Prepare to be swept away on a sensory adventure as we explore the delightful chemistry between tea and whisky in a captivating flight of four artfully curated pairings.
Tea and whisky both offer a wide range of flavours, from delicate and floral to rich and smoky.
Join us as we pair them together to uncover fascinating flavour combinations and discover how different teas complement the unique characteristics of scotch, bourbon and other whiskies.
Guided by Tory Braun, a certified TAC Tea Sommelier and whisky enthusiast James Braun, you'll also learn how to properly taste tea and whisky, and tips on brewing each type of tea.
Enjoy the relaxing vibes and community in this small-group workshop. There will be chill music, laughs and learning in the beautiful Chickpeace space.
Only 12 spots available. No experience necessary!
This is a 19+ event and participants must bring Government ID.
$50 per person includes:
An hour-long lesson from a certified TAC Tea Sommelier®
Four tea and four whisky (1oz) pairings
All-you-can-drink tea samples
A small snack paired with each duo
A sample bag of Vic + Jo tea to take home
About Tory & James
Tory Braun is the TEO of Vic + Jo Tea Co. and a certified TAC Tea Sommelier® She loves teaching people about tea, breaking down barriers to tea knowledge and sharing her passion with laughs and sass.
Tory is also the co-founder of the Okanagan Tea Enthusiasts, a group dedicated to promoting community and tea culture in the Okanagan Valley, and when she's not wearing a fascinator, she wears many other cool hats in the community that you can ask her about.
James is a self-professed whisky enthusiast, with over eight years of experience in the liquor industry, and many more years as a devoted student and connoisseur of whisky on his own time. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with industry leaders, assisted in opening B.C.’s largest liquor store (at the time), and acquired extensive knowledge and experience across all types of spirits, wine and beer.