That’s right. Practice beforehand is important, such that you are not making mistakes that normally you wouldn’t make when not under pressure. I know these people would be your friends, but it is natural to feel a bit nervous when you are trying to perform something in front of a few people, however good you are at that thing.
If you do not have a few gaiwans uniform in size and materials, it is particularly easy to result in tastes not quite the way that you think it would. Try to adjust leaf amount to adjust for it.
For people who are not yet used to tea, go on the lighter side in terms of infusion strength.The taste profile of most tea can hold acceptably when infused to the full time but with reduced leaves. That is a generalization, however.
For people new to the world of tea, offer them an array of tastes that are quite different, but not bankrupting yourselves. Generally, one from each of the category is an easy solution.
I look forward to seeing your own report about this!
