During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore the diverse and expansive field of biotechnology through the cup of tea. Participants will brew tea in the Gung Fu style – a cultural technique aimed at extracting the best flavor from the leaves at hand. This process allows to experience the principles of physics and biochemistry through taste and aroma, providing an opportunity to understand biotechnology through own senses.

The goal of the workshop is to reveal that the human body is already a precise biotechnological tool that can be methodically applied in research. By tracing the history of biotechnological innovations – from tea cultivation to modern preparation techniques – participants will develop a general understanding of biotechnology. The practical part of the workshop invites participants to try brewing tea themselves, thus the session becomes a unique experience combining theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice.

All teas that participants taste during the session are provided by the Chaiculator.