Twice during the day you can sit down to tea with us — once for an introduction to the craft, once just to unwind completely. No theory, no pressure, just tea and good company.
Our tea stop is part of Hand Made Rínek — a day full of original work, music, conversations, art and community experiences. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the park in Senica turns into a craft market with local products and handmade goods, a food zone, two stages and plenty of activities for kids and adults alike. Amid all that day-long bustle, we’ll carve out two quiet little islands over tea — one in the morning, one in the late afternoon.
The practical bits · Hand Made Rínek
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Where: the park in Senica
- Event hours: 9:00 — 18:00, all day
- Our tea stops: 10:00 — 11:00 and 16:00 — 17:00
- Admission: €15
What is GongFu?
GongFu cha translates roughly as “making tea with attention and skill.” It isn’t a ceremony full of strict rules — more a way of giving the tea, and yourself, a moment of full attention. It’s brewed in a small vessel, with the leaves steeped briefly and several times in a row, so the same tea gradually reveals different sides of its flavor. It’s not about performance or perfection; it’s about presence — slowing down, noticing the aroma, the warmth of the cup and the moment that is happening right now.
☕ An introduction to GongFu tea — a new look at an everyday drink
10:00 – 11:00
We all know tea. But what if we made it a little differently? In this shorter session we’ll go through a few classic ways of preparing tea GongFu style — without complicated theory and without diving into thousands of kinds of tea. No tests, no performance. We’ll simply show how to turn an ordinary drink into a small ritual you can easily repeat at home.
Suitable for complete beginners. Just come and take a seat.
🍃 An open tea session in the fresh air
16:00 – 17:00
At the end of the day, we’ll slow down. An open tea gathering under the open sky, with no pretense — people talk among themselves while Daniel prepares tea and answers questions, if any come up. We won’t go into the details of particular teas or tasting; it’s more about the atmosphere and a moment of calm in the park. Come just to relax — and see where the tea takes us.
