Event Description:
This enchanting tea party, “Tea in 18th-Century America,” is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to step back in time and immerse themselves in the elegant tea culture of the 1700s. The event will explore the types of tea, tea ware, customs, and etiquette associated with tea in colonial homes.
Guests will savor a selection of teas that were likely thrown into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party, accompanied by scrumptious homemade butter cookies. Vallie Prince, the owner of The Kraken’s Cup Tearoom in Knoxville, will share her extensive knowledge and passion for tea, providing captivating insights into the history of tea and its profound impact on 18th-century America.
Admission to “Tea in 18th-Century America” requires a $5 donation. With only 18 spots available per class time, interested individuals are encouraged to reserve their place promptly.
Tickets can be purchased online at Zeffy.com or by contacting Marble Springs at (865) 573-5508 or danielles@marblesprings.net. Due to anticipated demand, additional class times may be added based on popularity.
This workshop is the fifth installment in our “Beyond Petticoats” series, which has been celebrating the diverse roles and contributions of women in the 18th century. Previous events in the series have included programs on 18th-century clothing, the uses of the kitchen garden, bread-making, clothing, and the everyday lives of women during the Revolutionary War.
