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  • Tea Brewing Basics 7/23/25

    Tea Brewing Basics 7/23/25

    Discover the Art of Tea Brewing: Join Our Tea Basics Class!

    Are you ready to dive into the world of tea and elevate your brewing skills? Join us for our Tea Brewing Basics Class, where you’ll learn the essentials of brewing tea at home, how to make Yerba Maté traditionally, and enjoy a guided tasting of four delightful teas!

    Tea Brewing Basics with Beth Wilbur

    Join our Tea Bar Manager, Beth Wilbur, for a fun and flavorful introduction to the world of tea brewing. Here’s what to expect during this 30-minute class:

    1. Learn & Taste

    Explore fundamental methods of brewing tea—from traditional steeping to cozy homestyle techniques. You’ll discover approachable ways to make tea part of your daily rhythm. As you learn, you’ll also taste newest yerba maté blend.

    2. Yerba Maté Demo

    Curious about yerba maté? Enjoy a relaxed demo where Beth will walk you through its preparation and flavor when brewed traditionally vs western style.

    3. Details:

    • Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23 | 1:00pm – 1:30pm
    • Duration: 30 minutes
    • Cost: $10 per person
    • Spots Available: Only 8 spots, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

    How to Sign Up:
    To secure your place in this intimate and informative class, sign up online to reserve your spot today!

    Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your tea brewing skills and enjoy a fun, interactive experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

    RSVP Today

  • Tea Brewing Basics 5/21/25

    Tea Brewing Basics 5/21/25

    Discover the Art of Tea Brewing: Join Our Tea Basics Class!

    Are you ready to dive into the world of tea and elevate your brewing skills? Join us for our Tea Brewing Basics Class, where you’ll learn the essentials of brewing tea at home, how to make Matcha using a whisk and bowl, and enjoy a guided tasting of four delightful teas!

    Hosted by Tea Bar Manager Beth Wilbur, here’s what to expect:

    1. Learn & Taste:
    Explore fundamental methods of brewing tea. From traditional steeping to lazy homestyle, we’ll cover techniques that will help you incorporate brewing tea at home into your daily routine with ease. You’ll also taste Japanese loose leaf tea so you can see and taste how it’s different from matcha!

    2. Matcha Demo:
    Curious about matcha? Join us for a relaxed demo where we’ll explore its unique flavor and simple preparation. Whether you’re new to matcha or just want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to discover what makes it so special.

    3. Details:

    • Date & Time: Wednesday, May 21 | 1:00pm – 1:30pm
    • Duration: 30 minutes
    • Cost: $10 per person
    • Spots Available: Only 8 spots, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

    How to Sign Up:
    To secure your place in this intimate and informative class, sign up online to reserve your spot today!

    Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your tea brewing skills and enjoy a fun, interactive experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

    RSVP Today

  • Tea Brewing Basics 4/23/25

    Tea Brewing Basics 4/23/25

    Discover the Art of Tea Brewing: Join Our Tea Basics Class!

    Are you ready to dive into the world of tea and elevate your brewing skills? Join us for our Tea Brewing Basics Class, where you’ll learn the essentials of brewing tea at home, how to make Matcha using a whisk and bowl, and enjoy a guided tasting of four delightful teas!

    Hosted by Tea Bar Manager Beth Wilbur, here’s what to expect:

    1. Learn & Taste:
    Explore four fundamental methods of brewing tea. From traditional steeping to lazy homestyle, we’ll cover techniques that will help you incorporate brewing tea at home into your daily routine with ease. You’ll also taste four different teas, each showcasing a unique flavor profiles from our shop.

    2. Matcha Demo:
    Curious about matcha? Join us for a relaxed demo where we’ll explore its unique flavor and simple preparation. Whether you’re new to matcha or just want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to discover what makes it so special.

    3. Details:

    • Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23 | 1:00pm – 1:30pm
    • Duration: 30 minutes
    • Cost: $10 per person
    • Spots Available: Only 8 spots, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

    How to Sign Up:
    To secure your place in this intimate and informative class, sign up using our secure online registration page.

    Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your tea brewing skills and enjoy a fun, interactive experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

    RSVP Today

  • Tea Brewing Basics 3/12

    Tea Brewing Basics 3/12

    Discover the Art of Tea Brewing: Join Our Tea Basics Class!

    Are you ready to dive into the world of tea and elevate your brewing skills? Join us for our Tea Brewing Basics Class, where you’ll learn the essentials of brewing tea at home, how to use a Gaiwan for full leaf teas, and enjoy a guided tasting of four delightful teas!

    Hosted by Tea Bar Manager Beth Wilbur, here’s what to expect:

    1. Learn & Taste:
    Explore four fundamental methods of brewing tea. From traditional steeping to lazy homestyle, we’ll cover techniques that will help you incorporate brewing tea at home into your daily routine with ease. You’ll also taste four different teas, each showcasing a unique flavor profiles from our shop.

    2. Gaiwan Demo:
    Ever wondered what all those little lidded cups on our shelves are? Those are Gaiwans – a lovely traditional way to brew full leaf teas like greens and oolongs. Learn about how to use them and the teas that come alive using this method.

    3. Details:

    • Date & Time: Wednesday, March 12 | 1:00pm – 1:30pm
    • Duration: 30 minutes
    • Cost: $10 per person
    • Spots Available: Only 10 spots, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

    How to Sign Up:
    To secure your place in this intimate and informative class, sign up using our secure online registration page.

    Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your tea brewing skills and enjoy a fun, interactive experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

    RSVP Today

  • Tea Brewing Basics 11/6

    Tea Brewing Basics 11/6

    Discover the Art of Tea Brewing: Join Our Tea Basics Class!

    Are you ready to dive into the world of tea and elevate your brewing skills? Join us for our Tea Brewing Basics Class, where you’ll learn the essentials of brewing tea at home and enjoy a guided tasting of four delightful teas!

    Hosted by Tea Bar Manager Beth Wilbur, here’s what to expect:

    1. Learn & Taste:
    Explore four fundamental methods of brewing tea. From traditional steeping to lazy homestyle, we’ll cover techniques that will help you incorporate brewing tea at home into your daily routine with ease. You’ll also taste four different teas, each showcasing a unique flavor profiles from our shop.

    2. Tea Latte Demo:
    Ever wondered how to make a creamy, delicious tea latte at home? Watch as we demonstrate how to create this popular drink using basic kitchen equipment. You’ll leave with the confidence to recreate it in your own kitchen!

    3. Details:

    • Date & Time: Wednesday, November 6 | 1:00pm – 1:30pm
    • Duration: 30 minutes
    • Cost: $10 per person
    • Spots Available: Only 10 spots, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

    How to Sign Up:
    To secure your place in this intimate and informative class, sign up using our secure online registration page.

    Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your tea brewing skills and enjoy a fun, interactive experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

    RSVP Today

  • Tea Brewing Basics 8/21

    Just getting started in loose leaf tea? Want some new tea brewing skills? This class is made just for you. We know it can be intimidating (or feel cumbersome) when you are just getting started. Tea bar manager Beth Wilbur will guide you through our four favorite ways to brew tea at home.

    During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to sample four distinct types of tea, each offering its own unique flavor and aroma. Join us and discover the pleasure of tea brewing.

    Tea Brewing Basics

    • Thursday, August 21, 2024
    • 1:00 – 1:30ish
    • 136 Main Street, Ames, Iowa 50010
    • $10/person
    RSVP Today

    Standing room available if seating is sold out.