Category Archives: Tea Events

Here’s an advance look at the weekend’s menu.  You’ll never see Clotted Cream at 50 cents again so seize the opportunity while it exists!  We’re also unveiling 3 new teas for you – a black, flavored green and tisane.  And our Cider’s back, perfect for this windy weather.  Come in, spend big and feel good [...]

On November 18th, some of the world’s finest teas and teaware from around the world will be auctioned for Charity at Teaism at their 8th Street location in Washington, DC.  We are participating in this and have donated some of our finest Makaibari teas – 2nd flush, Silver Tips, Long Leaf Green and the book [...]

Mark the date.  It’s next weekend – November 14 & 15.  We actually opened our doors November 6, 1999.  It is now officially 10 years!  Hurrah!  Let us thank you for our ten years.  We will be donating 10% of all proceeds from the weekend to a local Charity.  So come for lunch, spend big, start [...]

Teapot trinkets? Yup. They exist. And I found several new books on tea, some of which we may order for our store. Some of these new tall infuser mugs may find a home in our Tea Room too. Several countries were represeted – The Tea Board of India, several Sri Lankan companies, a large contingent [...]

I met up with Lorraine Morris from The Birds and the Teas, a relatively new entrant to the world of tea. Lorraine was there to attend the 2-day tea certification course and met up with me after I taught my class, “How to Conduct a Successful Tea Tasting”. I also saw my good friends Mim [...]