Kintsugi House

I'm have an experimental baking morning in the Treats kitchen, so I've unlocked the Summer Tea House doors. Please feel free to wander in to enjoy Wildcrafted, an exhibition of the beautiful work of Emily Trentham and Suzanne Joy Teune. I'm also happy to pause and make you a cup of tea.

Emily Trentham suzanne joy teune

Tomorrow's Summer Tea House at Treats will feature a Garden Overflow Swap. Bring your extra seeds, starts, pots, soil, or whatever you don't need to share with other garden enthusiasts.

This is a drop-in event The tea bar will be open with cold brew, matcha shaved ice, sparkling teas, tea cookies, and more. All are welcome, so please stop by to say hi and hang out.

Sunday, June 21 from 1-4 PM
216 Oak Avenue in Spruce Pine

Set up and ready for this evening's Sparkling Tea Tasting! Hosting guided tastings is one of the best parts of running a loose leaf tea business. Each one is unique and surprising in its own way, and I love the process of shaping the flow based on the individuals attending.

Pictured here are stuffed dates, yuzu crinkle cookies, and strawberry & peaches in cream kanten.

Thank you, Treats, for allowing me to play in this space for a month!

A fun part of preparing for tea tastings is coming up with seasonal food pairings that highlight the subtle flavors of Japanese green tea. These cute little peach jellies are made from fresh pureed peaches, sweetened with a small amount of honey, a dash of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. I use agar agar to get them to set, a vegan-friendly alternative to gelatin. So tasty!

I'm planning to share this summery treat, amongst others, at this week's Sparkling Tea Tasting. Follow the Summer Tea House at Treats link in the bio for more info!

The first week of the Summer Tea House at Treats is here! Stop by for delicious teas, treats, matcha shaved ice, and fun community activities.

Here is this week's lineup:

Wednesday, June 17 from 5-8 PM:
Flax Spinning with Emily Trentham
(Drop In)

Friday, June 19 at 6 PM:
Sparkling Tea Tasting
***ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED***

Sunday, June 21 from 1-4 PM
Garden Overflow Swap
(Drop In)

Drop In events are free and open to the public. The Sparkling Tea Tasting is $30/person and includes 5+ teas, food pairings, and a guided discussion of tea brewing methods at home.

Link in the bio for more info.

Emily Trentham Mitchell Giving Gardens

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Wildcrafted Opening yesterday. What a lovely, supportive community!

The exhibition will be available during the Summer Tea House at Treats open hours, which runs June 17-July 12. Check out the link in my bio for the full event lineup.

On a personal note, I was tickled to have run out of most of the teas by the end of the evening. Tea-1 vs. Wine-0

Emily Trentham suzanne joy teune Treats Studios

Just a few hours until the Wildcrafted Opening Reception! Emily Trentham and suzanne joy teune are hard at work prepping.

Join them this evening, June 11, from 5-8 PM for beautiful art and a chance to talk with the artists in person.

I'll be providing refreshments and a sneak peek into next week's Summer Tea House launch.

Studio Tour Day 2! Stop by for tea, treats, and lovely art.

June 5-7 from 10-5.