Steeped in Culture: An Autumn Season Chinese Tea Tasting Experience (October)
Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue: Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham
Price: $38
Category: Outdoors
Experience tea as a social beverage and cultural tradition on this seasonal sensory journey with Violet Yang of Forest Well Tea. Participants will taste four different Chinese loose-leaf teas and be guided through experiencing the aromas, colors, textures and evolving flavors. Together, you’ll explore the plant, history, processing methods, regional origins, brewing techniques and cultural stories behind each tea. Designed to be approachable, sensory and educational, this session offers a quiet moment to slow down, connect and discover the depth of tea through taste and story. Fee: $38; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. Parking: Parking fees apply. Location: Pelham-Cullen Classroom inside the Barnes Welcome Center. Accessibility: This program takes place seated in an indoor location accessible via paved surfaces and equipped with a hearing loop, which transmits sound directly to hearing aids and cochlear implants with a T-coil setting. Accessible restrooms are available onsite.
