SATURDAY LECTURES (NOV 2ND)

All lectures are free with general admission.

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

Japanese Tea 101

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 11:30AM-12:30PM

NOLI ERGAS, SUGIMOTO TEA COMPANY

Tea from Japan is both produced and consumed with wildly different methods than tea from other origins. Learn why Japanese tea is the outlier in the tea world and how production methods, technological limitations, international trade patterns, and the Japanese penchant for umami created the everyday teas in the Land of the Rising Sun. You'll leave knowing what teas to look for, how to brew it, and why a given tea became a Japanese staple.

Step Into A Sustainable Tea Future

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 1-2PM

Pratik Rijal, Nepal Tea Collective

Join us on a journey through time as we explore the fate of one of the world's most beloved beverages: tea. As we venture into the future, we'll examine the environmental, social, and technological factors that may shape the tea industry by 2050. From climate change impacts on tea cultivation to innovative production methods, this presentation will delve into the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead for tea enthusiasts worldwide. So grab your cuppa and join us as we ponder the question: will we still have tea to enjoy in 2050?

Understanding and Communicating Modern Tea Culture: From China to the West

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2:30-3:30PM

Ravi Kroesen, BARDO TEA

Although Chinese tea is viewed as being an ancient beverage, it is in actuality quite modern. We live in a golden age where high quality teas once meant for royalty can now be delivered to your door in a matter of days. Join us as we share our perspective on this quickly changing industry, from teas being made, to the gardens that are producing them, to the craftspeople creating the vessels and accessories to drink them.  We will discuss these topics in relation to modern Western tea drinking culture and how Bardo Tea shares this information.