TEArrific Tea Tasting – Hosted by the “Local Tea Company”

Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota Campus’ Payne Mansion 

Class Fee: Members $44/Non-members $49   

Class Size: 20 Students 

Instructor: Michael Duranko 

Website: https://localteaco.com/ 

Materials Fee: All other supplies are included in class fee. 

Get ready for a real BREWhaha with this tantalizing teatime! 

Get a taste of tropical teas while learning about their botanical, cultural, and culinary history from the experts at Local Tea Company.

During this teatime, participants will learn to identify flavor profiles, the regional terroir of the plants, tea brewing methods, and much more! All teas, specialty supplies, and equipment are provided.  

Looseleaf tea will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the program (please use a credit card for ease of transaction). Open to all ages/skill levels.   

Please meet outside the Payne Mansion's iron gate around 11:50 to be checked-in for your 12:00 start time. The best address to use as reference is 800 S Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236. The parking lot is located across the street from the provided address.