Virtual Events
Afternoon Tea Basics - SOLD OUT!
September 27, 2020
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Intrigued by the idea of having afternoon tea but afraid of not knowing teatime etiquette—pinkies up or pinkies down? Let Lorna Reeves, editor of TeaTime magazine, show you the ropes—or rather the scones—in this virtual class that will help set you at ease. You’ll learn a bit about the history of afternoon tea, its various courses, and how to properly eat each food item without embarrassing yourself. Lorna will also give you some pointers for hosting your own teatime, including how to select and steep a great pot of tea. The afternoon tea tasting kit included as part of this event (delivered to your home via FedEx) serves 2-4 people.
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Pour the Core A Hard Cider Festival Presents:
Cider and Cheese Tutored Tasting
June 25, 2020
In this virtual tutored tasting, participants will have the opportunity to take part in an online discussion pairing four Citizen Cider varieties with four Cabot Creamery cheeses. Mark Lattanzio of Citizen Cider will walk participants through the pairing discussing the style and qualities of each cider selected to create a unique tasting experience with the designated cheeses.
Coffee & Tea Festival Presents:
Gaiwan Brewing: Mastering the Technique
June 28, 2020
Do you still brew your high-quality tea with an infuser? Or have you been burning your fingers while trying to use a Gaiwan at home?
Tea connoisseurs frequently point to Gaiwan brewing as the turning point in their tea journey; and learning to properly evaluate the quality and flavor profile of tea with a Gaiwan has elevated their tea experience to the next level. Now you can do the same!
Coffee & Tea Festival Presents:
Historic Tea Tasting - Experience the Essence of England
July 19, 2020
Summer is often a time for people to take time off and travel but many are finding themselves staying home due to travel restrictions. In this one-hour online event, join Michael Harney, vice president of Harney & Sons Fine Teas, and virtually experience the United Kingdom through a tasting of four teas from Harney's Historic Royal Palaces Collection.
Coffee & Tea Festival Presents:
Black Tea Guided Tasting
July 26, 2020
Did you know black tea is the most popular type of tea consumed in the United States, primarily as iced tea? Did you know that most of the black tea we consume is grown in China, India and Sri Lanka? In this guided black tea tasting with the co-owners of Brooklyn Tea, Jamila McGill and Alfonso Wright, you will learn about the various black tea growing regions, how black tea is processed, what black teas should taste like, and interesting facts to expand your knowledge.
Coffee & Tea Festival Presents:
Elevate Your Tea Cocktail with a 3-Star Somm
August 2, 2020
Spend an hour of your Sunday with us and learn how to elevate your brunch with a tea and cocktail experience. Certified Sommelier Joe Cracco from Le Bernadin (a 3-star Michelin restaurant) will introduce cocktail basics; as Jeni Dodd, Certified Tea Specialist, covers tea fundamentals with specific Nepalese tea emphasis. Together, they will guide you through the mixology of the unique cocktail they created featuring Nepalese tea and provide instruction on crafting that cocktail. Lively discussion will assuredly ensue afterwards as all participants enjoy the tasty beverages just made virtually.
LI Beer Events Presents:
Beer and Cheese Tutored Tasting
August 6, 2020
In this virtual tutored tasting, participants will have the opportunity to take part in an online discussion pairing four Destination Unknown Beer Company (DUBCo) beers with four Cabot Creamery Cooperative cheeses. Larissa Clifford of DUBCo will walk participants through the pairing discussing the style and qualities of each beer selected to create a unique tasting experience with the designated cheeses.
Coffee & Tea Festival Presents:
Tea and Cheese Guided Pairing
August 9, 2020
In this virtual tutored tasting, participants will have the opportunity to take part in an online discussion pairing six SerendipiTea teas with four Cabot Creamery cheeses. Tea sommelier and author, Cynthia Gold, will walk participants through the pairing discussing the style and qualities of each tea selected to create a unique tasting experience with the designated cheeses.
LI Beer Events Presents:
Moonshine and Cheese Tutored Tasting
August 13, 2020
In this virtual tutored tasting, participants will have the opportunity to take part in an online discussion pairing four Twin Stills Distillery, makers of Long Island O'Oldtymer, moonshines with four Cabot Creamery Cooperative cheeses. Patricia Cunha of Twin Stills will walk participants through the pairing discussing the style and qualities of each moonshine selected to create a unique tasting experience with the designated cheeses.
Coffee & Tea Festival Presents:
Origin Tea Tasting: Sri Lanka
August 16, 2020
Travel to Sri Lanka from the comfort of home while you enjoy a tea tasting of several uniquely different Ceylon teas. This tasting session led by Gail Gastelu of The Tea House Times, will transport your taste buds and imagination to the terroir that defines the flavors of the region, and even the place between the rain forest and the ocean. Special thanks to the Sri Lanka Tea Board for providing teas and educational materials in support of this session.
Coffee & Tea Festival Presents:
Boozy Tea and Cheese Pairing
August 20, 2020
In this virtual tutored tasting, participants will have the opportunity to take part in an online discussion pairing four Owl's Brew Boozy Teas with four Cabot Creamery Cooperative cheeses. Jennie Ripps of Owl's Brew will walk participants through the pairing discussing the style and qualities of each spiked tea selected to create a unique tasting experience with the designated cheeses.
Coffee & Tea Festival Presents:
Green Tea Tutored Tasting
August 23, 2020
Did you know green tea is produced primarily in China and Japan but is not typically drank for its health benefits there like it is in United States? Did you know that green tea varies significantly based on how it is produced?
In this tutored green tea tasting with the co-owners of Brooklyn Tea, Jamila McGill and Alfonso Wright, you will learn about the various green tea growing regions, how green tea is processed, what green teas should taste like, and interesting facts to expand your knowledge. Together, you will also brew and taste four green teas which Jamila and Alfonso will discuss how to brew each tea, the tasting notes each tea will provide, and possible health related benefits that each have been studied to have.