Warm up this winter with a heart-centered tea blending workshop designed to connect you with the healing power of plants. Join us for an afternoon of exploration, creativity, and connection as we dive into the art of crafting herbal teas to support wellness, relaxation, and seasonal alignment.
Dates: Sunday, February 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tyee Arts & Education Center, Mount Vernon, WA
Join us for an Herbal Tea Blending Workshop
Registration is $35-60 per person.
Schedule
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Welcome & Introduction
Warm greeting with a cup of pre-blended seasonal tea.
Brief introductions & overview of the agenda.
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM | The Art of Tea Blending
Introduction to teas.
Overview of tea blending basics (base, middle, top notes).
Tips for balancing flavors and medicinal properties.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | Herb Exploration & Tasting
Interactive exploration of Pacific Northwest native plants and garden herbs.
Discussion of medicinal qualities, flavor profiles, and traditional uses.
Smelling and sampling individual herbs to inspire blending ideas.
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Hands-On Tea Blending
Demonstration of blending techniques and sample recipes.
Participants create their own custom blends (guided experimentation).
Labeling and naming their personal tea creations.
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Brewing & Taste Testing
Participants brew small batches of their custom blends.
Group tea tasting and sharing impressions.
Optional: Pair teas with honey, lemon, or plant-based milk.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Closing Ritual & Q&A
Group reflection and gratitude for the plants and the experience.
Tips for sourcing herbs, creating at-home rituals, and further learning.
Open Q&A session and closing remarks.
What to Expect
Step into the cozy world of herbal tea blending at our Winter Tea Workshop! Here's what you'll enjoy:
Herb Exploration: Learn about Pacific Northwest and garden herbs, their medicinal properties, and how to use them in tea blends.
Hands-On Creativity: Craft your own custom tea blend to take home.
Tea Tasting: Sip and sample a variety of herbal teas, including your personalized creation.
Expert Guidance: Gain blending tips, flavor-balancing techniques, and insights into the art of crafting teas and tisanes.
Community Connection: Share stories and inspiration in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Workshop Details
This workshop is perfect for beginners! No prior experience is necessary—our instructors will guide you step-by-step to ensure a successful and empowering learning experience.
What to Bring
To make the most of your experience, you might want to bring the following items:
Notebook and pen for taking notes during the plant walk and workshops.
Snacks and water bottle to enjoy during the midday break.
Materials Provided
We’ve got you covered with all the tools and materials you’ll need for the day, including:
Herbal medicine guides and master recipes.
Dried and fresh medicinal herbs.
Containers for taking tea home.
We’ll provide everything necessary for crafting your teas and ensure you leave with not just your creations, but also the knowledge and confidence to recreate them at home!
Meet Your Guides
Ansley Roberts is an Appalachian-born, desert-grown kid with more tree sap running through her veins than blood. She apprenticed with Ariella Daly of Honey Bee Wild in beekeeping, dreamwork, and goddess study as well as in wilderness ceremonial leadership with Cascadia Quest. As a trained herbalist, wilderness rites of passage guide, and dreamtender, Ansley has the great honor and joy of leading others to their belonging on this earth and to the stories in their bones.
Matt Hale is a mycologist and naturalist from the Skykomish Valley of Washington State. His lifelong passion for wilderness, plants, and fungi led him to studying at Alderleaf Wilderness College where he graduated in 2015 with Permaculture Design and CyberTracker Level II certificates. Over the last 10 years, in addition to teaching wilderness skills to youth and guiding wilderness therapy trips, Matt owned and operated a farm and forage business in Sedro-Woolley.
Let’s Share Tea!
Registration is $35-60 per person.
Nature education should be available to all people regardless of financial status. If finances are a deterrent and you feel called to join us, our sliding scale prices are self-selected at checkout.
Please feel free to Contact Us directly if you have questions about our Sliding Scale Pricing or other opportunities to make our classes more accessible for you.