These lectures were held in 2025. Watch for a new lineup of Lectures for 2026 to be posted around June.
9:30 a.m. From Farm to Teacup: Exploring Olive Leaf Tea
10:30 a.m. The Origin of Nepali Tea and Nepal Tea Collective
11:30 a.m. Is it TRUE or is it FALSE – A Tea Game!
12:30 p.m. Teatime Accoutrements: From Practical Gadgets to Tea Time Treasures
1:30 p.m. Taste The Terroir - Doke Tea Farm, Bihar, India
2:30 p.m. Japanese Tea Traditions. The Way of Tea
Tea tastings are held in the Steeping Room. Tastings are limited to 24 attendees. From the festival entrance, follow the walkway straight back to the cement building.
These Tea Tastings were held in 2025. Watch for a new lineup of Tea Tastings for 2026 to be posted around June. Tickets go on sale July 1. 2026.
9:15 a.m. - The End Result: How processing techniques may affect the final taste (Sold Out)
10:30 a.m. - Mindful Tea Meditation and Journaling (Sold Out)
12:00 p.m. - Sip, Shake, and Stir: Boba Tea Basics (Sold Out)
1:30 p.m. - Fifty Shades of Grey (Sold Out)
2:30 p.m. - Beaded Tea Jewelry (Three seats available)
3:00 p.m. - Chocolate and Tea Pairing (Sold Out)
3:00 p.m. - Tea-Inspired Art: Painting with Tea (Sold Out)
10:00 a.m. - Kombucha Tastings - Meet at the Picnic Table
10:15 a.m. - Garden Tour - Meet at the Giant Tea Cup
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - “Drop By” Culinary Sample - Herb Garden
2:00 p.m. - Garden Tour - Meet at the Giant Tea Cup
2:30 p.m. - Kombucha Tastings - Meet at the Picnic Table
3:15 p.m. - “Sip for Peace”- Meet at the Peace Pole
11:00 a.m. - Barbara Early
1:00 p.m. - Susan Kimmel Wright
10:30 - 12:30 p.m. - Jonathan Frazier
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.- Alex Brubaker Duo