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THE ART OF TAKING TEA
A Dinner Time Tea and Talk Hosted by the Lightner Museum FANNING SPRINGS
“explore the difference”
ST. AUGUSTINE- Wednesday, May 10, 2017, from 5:30-7:30 P.M., The Lightner
Museum will be hosting an evening of education and entertainment for participants to Point of View
learn about the development and social customs of “taking tea” - whether Afternoon,
High, or a working class Dinner Tea- while also enjoying period-correct food and service.
Tea and the social structures, customs, and etiquette related to “taking tea” have Antiques
evolved over the centuries beginning in China in 2737 B.C. when some leaves fell into
the Emperor’s boiled drinking water. The British, however, are mostly credited for their 17452 US Hwy 19 N
tea drinking finesse. The Brits have been consuming the stuff for the past 350 years and Fanning Springs
now it is a daily part of the British way of life. www.PointofViewGifts.com
“In order to ‘take tea’ properly, one must be educated on the subject of tea and all (352) 463-0718 10-5 Monday-Saturday
of the social customs involved. This tea and lecture will help to prepare participants Now Open Sunday 11-4
for proper afternoon English teas the Cafe’ Alcazar will be hosting daily during the
exhibition Dressing Downton™, which is coming to the Lightner Museum this fall,” collectibles, wood carvings, jewelry, gifts and more
said Lightner Museum Educator and Program Coordinator Elizabeth Graham. –DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE– 26
The event will be presented by Ms. Graham in coordination with the Cafe’ Alcazar.
The Garden Club of St. Augustine will assist in educating participants on the proper
methods of setting a table and decorating with
flowers for such occasions. Teas from Cultivate
Tea & Spice Co. will be featured. Havana The Planters Exchange
Cost for this event is $50 per person which www.havanaflevents.com “Not Just an Antique Mall”
includes an array of teas, tea sandwiches, scones,
and cakes. Champagne may be purchased for an Antiques, Collectibles,
additional $5 per glass. Glass, Home Accents,
For more information about “The Art of Tak- Toys, Dolls, Pottery
ing Tea”, please visit www.lightermuseum.org/ In a Designated National Landmark
taking-tea.
“The Art of Taking Tea” is funded in part by 204 2nd Street NW
the Tourist Development Council of St. Johns Havana, FL
County and the Florida Division of Cultural Af- (850) 539-6343
fairs. (850) 539-1295 fax
Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-5
Lightner Museum Educator Elizabeth planterex@mediacombb.net
Wayne Gregory, Owner
Graham “takes tea” in the courtyard
of the Lighter Museum.