Tea Time in Southampton

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:24

Tea Talk Tuesday will be held at Chancellor's Hall on the Stony Brook Southampton campus.

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February 5, 2024

The introductory session of Tea Talk Tuesdays, a monthly event series for those interested in plant-based food education and social opportunities, begins this week at 3:30 p.m. on the college campus at Stony Brook Southampton, and continues at the same time on the first Tuesday of each month through the spring.

The series, hosted by the FoodLab, promises to "delve into the world of tea-making with a captivating demonstration" led by Maryann Birmingham from Cornell Cooperative.

The location is the second-floor lounge at Chancellor's Hall, 39 Tuckahoe Road in Southampton. Registration is required ahead of time and can be done online at this link.

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