KCAL (VG)
M. CHEESE BOARD (FOR ONE) Your choice of four cheeses. Served with grapes, seasonal fruit, fig chutney & sourdough  croûtes. Choose from Brie aux Truffes, Morbier, Chèvre Buchette (V) , Fourme d’Ambert, Tomme de Savoie, Camembert (V), 437 KCAL

(V) Vegetarian (VG) Vegan






This one-day world wine workshop will be a relaxed day spent immersed in fine wines, in a fun environment. You’ll learn about wine during the day in an informal way, making it suitable for anyone from a wine novice to a real enthusiast. 16 wines will be tasted throughout, including wines with lunch.  

Held at Brown's Courtrooms on St. Martins Lane in Covent Garden, this venue was once the Westminster County Court building. This iconic building still contains original features such as judges benches, making it a wonderful setting for this masterclass. 

Bring some friends or go for the buzz of meeting someone new, share your expertise or even go pretending to be an expert (actually quite fun!)

* taste wine like an expert
* understand of old world vs new world wine 
* know your major grape varieties, from the fine wines across the globe
* understand how and why wines cost different prices, and how to tell the difference 
* match wine and food
* have some fun blind with some tastings to test your new knowledge (very amusing!)

The day will include a 3-course lunch with matching wines, which will be very welcome after a morning of wine tasting!

Starters:
* Severn and Wye smoked salmon with crispy capers
* Duck Liver parfait with red onion marmalade & rocket salad
* Tomato and basil soup with basil oil

Mains:
* Filet of Salmon Supreme With Cream of Watercress Sauce
* Chicken Breast With Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Coulis and Basil & Lemon Oil
* Cauliflower, Cherry tomato & Cheese Tart (v)

*All mains are served with green beans, sugar snap peas, asparagus, wilted spinach and roast
heritage potatoes.*

Desserts:
* Salted Caramel Profiteroles with Devon Cream Toffee Sauce (v)
* Fresh Berries with Greek Yoghurt and English Honey (v)
* Caramelized Lemon Tart with Blueberry Chantilly Cream (v)

Your lunch selection requires a pre-order, and we will contact you after you have booked to confirm your choices.

Spaces run out fast so book now to make sure you get yours!

Marianna

Amazing wine tasting day. Gilbert was so knowledgeable,  interesting and funny. We tasted 16 high quality wines in a fun environment and I learnt so much.  The 3 course lunch was excellent and the venue was great.  I cannot recommend this wine tasting event enough. Worth every penny and more.

World Wine Tour Tasting & Lunch

Sujata  Ravi

Excellent day tasting all the wines Gilbert carefully selected for the day. Really lovely overview of new and old world wines, and the lunch was excellent too. Definitely recommend this experience - would make a perfect present for a wine-lover!

For a relaxed, fun and culturally enriching wine class, look no further than this World Wine tasting, with 16 wines, lots of learning and a 3 course lunch.

Here is how it works:

1. Book your ticket for one of the dates by clicking on the Add to Cart button to the right.

2. You have just bought 6 sample bottles of wine which I will send to your address

3. Now for the fun bit: when you receive the wine, sign up to attend the tasting  through Zoom.

What's Included?

- 6 bottles delightful wines of different styles 
- Wine education from a WSET qualified educator
- All online; no need to leave home!

Enjoy 6 wines at home and learn about them at the same time


Learn about wine and have fun at the same time in our 2 hour Friday night wine tasting

Wine O'Clock Friday Wine Tasting

This Spanish themed wine and tapas tasting will be a relaxed evening of fine wines, in a lovely tapas bar in Soho, Jamon Jamon. Suitable for anyone from beginner to enthusiast, the tasting will include a selection of delicious tapas paired with a variety of Spanish and Latin American wines

**In this class**

In this class, the clue is in the name, but you will taste 8 very fine Spanish / Latin American wines and learn a lot about them. At the same time, you will get to taste some delicious Spanish tapas alongside and all in a relaxed but informative atmosphere!

There will be loads going on, but you can be certain to cover:

* 8 Wines and tapas
* learn to taste wine the way the experts do
* learn the difference between wines from the old world and the new world
* the major styles of wine across the Spanish speaking world
* how to blind taste wine

Wine and Tapas Tasting Workshop

*Spain is the top exporter of wine in the world.  In 2014, Spain exported 22.8 million hectolitres with the majority of it going to France. Not only is Spain a top exporter, but in 2014 it was the third largest producer of wine, behind France (1) and Italy (2) with 42 million hectolitres produced.*

In this class, the clue is in the name, but you will taste 8 very fine Spanish / Latin American wines and learn a lot about them. At the same time, you will get to taste some delicious Spanish tapas alongside and all in a relaxed but informative atmosphere!

There will be loads going on, but you can be certain to cover:

* 8 Wines and tapas
* learn to taste wine the way the experts do
* learn the difference between wines from the old world and the new world
* the major styles of wine across the Spanish speaking world
* how to blind taste wine

This class is really popular and we only have 8 seats on each date, so book early to avoid disappointment!

Jamon Jamon

This Spanish themed wine and tapas tasting will be a relaxed evening of fine wines, in a lovely tapas bar in Soho, Jamon Jamon.

Why does Goat’s cheese go well with Sauvignon, or Roquefort with dessert wines? Find out at the London Wine and Cheese evening. Suitable for anyone from beginner to enthusiast, the tasting will feature 8 fine wines and 4 matched cheeses, and will run from 7.00-9.00pm with excellent French cheeses.

Topics:

- 8 Wines and 4 cheeses matched to the wines
- How to taste wine – The way the experts do
- Old World vs New World styles
- The major styles of wine, with fine wines from around the world
- Blind tastings to test your new knowledge
- The Gascon Paradox!
- Food pairing with delightful cheese
- As well as any other topics you want to ask about (as long as they are wine-related).

Your presenter Gilbert is a fully qualified WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) tutor, but he likes to have as much fun with wine as possible, so the evening is not academic, but presented in an informal and humorous style. You’ll leave with a smile on your face, plus you will know a lot more about wine than when you started!

Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening

Wine tasting classes and experiences run by the renowned Gilbert Winfield.

Winfield Wines are mega helpful, fun and flexible wine tasting professionals based all around London. They understand that no two clients have the same needs, so will provide a large variety of different wines to seduce and intrigue the senses. 

Gilbert Winfield’s expertise on wine is frequently in demand: He has made guest appearances on: Eggheads, Come Dine With Me, James May’s Man Lab, National Geographic’s Blow your Mind and more recently has been appearing on Sky News as a wine expert!

Having achieved fully qualified WSET wine status, his wine tastings are informal and approachable. You’ll manage to have as much irreverent fun as possible with wine, and still learn something at the same time.

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London Wine and Cheese Evening with 8 wines on Fridays

baking

candle making

cooking

crafts

dance

drawing

fashion

floristry

health and beauty

jewellery making

kids

knitting

languages

mindfulness and wellbeing

music

painting

photography

pottery-and-mosaics

sculpture

sewing

terrarium

upcycling

wine tasting

woodworking

The Cork & Bottle Wine Bar

Cote Brasserie

Bedales Wine Bar

The Atlas Pub

The Engineer

Al Duomo

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of South African wines from our founders heritage farm, Blaauwklippen, South Africa and a table full of a variety of easy to care for colourful succulents.  As you arrive, a welcoming glass of Prosecco sets the tone for an unforgettable experience. You'll then be treated to a tasting glass of three exquisite wines, including the crisp Chenin Blanc, the classic Cabernet Sauvignon and a bold Malbec.

SUCCULENT PLANTER
Whilst savouring these fine wines, get your hands connected to nature as you plant your very own succulent garden in a charming planter. This unique blend of wine and planting creates a memorable day where you take home not just the succulent planter, but also the delightful memories of a beautiful wine and planting experience at the charming Botanical Boys experience store.

Wine is served in 75ml tasting per wine.  More glasses or bottle can be purchased as part of your experience.

The planters change from time to time depending on stock availability.  But they are lovely and cute once planted and easy to take home.  Each planter varies slightly in size and style to the one on the image.


Moira Bell

Sip & Plant 

Love bubble tea? Come alone, bring your friends or come celebrate your birthday full of bubbles and fun where you will learn to make your favourite boba drinks in a hands-on learning experience at the famous Yifang bubble tea café in the heart of Camden.

Hosted by experienced boba baristas, you'll learn the ins and outs of making a variety of popular drinks. You'll learn a bit about the history of boba tea, how to create a variety of add-ins, mix flavours and present your final concoction with a professional flair.

Even if you don't know the first thing about bubble tea, your friendly hosts will be on hand to show you the ropes, give some useful tips and answer any questions you may have during the class.

After sharing and sampling the delicious drinks you've made, you'll leave the class with a certificate of completion, a head full of boba knowledge and a huge smile on your face.

The experience will include:

Learning about the origins of bubble tea.
Tasting and learning how to make 4 different types of tea’s (Black, Green, Ching, Oolong).
Tasting and making exciting flavours and toppings such as brown sugar, passionfruit, winter melon, mango, taro and many more.
Learning how to make tapioca pearl bubbles, golden jelly and white sago pearls.
Learning how to prepare three popular boba drinks to take home.

What you'll get
All the ingredients and equipment for three delicious drinks prepared by you.

What to bring
Just your love for bubble tea!

Suitable for
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old). An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

Michelle Da Costa

Bubble Tea Barista Experience

For a relaxed, fun and culturally enriching wine experience, look no further than this World Wine tasting, with 16 wines, lots of learning and a 3 course lunch.

In this class

This one-day world wine workshop will be a relaxed day spent immersed in fine wines, in a fun environment. You'll learn about wine during the day in an informal way, making it suitable for anyone from a wine novice to a real enthusiast. 16 wines will be tasted throughout, including wines with lunch.

Venue:
Cote Brasserie Saint Paul's,  26 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7DR
This is the St Pauls branch of the excellent Cote Brasserie chain, next to the Cathedral. We have a superb menu arranged with, of course, a French slant.
Nearest train stops: Saint Paul's (Central) City (Thameslink)

Bring some friends or go for the buzz of meeting someone new, share your expertise or even go pretending to be an expert (actually quite fun!)

Now you can

taste wine like an expert
understand of old world vs new world wine
know your major grape varieties, from the fine wines across the globe
understand how and why wines cost different prices, and how to tell the difference
match wine and food
have some fun blind with some tastings to test your new knowledge (very amusing!)

Eat

The day will include a 3-course lunch with matching wines, which will be very welcome after a morning of wine tasting!

Typical menu at Cote Brasserie:

STARTERS
A. CRAB MAISON Crab, avocado, cucumber, capers, shallots, mayonnaise, toasted sourdough baguette 350 KCAL
B. CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT Pink pepper butter, fig compote, toasted sourdough baguette 492 KCAL
C. CALAMARI Breadcrumbed squid, Provençal mayonnaise 606 KCAL
D. SALADE RACHEL Artichokes, fennel, mangetout, French beans, truffle mayonnaise, sourdough croutes 331 KCAL (VG)

MAINS

E. RIB-EYE STEAK (10OZ) Served with frites & watercress. Recommended medium 1128 KCAL
F. CONFIT PORK BELLY Savoy cabbage, gratin dauphinois potatoes, Calvados & thyme jus 1231 KCAL
G. FISH PARMENTIER Haddock, prawn, salmon, white wine & leek sauce, potato purée, Comté cheese 545 KCAL
H. SEA BREAM NANTAIS Roasted chicken velouté, samphire, courgettes, new potatoes 449 KCAL
I. SQUASH TABOULÉ Inspired by Marseille’s North African quarter Roasted butternut squash & courgette, giant harissa  couscous, chickpeas, spinach, rocket, coconut yoghurt 778 KCAL (VG)

DESSERTS
J. STRAWBERRY & ELDERFLOWER CRÈME BRÛLÉE An elderflower infused custard with a strawberry & basil salad  593 KCAL(V)
K. WARM CHOCOLATE FONDANT Salted caramel sauce, hazelnut tuile, vanilla ice cream 642 KCAL (V)
L. CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL TART Vanilla ice cream 397 KCAL (VG)
M. CHEESE BOARD (FOR ONE) Your choice of four cheeses. Served with grapes, seasonal fruit, fig chutney & sourdough  croûtes. Choose from Brie aux Truffes, Morbier, Chèvre Buchette (V) , Fourme d’Ambert, Tomme de Savoie, Camembert (V), 437 KCAL

(V) Vegetarian (VG) Vegan


Here is how it works:

Book your ticket for one of the dates by clicking on the Add to Cart button to the right.

You have just bought 6 sample bottles of wine which I will send to your address

Now for the fun bit: when you receive the wine, sign up to attend the tasting  through Zoom.

What's Included?

6 bottles delightful wines of different styles
Wine education from a WSET qualified educator
All online; no need to leave home!

Enjoy 6 wines at home and learn about them at the same time


Open a profitable bubble tea cafe or become a bubble tea barista with this in-depth bubble tea training workshop at the famous Yifang bubble tea cafe in Camden.

Are you looking to start your own bubble tea business, want to add bubble tea to your existing menu, or looking to become a professional bubble tea barista?

Our hands-on workshop at the famous Yifang bubble tea cafe in Camden will teach you everything there is to learn about launching and running your own successful bubble tea business or becoming a professional bubble tea barista. Once you have completed your hands on interactive course you will be able to independently setup and run your own bubble tea store! All course learning and training will be provided in an actual bubble tea store.

Bubble Tea Preparation:

Learn about the different types of bubble teas
Learn about all the key ingredients and toppings of bubble tea
How to brew different types of tea's
How to make Tapioca Pearl bubbles
How to make a variety of jelly's
How to make White Pearls
How to make brown sugar bubble tea
How to make 30+ different drinks
Customizing drinks
How to operate bubble tea equipment
Order taking
Interacting with customers
Practicing making drinks and serving customers

Menu/Equipment/Supplies
Equipment requirements and where to buy
Setting up and configuring equipment
Where to buy supplies/ingredients
Optimizing delivery channels (Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eats, HP)
Designing menu and pricing

Business Setup
Financial feasibility
Business plan
Location assessment
Staff skills requirement and recruitment guidance
How to have low operating cost to maximize profits (staff cost, rota, store hours, operational efficiency, etc)
How to maximizing profitability

Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.

What to bring
Just yourself and an enthusiasm for bubble tea!


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Bubble Tea Business Workshop

Take some time out to slow down and savour craft chocolate engaging all your senses. Using mindful techniques to anchor your thoughts on the present moment, the team will help you to have a deeper experience with flavour, enjoying each and every mouthful. Discover a diverse selection of fine ethical bars from artisan makers from all over the world. Pause your busy schedule and rushed meals to find more joy and happiness with chocolate.

What You Can Expect:

A comprehensive introduction to the world of craft chocolate, including history and processes involved in the making.
Tips on how to choose, taste and store your chocolates
Demonstrations with Cocoa Pods, Beans, Nibs and Butter.
Guided mindful chocolate tasting engaging all your senses
Tasters of 7 from the some of the world's finest bean-to-bar
Palate cleansers
Individual Tasting Sheet
Water

Mindful Chocolate Tasting

A fun 2 hour mobile cocktail class where each guest will get hands on and make 4 cocktails each.  We provide all the equipment, glasses, garnishes, alcohol and ingredients.  Your personal mixologist will guide you through making each cocktail before hosting some fun drinking games in between each drink.

-4 cocktails per person
-fun games in between the cocktails
-equipment and glass hire included
-alcohol and ingredients included
-your own bartender for 2 hours

Cocktail Making Class

Our Cocktail Making Classes are one of our most popular activities and it’s easy to see why.
Ideal for hen and birthday parties, corporate and team building events. These 90-minute interactive sessions are great fun and definitely get you in the mood to party!

All alcohol and mixers are provided by us as well as all the professional bar tools ( shakers, pourers, strainers, etc.. ) along with the specific glassware for each cocktail. Your professional mixologist will teach you all about the history of cocktails and show you the tools and techniques you need to make them.
The bartender will demonstrate how the first cocktail is brought to life and then you’ll get the chance to make your own, with the bartender's help every step of the way! The group will be split into teams, to make it a bit more competitive and the winning team will get a WINNING PRIZE!

Super fun, interactive and a great way to learn the tricks and hidden secrets of this industry :)


Fun Cocktail Making Class in the comfort of your home or rented accommodation.

TCC Karaoke is a place to cut loose, be yourself and truly sing your heart out. Mind blowing cocktails, epic sing alongmusic, and an unbeatable vibe! Come and drink, sing and swing with us in our private Karaoke room. Choose from either 2 or 3 hours in our Shoreditch bar and bring between 10 and 45 friends for a night you won't forget! Oh, and did we forget to mention that you get your OWN bartender - get those vocals warmed up!

Cocktail Masterclass and Karaoke Hire at London Cocktail Club

Wanna home-bartending ninja, hone your shaking skills and have a blast at one of our cocktail masterclasses led by some of the best in the industry?

Start your masterclass with a tasty welcome drink to get you in the cocktail mood and then learn how to mix, muddle and shake 3 cocktails with our top notch bartenders over an hour and a half / two hours.

Perfect for a birthday, hen party, work do or just because! All you need is a minimum of four eager cocktail makers and then you can leave the rest to us to ensure you have top notch banter and a good time!

Cocktail Masterclass at London Cocktail Club

Olive Oil is originally from the Mediterranean area and now it’s produced and consumed in other areas around the world. It’s also included by The European Parliament in the list of food products most subjected to fraud.
This is a great opportunity to learn about this key ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet.

In this 2 hours Olive Oil workshop, we will learn about:
How Olive Oil is produced and the different commercial categories: Extra virgin olive oil versus olive oil.
Its health benefits.
Its uses in the kitchen.
How to assess its quality by tasting.

For the tasting part of the workshop, we will be using award-winning Spanish extra virgin olive oil produced from the four main varieties: Arbequina, picual, hojiblanca and cornicabra.

By tasting the oils, you will appreciate the different intensity, nuances and aromas of the real extra virgin olive oil.
The workshop includes:
From 4 to 6 Spanish extra virgin olive oils.
Olive Oil tasting cups.
Four ingredients to pair with the oils.
Spanish Tapas.


Olive Oil Tasting session and Mediterranean Diet workshop

Olive Oil Tasting Session

Bored of patronisingly pretentious sommeliers but keen to know more about wine ?!  Sarah will host a friendly, interactive wine tasting where you will learn how to taste and navigate the nuances of organic & biodynamic wines. Sarah will be joyfully guiding our palettes and telling us about a special selection of delicious European wines, building our confidence and knowledge as we sip.  Because soil health is sexy and environmentally friendly, biodynamic wine drinking is the only way forward! Apéro is a well-known ritual in the Mediterranean, and Sarah's favourite time of day - the perfect way to come together, unwind and socialise before a meal.

Please bring a favourite cheese to share with the group and accompany the wine!!

Meet your host!

Sarah Jones' appreciation of flavours, taste and provenance led her to follow her nose and become one of London’s young female wine specialists focusing on exceptional wines with a sustainable focus. Today Sarah is at the forefront of the best wines that the capital has to offer. Her ability to inform and engage in a friendly and relaxed way makes her the perfect person to teach you about wine in the comfort of your own back yard. Think of a prettier version of Jamie Oliver - the Bish Bash Bosh of wine!

Apéro: Biodynamic & organic wine tasting

Wine can sometimes seem a bit mysterious, even pretentious and descriptions aren't always easy to understand. We can help with:

How is wine made?
How can I tell if a wine is sweet or dry?
Does this wine have high or low acidity?
What does a 'full bodied' wine mean?
What are tannins?
We show you "How to Taste Wine Like a Pro" at all our events, but at an introductory evening we explain every detail right from the start, so you can impress friends, family and sommeliers!

Overview of the day:

· Kicking off with a Champagne Introduction then an introduction to some of the World's major grape varieties

· Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Malbec & others

· Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & others

· How wine is made - grapes, fermentation, ageing

· How to taste wines like a pro– aroma, taste, describing wines

· Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak, when a wine if faulty

· Tutored Tasting of 12 wines

· The effect of climate on the taste of wine - do you prefer warm cliamte wines or cool?

· Which wines to buy / where to get the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels

· Food & Wine Matching – tips & advice

Saturday Introduction to Wine Tasting with lunch and Champagne!

England and Wales are rapidly becoming known as the newest of the New World Wine regions, winning multiple medals at the Decanter World Wine awards and International Wine Challenge. For our final wine tasting of English Wine Week, we will be tasting a selection of the very best English wines, including both sparkling and still wines. The wines include Squerryes 2010 late disgorged, Herbert Hall Brut 2016, Terlingham Sparkling Rosé 2012, Kits Coty Bacchus, Gusbourne Guinevere Chardonnay and Simpsons Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir

Your host for the evening is Clive Barlow, MW. Clive has been a Master of Wine for over 20 years and started his wine career on a Hampshire vineyards. Based in Canterbury, he has an unrivalled knowledge of English wine.


Wine Tasting - Premium English Wines

Clare Patterson

Learn everything you need to know about Kombucha to make it successfully at home.

This class looks in depth into everything you need to know to brew great Kombucha.

We look at ingredients, equipment, primary fermentation and secondary fermentation techniques, how to achieve good carbonation, flavour development and how to store Kombucha and propagate scobys.

Making your own kombucha not only saves you money but gives you control over the flavour and freshness and means you always have a refreshing live probiotic drink always on tap.

Jane Eshref

Kombucha - First Brews, Secondary Ferments

Learn about the history of kombucha and how to brew your own, including 1st and 2nd ferment, bottling and storage. Also learn my top tips for safely opening fizzy bottles.

You'll receive a tried and tested recipe to keep along with a flavour grid to help provide some inspiration for those 2nd ferments.

As well, you'll be given my troubleshooting guide, complied based on over five years' experience of making and teaching others how to make kombucha.

This is a fun, informal and popular class and can be attended by anyone anywhere in the world, as a class recording is provided at the end of the session.


Kombucha Masterclass

Be introduced to 6 fabulous wines from award winning English vineyards. The tasting session will be hosted by Clive Barlow MW and will showcase some of the finest English wines. Split into three distinct groups, you will taste 2 Sparkling Wines, 2 Bacchus Wines and 2 Chardonnay Wines, reflecting the true diversity of English wines.

We have an award-winning sparkling rosé from Woodchurch, WineGB's (2020) Best Classic Cuvée from Ashling Park, West Sussex, 2 new Chardonnay's, including Hattingley Valley in Hampshire and a first Chardonnay from the impressive newcomer, Heppington vineyard. And, of course, 2 Bacchus wines, including IEAW Gold medal winner, Whitehall vineyard and, local to Canterbury, the CB Bacchus.

Clive Barlow is one of just over 400 Masters of Wine in the world and is vastly experienced at hosting wine tasting events. He is a panel chair at the International Wine Challenge, was a senior judge at the Decanter Awards, founded the Canterbury Wine Festival and Chair of Education at the Institute of Masters of Wine.


Wine Tasting - Kent Vs The Rest

The Wine Garden of England is made up of 7 of Kent’s most prestigious vineyards, 6 of which are currently producing wine, with Domaine Evremond expected to do so in the next couple of years. Each vineyard has selected one their wines which showcase their style and quality. The six wines being tasted are Gusbourne Brut Rosé, Squerryes Brut 17, Biddenden Gribble Bridge Rosé 2020, Balfour Liberty’s Bacchus 2019, Chapel Down Chardonnay 2020 and Simpson’s Railway Hill Rosé

The evening will be hosted by Clive Barlow, MW. Being based in Canterbury he is well known in the area and a highly respected wine expert. He founded the Canterbury Wine Festival and was Director of Education at the renowned Institute of Master of Wine as well as being a panel chair at the International Wine Challenge.


Wine Garden of England Tasting - 25th June

Experience Valentine's in a new way through exploring the stage of lovemaking from beginning to end to beginning again. We’ll travel in the company of 5 unique mouth-watering wines, paired perfectly with 5 dangerously delicious chocolate creations. Each flavour experience compliments luscious lessons on love under the covers.

Whether you are travelling solo, with friends or with a lover or partner, the experience offers a safe, gentle introduction to new ways of tasting...and of lovemaking.

 This is NOT for you if you are looking for a hands-on experience. The only hands-on experience that will be had is hands on delectable food and gorgeous drink.

You'll be travelling with:

Andrea Balboni, Love Relationships and Intimacy Coach, will share how to fuel desire, deepen connection (with yourself and / or with a partner) and experience more nourishing pleasure – body and soul – in each stage of the journey under the covers. Or wherever it is that you are making it happen.

Benedict Butterworth, wine expert like no other, has interpreted each of the stages of the amorous experience via vino and brings to your palate a surprising selection of unique, quality wines from small producers around the world.

No experience of pleasure this sweet would be complete without some dangerously delicious chocolate. And meditation teacher & chocolatier Meredith Whitely makes just that. Perfectly paired with each exquisite wine are hand-crafted chocolates with unexpected flavour combinations oozing with goodness and created specially for the experience.

V-Day never tasted so...mmmm….well, pleasurably sweet if we do say so ourselves.

Chocolate.Wine.Sex

An in-depth introduction into everything you need to know about fermented soft drinks. Learn how to make water kefir, ginger bug, tepache, bread kvass and other soft drinks.

Discover ways of using these drinks in other ferments as well as techniques such as secondary fermentation.

At the end of the course you will have water kefir grains to ferment at home as well as recipes and the knowledge and confidence to experiment further.

This can open the door to a lifetime of experimentation as well as saving you money along the way.

Soft Fermented Drinks - Water Kefir, Ginger Beer, Kvass and more

Chestnuts are a true gift of nature. Prolific growers, rich in Vitamin C, Potassium and protein, a staple since Roman times, and are celebrated in many cuisines.
In this workshop we’ll forage at a local woods, and upon returning to our kitchen, you’ll learn how to store them and try a variety of dishes, cooked by our chef. We’ll finish the day with a firepit (subject to weather), roasted chestnuts and mulled wine.

Sunday 4th December
9 – 3pm
Adults £55, Children under 16yrs £10, and children under 5 go free
(payable by 28.11.21)

Limited to 10 spaces.
The workshop will be held in Beckenham, BR3. For more information on meeting point or booking please contact:

E-mail: permaculturelondon@gmail.com

Phone: 07587150829

**If we don’t achieve the minimum participants required within 3 days of the workshop date, we may cancel the event and refund all money paid.
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Chestnut foraging, storing & cooking

Would you like to start at the very beginning?

Wine can sometimes seem a bit mysterious, even pretentious and descriptions aren't always easy to understand. We can help with:
How is wine made?
How can I tell if a wine is sweet or dry?
Does this wine have high or low acidity?
What does a 'full bodied' wine mean?
What are tannins?
We show you "How to Taste Wine Like a Pro" at all our events, but at an introductory evening we explain every detail right from the start, so you can impress friends, family and sommeliers!

Introduction to Wine Tasting!

NOTE - Bookings end on Tuesday 18th October at 10am to allow time for postage of kit

Hello! I'm George and I have recently started 'A Little Cup'. My mission was to make tea blends that put people, wellbeing and creativity at the heart (without the need for a lot of caffeine). A Little Cup aims to bring community and creativity together, a little cup at a time.

This online artistic blending masterclass (held on zoom) will allow you to explore flavours and their influences on our bodies and minds, through creative responses such as movement, gesture and colour... All from the comfort of your own home!

We will look at a selection of 3 of my tea blends, their stories and benefits. This month will focus on blends from our Halloween pumpkin pouches, perfect for the Autumn season!

Each blend has a different quality, be it uplifting and energising, soothing or spicy and warming. We will start with a tasting of each blend and learn about the ingredients. You will then use these as inspiration for a drawing exercise to get your creative juices flowing, thinking about how your bodies and minds respond to different flavours or ingredients. Then the real fun happens... You will finish by making your own tea blend with all your newfound artistic and tea mixing knowledge! And I encourage you to go as mad as you like!

You will be sent a workshop kit in the post-

What will you get:

-3 tea bags of 'A Little Cup' blends (in halloween pumpkins)

-Herbal tea blending kit (including a selection of 17-18 dried ingredients in individual mini drawstring bags, a wooden teaspoon and a spare empty bag to make your blend up) - note: these bags are all fully biodegradable!

-Scroll of paper each to draw on

Please make sure to have any extra paper you want and any drawing materials handy (pens, pencils, crayons, pastels - colours are advised, but regular pencil or writing pens will work too!) - these won't be sent out

Note that booking will end 5 days before the date of the workshop to allow time for postage of the kit.

Keep up to date with us at @alittlecuptea on instagram and on our website: www.alittlecup.com

Halloween Taste + Create! Online Artistic Tea Blending Masterclass

This evening we will be concentrating on big, ripe, rich, soft and spicy reds which are packed full of juicy fruit flavours.

Come along to taste beatuifully chocolatey Argentinian Malbec, robust Chinati Classico and peppery Australian Shiraz amongst others. We will be tasting 6 wines.
We will also be looking at how to bring the best out of your red wines with a short, practical guide on what foods will compliment these full bodied wines.
A great course for anyone who wants a simple, enjoyable introductory look at these lovely winter warmers.

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