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On the Farm – Jeff Seaberg

Appalachian Alpaca Farm Art On the Artwall through mid March 2017 Prints also available Jeff Seaberg studied Fine Art at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1993. He attended their summer program in Viterbo, Italy exploring and studying painting. In 1999, Jeff became a volunteer with a non-profit group called WorldTeach, teaching English in a small town called Pueblo Nuevo de Abangares in Costa Rica. He used art and song to help educate the […]

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Thursday, Nov 8: Middle Eastern Ensemble

This Thursday, November 8, 7PM A popular favorite ensemble at Dobra! Come listen, tap your toe and have some tea!

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On the Artwall: Nancy Kanner – Caribbean Inspiration

Caribbean Inspiration – For the love of color! by Nancy Kanner On the Artwall through September I am inspired by the multitude of colors from the Caribbean – the beautiful turquoise seas, the green of the lush tropical forests, the warmth of the bright sun and the uplifting spirit of the colorful houses. In my acrylic and encaustic paintings I aim to capture these colors while illustrating various vignettes found on my travels to the islands. The elephant inspired encaustic […]

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Darjeeling First Flush Tea Estates

  2017 Darjeeling First Flush (spring pluck) from these two estates: Mission Hill Tea Estate – SFTGFOP1 SPL (Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, grade 1, SPL = Special) Situated in the lap of lofty Himalaya, Mission Hill Tea Estate is spread over a sprawling 951 acres of land. Mission Hill is surrounded by forest, agile mountain streams and snow-capped mountain peaks. The estate has been producing very high quality teas, rich with the flavors of traditional Darjeeling. The […]

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On the Artwall: Ralph Davis photos – The Sacred Himalaya

 On the Artwall through mid October Portland resident Ralph Davis has been traveling and photographing in central Asia frequently since 1986. These timeless landscapes from the Himalaya are places of sacred pilgrimage where humanity seeks solace, beauty and peace.

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Our 5th Anniversary!

  Join us for our 5th Anniversary! Join us as we celebrate Our 5 Year Anniversary! We’ll be celebrating all weekend with THANK YOU offerings and tea tastings! April 1, 2011, in the midst of an April Fool’s blizzard, we opened the tearoom and awakened the senses of tea lovers across Maine. What a journey it’s been – from 151 Middle Street to 89 Exchange Street – and we thank you for your love of tea, healthy food, and support […]

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On the Art Wall: Kailyn Cimino – Sacred Geometry

Sacred Geometry – Patterns in Nature Kailyn Cimino presents a mixed media exploration of the inherent underlying geometric patterns found throughout the universe. On the artwall through mid April.

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First Friday Free Tea Tasting + Art!

Join us for a free tea tasting on First Fridays 5-7PM! We’ll have select teas available and will share our knowledge about origin, processing, and history. Learn how terroir, processing, and other factors effect the flavor of whole leaf teas. Ask questions. Discover what makes one class of tea different from another. And come check out our current artists!

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Green Tea – Benefits and Brewing it Hot or Chilled

Curious how to properly brew green tea? Wondering why your home-brewed green tea always tastes bitter? Unfortunately, we’ve been reduced to thinking green tea tastes awful and is always bitter. There’s a better way to brew it — no bags, only whole leaves for the best tasting brew! Here’s the rundown to get you to better-tasting green tea, and the health benefits associated with it. When it comes to brewing any tea, it’s all about tea, time and temperature! Get yourself […]

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Tea Journey, 2014 – South Korea and Japan

View Japan/Korea in a larger map Read more on our journey and see photos. Stay tuned for upcoming events and presentations.

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Meet our Nok Cha Supplier (video)

A video from our Nok Cha supplier and producer, Cho Yun Seok, of Jukro Tea Company. Great care is taken to create this fine tea, which is has several organic certifications including USDA Certified Organic.  

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Why Tea Is So Healthy for You (and How to Get the Most from Every Cup)

From LifeHacker” “Tea isn’t just a comforting and pleasant beverage, it also has remarkable healing properties—so much so that it’s deemed a sort of “wonder drink” that may be even healthier than drinking water. Here are all the ways drinking tea can lead to a healthier, longer life—and how to maximize both the enjoyment of the drink and its health benefits.” Read more.

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