About Us
A women-owned boutique tea company based in Vancouver, Canada, Teakan 茶間 curate refined and immersive modern tea experiences while honouring centuries of tradition.
We focus on fine single-origin specialty teas, thoughtfully selected for their aroma, flavour, and story. Each tea expresses its place and cultural depth, narratives we are committed to sharing. Through immersive tastings, workshops, and bespoke private and corporate events, we design spaces where tea is experienced as culture, as dialogue, and as a catalyst for meaningful connection.
Education anchors our work. We believe tea should feel approachable yet profound. By guiding individuals to experience tea with clarity and confidence, we invite tea into daily life as an intentional ritual.
Rooted in our heritage, Teakan 茶間 embodies a philosophy of intentional living: to create time 時間 and space 空間 for tea 茶.
Let’s Teakan.
Meet the Founders
Claudia Tse - TAC Tea Sommelier | TCI Chinese Tea Master
A curator of specialty tea and immersive tea experiences, Claudia is devoted to bringing people together through tea appreciation, education, and mindful practice. As a certified TAC Tea Sommelier and TCI Chinese Tea Master, she blends tradition with contemporary expression, using tea as both a cultural language and a ritual of connection.
Passionate about teaching Chinese tea culture, Claudia guides students through its rich history, knowledge, and hands-on brewing techniques, helping them cultivate their own personal way of tea. Some days, you may find her brewing Gongfucha with quiet intention; on others, she is experimenting with tea mixology and thoughtful pairings, inviting people into new and engaging dimensions of the tea experience.
Janice Chan - Junshihan (Associate Professor) | GJTea Western Canada Representative
Jan is a tea educator and practitioner devoted to the art of Japanese tea as a sensory-led journey. As a Junshihan (Associate Professor) of Oubakubaisa-ryu Senchado and the Western Canada Representative for the Global Japanese Tea Association, she brings a high level of global expertise and cultural context to Teakan. Her work positions tea as a vital bridge between historical craftsmanship and contemporary life.
Through certified courses and collaborative workshops, Jan helps tea lovers and corporate teams build a solid foundation in Japanese culture through hands-on practice. You might find her meticulously brewing a rare Kancha with quiet focus. On other days, she hosts a lively session on the philosophy of Mottainai and edible tea leaves. She always seeks to inspire the senses and foster a deeper connection to the origin of the leaf.
Come talk to us about all things tea and discover how bespoke tea experiences can elevate your next event.
Jan & Claudia - from Vancouver, Canada