Adventures with Tea

Join me for an adventure in loose-leaf tea culture and history at a public or private seasonal tea tasting event.

Kathleens Tea Adventures include a selection of 3 true teas or herbal blends with a 3 course tasting menu. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of savory bites for the first course, traditional scone course with Devonstyle cream and home made jellies, and a finishing sweets course.

Tea Tastings focus on general tea history and culture including geographic regions where the teas are plucked as well as oxidation methods. Public teas hosted by Kathleen will often have a theme to tie together with the teas. Every month is different.

Private Tea Tastings

Kathleen is able to bring a Tea Tasting to you and your friends. She provides vintage table service and 3 courses of traditional teatime favorites along with interesting details about tea history and culture. To start your tea tasting adventure, contact Kathleen using the Request form and your journey will begin...

Download this hard copy of the Tea Tasting Agreement to be mailed electronically or to be mailed via USPS

#1 Request a Private Tea Tasting

#2 Finalize your Private Tea Tasting

Today's Date

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First & Last Name of Host

Name of Hosting Organization

Event Date and Time

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Total number of guests

Select 2 First Course Options

Kathleen's Choice of Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber on white bread with cream cheese

Radish on white bread with tarragon/lemon butter

Pimento Cheese on white bread

Strawberry & Cream on white bread

Cucumber Dill Canape

Select 2 Second Course Options

Kathleen's Choice of Scones

Classic Cream Scone

Lemon Scone w/ Seasonal Preserves

Orange Scone w/ Seasonal Preserves

Blueberry Scone w/ Seasonal Preserves

Cranberry Scone w/ Seasonal Preserves

Mixed Berry Scone w/ Seasonal Preserves

CANCELATIONS

Deposits are refundable up to 13 days before the event.

If changes become necessary, the host may choose to reschedule the event to another date or accept a $75 refund on the deposit. Cancellations made 5-7 days prior to the event may be eligible for a $50 refund on the deposit. Cancellations made between 2 – 4 days prior to the event may be eligible for a $25 refund on the deposit and a 25% refund on remaining food cost.

Cancellations made of less than 48 hours of the event will not be eligible for refund. In the event of inclement weather, the host may choose to reschedule the event at no additional cost or choose to cancel the event for a 90% refund.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Inclement weather is defined as conditions that are unsafe for travel to/from the location of the event. Examples include but are not limited to

· A level 3 snow emergency in the county surrounding the event

· Flooding or flash flooding at the site of the event

· Tornado warning/watch in the region surrounding the event

· Large hail, freezing rain, or sleet

The host will be responsible for communicating an inclement weather policy to their guests. Kathleens Kitchen does not assume responsibility for any loss or damages that may occur due to inclement weather.

SET-UP & CLEAN-UP

The event facility must be available for set-up 2 hours prior to the scheduled event. Smaller gatherings may require less time to set-up but Kathleen will confirm such arrangements with the hostess. All tables and chairs should be in place before Kathleen arrives. Table coverings are the responsibility of the host. Table decoration/centerpieces are the responsibility of the host. Tables should be placed in such a way that Kathleen is able to maneuver around them with a cart.

The host is responsible for wiping all tables and chairs, sweeping and moping the floors and emptying the trash. Kathleen will be responsible for removing all the place settings, serving trays and serving dishes within 1 hour of the event conclusion. The host is welcome to any leftover food or tea; however, they must provide their own carryout containers.

PROGRAM

The Tea Tasting Presentation consists of reading A Call to Tea by Thich Nhat Hanh, a detailed description of each selected tea, instruction on effective methods for tasting teas, and a brief explanation of the history and culture of tea. Each tasting typically lasts between 1 ½ - 2 hours. As the hostess, you can choose to have me set up a retail display for your guests to purchase a variety of teas following the event. There is no additional fee for set-up or a retail display.

Any organizational business must be conducted prior to or following the tasting program. Kathleen politely declines to participate in any programs or services related to any organization.

Guest totals that change withing 5 days of the event cannot be guaranteed. Guests added between 2-5 days prior to the event will be charged a premium of $35. Additional guests may not be added within 48 hours of the event. Place settings and menu items will not be provided for guests who are added within 48 hours of the event.

Deposit

$100

The fee for Private Tea Tastings is $30/person. A minimum of 6 guests is required with a maximum of 24 guests. A deposit of $100 is required to book an event. Bookings must be made 30 days prior to the event. The menu and guest count must be finalized 14 days prior to the event. Full payment is required 5 days prior to the event. Bookings that are not paid in full 5 days prior to the event date will be considered cancelled and will not be eligible for refunds.

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