Being Tea membership testimonials
So much more than tea classes
What our students say about Being Tea…
Check out some of the amazing feedback from our students about their experience here as a Being Tea member. All of these comments come from emails I’ve received from students over the last few years.
I love your teaching style: you explain things in a very clear and simple way. But, most importantly I think, I am not merely learning some notions around tea, but a way of learning and exploring, just like a method to approach the topic.
Watching you pan-firing some tea leaves was much clearer than any written words explaining what pan-firing is! I must admit, some afternoons or evenings, Being Tea is becoming my new Netflix.“
– Andrea G.
“This was the best class I have taken…”
“This was the best class I have taken. You did a great job of helping me reorient my brain when tasting tea. It was great to really dig into each specific parts of tasting, and really understand what I am looking for when tasting tea.”
“I really liked being able to follow along with exactly the teas you’re tasting because it really helped to crystallize the distinctions of different tactile experiences for me! It was really helpful to hear that these experiences of mine were real and can be valid ways of describing the tea.”
“What I experienced today even just through the screen is the feeling that I am looking for, to feel the nature and enjoy the absolute peace of mind and the pleasure of life. Thank you very much for this.”
“I remain forever grateful…”
“It is to you, and Being Tea, that I credit my 601 days alcohol free! Being Tea introduced me to Chris Marshall and Sans Bar, and started me on my path to sobriety. I remain forever grateful to you, Sooz, for this connection. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined an alcohol free life, and Chris helped me see that the best version of me is alcohol free. Your work has impacted me and changed the trajectory of my path.”
– Johanna D.
“I find this space truly open to all…”
“I love the different avenues you can take with these courses and go at your own pace. I have an introverted spirit, but have a goal next year to challenge myself and do more live classes and meditations. I find this space truly open to all and not intimidating, which honestly can be hard to find even online. So thank you for creating a space where I don’t feel like I need to already know everything beforehand or show I know all the tea & meditation terms.”
– Jenna N.
“I’ve learned much more than tea from you…”
“I am so fortunate to have found Being Tea. The high caliber and diversity of class content, the peaceful setting, the beauty of your photography – every thoughtful detail. Your skill in interviewing guest speakers – these are an extra treat I look forward to – they’re FUN! I’ve learned much more than tea from you. I feel you’re an old soul, and I’m privileged to have a connection with you.”
– Diane G.
“Being Tea is a hidden gem in the tea world…”
“I’ve subscribed for many months now and I’m nowhere near having explored it all. Every video is super in-depth. If you ask me, Being Tea is a hidden gem in the tea world… but most likely & happily not for long! If you didn’t know, now you do!”
“I approached meditation in my past, mainly through self-study. Every time I tried, I stopped after two or three weeks. Your classes helped me better understand what meditation is and the difficulties you may encounter by practicing it. I get the impression that you know what one can go through when starting a meditative practice, and this is very helpful for a beginner.”
“The recent class you gave on the number of steepings was wonderful! I have watched all your Brewing Skills classes — all terrific — but this is one of my favorites. Your teaching style is so relaxed and informative. Tea drinking is an essential part of my life and I find so many aspects of tea to enjoy.”
I remember taking a couple of your tea tasting classes at the NW Tea Festival and wishing for more. Being Tea is the answer and has been much more than I ever expected.
I owe you my full and heartfelt thanks for all the ways you have provided me with wonderful tea experiences through the monthly Tasting Boxes, the video tasting sessions, and other ways you have enriched my knowledge and love of tea.”
– Tim G.
“Centered and calm…”
“The first tea meditation I got to participate in with Being Tea, I honestly thought “what the hell are we going to do for 2 HOURS?!” (and I’m a yoga / meditation teacher, ha!) … and yet, the 2 hours literally was like 2 minutes … and I felt grounded and light at the same time, centered and calm. My outlook on Tea is changing, there’s this feeling of honoring the Tea, the practice, the process, the people who bring it to us, the traditions … it’s pretty cool.”
– Erica S.
“A kindred spirit in tea…”
“Sooz feels like a kindred spirit in the tea meditation practice to me. She is the first person I’ve come across who is equally authentic and passionate about tea meditation in her life.”
– Tami K.
“Your approach is so accessible…”
“Your approach is so accessible to all tea connoisseurs and it was informative for me both as a tea drinker and a tea producer!”
– Alicia G.
“A wonderful sense of pace and timing…”
“The courses are exceptionally instructive. I’ve learned a great deal from the sessions I’ve watched. You have a wonderful sense of pace and timing. It was fun to do cupping workshops with you at the NW Tea Festival a few years ago, but the videos are helpful for many aspects of tea brewing. I’m delighted that you decided to make your vast experience and teaching skills available to the public.”
“[With my upcoming relocation], everything is chaotic at home. However, I will say that morning tea practice has given me space to explore and process all the feelings coming up around this move. Without having practiced in our community over the last year, I don’t think I would be nearly as well resourced to use tea practice as an emotional refuge. I am grateful for the instruction and space you have created to make this possible.”
“I enjoyed the in-depth preview of class, and style in which it was going to be taught. I also liked how you constantly encouraged experimentation to better understand. Enough guidelines to ensure your tea will taste good, but left enough room for the listener to play around.”
What Being Tea members mean to me, as a teacher.
I love to share with guest speakers just how wonderful and unique the member community is here at Being Tea. There is an openness that is rare.
As a long-time educator, I have taught in and been a part of tea education spaces that are fixated on outcomes, right / wrong ways of showing your dedication or worthiness, or particular qualifiers that grant someone access to the space.
And I haven’t always felt very comfortable in those spaces, even as a tea professional with decades of experience at this point.
I often felt like I’m being this other version of myself. And I started wondering… wow, if this is hard for me, what is it like for students, then?
With Being Tea, I’ve worked intentionally to create a place that holds the opposite of those feelings. As I get older in my own time with tea, I notice how rare space like this is – and I appreciate the deep impact of it. Acceptance, inclusion, and inner wisdom.
Come join the Being Tea community!
I offer tiered pricing for our class membership program to support financial accessibility. Simply choose the monthly rate that best matches your needs.
Reduced, $10/mo
This is my “community rate” for folks with limited financial means.
Proudly offered through Being Tea’s commitment to financially accessible education.
Standard, $20/mo
This is my “fair exchange” rate, what it takes to produce our program and support students.
If you enjoy two sessions a month, this equals just $10 per class.*
Sustaining, $30/mo
This tier directly offsets the cost to offer our Reduced tier.
Equals only $15 per class*
if you attended just twice a month. Thank you for your generosity!
Our program is month-to-month, and you can change your membership level as you like. You can also place your membership on pause. Cancel anytime – you’re welcome to rejoin later!
*For price comparison: Basic skills classes that I reach to the public average $20 to $50 per class, depending on the topic. Professional workshops, including ones that you’ll experience here in the program, would start at $350.
Membership with Being Tea includes:
Live online classes
Join interactive, drop-in friendly classes, happening almost every week. BYOT (Bring Your Own Tea), no special equipment needed.
Huge video library
Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 full-length class recordings, across a deep range of topics and skills. New videos added monthly.
Quiet Tea Sundays
Unwind and reconnect with our weekly guided tea meditation and rest practice. A beloved offering, now in our 6th year!