Friday, November 8, 2024

TEA AT ALDRICH HOUSE

 RIHS Drink in the History Featuring Tea Ceremony 

Sunday, April 10, 1 p.m.

 Aldrich House (110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI 02906)

Drink in the History Series Continues 

 

Experience a Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony at the Aldrich House

 

 

(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Ceremony on Sunday, April 10, at 1 p.m. for the continuation of Drink in the History, a year-long series pairing RI beverages with history talks. 

The program will be hosted at the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Aldrich House, where Michelle Cheng of Ceremony Tea will offer a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Guests will experience the traditional brewing process specific to the tea being served and the origins of the leaves. The tea will be paired with small snacks sourced from both China and Japan that complement the flavors of the tea.

Guests will also learn about Ceremony’s selection process and how they work directly with single estate farms and producers across Asia to ensure that they source ecologically sustainable products while stimulating the livelihood of their growers.

As a first-generation American, Cheng is proud to draw inspiration from her Chinese heritage. “In my culture, tea is a rite of passage. Drinking tea unites the family, eases the flow of conversation, and allows us to pay respect to our heritage,” says Cheng.

Tickets are $45 for RIHS members and $50 for non-members, and can be purchased at

rihs.org

Drink in the History is a part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations, sponsored by Amica Insurance.

 

About the Rhode Island Historical Society

 

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future.

 

Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.

 

As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.

The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575.

Website:

rihs.org

 

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