Journey Into the World of Tea | The Soothing World of Tisanes

Did you know that herbal tea isn’t actually tea?

Explore the distinction between tea — the beverage made from steeping leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant— and tisanes, caffeine-free herbal infusions commonly called “herbal tea” with Tea Expert Frank Kwei. Taste hot and cold versions of different herbal blends while learning the origins of herbs and the different methods of preparation.

Journey into the World of Tea is a program series led by Tea Expert Frank Kwei exploring teas from cultures around the world through demonstrations, tastings, and more in the tranquility of the glass-enclosed Pavilion.