Elmwood Inn

Fine Teas

Celebrating 20 years

of introducing America

to the art of tea!

What a pleasure it was to participate in your Tea and Etiquette course!  Not only was the class rich with information it was so very interesting and entertaining, as well! 

Diane Evans of Norfolk, Virginia

It was a great honour to be a participant of this seminar.  I learned and loved every moment of it.  This experience will be my treasure and thanks for giving me a warm welcome.

Takako Hattori of McLean, Virginia

MARCH 26-27, 2010

TEA & ETIQUETTE MASTERCLASS OUTLINE

(This two-day seminar includes the purchase of the TEA & ETIQUETTE manual.) 

INTRODUCTIONS MADE EASY

Learn a proper handshake, introducing yourself, making introductions, remembering names, and how to work a room.

THE ETIQUETTE OF TEA

Learn how to host a tea event like a pro. From formal afternoon teas to casual buffet tea parties you will come away with the skills needed to host an event with confidence.

TEACHING DINING ETIQUETTE

Learn how to teach important basic dining skills such as continental style, napkin etiquette, and table service. You will feel comfortable with these skills in order to teach others.

DINING TUTORIAL

Enjoy a beautiful business luncheon at the Jonathan's, the 5-star restaurant at Gratz Park Inn.  This is your opportunity to practice your best dining etiquette with the encouragement of our dining etiquette professionals.

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF TEA
Tea is more than a commodity or drink, it has shaped human history for thousands of years. Learn the roots of tea in Asia and its translation into western society.  This session sets the tone for the entire weekend.

THREE CUPPING SESSIONS: GREENS/WHITES, BLACKS, HERBALS/TISANES
From single estate teas to flavorful tisanes, you will taste some of the world's great teas while you learn the art of making great tea time after time. We’ll help you design a tea list.  Five hours of hands on tastings over two days will include an introduction to tea grades and blending procedures. Learn how to taste teas using the traditional tea tasters' cupping set.

FROM THE BUSH TO THE CUP

Experience the story of tea production brought to life through the photography of Bruce Richardson.  This feature has appeared in Fresh Cup's TEA ALMANAC and it is the basic class taught at World Tea Expo by Mr. Richardson.

CREATING A TEA MEAL

No American tea venue developed as many recipes as Elmwood Inn.  Hear the details behind Shelley Richardson's beautiful tea foods you've seen in the three Elmwood cookbooks. This idea-filled session is always a highlight of the weekend.

TEA AND HEALTH

You've read Bruce Richardson's magazine articles about tea and health as he reports from the International Tea & Health Symposia. Learn about the latest research and its implications for the tea industry.

AFTERNOON TEA

Enjoy a beautiful multi-coursed afternoon tea at one of Lexington's finest tea rooms.

Participants may choose to combine the Tea & Etiquette Masterclass with the TEA 101 Masterclass. See the Fee Schedule page.

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TEA & ETIQUETTE 2009 Dining Tutorial with guest instructor Cindy Haygood.

All classes are held at historic Gratz Park Inn, Lexington, Kentucky.

Lodging is not included. Call 800.752.4166 and ask for the TEA 101 rate.  Visit the inn online at Gratz Park Inn.

The Tea & Etiquette Masterclass

was designed by

Dorothea Johnson, founder of

The Protocol School of Washington,

with the assistance of Bruce Richardson

Complete 400-page Manual and Resources