Class: Steep the Appalachians -Herbal Teas

Name: Class: Steep the Appalachians -Herbal Teas
Start: 2026-01-29T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-29T20:30:00-05:00
Location: 4100 College Parkway, Parkersburg, WV, United States, West Virginia 26104

Schedule

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4100 College Parkway, Parkersburg, WV, United States, West Virginia 26104 | Parkersburg, WV

This is a Create and Keep class co-hosted with Jocelyn of Root & Thread Eclectic Kitchen. We are featuring an Appalachian Dandelion Leaf tea and a second Create your own tea. All supplies and herbs are provided for you. You will take home 2 bags of loose leaf herbal tea, a tea steeper, and information packet that includes class notes and herbal tea recipes.
Jocelyn will share an in-depth look at Appalachian herbal traditions and how to create the perfect cup of herbal tea every steep. Crystal will share the metaphysical and medicinal properties of the herbs. Together we will discuss the importance of intentions during curation and putting purpose into daily ritual.
A Root & Thread Folk Learning Experience
“Steep the mountains into your cup."
Step into the gentle, healing world of Appalachian herbal tea—where every leaf carries a story, every cup is a blessing, and the simplest kitchen ritual becomes a thread connecting us to generations before us.
In this hands-on, heart-centered workshop, you’ll explore the folk customs, rituals, and symbolism behind the teas our mountain ancestors relied on for comfort, healing, protection, and community. Learn how granny women gathered yarbs with intention, how a steaming kettle became a sacred act of hospitality, and how herbal teas aligned with the seasons to cleanse, soothe, and strengthen the body and spirit.
Guests will discover:
• Traditional Appalachian herbs and their meanings
• How everyday teas doubled as remedies, blessings, and spiritual tools
• Ritual tea practices for grounding, protection, grief, and seasonal renewal
• How to prepare, blend, and steep with intention—using methods passed down through mountain kitchens
You’ll also create your own custom Appalachian herbal blend to take home, crafted with mindful guidance and infused with your chosen purpose—whether comfort, clarity, courage, or peace.
This class is perfect for anyone drawn to folk herbalism, kitchen witchery, ancestral traditions, or slow, intentional living. Leave with a warm cup in your hands, a deeper connection to the land beneath your feet, and a renewed sense of belonging to the old ways.
Come sit at the table, warm your hands around a mug, and let the mountains teach you.