The Cozy Tea Cart

Lecture

The Basics of Tea

Danielle will be presenting about the differences between white, green, oolong and black teas or loose tea vs. tea bags, and the different types of tea and production processes. This class will be on Zoom and is being presented by the Lied Public Library in Clarinda, Iowa. Registration is FREE, use the link below.

Monday
10/27/2025

Lecture

Victorian History of Christmas and Tea

In this lecture we will explore the early Christmas traditions in England — the first Christmas tea parties, teapot lore, and Victorian holiday traditions. We will sample four TCTC seasonal holiday tea blends throughout the lecture. Join us for an evening of tea and holiday nostalgia!

Thursday
11/13/2025

Lecture

Tea Tasting

Join us for this fun, informational class and learn to cup a selection of 4 teas using our professional cupping sets! We will discuss the processing and harvesting of tea, including the differences between each tea type. Also discussed will be topics such as caffeine content, how to prepare loose leaf tea, the differences between loose tea and tea bag tea, and more! The teas will be chosen the morning of the tasting.

Saturday
11/15/2025

Class

Canned food collection for SHARE on Black Friday & Small Business Saturday

We’re once again proud to be a drop-off spot for SHARE Outreach during our Black Tea Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping days on Nov 28 & 29. Bring along canned goods or non-perishables to support neighbors in need this season. ✨ A little shopping, a little giving — and a whole lot of heart. We can’t wait to see you! NEEDED/ACCEPTED ITEMS: • non-perishables • paper goods • personal hygiene items • toilet paper • baby items: baby foods, large size diapers • healthy snacks MEAT AND PROTEINS: • beef stew • chicken stew • chili • tuna • lentil soup • peanut butter • nutritional drinks for seniors (i.e. Ensure) DRIED GOODS AND CANNED GOODS: • canned fruits and vegetables • pastas and pasta sauce • canned and bottled juices • macaroni and cheese • dried beans and peas • rice, breakfast cereals and oatmeal • bread, tortillas, crackers • soups, flour, sugar, cooking oils DAIRY: • Shelf stable milk

Saturday
11/29/2025

Lecture

Social Impact of Tea in Our History

This lecture provides an engaging discussion on the social impact of tea in our history and society. We will begin with the discovery of tea and learn first about the spread of tea throughout Europe. The tea trade with China and the Opium Wars, its impact on the US, and the First World War will be discussed, and the current status of tea today. Throughout the presentation, enjoy sipping teas from the major tea producing countries. Wilmington Memorial Library Wilmington, MA 7:00 pm – in person lecture

Thursday
12/11/2025