Upcoming Events
Japanese Ambience Festival @ Lauritzen Garden October 5-6
https://www.lauritzengardens.org/Visit/Events_and_Exhibits/Japanese_Ambience_Festival/
Heartland Tea Coffee & Chocolate Festival
October 19-20 Ameristar Hotel Kansas City MO
https://www.htccf.com/
Past Events
February:
Tea and Hospitality presentation at Lauritzen Garden To register
https://25163a.blackbaudhosting.com/25163a/Tea-and-Hospitality
Don't miss our popular Tea and Sweets event at the Tower store. Details coming soon!
January is the time to learn something new. Sign up for our in store Tea101 on January 13th at 10:00 (SOLD OUT) But we added another for you on Wednesday the 17th at 7:00 Call the store 402 393 7070 to register
We are presenting a Seasonal Tea class at Lauritzen Garden on 01-09. (Sold Out)
Green Tea Tasting
March 25 10:00 in-store $15 per guest
This event is a great way to discover, or expand your appreciation of green teas! We will sample
and explore teas from Japan, China, and beyond including this season's Sakura blend. Spaces are limited, so don't wait to register!
Call 402 393-7070 for your spot!
Tea and Chocolate Pairing
In Store
Saturday February 11 10:00 a.m.
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
Call 402 393 7070 to register
Virtual Event
Saturday February 18 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Herbal Tea Tasting
Saturday, April 30, 2022 we held a guided tasting of herbal tea blends.
This interactive journey included the history, legend, and lore of herbal teas. Our Chief Leaf Tim and other educators selected six teas to highlight the range of flavors and styles. Guests used our special tasting kit to steep along with us.
The $35 Virtual Tea Tasting Kit included:
- Hour-long interactive Zoom presentation with Tea Smithies
- Samples of 6 exceptional herbal teas you can brew along with us
- Information on how to join the event
- List of supplies you need
- Discount code for the teas featured in the tasting
- Special sweet surprise
Guests treated themselves to well-earned indulgence and buy kits to share the experience with a tasting partner.
Virtual Tea Tasting Event: Journey Through Japan
This interactive journey included the history, legend, and lore of tea in Japan. Our Chief Leaf Tim and other educators selected six teas to highlight the range of flavors and styles. Attendees used our special tasting kit to steep along with us.
Tea & Chocolate Pairing
February 2022
Our Tea + Chocolate pairing featured:
- handmade chocolates from The Old Market Candy Shop
- homemade red velvet cupcakes
- your choice of pot of tea of your choice
Escape Black Friday & Saturday
Friday, November 26 & Saturday, November 27, 2021
11am-1pm
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
Donate some dough, get some bread (and soup)!
Make a donation when you stop by for soup To Go or enjoy it in-store.
All donations benefit the Siena Francis House to help people experiencing homelessness navigate their path to housing.
Christmas in July Open House
Sunday, July 25
10am-6pm
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
Stop by for fun activities and tasty holiday treats, including a selfie wall with Santa on the beach and a special collaboration with Coneflower Creamery.
Virtual Tea & Chocolate Pairing
We moved this popular in-store event online for the first time ever!
Attendees enjoyed a guided tasting featuring handmade chocolates from Ragged Coast Chocolates paired with curated teas from The Tea Smith.
Give, Grab, & Go for the Siena Francis House
Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28, 2020
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
Donate some dough, get some bread (and soup)!
Make a donation when you stop by for soup from Foodies and bread from Great Harvest. The soup and bread will be packed To Go.
All donations benefit the Siena Francis House to help people experiencing homelessness navigate their path to housing.
Virtual Tea Festival
November 7-8, 2020
You didn't need to travel the world to enjoy the International Tea Festival! A $25 ticket got you access to education, entertainment, and a market featuring the latest tea gear, as well as a cool swag bag.
Christmas in July at The Tea Smith
July 1-25, 2020
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
- Stop by our store for a selfie at the beach with Santa.
- Enjoy our holiday decorations.
- Try our Summer Snow frozen blended tea drink in a variety of flavors.
Festive Friday Sale
Friday, July 17
Online Store
Save up to 30% on select tea and accessories. Keep an eye on your inbox for your discount code.
Christmas in July Open House
Saturday, July 25
8am-8pm
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
Stop by for fun activities and tasty holiday treats, including a selfie wall with Santa on the beach and a special collaboration with Coneflower Creamery.
Floral and Flowering Teas at Lauritzen Gardens
Saturday, February 15 at 1-2:30pm
Lauritzen Gardens
Learn all about different types of teas during these 1.5 hour sessions with The Tea Smith. Flowers have long been added to tea to enhance its enjoyment. In this session, learn about some of the ways this is done. Plus, enjoy an introduction to flowering teas, which are a delight to the palate and a visual treat as well.
Future sessions in this series:
April 11- Introduction to Herbal Teas
May 30- Iced Teas
Tea and Chocolate Pairing
Saturday, February 22 at 11am
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
Indulge in locally made chocolates paired with some of our finest teas! Treat yourself and a special someone to an exploration of some of our favorite loose leaf teas, mindfully paired with delightful sweets. This tasting is led by our Chief Leaf!
This event is a huge crowd favorite and will sell out quickly! Tickets are $15 each. Call (402) 393-7070 to reserve your spot.
Tea 101
Saturday, 2/1/20
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
Tea 101 is an interactive session ideal for people who are new to tea or want to learn more about the history, legend, tastes and benefits of the world's most popular prepared beverage. During our 90+ minutes together, we will sample each of the major types of tea.
15 Year Anniversary Celebration Open House
12/4/19
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
We opened our tea shop in 2004 with the mission of bringing quality loose leaf tea to Omaha. Since then, we've been overwhelmed by the passion and loyalty of our community.
We'd like to thank you with refreshments next week, and celebrations the whole year long. Join us next Wednesday to meet other tea lovers in The Tea Smith community.
Escape from Black Friday: A Benefit for Siena Francis House
11/29/19 & 11/30/19
The Tea Smith Store near 78th & Dodge
Enjoy free hot soup, fresh bread, and warm fuzzies.
Your donations go to the Siena Francis House to empower those experiencing homelessness to navigate their path to housing.
Tea Affogato Tasting with Coneflower Creamery
It was a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure of creative tea affogatos with Katie Arant of Coneflower Creamery.
8/24/19
The Tea Smith Store
We explored several different flavor creations for a fun and unique culinary experience.
Nebraska Asian Festival
7/27/19 Lewis & Clark Landing
This 2nd annual event features entertainment, food and fun with an Asian Flair. The Tea Smith will be popular as we are featuring Boba drinks teas and goodies that day.
For more information go to Nebraska Asian Festival.
Shakespeare on the Green
6/20-23/19, 6/27-30/19 and 7/2,7/3,7/5-7/19
The Tea Smith served up proper refreshments for this annual event.
For complete show information and schedule visit Nebraska Shakespeare
Tea & Chocolate Pairing
2/16/19 & 2/17/19
The Tea Smith store on 78th near Dodge.
Celebrate the sweet things in life with our local chocolatiers The Cordial Cherry and The Chocolate Poet.
Tea 101: January 20
Participants learned all about the history of tea, as well as how it is processed and prepared, in this fun and interactive class at our store.
4th Annual Midwest TeaFest Kansas City - Saturday & Sunday, September 8-9
Looking for a day trip? Out Chief Leaf is again speaking at this fun and informative event. Interesting presentations and vendors from Kansas, Missouri and beyond For complete registration information go to Midwestteafest.com
Tea and Chocolate Pairing - Saturday, February 10 at 1 and 5 p.m.
Looking for something new and unique for your Valentine? Maybe you're just a lover of all things tea and chocolate?! Either way, this event is not to be missed! We've teamed up with local chocolatier Chocolat Abeille to pair our finest teas with hand craft chocolates. Call the store to register today!3rd Annual Midwest TeaFest Kansas City - Saturday & Sunday, September 8-9
Looking for a day trip? Out Chief Leaf is again speaking at this fun and informative event. Interesting presentations and vendors from Kansas, Missouri and beyond For complete registration information go to Midwestteafest.com
Summer Fete at Joslyn Castle
The Tea Smith is hosting a tea a la Russe - a Russian tea - as part of the 120th anniversary celebration of the Joslyn Castle! For tickets and information, go to JoslynCastle.com
Bruce Richardson and Jane Pettigrew, authors of The New Tea Companion, pose with The Tea Smith owner Tim Smith at the 2008 World Tea Expo.
Participants learn all about tea at our Tea 101 class.
March Matcha Madness
March 11 & 12 1-2:30pm
Grab a friend and join to experience for yourself why everyone is "mad for matcha", and not just in March! You will learn what matcha really is, how it is prepared traditionally and how to use it for drinks and as an unique culinary ingredient.
Saturday, May 6th
2nd Annual Midwest TeaFest Kansas City
Looking for a day trip? Out Chief Leaf is again speaking at this fun and informative event. Interesting presentations and vendors from Kansas, Missouri and beyond For complete registration information go to Midwestteafest.com
Annual
Ugly Mug Contest
See the mug you definitely won't find in our store!
Meet the winners and learn about our annual contest.
Blending Contest
Meet the winners and learn about our annual contest.
One-of-a-Kind
2013 World Tea Expo
We taught a session on Oolong, spent time with fellow tea lovers, tried some new and special teas, and discovered new merchandise and tea producers.
2012 World Tea Expo
Tim Smith was named Top Tea Infusionist!
2012 Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Mayor Jim Suttle and the Chamber of Commerce helped us officially open our newest Tea Smith location at 11th and Howard in the Old Market.
2010 Open House: Art & Food
Our customers enjoyed tea recipes and fabulous art.
2008 World Tea Expo
Tim, Paulette, and Andy enjoy education, exposition, and networking.
Ugly Mug Contest 2008
2008 Ugly Mug entries from St Patrick's School in Lisburn Ireland.
Our Ugly Mug contest caught the attention of a school teacher from across the globe. See her students' masterpieces.
Chicken Soup for the Tea Lover's Soul Book Signing and Afghan Cultural Exchange
Our guests learned more about tea and life in Afghanistan.
Professional Certification by Specialty Tea Institute
We sent the Chief Leaf, Tim Smith, to tea school.
Open House 2006
See pictures from our Customer Appreciation Open House.
2005 World Tea Expo
See Tim and Paulette enjoy tea and networking in Las Vegas.