2024 Public Seminar Dates and Registration

Afternoon Tea & Etiquette is Back by popular demand... this summer only!

Enjoying Afternoon Tea has become an excellent alternative to hosting guests for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, which is generally more cost-effective, more leisurely, and less time-consuming than being away from the office and home.

Using Tea for business typically starts between 3 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., when all guests are less rushed to get back to the office, and is generally in an elegant, calming environment. It can include a glass of champagne, sherry, or cocktail to end the day.  Once comfortable with this form of dining, most people say they prefer to entertain in this manner to display added savvy.

In this delightful 2-hour special event, participants master the art of navigating the do's and don'ts through an elegant Royal Afternoon Tea service preceded by a brief overview of the world of tea and types of tea services. 

Agenda includes

  • History of tea past to present
  • Types of teas
  • Tea production and processes
  • Forms of tea service
  • Host duties and guest responsibilities
  • The etiquette of taking tea
  • Strategic do’s and don’ts on how to drink tea
  • Then, enjoy a 4-course Royal Afternoon Tea w/ a pour of sparkling wine, as desired.

Who should attend
Any person wanting to enjoy a delightful learning experience about the world of tea, its history, and its nuances to enjoy an Afternoon Tea service here in the U.S. and worldwide. Be savvy about using this new style of entertaining for business and pleasure.  Adults may bring a young person who is a minimum of 12 years old and older.  Younger-aged Afternoon Tea seminars are also available through an association with Crown & Crumpet in San Francisco and Marin.  See www.crownandcrumpet.com for full details and registration.   

Why attend
Whether you are a personjust interested in learning more about the world of Afternoon Tea, or a business professional wanting to learn the information for business purposes, Afternoon Tea has become an excellent alternative to entertainment for business and pleasure. Mastering the ins and outs of enjoying Afternoon Tea gives the person the edge in not feeling nervous, yet instead, feeling great confidence and poise when that invitation arrives to enjoy this time-honored, dainty respite to the day.  

Additionally, for the business professional, this course will reduce stress and frustrations whenever being invited. after this seminar, you'll be so confident you'll want to host your own Afternoon Tea meetings to make that memorable experience among all your guests, as the best respite to the workday.

When to attend
Once a year in Summer 

In SF -  Saturday, 8 June 2024
In Marin - Sunday, 9 June June 2024
Time:  3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Investment 
$98 - Single registration
$178 - Two registrations together

This includes expert instruction, a multi-page Action Guide for home reinforcement, and interactive classroom activities to reinforce learning.  Of course, the highlight is the Royal Afternoon Tea service. 

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