101 Teas to Steep Before You Die: A Guided Cupping Experience

Sunday, April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join authors Shabnam Weber and Maria Uspenski for an engaging and flavorful journey inspired by their book "101 Teas to Steep Before You Die". In this interactive cupping session, we’ll explore a curated selection of teas that showcase the extraordinary range of the tea world, from its ancient origins to modern craftsmanship. Taste your way through history, geography, and innovation as you discover how one remarkable plant became hundreds of distinct styles with dramatically different flavors, aromas, price points, and experiences. Whether you’re simply curious about tea or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll leave inspired by the immense range available today in tea, and perhaps with a few new ideas for your must-steep list.

Speaker: Shabnam Weber Shabnam Weber is the President of the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada and the Tea Association of the U.S.A. She represents Canada at the UN FAO Intergovernmental Group on Tea as Vice-Chair and co-leads global tea initiatives. Co-founder of the International Alliance for Women in Tea, she is also the author of the Tea Sommelier® program and 101 Teas to Steep Before You Die. Shabnam is pursuing a Master's in Global Public Policy at SOAS, University of London.

Speaker: Maria Uspenski Maria Uspenski is the Founder and CEO of The Tea Spot, a women-led B-Corp committed to promoting health and happiness through tea. A cancer survivor turned tea advocate, Maria donates 10% of her company’s profits to wellness-focused nonprofits. She’s a best-selling author and a leading voice in the modern tea movement.