A Tea Journey: The History and Lore of Tea
Our most popular program − a delightful trip through the annals of tea that incorporates a brief foray into the history of the tea plant and the tea trade with stories ranging from the introduction of tea to Europe and America to the birth of Afternoon Tea, the tea bag, iced tea and Taking Tea in Victorian times. The purported health benefits of tea are touched upon as well. Learn to brew a 'proper pot of tea'. Also includes a brief discussion of processing and tea types. Augmented by slides and handouts.

Tea and Roses
This program features a discussion of the Chinese and European origins of the world’s favorite flower, the ROSE, and relates that to the development of tea drinking in both cultures. It includes descriptions of the many different types of Heritage Roses, which are accompanied by slides of the more important varieties of each of these roses. The planting and care of Heritage Roses is also addressed. The program is augmented by slides and handouts.

A Tea Tasting
A more in-depth look at the production, processing, types, and countries of origin of tea.  With an accompanying discussion of  ‘How to Tea Taste’ and a tasting of six different teas.

Augmented by slides and handouts this program will expand your tea drinking horizons. This program is limited to 20 participants and is a perfect way to introduce your friends to the pleasures of drinking fine leaf  tea. Participants must provide their own tea cups...all teacups have a story!

The Health Benefits and Chemistry of Tea
A specialized program directed at the group that wants a more detailed explanation of the chemicals in tea that are responsible for many of the reported health benefits of drinking white, green, oolong and black teas. The latest findings on these benefits will also be presented. This is a very technical program - a basic understanding of organic chemistry is useful for the total enjoyment of this program.

Teapot Cozy Workshop
A fun-filled workshop where the participants learn about the history of the Teapot Cozy - both sewn/quilted and knitted. Attendees are given a Teapot Cozy pattern (sewn or knitted-your choice) and can actually come away with  their very own completed sewn/quilted cozy or the beginnings of a hand-knit cozy. Participants must provide their own sewing machines, fabric and/or knitting needles and yarn. Fabric and yarn requirements are provided to attendees one month before the program date.