SUNDAY LECTURES (MAY 3RD)

LECTURES ARE FREE WITH GENERAL ADMISSION.

SPACE IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. more to come!

Beyond the Cup: Designing Sensory Rituals for Modern Wellbeing

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD, 11:30AM-12:15PM

Dipika Jain, Kiara Naturals

In this session, Dipika Jain explores how loose leaf tea can become a multi-sensory, functional experience rooted in Ayurveda. Through whole ingredients, color, and aroma, tea transforms into a daily practice for balance and clarity. This is a refined approach to wellness which is elevated, experiential, and deeply personal.

Last Call for Alcohol: Tea and the Rise of the Sober Social Space

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD, 12:30-1:15PM

Nishchal Banskota, NEPAL TEA COLLECTIVE

A generation is putting down their cocktails and picking up a teacup. As sober curiosity sweeps across millennials and Gen Z, a quiet revolution is brewing in how we gather, connect, and unwind. And tea, with its ancient rituals, rich complexity, and natural ability to bring people together, is perfectly positioned to lead it.

In this session, Nishchal Banskota, 2nd generation tea producer, founder of Nepal Tea Collective, and the man behind 11 tea bars from Kathmandu to Jersey City, traces the rise of sober social spaces across the United States and explores why tea isn't just filling the void left by alcohol, it's creating something better. From intimate members clubs in New York to vibrant community tea rooms, he'll spotlight the spaces doing it right and share the lessons learned from building tea bars that people actually want to hang out in.

TCM Essentials for Spring

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD, 1:30-2:15PM

Jessica Busan Brophy, L.Ac, OTR/L, OTea Health & Acupuncture

This Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lecture introduces foundational principles like Yin/Yang and the 5 Elements, which are key to understanding tea as medicine. Building on this foundation, you will learn how to identify your unique body constitution and apply strategies to achieve internal balance. The lecture also offers seasonal tips, including how to use everyday foods and herbs to support common health concerns. It provides simple, practical techniques from both Eastern and Western approaches that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.

Jamu: Indonesia’s Ancient Herbal Ritual

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD, 2:30-3:15PM

Willson Christianto, Nusa

Jamu is Indonesia’s traditional herbal drink, made from roots and spices like ginger, turmeric, and tamarind, and consumed daily for generations.

This session explores jamu not just as a beverage, but as a ritual. From its cultural origins to its place in everyday life, we’ll look at how jamu compares to tea and what it reveals about how people build lasting relationships with what they drink.

Intro to Herbal Blending: Creating Herbal Tea Blends for Taste & Function

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD, 3:30-4:30PM

Explore the world of herbal tea blending in this interactive class. Learn the basics of blend development, discover tips and tricks to achieve the perfect blend, and make a blend of your own to taste and share.