Ann Arbor's TeaHaus: Tea tasting, tea books and tea friends

 

TeaHau, tearoom and more, in Ann Arbor, Michigan

TeaHaus continues to grow in offerings and footprint, always bringing something new to the tea table. This year is no exception as they bring the write stuff to the world of tea with a new book, "Tea for Dummies".  Last week, with great tea friend, Barb T., we journeyed to this delightful Ann Arbor venue for a book signing/tea tasting event hosted by co-authors, tearoom owner, Lisa McDonald and researcher/editor, Jill Rheinheimer.

Barb G. with co-authors, Lisa M. (on left) and Jill R. (right)

Over the years, I've stopped in at TeaHaus for a quick sip or a planned event and enjoyed every visit. We were so impressed, we knew we had to include TeaHaus in BTS' Michigan Tea Rooms (Chapter 4), our first book back in 2015.

TeaHaus, Chapter 4

BTS' Michigan Tea Rooms

Since then, much has happened, of course, but TeaHaus, while expanding, still offers the same exceptional tea and customer service. The recent publication of "Tea for Dummies" sparked an enthusiastic text exchange between us "Barbs".  Barb had just received her copy of the book in the mail which prompted a quick search for TeaHaus happenings and a sign up for April 19th's signing/tea tasting event.

Tea-infused chocolates

Tea-infused pretzels

Although Ann Arbor is a bit of a journey for both of us - made even more exciting by several expressways under construction, narrow lanes and an evening downpour - it was worth every orange barrel and raindrop we encountered.

Tea-infused cocktail

Over the course of the class - held in the tearoom's new event space just around the corner from TeaHaus - we sampled several of their teas, all loose leaf and freshly brewed, along with tea-infused treats. The latter included pretzels, butter, and chocolates. The final beverage was a gin cocktail served up with a tea-infused tonic which was incredibly delicious, light and refreshing.

Exceptional loose leaf and freshly brewed teas served up from TeaHaus

While we sipped and noshed, Lisa and Jill, co-hosted a fascinating presentation, filled with tea trivia as well as myth-busting tea facts. (Learning the caffeine content of most teas was mind-blowing!)

Barbs at Tea, with special cross-stitch treasure from Barb T. "It's Always Time for Tea"

A fantastic evening at TeaHaus with an added bonus of a beautifully cross-stitched treasure from Barb T., with the masterfully threaded message: "There's Always Time for Tea".  We whole heartedly agree, and, shall we add, ". . . whether gurus or dummies, neophyte or sage, in tea rooms or kitchens, to learn more, turn the page . . . of Tea for Dummies".

Tea for Dummies by Lisa McDonald and Jill Rehinheimer

For more information on TeaHaus, "Tea for Dummies" and all upcoming events, visit their website at teahaus.com.