SpeakTeasy

Join us First Fridays for SpeakTeasy!

Step into a unique and cozy experience at the Catfe', a charming cafe filled with feline friends. This event combines the elegance of Chinese tea service with the creativity of an open mic night, all in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

7:00pm Chinese Tea Service Tutorial

Begin your evening with an in-depth tutorial on the art of Chinese tea service. Learn the traditions, techniques, and mindfulness practices behind this ancient ritual as tea master Zakery Mizell guides you through the process of brewing and serving fine teas. You will have the opportunity to serve tea to others as you put your new knowledge into practice.

8:00pm Open Mic

Share your voice or simply enjoy the talents of others during our open mic session. Poetry, spoken word, and music will fill the air as attendees take the stage to express their creativity and passion. Tea service is continuous throughout the night.

We will have amplified sound.

9:00pm Tea Service & Conversation

Conclude the evening with tea and conversation. Savor the delicate flavors of Chinese tea while connecting with others in an atmosphere of warmth and community.

Whether you come to learn, share, or simply unwind, this event offers a memorable blend of culture, creativity, and community. It’s a perfect place to bring friends and loved ones—or to make new connections with like-minded individuals.

For more info on the venue, go to https://thecatfeco.com/

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Background:

SpeakTeasy community nights have been held for the last eight years in Portland, OR out of Enthea Teahouse. We are building on that legacy by creating a Lawrenceville, GA chapter.

Steve Odell, the owner of Enthea and proprietor of small batch, farm and garden-direct teas though his international tea distribution label Rabbit’s Moon Tea Arts, has been traveling to China directly for the last thirteen years, working with family farms in the tea mountains procuring quality tea leaf to share in tea experiences back home.

Through a desire to bring people together with tea here Stateside as well as a desire to promote more alcohol-free nightlife culture through tea, SpeakTeasy was born.

SpeakTeasy’s ethos is “inclusivity through tea,” where everyone is welcome at the tea table to have a voice in the community conversation where tea service may act as a catalyst for deeper conversation.

Connect with Enthea Teahouse through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/entheateahouse/

and online: https://www.rabbitsmoontea.com/

Host or Publisher Sharon Yun, Visionary Artist