Program

2025 Program

All programming is free with paid admission. Stage presentations and The Tea Bar require no pre-registration.

Each workshop is limited to 20 people and requires pre-registration online. To allow for the maximum participation by all festival attendees there is a one workshop per person limit. Once a workshop is filled further registration will be closed. All workshops are full!

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Program Saturday

Presentation & Workshop Details

Saturday


Presenter(s): Charles, Laurie, & Anais Dawson
Workshop Space
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This will be a hands-on workshop to experience tea made with a samovar in a variety of different…


Presenter(s): Elyse Petersen
Stage 1
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Both consumers and producers of tea fear uncertainty for the future of the industry and market.…


Presenter(s): Kyohei Sugimoto
Stage 2
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This presentation explores the intricate and innovative process of Japanese green tea production…


Presenter(s): Pratik Rijal
Stage 1
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Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, yet it hasn’t seen the same specialty…


Presenter(s): Qing Wood
Stage 2
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Discover the elegance and depth of China’s finest organic teas with Royal Tea. In this session,…


Presenter(s): Linh Le
Stage 1
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Tea is more than a simple beverage, it can also be a practice that grounds, restores, and…


Presenter(s): Fang Zuo, Yuxin Liu
Workshop Space
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Dian Cha (Tea Whisking) is an ancient Chinese tea preparation method that flourished during the…


Presenter(s): Agnieszka Rapacz
Stage 2
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Join us for an immersive journey into the world of tea. Explore a variety of tea types, uncover…


Presenter(s): Roberta Fuhr
Workshop Space
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The Regency Period of England, generally considered 1810 to 1820, was the time period when Jane…


Presenter(s): Holly Furen
Stage 1
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Enter the world of tea.  The what, where, when, and how to cultivate your relationship and…


Presenter(s): Neldon Hamblin
Stage 2
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Step off the beaten path of Chinese tea and explore its hidden corners in this captivating…


Presenter(s): Diana Jendoubi
Workshop Space
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Once the crown jewel of the British Empire, Sri Lanka's mighty tea industry now faces several…


Presenter(s): Jonathan Steele
Workshop Space
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Whether it's a mug with a teabag in it or an elaborate drain-table strewn with the many vessels…

Sunday


Presenter(s): Poorvi Chordia
Stage 1
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Discover the fascinating journey of Indian tea from its indigenous beginnings to its modern…


Presenter(s): Agnieszka Rapacz
Workshop Space
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Introduction to Zealond estate, tasting of 3 teas, cultivation, location.


Presenter(s): Fang Zuo, Yuxin Liu
Stage 2
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Oolong tea is known for its rich aroma and complex processing. In this presentation, we’ll…


Presenter(s): Mark Mohler
Workshop Space
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Mark Mohler will demonstrate how he shapes clay teawares live while explaining the effect of…


Presenter(s): Kiyomi Koike
Stage 1
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Discover how your daily habit of tea drinking can transform not just your body but also your…


Presenter(s): Anna Ye
Stage 2
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Northern Việt Nam's tea landscape is shaped by a convergence of climate, ethnic traditions,…


Presenter(s): Dewey Meyer
Workshop Space
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The Wu-Wo (San Self) tea ceremony allows an unlimited number of participants to brew and serve…


Presenter(s): Khulan Enkhtaivan
Stage 1
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Discover the wisdom of Ayurveda and its connection to herbal tea selection with Khulan, a…


Presenter(s): Jennifer Nowicki
Stage 2
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Explore what makes white, dark, and oolong teas unique in this informative session. Learn what…