Tea School

Led by our Founder & Master Tea Blender, Zhena, Tea School combines expert instruction with hands-on experience, allowing you to explore the finest seasonal teas, learn advanced brewing techniques, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for this ancient plant, Camellia Sinensis.

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At the Ojai Tea Salon, a person pours tea from a glass teapot into a small white and black teacup, surrounded by Tea Essentials and the In Person & Virtual Tea School Course. Steam rises as a spoon rests nearby.
A woman pours tea from a glass teapot into a cup at Ojai Tea Salon, surrounded by plants and decor, wearing a dark apron with gold accents. Scene showcases Tea Essentials + In Person & Virtual Tea School Course.
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A cozy Ojai Tea Salon with wooden chairs, marble tables featuring Tea Essentials + In Person & Virtual Tea School Course, patterned cups, colorful cushions on a curved bench, warm lights, and a floral mural on the green wall.
A person with painted nails and a crescent moon necklace holds a small brass bowl of dark tea—possibly brewed from the Tea Essentials + In Person & Virtual Tea School Course—complementing their colorful, patterned outfit.
A storefront for Ojai Tea Salon displays "MAGIC HOUR" and "TIME FOR INFINITY" in gold. Reflected leafy plants frame tea essentials and the Tea Essentials + In Person & Virtual Tea School Course, all visible through the glass.
At the Ojai Tea Salon, a person pours tea from a glass teapot into a small white and black teacup, surrounded by Tea Essentials and the In Person & Virtual Tea School Course. Steam rises as a spoon rests nearby.
A woman pours tea from a glass teapot into a cup at Ojai Tea Salon, surrounded by plants and decor, wearing a dark apron with gold accents. Scene showcases Tea Essentials + In Person & Virtual Tea School Course.
A person scoops loose leaf tea from a black jar into a glass cup on a wooden tray with teaware, featuring Tea Essentials and the In Person & Virtual Tea School Course at the Ojai Tea Salon.
A cozy Ojai Tea Salon with wooden chairs, marble tables featuring Tea Essentials + In Person & Virtual Tea School Course, patterned cups, colorful cushions on a curved bench, warm lights, and a floral mural on the green wall.
A person with painted nails and a crescent moon necklace holds a small brass bowl of dark tea—possibly brewed from the Tea Essentials + In Person & Virtual Tea School Course—complementing their colorful, patterned outfit.
A storefront for Ojai Tea Salon displays "MAGIC HOUR" and "TIME FOR INFINITY" in gold. Reflected leafy plants frame tea essentials and the Tea Essentials + In Person & Virtual Tea School Course, all visible through the glass.
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Dive into the enchanting world of tea with Tea Essentials, an immersive one-day training designed to awaken your understanding of tea from leaf to cup. Led by our founder and master tea blender, Zhena Muzyka, and rooted in the wisdom of Camellia Sinensis, this is a deep dive into the tasting, origins, and specific processing of tea. Whether you are a tea novice or an experienced enthusiast, you will leave with a comprehensive understanding of tea, from its origins to the perfect steep.

This year's Tea Essentials features new teas from every tea growing country in the world. 

  • Tea Essentials unfolds across six parts, the same curriculum Zhena has taught to hundreds of students, distilled into one immersive day.
  • The Compounds of Tea: the caffeine, L-theanine, EGCG, and polyphenols that make tea as good for the body as it is for the spirit
  • The Growing of Tea: how Camellia Sinensis, one humble plant, becomes every cup, from seedling to harvest
  • Tea Growing Regions: a world tour of terroir, from China and Japan to Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, and the tea gardens of Africa
  • How Tea Is Made: the artistry and processing that turns one leaf into white, green, oolong, black, and puerh tea
  • Sampling & Steeping: steep time, water temperature, and tea to water ratio, tea type by tea type, taught tea taster style
  • The Health Benefits of Tea: what each style of tea offers the body, from calm to vitality

In Person Retreat at our Ojai Tea Salon

Saturday, November 14th | 11 AM – 5 PM PDT

Spend the day with Zhena Muzyka & explore the world of tea through guided tastings, hands-on learning, and approachable techniques you can bring into daily life.

Location: In-Person at our Ojai Tea Salon

217 E. Matilija Street Ojai, CA 93023

Availability: Only 30 Spaces Available

Virtual Retreat on Zoom

Sunday, November 15th | 10AM – 1 PM PDT

Join our communitea from anywhere in the world and experience Tea Essentials from home. You’ll receive the same foundational training, guided tastings, and expert insights in a live, interactive format on zoom!

Tea School is not a single lesson. It is a journey that will change the way you experience tea for good. Led by Zhena, our founder and master tea blender, each course is a deep dive into the art and science of tea, from mastering the perfect steep to discovering the nuances of a seasonal harvest.

This is your chance to elevate your tea ritual to a whole new level and turn a love of tea into a lifelong passion. Sign up today.

“I came to tea through a calling of spirit and have been in its care ever since. Tea is a meditation, a plant, and a lifestyle, all of which can help you become more vital and present in your daily life. I am so happy you have joined me on this journey of tea. May you enjoy every sip.”

The heart of Tea Essentials is the cup in front of you. You will move through a guided flight across every major tea style, white, green, oolong, black, and puerh, tasting teas sourced from tea growing regions around the world. Zhena will show you how she tastes, slurp and all, and you will fill in your own tasting notes as you go, tracking color, aroma, and flavor for each cup.

“TEA IS THE ELIXIR OF LIFE.”

-LAO TZU

Tea Essentials

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE CULTURE, TASTE, AND ORIGINS OF THE WORLDS 2ND MOST POPULAR SIP,TEA.

Tea Essentials is an immersive training designed to awaken your understanding of tea from leaf to cup.

Rooted in the wisdom of Camellia Sinensis and guided by master tea blender Zhena Muzyka, this tea retreat is a deep dive into the tasting, origins, and specific processing of tea.

This year's Tea Essentials will feature new teas from every tea growing country in the world! So even if you have taken tea essentials previously, this will be a new experience!

IN PERSON RETREAT

Join Zhena at our Ojai Tea Salon

Saturday, June 13 | 12 PM – 5 PM PDT

Spend the day with Zhena Muzyka & explore the world of tea through guided tastings, hands-on learning, and approachable techniques you can bring into daily life.

Followed by a Tea + Wine Paired Dinner |
6 PM – 8 PM

Stay for an intimate tasting experience pairing Magic Hour Teas, wines and non-alcoholic options with a tea-infused dinner hosted by chef Noah Del Toro. Shop 20% off your favorites at our Ojai Tea Salon.

virtual retreat

Join Zhena & our Commmuni-tea on Zoom

Join from anywhere and experience Tea Essentials from home. You’ll receive the same foundational training, guided tastings, and expert insights in a live, interactive format on zoom!

Why Tea School?

This isn't just a series of lessons— it's a journey that will forever change the way you experience tea. Each course offers a deep dive into the art and science of tea, from mastering the perfect steep to discovering the nuances of seasonal harvests.

Led by our Founder & Master Tea Blender, Zhena, this is your chance to elevate your tea ritual to a whole new level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your love for tea into a lifelong passion. Sign up today!

What You’ll Learn

Tea Deep Dive: Types, Characteristics & Science

Steeping Details: Perfect brew techniques

Water Quality: Importance of temperature

Tea Origins: Growing, harvesting, and processing

Tea Tasting: Taste 10 teas in our guided session

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SIP SINGLE ORIGIN TEAS

 
Matcha Tea
Single Origin

Organic Ceremonial Matcha 700

From $27.00
 
A wooden tray holds a bowl filled with loose leaf Sin Eraser™: Puerh Tea by Magic Hour and a spoon resting on top. Beside the bowl is a glass cup filled with brewed tea, casting a shadow on the tray. The scene suggests a tea preparation setup with warm, inviting aromas and rich health benefits.
Single Origin

Sin Eraser™ : Puerh Tea

From $9.00
 
A gold teapot is positioned beside a full, ornate teacup filled with Ti Quan Yin Oolong: Tea of Patient Compassion. In the center, a glass bowl contains loose Ti Quan Yin Oolong: Tea of Patient Compassion leaves with a spoon resting inside. Some loose leaves are scattered around the bowl on the white surface, hinting at their wellness benefits.
Single Origin

Ti Quan Yin Oolong: Tea of Patient Compassion

From $11.00
 
A serene setup featuring a bamboo whisk, a green bowl of matcha tea, and a beautifully designed package of Magic Hour Matcha 1111: Highest Grade of Ceremonial Matcha. The background features glass with a leafy, fern-like pattern, creating a calming, nature-inspired ambiance perfect for enjoying organic tea in your own magic hour.
Highest Grade of Matcha

Matcha 1111 : Highest Grade of Ceremonial Matcha

From $44.00
 
A glass cup of clear liquid sits on a polished pink stone slab with metallic gold edges. Dried Club Magic Hour Silver Moon White Tea leaves are scattered on the surface of the slab and the surrounding area. Shadows of the cup and tea leaves fall on the light pink background.
Single Origin

Silver Moon White Tea: Yin Zhen Silver Needle

From $11.00
 
A gold teapot is pouring Magic Hour Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Oolong Tea into an intricately patterned, wide-mouthed glass cup placed on a decorative saucer. The cup and saucer sit atop a wooden tray scattered with loose tea leaves. This serene scene, set against a bright, clean background, offers calm nourishment for the soul.
Single Origin

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Oolong Tea

From $11.00
 
A bowl filled with Magic Hour Limited Edition Honey Black is placed on a piece of burlap. A decorative wooden scoop rests in the bowl, ready for your next cup. Loose tea leaves are scattered around the bowl on a white surface, inviting you to enjoy your own magic hour tea ritual.
Single Origin

Honey Black Laoshan Black Tea

From $11.00
 
A glass cup filled with amber-colored Tea of The Rising Sun: Japanese Breakfast from Magic Hour sits on a white surface, with a metal tea infuser containing loose black tea leaves inside the cup. Loose leaf tea is scattered next to the cup, casting a shadow on the surface.
Single Origin

Tea of The Rising Sun : Japanese Breakfast

From $9.00

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A person wearing a traditional red and gold kimono and holding a red umbrella walks along a pathway lined with bamboo on both sides. The scene is vibrant and serene, much like the calming experience of enjoying Kansai-Kyoto Ceremonial Matcha by Magic Hour, with lush green bamboo towering above.
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Kansai-Kyoto Ceremonial Matcha

$66.00

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A white ceramic teacup filled with light Sencha Kyoto Green Tea rests on a uniquely shaped white saucer. Loose green tea leaves, rich in antioxidants and known to boost metabolism, are scattered around the saucer and teacup on a soft pink background. The image is well-lit, highlighting the texture of the leaves and the tea's color.
Single Origin

Sencha Kyoto Green Tea

$27.00
 
A spoon filled with loose Organic Lapsang Souchong: Smoky Black Tea rests on a pink, heart-shaped glass dish. A clear, patterned glass cup containing the smoked black tea is placed beside the dish, casting a shadow on the surface. The tea has a rich amber color and a distinct smoky flavor.
Single Origin

Organic Lapsang Souchong: Smoky Black Tea

From $11.00
 
A clear glass plate holds a heap of Organic Golden Monkey Tip Yunnan Black Tea leaves from Magic Hour, accompanied by a wooden spoon resting in the leaves. To the top right, a translucent cup filled with amber-colored tea sits on the table, casting a warm glow. The background is a light pinkish hue.
Single Origin

Organic Golden Monkey Tip Yunnan Black Tea

From $13.00

EXPAND YOUR RITUAL

 
A hand is seen pouring tea through a Midas Touch: Golden-Hued Tea Strainer by PMB Mesh Screen Company into a glass teacup. A teapot filled with amber liquid is also visible. Another teacup is partially seen in the foreground. A daffodil in a glass container and a dark bottle are in the background.

Midas Touch: Golden-Hued Tea Strainer

$15.00
 
A refreshing glass of iced tea, crafted with loose tea and elegantly garnished with a slice of orange and a delicate rose bud. The drink is highlighted by the use of the Sips Tea Straw & Strainer Bombilla Case Packs from Alibaba, and is set aglow by warm, ambient light.

Sips Tea Straw & Strainer Bombilla

$7.00
 
A **Tea-in-Hand: The Perfect Steep Side-pour Ceremonial Teapot** by **Espresso Parts** made of borosilicate glass filled with floral loose leaf teas is placed on a pink surface with a daisy and a decorative model of a dragonfly nearby. The shadows of the daisy and dragonfly are visible, adding a whimsical feel to the scene.
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Tea in Hand: The Perfect Steep Side-pour Ceremonial Teapot

$33.00

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Rose gold loose leaf strainer
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Luxe Loose Leaf Strainer

$11.11

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Opalite Moon Tea Strainer--Magic Hour

Opalite Moon Tea Strainer

$22.00
 
Two Essential Perfection Teapots with Built-in Strainers and metal lids are displayed on two yellow rectangular stands of different heights. These teapots, featuring built-in strainers, have a simple, modern design with round bodies, curved handles, and small spouts—perfect for enjoying loose leaf tea against the plain white fabric background.

Essential Perfection Teapot with Built-in Strainer

From $36.00
 
Loose Leaf Tea Starter Set: Includes a gold tea strainer, matching spoon, and a three-hourglass tea timer with pink, purple, and brown sands—all beautifully arranged on a light surface with blurred flowers in the background. This elegant set is perfect for brewing your favorite loose-leaf tea.
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Loose Leaf Tea Starter Set

From $33.00 $62.00
 
Emerald Star Tea Strainer--Magic Hour

Emerald Star Tea Strainer

$22.00
 
A gold-toned Steep The Stars - Artisan Tea Strainer by Magic Hour with intricate patterns is placed on a pink surface. Next to it, a small, vibrant blue flower petal adds a touch of color. The shadow of the Steep The Stars - Artisan Tea Strainer is cast on the surface, enhancing the image's depth—a perfect setting for brewing your favorite loose leaf tea.

Steep The Stars - Artisan Tea Strainer

$27.00
 
Turning of a Leaf - Golden Tea Strainer--Magic Hour

Turning of a Leaf - Golden Tea Strainer

$7.00
 
Push Infuser Wand - Magic Hour

Golden Wand Tea Strainer

$13.00
 
Five black travel mugs with artistic designs are placed on a pink surface, surrounded by blue flowers, a white flower, a clear glass cup, a blue teapot, and a brass tea infuser. A spoon filled with Magic Hour’s The Queen of Cups - Tarot To Go! completes the enchanting scene.

The Queen of Cups - Tarot To Go!

$47.00
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  • ME
    Meghan E.
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    4 minutes ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Virtual Tea School

    I love tea school! I think I have taken 4 virtual tea school sessions with Zhena. I love learning about the plants, the tea estates and the health benefits. It’s also a really nice opportunity to slow way down and pay attention to the way the tea looks, smells and tastes. Something I rarely do on my own. I only wish I didn’t get so tea “tipsy” which makes it difficult to recall all the information.

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    Donna D.
    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Educating ladies for teas for magic hours

    I've been invited to a ladies tea this Saturday am bringing bohemian breakfast. What can I tell them about the tea that might prompt them to want to purchase some tea from Magic Hour?

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  • ME
    Meghan E.
    Verified Buyer
    9 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Tea school is so informative and fun!

    I love tea school. This was the third course I participated in. I always walk away refreshed, relaxed and inspired. Zhena is so knowledgable and it is easy to realize that tea is down right magical!

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    Barbara P.
    Verified Buyer
    9 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    So Much Great Information

    Great class and fantastic sampler box. I learn a lot and really enjoyed myself

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  • SH
    Stephanie H.
    Verified Buyer
    10 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love your tea’s

    I have taken many of your classes and have enjoyed each one. Thank you so much. Looking forward for the next one.

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