Journey Into the World of Tea | Eastern and Western Tea Culture & Practices

The experience of drinking tea varies vastly from culture to culture. For some, preparing and drinking tea is part of a ritual rooted in ancient tradition. For others, it’s a nourishing beverage perfect for sipping while on-the-go.

Join Tea Expert Frank Kwei for a deep dive into the differences between Eastern and Western tea culture and practice. As you taste a range of tea varietals from across the globe, learn about the tea itself, the distinct wares in which it’s served, how it’s presented, and more.

Journey Into the World of Tea is a tranquil and in-depth exploration of tea offering guests a taste of different notable varietals from cultures around the world, examples of demonstrations, and more.

About Frank Kwei

Frank Kwei welcomes the public with a simple cup of tea and invites them into a deeper appreciation of the intentionality of SANAA’s architecture and the impact of the Foundation’s work to advance good in the world. Before joining Grace Farms, Frank co-founded and managed a boutique tea company based in Brooklyn, New York, and spent several years focused on the sourcing and supply chains for tea ingredients. Frank has brought that experience to the Foundation’s work on ethical and sustainable supply chains across sectors, including tea, coffee, food, and architecture.