Workshops
Matcha & Hojicha Workshop
Engage us to conduct Matcha Workshop for your company or community!
90 minutes · Groups of 6 or more
Learn to whisk and prepare your own matcha latte and hojicha latte in a guided, hands-on session. View the Workshop Programme!
Whisk Together · $35/pax nett
Pair up, share a matcha kit and take turns whisking your drinks.
Take the Ritual Home · $60/pax nett
Enjoy the same workshop and take home your own 7-piece Matcha Kit and 50g of Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powder.
Venue hire is quoted separately where required.
Contact us: matcha@qingwu.sg
7-piece Matcha Kit and 50g of Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powder
Partnerships - Bringing People Together Through Matcha
Qing Wu offers hands-on Matcha and Hojicha Latte Workshops for corporate team bonding, staff engagement, educational programmes and community gatherings. We also provide live beverage stations and exclusive member offers.
We are grateful to have collaborated with businesses, educational institutions and community organisations, including:
- Public Agencies: People’s Association (PA), Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Health Promotion Board (HPB) and SAFRA.
- Educational Institutions: National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Management University (SMU) and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP).
- Businesses: Prudential and Sartorius.
- Community and Social Service Organisations: Lions Befrienders Singapore, Toa Payoh YN, Nee Soon East YN, Marymount YN, Fernvale RN and Ascending Hope Community Services.
- Café Partners: Bean There Café by Degree Celsius.
Through these collaborations, we bring people together to discover the stories behind our teas, explore new flavours and enjoy shared experiences!
Sartorius Stedim
Bring the Matcha Workshop to Your Office
Planning your next team bonding activity? Skip the transport hassle and bring colleagues together over matcha and hojicha, right at your workplace.
For our workshop with Sartorius Stedim, the team wanted less theory and more hands-on fun. We tailored the session, giving participants more time to whisk, make their own drinks, and enjoy the experience together.
At the team’s request, we also added a live matcha and hojicha station, so colleagues with clashing schedules could enjoy a freshly prepared drink and join in the fun.
Whether you’re organising team bonding, employee appreciation, or a workplace wellness activity, we can customise the workshop to suit your team’s interests and schedule.
People's Association X
Marymount Youth Network
Matcha for Every Generation with Marymount Youth Network
Our matcha workshops made their way to central Singapore through a collaboration with Marymount Youth Network. It was a joy to see residents learning, preparing their own drinks, and sharing the experience with friends and loved ones.
This session also welcomed our youngest participants yet: two sisters in primary school who joined with their guardian. Their curiosity and enthusiasm added an extra dose of fun to the workshop!
From young learners to seniors, our workshops bring generations together through a shared interest in matcha. For children under 12, we recommend adult supervision, as warm water is used during the hands-on preparation.
People's Association X
Toa Payoh Central Youth Network
Three sessions in a day? Challenge accepted! 🍵🔥
For the first time ever, we ran three consecutive matcha-making workshops in a single day!
We kicked off the first session as a year-end appreciation workshop for our incredible Youth Network volunteers, thanking them for all their hard work and contributions. The next two sessions were with the vibrant residents of Toa Payoh (TPY)!
Even though the final session wrapped up in the late afternoon, everyone brought so much energy! They were incredibly eager to whisk up their own matcha and hojicha lattes. We even met a lovely family heading to Yame, Japan, for their year-end holidays who can’t wait to sample the local teas. Their new matcha kits will definitely come in handy once they return home with more matcha powder!
People's Association X
Fernvale Residents' Networks
Cozy Session with the Residents' Network! 🍵
We recently visited the Fernvale area within the Jalan Kayu constituency, and we were absolutely thrilled by how curious and enthusiastic everyone was about all things Matcha!
During the session, one of our participants asked an excellent question: Why do we use a ceramic bowl (chawan) for matcha?
There are a few key reasons: ceramic offers excellent heat retention, and its textured interior provides the perfect amount of resistance for whisking.
However, the most important feature to look out for is the opening of the bowl. It needs to be wide enough to give you room to whisk properly, which is the secret to creating that perfect, velvety microfoam in your matcha!
Ascending Hope X Lions Befrienders
Warm Cups and Curious Conversations at Braddell House
We had the pleasure of hosting a matcha workshop for seniors at Braddell House, in collaboration with Ascending Hope and Lions Befrienders.
The participants brought plenty of curiosity and enthusiasm, asking thoughtful questions about matcha, its potential health benefits, and how it could fit into their daily routines.
Some preferred usucha, matcha prepared with water, over matcha latte, particularly those who avoid milk or cold drinks. Served warm without milk or added sugar, it’s a simple way to appreciate matcha’s natural flavour.
Want to try it at home? Sift 3g of ceremonial-grade matcha, add 75ml of warm water at 70–80°C, and whisk until smooth. Sip directly from your chawan (matcha bowl) and adjust the water to suit your taste.
Thank you to both organisations for bringing us together for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and warm cups of matcha!
Prudential
Reward Your Clients with a Matcha Experience
Looking for a thoughtful way to thank your clients and stay connected? We collaborated with Prudential to host a hands-on matcha and hojicha workshop where clients could bring a friend or partner to whisk, sip, and enjoy quality time together.
The relaxed setting creates space for meaningful conversations, from catching up on life updates to answering questions and discussing changes that may affect their protection needs.
Make the experience even more memorable with customised tea gift sets, giving your clients something to take home and enjoy.
People's Association X
Nee Soon East Youth Network
Bringing Generations Together Over Matcha
We brought the Nee Soon East community together to discover and experience the world of matcha. Participants spanned generations, from Gen Z matcha enthusiasts to seniors eager to explore the latest trends.
From preparing matcha lattes to capturing photos of their creations, residents enjoyed the experience with friends, partners, and loved ones. It was heartwarming to see different generations learning, connecting, and creating shared memories through matcha.
Residents were also curious about caring for their matcha tools. For the bamboo scoop, simply wipe it clean after use and avoid water or soap. For the bamboo whisk, rinse it with clean water and leave it to air-dry completely on a whisk holder before storing.
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Whisking Up Curiosity and Entrepreneurial Spirit at NYP
Beyond academic excellence, NYP aims to provide students with diverse experiences that contribute to a more holistic education.
Tapping into the growing popularity of matcha among Gen Z, students enjoyed learning about matcha and preparing their own drinks alongside their peers. Their competitive spirit also brought plenty of energy and excitement to the matcha quiz, making the workshop both engaging and memorable.
The students were also intrigued by my journey of starting Qing Wu after completing university and gaining experience in the corporate world. They were curious about what inspired me to take the entrepreneurial path, how I identified and developed a potential business idea, and the challenges I encountered along the way.
It was a meaningful opportunity to share my experiences and perspectives with them, while encouraging the next generation to dream boldly, explore new possibilities, and take that first step without letting the fear of failure hold them back.
Lions Befrienders
Sharing the Joy of Matcha with Lions Befrienders
We had the wonderful opportunity to share our matcha and hojicha with seniors from Lions Befrienders at Life Unlimited @ 170.
During the session, participants learnt what matcha is, its rich history, and its potential health benefits. We were delighted to see how curious and engaged everyone was throughout the workshop.
The seniors also learnt how to prepare usucha, a traditional way of enjoying pure matcha with water. We hope the session inspired them to explore a new beverage and incorporate matcha into their daily routines.
One question we are often asked is: How is matcha different from regular green tea?
While both come from tea leaves, regular green tea is steeped in water before the leaves are removed. Matcha is finely ground into a powder and whisked directly into water, allowing you to consume the entire tea leaf. Matcha plants are also shaded before harvesting, giving the tea its vibrant green colour and distinctive umami flavour.
We were very happy to spend the afternoon with the seniors, sharing new knowledge, meaningful conversations, and plenty of delicious matcha and hojicha. Thank you, Lions Befrienders, for having us!
Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)
Small Team, Big Connections: Off-Site Team Bonding over Matcha
We recently had the pleasure of hosting an intimate matcha workshop for a team of six from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), who chose Qing Wu for their annual team bonding activity!
As matcha fans, the participants enjoyed discovering the history and cultural origins of matcha before learning how to whisk and prepare their own drinks. To make the workshop even more engaging, they prepared three beverages: traditional usucha, matcha latte, and hojicha latte.
We wrapped up the Friday afternoon with waffles and gelato from AM:PM Café, ending the session on an extra sweet note.
Thank you, MSF, for choosing Qing Wu to be part of your annual team bonding. We hope the experience created wonderful memories and brought the team even closer together!
Private Event @ Bean There Café
Whisk, Create, and Connect: A Private Matcha Workshop
We hosted a private matcha workshop for a group of six at Bean There Café by Degree Celsius. The café team was incredibly hospitable and even prepared delicious sea salt shio pan for everyone to enjoy during the session.
One of the highlights was our usucha and koicha painting activity. Using thick koicha as ink, participants could express their creativity by drawing directly on the surface of their usucha. One particularly talented participant impressed us with her beautiful artwork!
We also received an interesting question from a participant: Why does Longjing 43 have the number 43 in its name?
Longjing 43 was named after its selection number during a tea breeding programme. It was the 43rd strain selected by researchers for its desirable characteristics, including early growth, consistent quality, and attractive leaves.
It was a cosy afternoon filled with matcha, creativity, thoughtful questions, and delicious treats. Thank you to the participants and Bean There Café for making the workshop such a memorable experience!
Singapore Managment University (SMU) X BONDUE
New Friends, Friendly Rivalries
In collaboration with the SMU Business Society (BONDUE), we hosted an interactive matcha-whisking challenge where freshmen competed to prepare the best-quality matcha in the shortest time.
We also taught the students how to distinguish between different types and grades of matcha, as well as the essential steps to making a delicious matcha latte.
The friendly competition encouraged teamwork, laughter, and new friendships, giving the freshmen a memorable shared experience before beginning their university journey.
We were also delighted to be part of an exciting event featuring brands such as L’Oréal, Shopee, and JBL, each offering engaging activities for the incoming students.
Singapore Managment University (SMU) Alumni Homecoming
Celebrating Alumni Connections and Entrepreneurship
At the annual SMU Alumni Homecoming, we had the opportunity to showcase Qing Wu and connect with the wider SMU alumni community.
Guests discovered our founding journey, sampled our matcha and hojicha, and learned how we make quality tea more accessible to both consumers and businesses.
It was a meaningful afternoon of reconnecting, exchanging ideas, and celebrating businesses built by fellow SMU alumni.