Northeast Tea House: Intro to Tea & Gongfu Brewing
Join Simon, the owner of Northeast Tea House, for an introduction to the major categories of Chinese loose-leaf tea. This class features hands-on instruction in how to practice and enjoy the traditional, meditative method of brewing tea.
For questions about this Trip and Tour, please contact Mrs. Bradley at 612-668-1022
Senamarie Bradley
Community Education Coordinator
Questions?
612-668-1022
Senamarie.Bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us
Simon Parish
Instructor
Hi. I'm Simon Parish, the founder of Northeast Tea House. I've never been much of a conformist and after finishing college knew I had to carve out a career that would speak to me personally. Also, I feel a strong desire to contribute to my community and do my part to spread joy and well-being to others. Nurturing my own well-being during my college years in NYC involved daily meditation and working at a Brooklyn tea house, where I supplemented my formal studies of history and world religions with a deep dive into the styles, traditions, chemistry and benefits of tea. Those experiences have led me to Northeast Tea House.
My dream is to establish Northeast Tea House as a get-away from the distractions and anxieties of our modern world, while serving the best matcha and loose leaf teas possible. Designed as a calming, meditative space, NTH revolves around the remarkable ability of tea, when prepared and consumed in manners that are centuries old, to inhibit anxiety and reinforce a powerful sense of calm and mindfulness. In addition, our themes include friendship, conversation, thoughtfulness and a deep appreciation for tea's flavors and East Asian culture.
My dream is to establish Northeast Tea House as a get-away from the distractions and anxieties of our modern world, while serving the best matcha and loose leaf teas possible. Designed as a calming, meditative space, NTH revolves around the remarkable ability of tea, when prepared and consumed in manners that are centuries old, to inhibit anxiety and reinforce a powerful sense of calm and mindfulness. In addition, our themes include friendship, conversation, thoughtfulness and a deep appreciation for tea's flavors and East Asian culture.
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AE-56121-F26-MR-01
Registration begins Sep 2nd at 9:00 AM
Starts Sat, Sep 19th 2026
9:00 - 10:30 AM
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Price: $45.00
Min Age 16 yr.
Instructors:
- Senamarie Bradley
- Simon Parish
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Northeast Tea House |
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