The Tea Smith is presenting and discussing everything from herbals to oolongs to tea cocktails. We’re also hanging out at our booth ready to answer your questions.
Lydia Kung promotes tea education through her company Verileaf, and has served as a judge in tea competitions evaluating a broad range of teas.
Tim Smith is The Tea Smith’s Chief Leaf has presented and judged at numerous tea festivals. He was Top Infusionist at the World Tea Expo.
Becca Grzeskowiak developed The Tea Smith’s Harmony Herbal Series, as well as several custom blends for wholesale and retail customers.
Many of the classes have already filled up, but there are still slots available. Get free tickets online.
Saturday, November 7th
All times are CDT (UTC-05:00).
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9-10am | Doke Plus Q&A Tim introduces our teas from the Doke Estate and explains why this garden is so unique. The Lochan family will be live from India during this time to meet you an answer questions. |
| 10-11am | Open Booth Stop by virtually to ask us questions. |
| 11-11:30am | Matcha Session 1 Becca presents the history and health benefits of Japan’s most famous tea. |
| 12-1pm | ONSTAGE Teas of China Lydia & Tim explain what to expect from sourcing and tasting Chinese teas. Open Booth Stop by virtually to ask us questions. |
| 1-1:30pm | Q&A Chinese Teas Lydia & Tim answer all your questions about Chinese teas. |
| 1:30-2:30pm | Functional Herbals Becca reveals the secret to getting the health benefits of herbals without a medicinal taste. |
| 2:30-3pm | Open Booth Stop by virtually to ask us questions. |
Sunday, November 8th
All times are CDT (UTC-05:00).
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9-10am | Kombucha Q&A Jason from Fisheye Kombucha & Tim reveal which teas make great kombucha. |
| 10-11pm | Open Booth Stop by virtually to ask us questions. |
| 11am-12pm | ONSTAGE Oolong Lydia & Tim explain what to expect from sourcing and tasting oolong teas. Open Booth Stop by virtually to ask us questions. |
| 12-12.30pm | Q&A Oolong Lydia & Tim answer all your questions about this fascinating tea. |
| 12:30-2pm | Open Booth Stop by virtually to ask us questions. |
| 2-3pm | Featuring Accessories for Tea on the Go Becca introduce fun and functional tools for portable tea. Open Booth Stop by virtually to ask us questions. |
| 3-3:30pm | Matcha Session 2 Becca presents the history and health benefits of Japan’s most famous tea. |
| 3-4pm | Cocktail Recipes Justin infuses cocktails with loose leaf tea for added complexity and new twists on old favorites. |
