Brewing

Our next Tea 101 class has been scheduled for Saturday September 25th from 1 to 3:00 pm. It will be held here at Nellie’s shop. For a descrition visit our Classes and Events page.

Cost : $15.00 per person                                                      

Contact us to reserve your space.

Stay tuned for other fun events we’re planning…

Like, A class on Pu’erh Teas,

 and a Japanese Tea Ceremony…

We look forward to welcoming you to the Wonderful World of Tea!

What: Explore the history and origin of tea, types of tea, and how it gets    from field to cup. Taste at least 2 samples of the three basic types of tea, learning the professional cupping and tasting methods. Enjoy pots of teas of your choice from our large selection along with light accompaniments.

When: Thursday, July 8th

              11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where: Nellie’s Tea and Gifts

                5 Industry Rd. Suite 2 C

                 South Portland, Maine 04106

Cost: $15.00 per person

Call ( 207.761.8041 ) or e-mail ( nellie@maine.rr.com )now to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

Please join me for our class on Green Teas. If you have tried to like green tea because it is supposed to be so good for you, but…it just tastes like grass, this is the class for you! Believe it or not, all green teas are not created equally. The varieties are so numerous and varied. This class will introduce you to the cultivation, geography, and processing of green teas and the opportunity to taste 4-6 different teas of China and Japan, the primary countries of green tea production. Following the class, we will enjoy simple snacks with pots of tea of your choosing.

When: Sunday January 24th, 1 to 3 pm

Where: at Nellie’s Tea and Gifts

                    5 Industry Rd.

                    South Portland, Maine 04106

Cost: $5.00 per person (fee waived with purchase of $10.00 or more on day of class.

(Visit “Contact Us” page for directions to the shop.)

To reserve your spot, call 761-8041, or e-mail nellie@maine.rr.com. Please leave your name and a phone number where you can be reached in case of any changes. I’ll look forward to seeing you!

Join us for a class packed full of information about that ever-so-common of beverages, Black Tea. You will be amazed at the variety of tastes and aromas in this category of tea which most of us became acquainted with through the supermarket tea bag brands like Lipton, Red Rose, Tetley, and Salada. We will taste teas from the most common exporters of Black Tea: China, India, and Sri Lanka, and compare the tastes while we learn about the cultivation and production of them. After class you will enjoy pots of your choice with simple tea treats. You are also welcome to shop for any of your tea needs before adjourning.

When: Sunday November 22 nd

                 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Where: Nellie’s Tea and Gifts

                  5 Industry Rd. Suite 2 C

                  South Portland, Maine 04106

Cost: $5.00 per person.  ( Registration fee will be waived with purchase of $10.00 or more on day of the class.)

Call ( 761-8041 ) or e-mail ( nellie@maine.rr.com )to reserve your spot, as space is limited. If leaving a message, please leave your name and a phone number to contact you. I look forward to seeing you in class! Marianne