Durand-Hedden is thrilled that Xiuqin "Qin" Zhai (pictured above) will lead visitors in a Chinese tea demonstration and tasting on Sunday, May 19, at the Durand-Hedden House as part of our All the Tea: From China to New Jersey Open House. This unique event will honor Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. She will be assisted by Susan Li.
Qin is a professional Tea Artist and Tea Evaluator, also known as a Sommelier, based in Millburn, NJ. She represents Pu’er Tea Culture and her family's business, Yun Cha Zhi Bang Tea Co., Ltd. Her motto is "One Cup of Tea."
The day's events will also include a reenactment of a colonial-era tea by Eliza Vincz-Lichack of Ministers of Apollo at our historic hearth as well as children's activities and an exhibit on this history of tea from China to eighteenth-century New Jersey.
Registration is free and is appreciated. Just visit our event page.