Tea 101
Pour, sip, compare. Then crown a favorite cup.
A complete tea tasting for all ages: a flight of 12 real teas from grocery classics to matcha, oolong and first-flush Darjeeling, a blind Steep-Off, a build-your-own tea board, eight party batches and 20 tea drinks and treats.
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Tea 101 turns a few boxes of tea into a real tasting. Taste black, green, oolong, white and herbal teas side by side, play the blind Steep-Off, build a tea board with milk, honey, lemon and scones, and make iced tea or chai for a crowd. Every fact is checked, caffeine-free picks are marked for kids, and the two adults-only recipes are clearly labeled.
- 12teas to taste
- 20drinks & treats
- 8party batches
What you get
The 36-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form. Every shopping pick is sorted into Newbie, Casual and Aficionado budgets, so you buy exactly what's listed and skip the research.
- 01-02Start Here & Tea 101 PrimerThe plan for the afternoon, one plant behind every true tea, and leaf to cup in five steps.
- 03-06How Tea Is Made, the Tin, Families & Tea BoardWater temperature, steep times and caffeine, label terms decoded, eight tea families and a build-your-own tea board.
- 07-12Tea Lineup, Tasting, Party & Serving12 real teas in three tiers, how to taste, the party plan, what to serve, the shopping list and serving tips.
- 13-19Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Steep-OffFlavor wheel, tasting mat, three tier tasting sheets, a blind tasting game and tea facts to share.
- 20-23Batch It for a CrowdEight party-size batches, from iced tea for a crowd to chai concentrate and an afternoon tea stand.
- 24-3620 Drinks & Treats & 12 Tea CardsCut-apart recipe cards, a prep page, a card for every tea and the scorecard.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Pick your teasBuy a tier of four from the lineup, from Lipton and Twinings to Ippodo matcha and Rishi oolong.
- 04Run the Steep-OffTaste blind, guess which tea is which, then open the tea board.
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Want the background first? Read: How to Host a Tea Tasting Party →
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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- Twinings Earl Grey tea, 80 bagsThe lineup's Earl Grey. Bergamot is the easiest note to name at a tasting.See it on Amazon →
- PG Tips black tea, 80 bagsThe strong British cuppa from the tasting lineup. Try it plain, then with milk.See it on Amazon →
- Tazo Organic Chai tea, 16 bagsThe chai round of the tasting, and the base for the chai concentrate.See it on Amazon →
- Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea, 6 packThe caffeine-free herbal pour on the tasting card.See it on Amazon →
- Harney & Sons Organic Rooibos, 20 sachetsRed, naturally sweet and caffeine free: the rooibos stop on the tasting flight.See it on Amazon →
- Republic of Tea Emperor's White Tea, 50 bagsThe palest, gentlest pour in the tasting. Steep it cooler than the blacks.See it on Amazon →
- Ippodo Kyoto matcha powder, 40 gReal Kyoto matcha for the tasting's matcha round. Whisk it, don't steep it.See it on Amazon →
- YIBO matcha whisk set with bowlBamboo whisk, bowl and holder for whisking matcha at the tasting table.See it on Amazon →
- PARACITY stovetop teapot with infuserLoose leaf steeps in the infuser and lifts out, so each tasting pour stops on time.See it on Amazon →
- Sweejar 3-tier serving standScones on top, sandwiches below: the afternoon tea stand from the tasting kit.See it on Amazon →
- Cosori gooseneck kettle with temperature controlHits the right water temperature and pours a slow, even stream.See it on Amazon →
- Mini chalkboard food labels, 20 packLabel every dish on the buffet next to its contest number.See it on Amazon →
- Juvale slate cheese labelsChalk each cheese's name so guests know their brie from their Manchego.See it on Amazon →
- SMIRLY charcuterie board setSnacks guests can carry on the tour.See it on Amazon →
- 8 oz white bouillon cups, set of 6Proper cupping bowls: one per coffee, wide enough to break the crust.See it on Amazon →
- Numbered bottle bags for blind tasting, 10 packCovers the label and numbers the pour, so the guess stays honest.See it on Amazon →
- Carr's Table Water crackers, 24 snack packsThe plain palate reset. Single packs, so nobody shares a sleeve.See it on Amazon →
- Glass carafes with lids, set of 2Water on the table, always. One carafe per end of the table.See it on Amazon →
Frequently asked
What's included in the Tea 101 kit?
A 36-page PDF you print at home: Start Here & Tea 101 Primer, How Tea Is Made, the Tin, Families & Tea Board, Tea Lineup, Tasting, Party & Serving, Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Steep-Off, Batch It for a Crowd and 20 Drinks & Treats & 12 Tea Cards. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Tea 101 kit?
1. Buy & download: Instant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships. 2. Print at home: Standard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required. 3. Pick your teas: Buy a tier of four from the lineup, from Lipton and Twinings to Ippodo matcha and Rishi oolong. 4. Run the Steep-Off: Taste blind, guess which tea is which, then open the tea board.
What occasions is the Tea 101 kit good for?
Afternoon tea, Bridal shower, Baby shower, Mother's Day, Birthday and Book club. It's rated for all ages.
Is the Tea 101 kit a physical product?
No. It's an instant digital download (36-page PDF, US Letter) that you print at home as many times as you need for your own party. Nothing ships.
How much does the Tea 101 kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
