Category Archives: Special Events

Tea classes, by Eric Glass/Fragrant Cup

Kateri’s friend, Eric Glass, will be offering 3 upcoming classes at our shop. Only 5 participants per class, due to our space limitations.

Eric has traveled widely through tea growing regions in China, Taiwan, and Korea and has befriended a range of tea masters and producers. His knowledge of tea making methods and brewing experience is substantial.

Information and ticket/registration at the links below:

Gongfu cha, the Fundamentals – Sun 10/11/26 2-4pm – You will get actual hands-on guidance and experience in this ages old Chinese method. Equipment will be provided (and some available for purchase afterwards), or you can bring your own equipment to learn best how to use it. [Shop Tea purchase discount offered to all attendees]

Korean Balhyocha – Thur 10/15/26 5-7pm – an opportunity to experience this lovely tea from Korea. It can be simply be described as a oolong processed black tea, but there is more to it than that. Enjoy learning about the tea makers while you sip many steeps of this tea. [Shop Tea purchase discount offered to all attendees]

Steeping Do’s and Don’ts – a Deep Dive – Thur 11/12/26 5-7pm Take advantage of Eric’s many years of observation, inquiry, and making tea of all types. [Shop Tea purchase discount offered to all attendees]

Shop Status Update

Though we are not yet officially open, yesterday was our first event in our new shop location at 2707 Sutton Blvd in Maplewood – The 4th Annual Maplewood Coffee Crawl [I always forget to take pictures!!]

 

600 people were registered, and I know we saw many of you!  The flow of tea sampling was pretty constant from 8:15-12:30.  THANK YOU!  and thank you SO much for your warm welcome to the neighborhood.

We are still waiting for installation of sinks, and have some finish painting etc to complete, as well as final inspections.

We’ll be sending out an email as well as updating Facebook and Twitter as opening day gets close.

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In the meantime, look for us in the Farmers Market area at Earthday by the Muny in Forest Park on Sunday 4/21

AND/OR attend our food and tea pairing at Something Elegant Catering on Tuesday 4/16.  Tea/Food Pairing event details

Attendance is limited to 25 guests and we are more than half full at this point – so don’t delay.  Recipes and tips for cooking with tea will be shared freely.  Call me or email to reserve your spot  314 477 8516 or kateri @ traveling-tea (dot) com

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