Beyond the Teabag: Exploring Fine Chinese Teas
Date and Time
Friday Aug 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Friday, August 28 • 10 AM - 11 AM
Location
1901 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33713Imagine Museum
Fees/Admission
General admission: $35
Members: $30
Description
Discover the artistry, history, and flavor of fine Chinese tea through a guided tasting experience designed to awaken your senses.
? Event Highlights:
• ??? Museum admission included with your tasting ticket
• ?? Guided tasting of artisanal Chinese teas featuring a range of flavor profiles
• ?? Learn about tea processing, brewing traditions, and the regions behind each cup
• ?? Experience how craftsmanship, time, and tradition transform a single leaf into extraordinary tea
?? Event Details:
?? Friday, August 28, 2026
? 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
?? Imagine Museum
1901 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
??? Tickets:
• General Admission: $35
• Museum Members: $30
?? The Experience:
Tea has been cultivated in China for thousands of years, yet many of us know it only through tea bags. This immersive tasting invites you to slow down and discover a world of flavor shaped by craftsmanship, culture, and tradition.
Through a guided tasting of fine Chinese teas, you'll experience how a single plant can produce an incredible range of expressions, from floral and delicate to rich and roasted. Together, we'll explore tea's history, processing methods, brewing techniques, and the people and places behind these remarkable leaves.
Like glass, tea is transformed through the hands of skilled artisans. Discover how leaves, heat, time, and generations of knowledge create moments meant to be savored.
Hosted by KC Cavanaugh, owner of Noisy Crane Teahouse in Tampa, this experience offers an approachable introduction for curious beginners while providing deeper appreciation for seasoned tea lovers. Through tastings, workshops, and traditional tea service, KC shares the culture and craftsmanship of East Asian tea using thoughtfully sourced small-batch teas from China and beyond.
?? Seats are intentionally limited to preserve the quality and intimacy of the tasting experience. Whether you're seeking a unique outing, a mindful morning with friends, or a deeper appreciation for one of the world's oldest beverages, reserve your place today before this experience fills.
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