(Don't) Spill the Tea

Slow down over a blind tasting of three teas. Compare aroma, flavor, and finish, guess each blend, and use the ritual of brewing as a starting point for a calm, screen-free conversation.

Couples, friends & solos7 attending

Your prep card

Review before your session

What to bring

Bring three different teas or herbal blends labeled A, B, and C by a helper, a kettle, two mugs, and a tasting card for aroma, flavor, finish, and a score out of 10.

Ideas & prompts

What was the best evening you ever spent without a screen?What does your ideal relaxing tea moment look like? Describe the environment—dim lighting, candlelight, or a quiet corner—and how it enhances the experience.How does the ritual of brewing tea affect your stress levels? Reflect on steeping as a form of mindfulness that forces you to slow down.Which tea aroma do you find most calming? Describe how scents such as jasmine or lavender trigger a relaxation response.

How the hour flows

10 min: Brewing. 30 min: Blind taste and score each tea, then guess the type. 20 min: Conversation prompts and reflection.

Starter

Welcomes the room and opens the five-minute check-in.

Timekeeper

Gently signals when focused work and check-out begin.

Closer

Wraps up the room and makes sure everyone gets a final word.