Trainings and workshops
Continuing courses in Chinese culture 2025:
Traditions in Chinese Cooking CIC0012 |
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14.01 Healthy Chinese Dishes |
14.01 Healthy Chinese Dishes: During the course, participants will learn how to make black senna and celery salad, wok-fried chicken strips, and a healthy lamb soup. |
Huang Xiaoxin |
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04.02 Cantonese Cuisine |
04.02 Cantonese Cuisine: During the course, participants will learn how to make Cantonese cuisine dishes such as Char Siu or BBQ pork, fried rice noodles, and boiled green Chinese kale. |
Huang Xiaoxin | |
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20.02 Northern Chinese Dumpling (vegan friendly) |
20.02 Northern Chinese Dumpling (vegan friendly): During the course, participants will learn how to make Northern Chinese-style dumplings by hand: they will make the dough by hand, add two different fillings, and learn how to fold the dumplings in the traditional way. |
Du Quanfeng | |
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05.03 Taiwanese Cuisine |
05.03 Taiwanese Cuisine: During the course, participants will learn how to make Taiwanese cuisine dishes such as Three Cups Chicken, Taiwanese hamburger, and zucchini soup. |
Liao Kaijun | |
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18.03 Chinese Soup Baozi called Guan Tang Bao |
18.03 Chinese Soup Baozi called Guan Tang Bao: During the course, participants will learn how to make the famous Chinese meat and soup-filled steamed buns, or soup baozi. |
He Yongquan | |
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01.04 Tofu in Three Ways |
01.04 Tofu in Three Ways: During the course, participants will learn to make Chinese dishes with tofu, such as silken tofu with century egg, spicy Mapo tofu, and Sapu tahu or tofu casserole. |
Shi Baowei | |
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15.04 Chinese Tea Kitchen |
15.04 Chinese Tea Kitchen: During the course, participants will learn how make five-spice tea eggs, Longjing shrimp, and Dahongpao roasted chicken. Chinese Tea Master will serve a matching tea with each dish! |
Huang Xiaoxin | |
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06.05 Chinese Street Food |
06.05 Chinese Street Food: During the course, participants will learn how to make Chinese street food such as Chinese pancake, spring rolls, and stewed meat-filled pockets/Chinese hamburger. |
Liao Kaijun | |
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21.05 Chinese Knife Skills |
06.05 Chinese Knife Skills: During the course, participants will learn how to make a salad with potato slices, fish-flavored pork slices, and fried squid in a dark sauce. |
Shi Baowei | |
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03.06 American Style Chinese Dishes |
03.06 American Style Chinese Dishes: During the course, participants will learn how to make famous American-style Chinese dishes such as General Tso's Chicken, a sweet and sour fried chicken dish, Chow Dau Miu, garlic-fried pea shoots, and Chow Mein, a stir-fried noodle dish with vegetables and tofu. |
Shi Baowei | |
CHINESE TEA CULTURE WORKSHOPS |
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03.02 Beginning of Spring |
03.02 Beginning of Spring: During this Chinese tea culture course, we will sample teas that are specially selected to match the theme of the 'Beginning of Spring.' These teas, harvested early in the season, are known for their delicate flavors and fresh aromas, reflecting the renewal and vitality of Spring. |
Zhuoya Wu töötab igapäevaselt Tallinna Ülikoolis hiina keele õpetajana, kuid ta omab 2004. aastast Hiina riikliku teemeistri kvalifikatsiooni ning on teekultuuri kursuseid sellest ajast ka läbi viinud. Zhuoya oskab detailsusteni õpetada teevalmistamise tehnikaid ka neile, kes pole varasemalt teemaailmaga kokku puutunud. |
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18.02 Rain Water |
18.02 Rain Water: During course, we will explore teas chosen to complement the theme of "Rain Water," one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar. During this period, the rain nourishes the earth, revitalizing nature and encouraging growth. The teas we will sample, harvested during this season, embody the freshness and rejuvenation brought by the spring rains. These carefully selected leaves are known for their crisp, vibrant flavors and subtle floral aromas, offering a taste of nature's gentle renewal. Join us as we celebrate the balance between water and earth, a vital force in the cultivation of exquisite teas. | ||
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05.03 Waking of Insects |
05.03 Waking of Insects: During this course, we will delve into teas that reflect the theme of the "Waking of Insects," the solar term marking the beginning of early spring when nature awakens and life stirs. As the temperature rises and insects emerge from their winter slumber, the earth comes alive with fresh energy. The teas we will sample, harvested at this time, are known for their bright, invigorating flavors and lively aromas that mirror the newfound vibrancy of the season. These delicate, yet complex brews capture the essence of nature’s awakening, offering a perfect harmony of refreshment and vitality. | ||
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20.03 Spring Equinox |
20.03 Spring Equinox: During this course, we will explore teas that capture the essence of the "Spring Equinox," a time when day and night are in perfect balance, symbolizing harmony and renewal. This solar term marks a moment of equilibrium, as the world transitions fully into the vibrancy of spring. The teas we will taste, carefully harvested at this time, reflect the harmonious balance between warmth and coolness, lightness and richness. Known for their smooth, balanced flavors and refreshing aromas, these teas embody the energy of new growth and the subtle yet powerful shift toward the season of abundance. | ||
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04.04 Pure Brightness |
04.04 Pure Brightness: During this course, we will savor teas that embody the theme of "Pure Brightness," a solar term that marks the arrival of clear skies and the full embrace of spring’s warmth. This time of year is associated with clarity, brightness, and renewal, as nature flourishes under the strengthening sun. The teas we will sample, harvested during this season, reflect the purity and clarity of the days ahead. With their bright, crisp flavors and fresh, floral aromas, these teas offer a perfect reflection of the season’s optimism and vitality, inviting you to experience the essence of spring’s pure light. | ||
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20.04 Grain Rain |
20.04 Grain Rain: During this course, we will explore teas inspired by the theme of "Grain Rain," a solar term that signals the arrival of abundant rainfall, vital for nourishing crops and ensuring a fruitful harvest. As the spring rains continue, they bring life and growth to the fields, with the promise of summer’s bounty. The teas we will sample, harvested at this time, are imbued with the rich, invigorating energy of this season. Known for their deep, layered flavors and refreshing, earthy aromas, these teas reflect the fertility and vitality of the land, offering a soothing, nourishing experience that celebrates the life-giving power of rain. | ||
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05.05 Beginning of Summer |
05.05 Beginning of Summer: During this course, we will indulge in teas that reflect the theme of the "Beginning of Summer," a solar term that marks the transition from spring to the warmth and energy of summer. As the days grow longer and the sun becomes stronger, nature bursts into full bloom, and the earth begins to ripen with vitality. The teas we will sample, carefully harvested at this time, are known for their bright, uplifting flavors and fresh, vibrant aromas that capture the warmth and intensity of the season. These teas offer a perfect introduction to the richness and energy of summer, inviting you to experience the season's abundant spirit and the promise of growth ahead. | ||
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21.05 Lesser Fullness of Grain |
21.05 Lesser Fullness of Grain: During this course, we will explore teas inspired by the theme of "Lesser Fullness of Grain," a solar term that signifies the early stages of the grain ripening process, when crops are starting to mature but are not yet fully harvested. This period marks a time of gentle abundance, with nature quietly preparing for the fullness of summer. The teas we will sample, harvested during this subtle shift, reflect the balance between the tender growth of spring and the fullness that is to come. Known for their smooth, mellow flavors and delicate, slightly sweet aromas, these teas embody the quiet promise of nature’s gradual transformation, offering a moment of peaceful anticipation before the peak of summer’s vitality. | ||
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05.06 Grain in Beard |
05.06 Grain in Beard: During this course, we will experience teas that capture the essence of "Grain in Beard," a solar term that signifies the period when the grains begin to ripen and show the first signs of fullness, with their tips resembling a beard of grains. This time marks the peak of growth, where nature is in its most fertile and abundant state, as crops start to take shape before their harvest. The teas we will sample, harvested during this phase, are known for their rich, full-bodied flavors and earthy, lingering aromas that reflect the fullness of summer’s approach. These brews embody the harmony between earth’s ripening fruits and the subtle transformation of the season, offering a deep, soothing taste of nature's harvest in its early stages. | ||
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21.06 Summer Solstice |
21.06 Summer Solstice: During this course, we will savor teas inspired by the theme of the "Summer Solstice," the solar term that marks the longest day and the height of summer’s energy. This period is a time of peak sunlight, where nature is at its fullest and most vibrant, and the earth basks in the warmth of the sun. The teas we will sample, harvested during this season, reflect the intensity and richness of summer. Known for their bold, bright flavors and refreshing, floral aromas, these teas capture the essence of sun-drenched days, offering a lively, invigorating experience. Join us as we celebrate the zenith of summer’s vitality and the promise of the season’s abundant harvest. |