Platinum Sponsor 2026 - Chicago Teahouse

Chicago Tea Festival

Board of Directors

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.

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  • Thometra Foster

    Festival Secretary
    www.teaqua.us

  • Jeff Jackson

    Festival Treasury

  • Julie Tiu

    Board Member

  • Barbara Banaszczyk

    Marketing & Graphic Advisor