Tea 101 with Monarch Tea Co. at McFarland House
Raise your pinkies with an expert sommelier and join in for Tea 101!
The workshop will start with exploring the fascinating and diverse world of tea. We’ll begin with an introduction to tea, covering its origins, how tea plants are grown and the various harvesting and production methods for different types of tea, including Pai Mu Tan white tea, Oolong and Pu’erh.
Next, learn to “sip tea like a Tea Sommelier” with Katie Cyr, Certified Tea Sommelier and Founder of Monarch Tea Co. Discover how to use a tea tasting wheel to identify the unique tastes, flavours and profiles of various teas. Enjoy tea trivia throughout the session in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
![The exterior view of the McFarland House](https://www.niagaraparks.com/media/2024/06/2023_McFarland_NP_Tea-Room_10_EDITED-1.jpg)
The Details
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: McFarland House – 15927 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L2E 6T2
Price: $55 per person
The Monarch Tea Co.
The Monarch Tea Co. believes tea is a unifying beverage that helps bring people together, break down boundaries and spread a sense of well-being. Their vision is to bring the art, history and culture of tea to our community through hands on engagement in virtual and in-person tea events.
![The exterior view of the McFarland House](https://www.niagaraparks.com/media/2023/11/2023_McFarland_NP_Tea-Room_24_EDITED.jpg)
![The exterior view of the McFarland House](https://www.niagaraparks.com/media/2017/05/mcFarland-exterior.jpg)
McFarland House
For more than two centuries, McFarland House has stood as a monument to the impeccable demeanour, good taste and gracious living that epitomizes Niagara-on-the-Lake. Built at the turn of the 19th century by Scotsman John McFarland, the home was used as a military hospital during the War of 1812 by both the Americans and the British. Today, costumed interpreters provide guided tours of this historic home with several special events hosted throughout the year.