Steep Valley Tea

Introduction to Gong Fu Cha went over wonderfully last night! We got to talk through a bunch of teas (we actually had to shift to an herbal because we were all getting so caffeinated), and everyone got to practice steeping and pouring teas!

I look forward to next week's class on Red Tea at The Soft Spot PGH ! There are still a few spots left, claim yours now! [Walk in tickets are available, but are on a first come, first serve basis!]

https://partiful.com/e/hZcaBeIzsqVar1aV5SNI?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAToDuNwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABpyr6OxUtZRaLHB9fp8lvgxe4kE7LpPjef62Ia0N6_qlBSr36QBBHi5nkTiEq_aem_gsokYilXSygXDcD5t-NlFQ

For Abeille Voyante Tea Co's grand opening next week, I'll be in the community space serving tea gong fu-style for most of the day (except for my breaks so I can eat).

There's no reservations needed: if there's an open chair, you can pull up and have some tea and chill with the other people at the table! I'll keep you aware of how much tea you're drinking, and when you go to leave, you'll pay.

It will be a lovely little pop-up third space to enjoy, come on out!

Here's the current lineup for August! There are a few events which I have not recieved confirmation for yet that are not on this list, but will be announced as the are confirmed!

Im working with:
The Soft Spot PGH
Neighbors In New Castle
The Downtown Market of Kittanning
Abeille Voyante Tea Co
North Huntingdon Township Night Market

Two tea classes on offer in August at The Soft Spot PGH !

On the 10th, we've got an introduction to Gong Fu, like the previous class I held during LGBTea-Times in March, with an introduction to the techniques and history, with some hands-on brewing practice.

On the 17th, for those of you who already know about gong fu, or who are more interested in diving in with regards to tea styles and colors, I'll be holding "Discovering Red Teas": a class focused on 红茶 (hong cha) - Red Tea, called black tea in the US and Europe. (Please note, this class is not about rooibos.)

Both classes are $20 for 2 hours, and here are the event links:

Introduction to Gong Fu Cha:
https://partiful.com/e/ch6Dv4WC4CvsMxx20svl?c=pj5V1A-l
Discovering Red Teas:
https://partiful.com/e/hZcaBeIzsqVar1aV5SNI?c=Jua2i3Rw

You may notice a change in the packaging for the teas if you order or come by the pop up in the coming weeks. I changed suppliers for my packaging, and my 10g bags are ~☆just a little small☆~ for my labels.

I will be looking into smaller labels, or larger bags for my next order 🤣

For the 250th 4th of July, we have our first American tea, Carolina Sunrise!

Grown and processed in Mars Hill, North Carolina, this red tea has delightful notes of juicy raspberry under its bright, malty flavor.

It's not a common thing to grow tea in the US, and finding hand-picked tea is even more challenging!

Hi, just some updates to my July Schedule! Steep Valley Tea got into the inaugural season of the Neighbors In New Castle Neighborhood Market!

Be sure to come and see us!

I have to give credit to Literacy Pittsburgh for this image; I think they are the ones who made it, since i can only find it on their page! (DM me if I'm incorrect!)

I will be tabling tomorrow at Millvale Pride, and I hope to see you all there!

Here's an upcoming event lineup for y'all!

There's also a bunch of pending events that are not on this list; I didn't want to over-promise my presence without verification. Let's just say that the calendar is significantly fuller, but with the word "PENDING" next to a good deal of it.

Millvale will be my last Pride as a vendor this year! Next year I'll definitely be getting ahead of applying to Prides so I can pop-up at more of them!

Hope to see you out there!

Busy Weekend for Steep Valley!

Tomorrow, you'll find us on Penn Avenue, near 5150 Penn Ave (PGH Creative Ventures, People's Indian) for First Fridays! The weather promises to be better than last time (though thanks to everyone who came out that day).

On Saturday, from noon to six PM, I'll be tabling at The New Castle Prism Initiative 's Pride in the Park at Cascade Park! Come support your local queer-owned and queer-affirming businesses!

I'm excited to see y'all out there!