Our mission is to provide for tea professionals and those interested in tea:
* A Forum for timely topics within the tea industry
* Training and Education for those pursuing a tea related business
* Support for established tea businesses through our Kitchen Consulting and Marketing services
* Recognition of tea business owners who have excelled in the tea industry through our Tea Academy "Tea Room of Distinction" Awards.
UPCOMING TEA ACADEMY MASTER CLASS LEVEL I & LEVEL II SEMINARS:
*"Spa and Tea Weekend," March 19-21st, 2010 Miss Melanie's Tea Room/Carnegie Hotel- A AAA Four Diamond Hotel, Johnson City, Tennessee (Near Asheville, North Carolina)Level I Class. Indulge yourself in the latest trend- Spa & Tea Rooms! All of our participants agree that their favorite activitiy is "Spa Night!" Relax, be pampered, and recharge as you learn all about owning your own tea business, tea education, and culinary secrets from Chef Scott's pastry course in our tea room kitchen. BEST VALUE OF ALL OF OUR SEMINARS!
*"Historic Savannah ,"May 28-30th, 2010 & May 31st- June 2d- Savannah, Georgia Level I Class-Our class takes place in one of the most romantic and picturesque cities. Stroll the historical squares and see the monuments, take a trolley tour or go on a "Ghost Walk!" After all, this is the city that inspired, "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil!" Class will be held in a historical building on Whittaker Street, just walking distance from Paula Deen's "Lady & Son's" Restaurant, the Juliette Gordon Lowe Home and the Telfair Museum.
Included in this special three day seminar are our Tea Academy Master Class Level I courses, tea education, a four hour pastry class with Chef Scott, and Afternoon Tea at "The Tea Room" in Savannah.
*Historic Savannah, May 30th Tea Academy Level II, Cooking with Tea to Create Tea Infused Menus- Open to all Prior Level I Participants and to our Savannah Level I Participants as an Add-On Class! Seize the opportunity to learn about the latest trend in the culinary and tea world- COOKING WITH TEA. Chef Scott has mastered tea infused foods and will show you how to create your own lunch or dinner tea-inspired menu items. Our "Tea Date Nights" at our tea room, Miss Melanie's, have been sold out. Learn how to turn this trend into a profitable add on to your business! 1-6pm. $350.00. For all Savannah Leve I Participants, discount price $300.00
*"Hotlanta" Tea Academy, Level I & Level II- October 14-17th, 2010. Atlanta, Georgia. Details to Follow
*Christmas at Biltomore Estate, Tea Academy Level I & Level II
November, 2010 Details to follow
Won't you join us? Please call (423)926-0123 to speak with Melanie or e-mail at Melanie@TheTeaAcademy.com. Enrollment forms are available and a $300.00 Deposit at the time of enrollment will hold your spot. The balance is due six weeks prior to your Tea Academy Seminar. We hope to see you soon!