
Festival President
Agnieszka Rapacz
Agnieszka, the owner of Chicago Teahouse, is a true master of her craft, and her knowledge and experience are unmatched. Her deep-rooted connection with tea began in her homeland of Poland, where tea is a cultural and social beverage. With her unwavering passion and dedication to tea, she became a certified Tea Sommelier in 2017 and went on to open her tea shop in the heart of Chicago. She has also been voted The Best Tea Shop in Chicago by Chicago Magazine. Agnieszka has extensively traveled the world to learn firsthand about tea culture and how to ensure the perfect brew in every cup.
www.chicagoteahouse.com
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Julie Tiu
Board Member
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Thometra Foster
Board Member
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Barbara Banaszczyk
Marketing & Graphic Advisor
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Jeff Jackson
Board Member