Tea Tasting Class
The pleasures of Tea with your Emerald Necklace Inn Tea Hostess
Always remember that a perfect pot of Tea
is personal to the drinker.
Tea Tasting Class Great for Clubs and Organizations (groups of 15-20 guests)
Participate in our Tea Tasting class and learn about Loose Leaf tea, tea accessories, the healthy benefits of tea, and how to brew a perfect pot of tea. The classes are available on request. We accommodate off-site and in-house classes. Cost $15.00 per person* includes a sampling of teas served with light refreshments. The sampled loose leaf tea can be purchased at our gift shop or online.
About Tea
Tea is the most popular drink in the world. The Camellia Sinenis plant is the plant from which all true tea comes – White, Green, Herbal, and Black. My favorite tea is Rooibos which I consider the ‘Tea of the Future’. Rooibos tea is naturally sweet and decaffeinated and possesses high levels of antioxidants. When brewed, Rooibos has a reddish brown color which is why it’s referred to as “red tea”. Red tea contains less than half the tannin found in regular tea. The mild flavor of Rooibos has made it a popular component of herbal drinks. These drinks are often blended with chocolate, caramel, ginger, and dried fruits. The celebration of tea drinking brings people together around food, conversation, and hospitality.
Tea Hints & Facts
Some health benefits of tea include: boosts immune system, increases metabolism, reduces blood lipids (fats), decreases appetite, and helps stabilize blood sugar. Did you Know:
- Tea taken without milk or sugar contains no calories or fat
- With milk in your tea and it is a vital source of calcium
- Black tea is great for aiding in digestion and has been used for centuries as a cure for diarrhea.
- Rooibos tea is a naturally rich source of Alpha Beta Hydroxyl which makes this red tea excellent for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
- White tea is higher in polyphenols and antioxidants than green tea which means it expels more free radicals from the body.
Tea Pots, Warmers, and accessories can be purchased in our gift shop or online.
Tax and 20% gratuity will be added to your final bill. Prices as of 01/01/2023. Subject to change without notice.