Private Tea Tasting (Reserved for Alison A.)
Sharing our favorite teas with the communi-tea. Reservations required.About this experience
Please note that this time slot is only available to the name listed in the event title.
This experience is recommended for tea drinkers of all levels. It's an opportunity to drink specialty teas from under-represented tea regions and original blends that we develop at PARU Tea Lab. PARU Founder Amy Truong will guide you through the tasting and careful preparation of up to four seasonal teas.
If you have any requests or if you're celebrating a special occasion, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare for your visit.
Pricing
Each private tea tasting reservation is a flat rate of $150 total and will be due at booking. This fee accommodates up to four (4) individuals, and the session lasts approximately 45 minutes. Please reach out to us at hello@paruteabar.com for options for larger groups.
Private Tea Tasting Options
Omakase
Get treated to the founder’s favorites and get a better understanding of what makes these teas special. This private tea tasting option may cover a wide range of tea types and flavors. Please make note in your reservation if there are an allergies or flavors we should steer away from.
Updates
Due to COVID-19, we are making the following changes until further notice:
- We will be pausing communal tastings and hosting only private tastings. We will update this page once we are able to resume communal tea tastings.
- All tastings are by appointment only and held at our La Jolla shop.
Our private tastings will continue to be intimate, educational experiences featuring a seasonal selection of teas for guests to discuss and taste.
Changes to Your Reservation
Please contact us at (858) 750-3888 or send us a message at hello@paruteabar.com for adjustments and cancellations, honored up to 1 day before the reserved date.
Honoring a Digital-Free Zone
During the tasting, we recommend keeping Bow Hall a digital-free zone. There will be time following the tea tasting for guests to take pictures if desired.
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
All staff members will keep properly fitted face coverings on unless actively sipping.
Your Host
Amy Truong earned a B.A. in International Studies, studied at Meiji Gakuin University in Yokohama, and worked a decade in food, wellness, and operations management before founding PARU in 2017.