New this year: a series of tastings structured like a wine tasting where you can evaluate and compare teas, coffees and chocolates from various regions. We've named these classes Terroir. Terroir encompasses the climate and location of the growing region, the altitude, humidity, rainfall, sunshine, soil content and processing techniques. These tastings are designed to help you expand and enrich your understanding.
To increase your knowledge of the world's tea traditions, we have added classes that explore the traditions of France , Mexico , England and Ireland . Each class is conducted by an expert. And after you've explored these fascinating traditions, The Cultured Cup can help you with time-saving preparation essentials and unique serving pieces to create your own beverage tradition!
For events requiring a reservation, please call local 972.960.1521 or toll-free 888.VIP.TEAS (847.8327). Reservations must be paid in advance. Cancellations must be made 72 hours before event in order to receive refund.
2008
T-BAR: A Social Club Devoted to Friendship and Learning about the World of Tea
Date: May 2
Time: Friday: 6:30- 8pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $30 annual member fee
Reservation required
T-Bar meets monthly at The Cultured Cup. Each session includes:
• Brief presentation or discussion about a tea-related topic.
• A tasting of teas from around the world not currently available at The Cultured Cup.
If you have a tea or topic that you would like to share with the group, volunteer to provide the experience for the other members. The T-Bar will reimburse you for the tea and The Cultured Cup will assist you with preparing the tea or handouts. Reservations for each meeting must be made in advance.
Iced Tea Tasting: Flavored Iced Tea & Tea Punch Recipes
Date: May 4 & 18
Time: Sunday: 1-5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: Free
Reservation not required
he Cultured Cup always receives many recommendations from our customers about which Mariage Frères teas they enjoy iced. Join us for a sampling of our favorites. A delicious iced tea or tea punch is healthy and refreshing during the heat of a Dallas summer!
Lovely Ladies, Willful Women & Darling Damsels! : Mother's Day Afternoon Tea and Talk by Judith Dyer (New Event)
Date: May 11
Time: Sunday: 2-4:30 pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $45
Reservation required
To honor Mother on her day, we're hosting an afternoon tea and a hilarious new talk by Judith Dyer highlighting 4,500 years of history's naughty ladies and unsung female artists, inventors and patriots. It's the perfect day to give these fascinating women the recognition they deserve.
As is tradition at The Cultured Cup on this special day, Kyle Stewart will blend and serve a special 2008 Mother's Day tea.
T-BAR: A Social Club Devoted to Friendship and Learning about the World of Tea
Date: June 6
Time: Friday: 6:30- 8pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $30 annual member fee
Reservation required
T-Bar meets monthly at The Cultured Cup. Each session includes:
• Brief presentation or discussion about a tea-related topic.
• A tasting of teas from around the world not currently available at The Cultured Cup.
If you have a tea or topic that you would like to share with the group, volunteer to provide the experience for the other members. The T-Bar will reimburse you for the tea and The Cultured Cup will assist you with preparing the tea or handouts. Reservations for each meeting must be made in advance.
The Plaza at Preston Center 's 2 nd Annual Best Iced Tea Contest
Date: June 8
Time: Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The Plaza at Preston Center
Cost: Free, tickets for testing ballots ($5, $10, $20)
Reservation Not Required
Did you know June is National Iced Tea Month? To commemorate this Southern tradition, The Plaza at Preston Center is hosting its second annual Best Iced Tea Contest on Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 1- 4 p.m. to find the best iced tea in the metroplex benefiting the North Texas Food Bank. Come taste the wide array of iced tea samples from participating Dallas-area restaurants to determine which restaurant truly has the best iced tea in Dallas - whether it's a "mom and pop" shop or a prominent Dallas restaurant. Some of last year's participants included Craft, Celebrity Bakery & Café, Houston 's Restaurant and many other Dallas favorites. The public's vote will determine the People's Choice Award alongside a panel of "celebrity judges" who will be handing out the Judges' Award for the best version of this classic refreshment.
Tasting ballots will be sold in participating Plaza stores in advance and the day of the event to sample the many tasty versions of this summertime favorite. Ticket pricing is available at multiple levels: $5 (children); Gold level - $10; Platinum level - $20. All tasting ballot purchases will be included in a raffle with tons of prizes – the higher the ticket level, the better the prize. Come join us for this fun-filled family event with activities for the kids. All proceeds from the Best Iced Tea Contest will benefit the North Texas Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that passionately pursues a hunger-free community through distributing food to feeding and education programs in North Texas
New Iced Coffee and Chocolate Drinks: A Refreshing Tasting (New Event)
Date: June 22
Time: Sunday: 1-5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: Free
Reservation not required
The staff at The Cultured Cup has been busy creating new and wonderful drinks for warm weather enjoyment. Using our knowledge about the world of tea, coffee and chocolate, we've devised several new drinks that help re-define the American beverage experience. Join us for a tasting of what's cool on our drink menu!
T-BAR: A Social Club Devoted to Friendship and Learning about the World of Tea
Date: July 11
Time: Friday: 6:30- 8pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $30 annual member fee
Reservation required
T-Bar meets monthly at The Cultured Cup. Each session includes:
• Brief presentation or discussion about a tea-related topic.
• A tasting of teas from around the world not currently available at The Cultured Cup.
If you have a tea or topic that you would like to share with the group, volunteer to provide the experience for the other members. The T-Bar will reimburse you for the tea and The Cultured Cup will assist you with preparing the tea or handouts. Reservations for each meeting must be made in advance.
Past Events
Sometimes we are asked about previous events we have held.
In response to that request, we provide some of our previous events below:
Holiday Gift Preview: Corporate and Personal Gifts
Date: November 5-10
Time: Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: Free
Reservation not required
Question: Why should you buy your corporate and personal gifts from The Cultured Cup?
Answer: For over ten years, we have produced Christmas and holiday gifts for the discriminating giver. An elegantly wrapped box of delicious coffees, teas, chocolates and cookies is the way to say Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah! We identify the finest for holiday gift presentations. For your convenience, we will enclose a personal message and ship or deliver your gift locally or throughout the U.S.
The World of Tea: A Tasting and Informative Tips ( New Event)
Date: November 8
Time: Thursday: 6:30 -9pm
Location: SMU Campus
Cost: $39
Reservation required
With a five millennia history, tea is now the world's second most commonly consumed beverage after water. Discover (and taste!) the five major categories of tea and their most popular varieties. Find out which have the highest levels of anti-oxidants, the best ways to store tea and the difference between orthodox and "CTC" (crush, tea, curl) production.
To make a reservation for this event, contact SMU Continuing Education at: 214.768.4278 or register on-line at: www.smu.edu/continuing_education
Quest for the Best: Drinking Chocolate ( New Event)
Date: November 10
Time: Saturday: 1-5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: Free
Reservation not required
In the quest for the best drinking chocolate, the staff at The Cultured Cup has tasted and evaluated 10 drinking chocolates. We have identified 3 worthy of consideration for best of the best. Now it's your turn to taste these contenders at The Cultured Cup and decide which you deem best of the best!
Christmas in Latin America with Elizabeth Escobedo:
A Seated Afternoon Tea & Class (New Event)
Date: November 11
Time: Sunday: 2- 4:30pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $45
Reservation required
Several years ago when she was living in the Dallas area, Elizabeth Escobedo gave a fascinating class at The Cultured Cup about tea traditions around the world. Since moving to Houston , she has continued teaching about tea and culture at Williams-Sonoma, Central Market and Lake Austin Spa Resort.
We asked Elizabeth to create a new course about Christmas tea and food in Latin America . Join her holiday tour of Latin America through food and culture. Enjoy tea and learn how to prepare traditional Christmas foods from Latin American countries. Discover beautiful traditions and customs.
Building Relationships: As Simple as Sharing a Cup of Tea (New Event)
Date: November 13
Time: Tuesday: 7-9 pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
Reservation required
For the first anniversary meeting of the T-Bar Tea Club, Kay Shurtleff and Katy Bennett gave an inspiring talk about using the ritual of tea to build relationships. As high school English teachers working with "at risk" students, they have taught students (including gang members) how to properly make and serve tea. Teachers and students were surprised by how the simple ritual helped bridge differences and created an environment of comfort, communication and learning.
In the spirit of no child left behind , we're offering this talk. Includes a light dinner of tea-time specialties selected by Kay and Katy. This powerful and poignant talk will inspire you!
Antique British Silver Tea Ware: A Trunk Show
Date: November 18
Time: Sunday: 1 -5 pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: Free
Reservation not required
The Cultured Cup acquired a significant collection of antique silver-plated tea ware and non-tea related pieces from the silver vaults of London . This collection includes many teapots and tea related paraphernalia. To give this important mid-19 th century to early 20 th century collection a proper reception, we are hosting a British afternoon tea buffet while we convey interesting information about pieces from the collection.
Pairing Cheese with Tea: Paula Lambert of the Mozzarella Company and The Cultured Cup (New Event)
Date: November 25
Time: Sunday: 1- 4 pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
Reservation required
2007 has been a landmark year for Paula Lambert of the Mozzarella Company! She introduced artisanal cheese to Dallas 25 years ago and we have been happily eating it ever since.
We have invited her to pair Mariage Frères teas with her cheeses; and being the culinary pioneer she is, Paula accepted! Join us for this tantalizing tasting, as Paula and Kyle demonstrate tea/cheese pairing possibilities.
Paula will sign her new book Cheese, Glorious Cheese! More Than 75 Tempting Recipes for Cheese Lovers Everywhere , currently for sale at The Cultured Cup. Don't miss meeting this Texas culinary pioneer!
Christmas Talk & Three-Course Afternoon Tea
Date: December 2
Time: Sunday: 2- 4:30pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: Cost: $40
Reservation required
Rekindle your holiday spirit! Judith Dyer reveals little-known Christmas traditions from Europe and Britain that span 2,000 years. Sprinkled with pagan rituals and assorted saints and kings, these delightful stories will warm your heart. For over ten years, customers have made this event an annual family tradition!
Christmas Talk & Four-Course High Tea
Date: December 2
Time: Sunday: 6 -8:30pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $45
Reservation required
Rekindle your holiday spirit! Judith Dyer reveals little-known Christmas traditions from Europe and Britain that span 2,000 years. Sprinkled with pagan rituals and assorted saints and kings, these delightful stories will warm your heart. For over ten years, customers have made this event an annual family tradition!
T-BAR: A Social Club Devoted to Friendship and Learning about the World of Tea
Date: December 7
Time: Friday: 6:30- 8pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $30 annual member fee
Reservation required
T-Bar meets monthly at The Cultured Cup. Each session includes:
• Brief presentation or discussion about a tea-related topic.
• A tasting of teas from around the world not currently available at The Cultured Cup.
If you have a tea or topic that you would like to share with the group, volunteer to provide the experience for the other members. The T-Bar will reimburse you for the tea and The Cultured Cup will assist you with preparing the tea or handouts. Reservations for each meeting must be made in advance.
Naugh-TEA at Hector's on Henderson : With Food by Chef Blythe Beck and Tea by The Cultured Cup (New Event)
Date: December 9
Time: Sunday: 2- 4pm
Location: Hector's on Henderson
Cost: $45 Reservation required
An afternoon tea unlike any you've ever experienced! Chef Blythe Beck , a frequent guest of The Dallas Morning News Taste Panel, is uniquely qualified to redefine the afternoon tea! Mentored by Dean Fearing at The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Blythe has the culinary chops and outrageous personality to transform the afternoon tea into a Naugh-Tea! If this event was a movie, it would be rated R !
Rachel Gaffney's Irish Shortbread Tasting
Date: December 15
Time: Saturday: 1- 4 pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: Free
Reservation not required
Meet the charming Rachel Gaffney and sample her delicious Irish Shortbreads. Rachel's secret, she says with her Irish brogue, is using butter imported from the Emerald Isle. Sample her traditional family recipe and a lemon shortbread.
Holiday Cheer Tasting: Coffee, Tea and Drinking Chocolate
Date: December 23 & 24
Time: Saturday: 11am-5pm and Sunday: 11am-3pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: Free
Reservation not required
Featuring Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, Noël tea, Tea of the Holidays and the most popular drinking chocolate!
For the past twelve years on December 23 rd & 24 th , The Cultured Cup has served Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee , one of the most expensive coffees in the world. To add to the holiday spirit this year, we will also serve Noël Tea, Tea of the Holidays and a decadent drinking chocolate . Stop by for some delicious cheer!
T-BAR: A Social Club Devoted to Friendship and Learning about the World of Tea
Date: January 4
Time: Friday: 6:30- 8pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $30 annual member fee
Reservation required
T-Bar meets monthly at The Cultured Cup. Each session includes:
• Brief presentation or discussion about a tea-related topic.
• A tasting of teas from around the world not currently available at The Cultured Cup.
If you have a tea or topic that you would like to share with the group, volunteer to provide the experience for the other members. The T-Bar will reimburse you for the tea and The Cultured Cup will assist you with preparing the tea or handouts. Reservations for each meeting must be made in advance.
Introduction to Coffee: And a Tasting (New Event)
Date: January 13
Time: Sunday: 2- 4pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $20
Reservation required
It starts in the coffee plantation and where the coffee fruit is planted, grown and harvested. After the fruit is transported to the factory, the coffee cherries are processed. Now in green bean form, roasting begins. Sample and compare coffees from the major growing regions: Central America, South America, Africa and Indonesia .
Provence Breakfast Series: With Dr. Elizabeth New (New Event)
Date: January 19 & 26
Time: Saturday: 8-10:30am
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $85 if you register by January 12; $95 after that date.
Reservation required
Join us for croissants, thé and café as we explore the magic of Provence in this travel course on the South of France. Immerse yourself in the vivid images and places made famous by numerous artists and writers.
On our itinerary: the riches of larger towns such as Aix-en-Provence and Avignon; the hidden delights of small villages such as Ménerbes and St. Rémy; a brief history of the Midi from ancient Roman settlements to the present; lively outdoor markets; must-see museums, châteaux and monuments; wonderful regional cuisine; charming restaurants and hotels; cooking school offerings; and more.
Includes 2 sessions, all materials, handouts and continental breakfasts.
For more information and to sign up, please contact Elizabeth New at French Affaires: elizabethnew@sbcglobal.net or 214.232.5344 . Seats are limited, so register soon!
Introduction to Tea: And a Tasting (New Event)
Date: January 20
Time: Sunday: 2- 4pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $20
Reservation required
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water! To give this world beverage the respect it deserves, this course will identify the world's major tea growing countries. We will discuss how tea is harvested, processed, sorted and packaged. Learn the differences between mechanized CTC processing and hand-picking/processing techniques.
After you understand how tea is grown, harvested and processed, sample and compare the five different categories: White, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu-Erh!
Introduction to Chocolate: And a Tasting (New Event)
Date: January 27
Time: Sunday: 2- 4pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $20
Reservation required
Chocolate is one of the most desired foods in the world! In this class, explore a bit of the fascinating history of chocolate:
• Where and by whom was chocolate first consumed?
• Which Meso-American people fed drinking chocolate to their top warriors before battle and to their captives before they were sacrificed?
• Which French Queen hid her habit of drinking chocolate from her husband the King?
• From 1,500 B.C to 1850 A.D. chocolate was only consumed as a liquid? True or false?
Learn how the cacao pod is processed to become chocolate and what ingredients go into a quality chocolate compared to an inexpensive commercial bar. Have you ever wondered why many people crave chocolate? You will discover the "chemical reason" behind chocolate addiction.
To experience this chemical reaction first hand, you will end the class by tasting and evaluating some milk and dark chocolates!
Building Relationships: As Simple as Sharing a Cup of Tea
Date: January 29
Time: Tuesday: 7-9 pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
Reservation required
For the first anniversary meeting of the T-Bar Tea Club, Kay Shurtleff and Katy Bennett gave an inspiring talk about using the ritual of tea to build relationships. As high school English teachers working with "at risk" students, they have taught students (including gang members) how to properly make and serve tea. Teachers and students were surprised by how the simple ritual helped bridge differences and created an environment of comfort, communication and learning.
In the spirit of no child left behind , we're offering this talk. Includes a light dinner of tea-time specialties selected by Kay and Katy. This powerful and poignant talk will inspire you!
T-BAR: A Social Club Devoted to Friendship and Learning about the World of Tea
Date: February 1
Time: Friday: 6:30- 8pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $30 annual member fee
Reservation required
T-Bar meets monthly at The Cultured Cup. Each session includes:
• Brief presentation or discussion about a tea-related topic.
• A tasting of teas from around the world not currently available at The Cultured Cup.
If you have a tea or topic that you would like to share with the group, volunteer to provide the experience for the other members. The T-Bar will reimburse you for the tea and The Cultured Cup will assist you with preparing the tea or handouts. Reservations for each meeting must be made in advance.
British Afternoon Tea Class: With Judith Dyer
Date: February 3
Time: Sunday: 2- 4:30 pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $45
Reservation required
For this 3-course British afternoon tea, you will be both student and guest. Judith Dyer, noted tea authority and graduate of the Cordon Bleu Cooking School , will provide the essential tea etiquette tips to make you the consummate afternoon tea guest.
Coffee & Terroir: Tasting & Comparing Arabica Coffees of Central America (New Event)
Date: February 10
Time: Sunday: 1 -5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
The climate (altitude, temperature, humidity, sunlight and rainfall) , soil content, cultivation and tea processing methods of a region affect the flavor of a tea and identify a specific region of a country. A shorthand word for these variables is terroir, which is commonly used when discussing wine, but also relates to tea. Teas from one plantation may vary in quality from year to year but there are unique flavor characteristics that identify the region and these can be better understood by understanding the terroir.
This tasting will identify and compare specific flavor profiles of these extraordinary coffees and illustrates how terroir affects each coffee.
Tea and Symphony: With Rosalyn Story (New Event)
Date: February 18
Time: Monday: 7-9pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Reservation required
Call 972.960.1521 for information about this event.
Tea & Terroir: Tasting & Comparing White Teas of China , India & Sri Lanka (New Event)
Date: February 23
Time: Saturday: 1 - 5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
The climate (altitude, temperature, humidity, sunlight and rainfall) , soil content, cultivation and tea processing methods of a specific region affect the flavor of a tea and identify a specific region of a country. A shorthand word for these variables is terroir, which is commonly used when discussing wine, but also relates to tea. Although teas from one plantation may vary in quality from year to year, there are unique flavor characteristics that identify the region and these can be better understood by understanding the terroir.
This tasting will identify and compare the specific flavor profiles of these extraordinary white teas and illustrates how terroir affects each tea.
Irish Afternoon Tea Class: With Rachel Gaffney (New Event)
Date: February 24
Time: Sunday: 2- 4:30pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $50
Reservation required
While the British Afternoon Tea is well known beyond the British Isles, an Irish Afternoon Tea is not well known outside Ireland . To educate about the Emerald Isle's afternoon tea, Rachel Gaffney, born and raised in Ireland , has created a menu of Irish dishes that pair perfectly with tea. She will provide recipes and suggestions for setting and decorating your tea table and Kyle Stewart will recommend appropriate teas. To create an even richer context for your Irish Tea, Rachel will recommend background Celtic music, which may inspire your guests to dance an Irish Jig!
Tea Time in Paris : A Multi-Course French Afternoon Tea and Talk (New Event)
Date: March 2
Time: Sunday: 2-5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $50 (without book) $65 (with book)
Reservation required
Using the delightful new book Tea in the City: Paris as a guide, Dr. Elizabeth New and Kyle Stewart will highlight the top spots for taking tea in Paris - from grand, baroque tea salons to quaint, out-of-the-way spots. They will discuss the location and arrondissement of each tea venue and spotlight interesting activities in the neighborhood, so you can experience the riches of this magical city.
After the talk, enjoy a multi-course French afternoon tea with madeleines and several varieties of Mariage Frères tea. C'est magnifique!
The T-Bar Food and Tea Pairing at York Street Restaurant: A Five-Course Dinner and Workshop (New Event)
Date: March 3
Time: Monday: 7-9:30pm
Location: York Street Restaurant
Cost: $90
Reservation required
Our social club devoted to friendship and learning about tea, has been evaluating dozens of teas to pair with food. Members have selected five noteworthy teas for Chef Sharon Hage of York Street restaurant to pair with food. Sharon will answer questions and discuss her pairing rationale. Aan excellent opportunity to learn from a four-time James Beard Award nominee!
T-BAR: A Social Club Devoted to Friendship and Learning about the World of Tea
Date: March 7
Time: Friday: 6:30- 8pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $30 annual member fee
Reservation required
T-Bar meets monthly at The Cultured Cup. Each session includes:
• Brief presentation or discussion about a tea-related topic.
• A tasting of teas from around the world not currently available at The Cultured Cup.
If you have a tea or topic that you would like to share with the group, volunteer to provide the experience for the other members. The T-Bar will reimburse you for the tea and The Cultured Cup will assist you with preparing the tea or handouts. Reservations for each meeting must be made in advance.
Chocolate & Terroir: Tasting and Comparing Dark Chocolates from South American Countries (New Event)
Date: March 13
Time: Thursday: 7-9pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
The climate (altitude, temperature, humidity, sunlight and rainfall) , soil content, cultivation and processing methods of a specific region affect the flavor of a chocolate and identify a specific region of a country. A shorthand word for these variables is terroir, which is commonly used when discussing wine, but also relates to chocolate. Although chocolates from one plantation may vary in quality from year to year, there are unique flavor characteristics that identify the region and these can be better understood by understanding the terroir.
This tasting will identify and compare the specific flavor profiles of these chocolates and illustrates how terroir affects each chocolate bar.
Coffee & Terroir: Tasting & Comparing Arabica Coffees of Africa and Indonesia (New Event)
Date: March 16
Time: S unday: 1-5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
We continue our around the world tasting. Although the countries are tropical, there are major differences in terroir. This tasting will identify and compare the specific flavor profiles of these coffees and illustrates how terroir affects each coffee.
Tea & Terroir: Tasting & Comparing Green Teas of China and Japan (New Event)
Date: March 30
Time: Sunday: 1-5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
This tasting will identify and compare the specific flavor profiles of these extraordinary green teas and illustrates how terroir affects each tea.
T-BAR: A Social Club Devoted to Friendship and Learning about the World of Tea
Date: April 4
Time: Friday: 6:30- 8pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $30 annual member fee
Reservation required
T-Bar meets monthly at The Cultured Cup. Each session includes:
• Brief presentation or discussion about a tea-related topic.
• A tasting of teas from around the world not currently available at The Cultured Cup.
If you have a tea or topic that you would like to share with the group, volunteer to provide the experience for the other members. The T-Bar will reimburse you for the tea and The Cultured Cup will assist you with preparing the tea or handouts. Reservations for each meeting must be made in advance.
Meet the Authors Afternoon Tea Reception: Honoring Kyra Effren, Jeanette White, Dolores Snyder, Rosalyn Story and Dr. Dwight Cavanaugh (New Event)
Benefits The Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2008 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10 (includes informal High Tea dinner buffet; $5 goes directly to The Dallas Lighthouse) Authors' discussion begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Reservation required
Please RSVP by Friday, April 4, 2008 at 972-960-1521
Join us for a reception honoring customers who are also published authors. Hear about their personal writing experiences. You may be inspired to read a few new books or write your own tome… while drinking tea or coffee, of course.
• Jeanette White , a native Texan, lives with her husband and two dogs in Dallas . She majored in English at UT – Austin. Next to Heaven is her first published work of fiction.
• Dolores Snyder studied at the Cordon Bleu in London and Dieppe Cookery School in France . She is a founding member of the James Beard Foundation and founder of the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames D'Escoffier. Tea Time Entertaining is based on 25 years of teaching the art of the English Tea by one who is passionate about the subject.
• Terri De Shazo-Arnett's son, Jeremy, was headed to a church camp on a chartered bus. It veered off the highway, crashed into a concrete bridge pillar, ripping the bus in two. The driver and four teenagers were killed. Thrown out of the bus, Jeremy's twisted, broken body lay motionless. You May Have a Ph.D. …but …I Know G-O-D tells the story of a mother's profound love and a family's struggle to overcome each negative prognosis.
• Rosalyn Story , a violinist with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, has written for Essence , The Dallas Morning News and Dallas Weekly . And So I Sing , her second book, is “…the first comprehensive history of African-American divas and their roots. This book doesn't miss a beat,” said The San Francisco Chronicle .
• Dr. Dwight Cavanagh was educated at MIT, Johns Hopkins (M.D.) and Harvard (Ph.D.). Currently the Dr. Maxwell Thomas Chair in Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, he has enjoyed a lifelong interest in poetry, philosophy, Japanese culture and Zen. He is the author of The Tao Poems .
If unable to make this event, you can still help this worthy organization by shopping at The Cultured Cup. Through April 13 th , 15% of your purchases will support programs at The Dallas Lighthouse.
The Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides training, employment, and rehabilitative services that encourage opportunities for personal responsibility, economic independence, and social development for North Texans who are blind or visually impaired.
Chocolate & Terroir: Tasting and Comparing Dark Chocolate from African Countries and Madagascar (New Event)
Date: April 10
Time: Thursday: 7-9pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
This tasting will identify and compare the specific flavor profiles of these extraordinary chocolates and illustrates how terroir affects each chocolate.
Tea & Terroir: Tasting and Comparing Oolongs of China and Taiwan (New Event)
Date: April 13
Time: Sunday: 1-5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
You will have an opportunity to taste the five categories of Oolongs: Pouchong, Jade Oolong, Amber Oolong, Champagne Oolong and Aged Oolong.
This tasting will identify and compare the specific flavor profiles of these extraordinary oolong teas and illustrates how terroir affects each tea.
York Street Restaurant Tea and Food Pairing Luncheon
Date: April 14, May 4, June 16
Time: Monday 11:45am - 2pm
Location: York Street
Cost: $40
Reservation Required
Experience the magical artisanal cooking of Sharon Hage, chef/owner of York Street Restaurant. Sharon will pair five Mariage Frères teas with five food courses. Each luncheon will have a unique menu and is limited to 36 people. Sharon just received her fifth James Beard Award nomination!
Naugh-TEA at Hector's on Henderson : with food by Blythe Beck and Tea by The Cultured Cup
Date: April 19, July 12, September 27
Time: Saturday 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Hector's on Henderson
Cost: $40
Reservation Required
An afternoon tea unlike any you've ever experienced! Chef Blythe Beck is uniquely qualified to redefine the afternoon tea! Mentored by Dean Fearing at The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Blythe has the culinary chops and outrageous personality to transform the afternoon tea into a Naugh-TEA! If this event was a movie, it would be rated R!
Coffee & Terroir: Tasting & Comparing Arabica Coffees of South America (New Event)
Date: April 20
Time: Sunday: 1 -5pm
Location: The Cultured Cup
Cost: $10
This tasting will identify and compare the specific flavor profiles of these extraordinary coffees and illustrates how terroir affects each coffee.
