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Tea Talks
Amanda Vermillion, The Tea Mistress holds a Tea Master Certification from the International Tea Masters Association and Tea Blending and New World Tea Certifications from I-TEI. She is available for speaking engagements and consulting. The Tea Mistress is pleased to provide services:
Tea Talks (In Person or Online): The Tea Mistress can speak on a variety of topics, such as:
- Tea 101: Learn about the different types of tea as well as some fun facts! (40-60 minutes, including Q&A)
- History of Afternoon Tea: Covers the story of tea in the U.K. from the 17th century to the present, origins of afternoon tea, “high tea” vs. “low tea”, and traditional foods and teas served. (45-60 minutes, including Q&A).
- The “Scoop” on Iced Tea: Iced tea was invented at the 1904 World’s Fair…or was it? (30 minutes, including Q&A)
- Around the World in a Tea Daze: history of tea and how it spread across the world; an overview of global tea culture and how tea is enjoyed in various countries. (60 minutes)
- Country-Specific Talks: The Why of Chai: Indian Tea Talk; Turkish Tea Traditions; Korean Tea; Teas and Tisanes of France; English Tea (includes Afternoon Tea/High Tea); Japanese Tea; Chinese Tea. (Talks can be 30-60 minutes, including Q&A).
- The Perfect Cup of Tea: It’s more than just sticking a teabag in hot water! Learn tricks, tips and techniques for making the perfect cup or pot of tea.
- Health Benefits of Tea*: Learn why Camelia sinensis, the tea plant, is more than just a tasty drink. (40-60 minutes, including Q&A)
- Herbal Teas for Health*: Traditional folk remedies and modern research on various herbs and plants that can be brewed into a tisane and drunk for health and enjoyment. (40-60 minutes, including Q&A)
- Seasonal Talks and Tastings: Halloween/Herbs for “Witches”, Fresh and Floral Spring Teas, Refreshing Summer Teas, Warming Winter Teas and Herbs for Cold and Flu Season.
- Custom Talks on a topic of your choice, whether it’s a focus on teas from a particular country or region, fair trade teas or other economic/political issues surrounding tea, spirituali-tea, cooking with tea, beau-“tea” treatments, using tea in alcoholic drinks, coffee vs. tea, we are at your service! (At least 2 weeks’ advance notice required for custom tea talks.)
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
2024 Pricing
For talks of 30 minutes to 1 hour in length, including Q&A: $200.
Additional Fees Charged:
Custom talks with additional research required: $200.
Distance Fees: Additional $24 fee charged for events 45-60 miles from Seabrook, Texas. Additional $50 for events 61-75 miles from Seabrook, Texas. For further distances, we require lodging fees and reimbursement for gas and tolls.
Tasseomancy (Tea Leaf Reading) Sessions
Tasseomancy services are for entertainment purposes only. Public venues and house parties only. No private readings or house calls.
- Tea Leaf Readings: $150 for 1 hour at your party or event
Tea Parties- Consulting
The Tea Mistress® can help you throw a great tea party, from a casual get-together to an elegant afternoon tea or a themed tea party. I can work with your caterer, or I can recommend store-bought foods in compliance with state and local food law statutes. We are not a food service provider or caterer.
Consulting Fee: $100 for initial 1-hour consultation, $100 for each additional meeting with you, or staff, or your caterer.
Tea and Food Pairings
Whether it’s Tea and Chocolate, Tea and Cheeses, Cooking with Tea, seasonal pairings, or tea and food pairings from a particular country, The Tea Mistress®.will present a delicious sampling of foods and teas that complement each other. I can work with your caterer, or I can provide certain foods in compliance with state and local food law statutes. Contact us to discuss pricing.
Tea and Chocolate Pairing
You and your guests will sample an assortment of teas and learn fun facts and preparation tips for each tea from The Tea Mistress.
Pricing for a guided tasting of 3 teas and 3 chocolates for up to 20 people: $250
Pricing for a guided tasting for 21-40 people: $350
Pricing for a guided tasting for 41-60 people: $400
Additional $50 for 4th tea and chocolate pair.
Additional Fees and Charges:
Additional $25 for each additional tea above the 3 teas included in the fee.
Additional $25 for premium priced teas (e.g. blooming tea, aged puerh, any tea $6/ounce and over)
Distance Fees: (See talks)
Tea Tastings
You and your guests will sample an assortment of teas and learn fun facts and preparation tips for each tea from The Tea Mistress®.
Pricing for a guided tasting of 3 teas for up to 20 people: $200.
Pricing for a guided tasting for 21-40 people: $250.
Pricing for a guided tasting for 41 to 60 people: $300
Pricing for a guided tasting for 61-80 people: $350
Pricing for a guided tasting for 81-100 people: $400
Additional Fees and Charges:
Additional $25 for each additional tea above the 3 teas included in the fee.
Additional $25 for premium priced teas (e.g. blooming tea, aged puerh, any tea $6/ounce and over)
Distance Fees: (See tea talks)
Consulting for Businesses
If you have a business or upcoming event and want to include tea in the experience, The Tea Mistress® can help you select the types of teas to serve in your establishment, tea pairings for prix fixe menus, and how best to prepare and present tea and herbal beverages to your customers. We can offer training and classes for your staff.
Consulting Fee:
$100 for initial 1-hour consultation, $100 for each additional meeting with you or staff. Bartering of goods and services as payment can be discussed.
Teaware Rental
Want to throw an elegant tea party but don’t have enough teapots or teacups? Our personal collection is available for rental.
Pricing: $5 per teacup and saucer, $10 per teapot, $10 per kettle, $20 per urn/dispenser. DEPOSIT REQUIRED. Reimbursement is required for missing/chipped/crazed/broken/damaged items. Items must be returned washed and dried.
Quality Teas and Tea Accessories for Sale
The Tea Mistress® carries a variety of teas: black, green, white, red, oolong and puerh, flavored and blended teas, international, organic, fair trade, rooibos, herbal, fruit teas, and tisanes. We also sell products, accessories and implements that will help maximize your tea experience. Bulk pricing for large orders!
Wholesale
The Tea Mistress® is happy to provide wholesale tea and herbals for businesses. Initial minimum order is $75. Free staff training session with initial minimum order of $100.