Tea is the social lubricant of a generation seeking new, exotic flavors and aromas, answers to health concerns, and the next step after the coffee kick (although many of our members are coffee lovers, as well). Our meetups offer the companionship of tea lovers like yourself, so there's always something to chat about.    

The tea ritual can bridge gaps, lift moods, and express concern. Taking the time to make a 'spot' of tea is a simple way to comfort a soul in mourning, a body that is aching, or a mind that is racing.

Like coffee and wine, tea can be appreciated in respect to origin (varietal, region and year), its health-related qualities, or simply as an element of relaxation and enjoyment. Whatever your particular areas or level of interest, this group has plenty to offer. The Organizer, Dax, is a student of Chinese gongfu tea service, sometimes called the Chinese tea ceremony. She uses this Asian style for some tasting sessions, while others are Western-styled.

Each meetup is an opportunity to  learn something new, as there's lots of tea-talk for hearing about the latest tips, tricks, and finds. Dax enjoys creating custom blends for those who want something totally unique. CLICK HERE to view the tea, fruit, spice and herb cupboard. She also writes articles on tea for the Examiner online newspaper.

Whether your preference is exquisitely frou-frou Victorian tea rooms, the simpler tea-focused atmosphere of Asian tea culture, or the coziness of tea alone or with just a few friends, there are members who share these tendencies. Join us, and meet others who share your interest in tea, good company, and friendship!

You can view more photos of our meetups by clicking on "Photos" at the top of the page.

CLICK HERE: Real Men Do Drink Tea!

Membership has its benefits:

* Members can "roll their own" meetups, just by posting!
 * Presentations and demos of teaware and techniques
 * Free tea samples at meetups for e-Tastings
* The "Member's Share Box" for tea stuff needing a new home
* Parties, tastings and tea/herb blending sessions
* The "Tea Shuttle" local traveling tea boxes
* Special-interest meetups like healing, poetry, or books
 * Individual tea swaps, and a monthly organized swap
 * Your Message Board questions promptly answered
* Learn the health-promoting qualities of tea & herbs
 * Field trips to Austin for meetups or shopping

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      Shirley:

      Good luck, Fluffy! I hope you're back in ship shape soon. And I'm sorry, Cindy - no one ever put an actual time on there so it wasn't officially announced. I went ahead and put a date for March, but remember, any member's free to schedule any meetup at any time! If you schedule it, someone will come. :) I try not to schedule an event more than once a month on my own because I don't want to discourage others from scheduling stuff. I hope you can still come in March.

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      Dax Pamela Dean:

      I put 3 door prizes and 20 drawing tickets into a bag, and if I'm having a good day I'll bring them to this meetup. Craftiques Mall is very near my apartment. And by the way, any member who is willing to stop by can pick up a 'door prize kit' to take to a future meetup. Sometimes I'll have tea samples fixed up to hand out to all attendees, as well. I do miss being there with you, but I'm so much more comfortable at home.

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    Lovely as usual. This was a great study break for me.

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    Very good service. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

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San Antonio, TX 78216
Founded Aug 18, 2009
20090818
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