Intro to the Myth of Tea Workshop
Join us for an immersive tea class that uncovers how to deepen a personal and meaningful connection with tea (Camellia sinensis and its varietals). With an emphasis on mindfulness, we’ll explore the natural world of tea, as well as the art of brewing and tasting. We will be sampling 3 teas that dynamically represent the relationship between leaf, nature and the hands that bring this amazing leaf to our humble cups.
To foster an inclusive and supportive community, we are offering a flexible payment model for this immersive tea class. You can choose between $35 or $25, depending on what you can afford. Your generosity helps make this experience accessible to all, contributing to a circle of support that values fairness and inclusion.
We also recognize the historical and systemic barriers that often limit access to BIPOC communities. To help bridge this gap, we are offering a $15 pricing option exclusively for BIPOC participants who would benefit from it. This tier is available as a way to ensure that cost is not a barrier for those who would otherwise be unable to participate. This is one small attempt to acknowledge the systemic inequities, ensuring that those who have been historically excluded from such spaces can participate, connect, and further diversify all communities.
This class is taught by D’Guar Herrera. D’Guar (they/them) is a devoted student of tea based in Portland, Oregon. Their journey with tea began with a search for deeper purpose and connection. Tea found them, offering secrets, mysteries, stories, and spells. Through tea, D’Guar has discovered a profound depth of self, rooted in a mindful devotion to the leaf and a love of sharing this passion with others. Coming from generations of ancestors who stewarded the gifts of the land and listened to the earth’s heartbeat, D’Guar believes that reconnecting with nature through tea is not only vital but also a way to build community and honor the earth.
$5 from each class participant will be donated to Q Center
Tea is an invitation to presence, connection, and authenticity. These values that also guide the work of Q Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals. Just as tea offers a moment of reflection and belonging, Q Center provides vital resources, advocacy, and a safe space for queer and trans people to gather, heal, and thrive.
