Tea Time

Posted on by Kat McReynolds

Tea Time

WEST SIDE DOBRA TEA OPENING

The finishing touches are being added to the newest Dobra Tea location, which is slated to open on Haywood Road sometime this month. The ‘Bombay meets Tokyo’ style tearoom will feature a funky decor designed specifically for the West Asheville palate. Visit Dobra’s Facebook page for updates. Dobra Tea, 707 Haywood Road.

NUMINOUS DREAMS: ART SHOW AND TEA CEREMONY

On Saturday, Aug. 1, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Wu Gong Fu and Hanami Tea Company will pair up to host a tea ceremony. The charity art show benefits Our Voice, an area nonprofit crisis intervention agency providing support for victims of sexual violence. The tea ceremony portion begins at 7:30 p.m., with an art show and dance party to follow. Participating artists include Bonnie Currie, Kali Levitov, Charles Wu, Chandra Shukla, Elisa Faires, Kimathi Moore and others. $10 suggested donation. Asheville Loft, 52 Broadway St., Suite 3B.

Compiled by Jacqui Castle. Send your tea-related events to Jacqui at jacquicastle@gmail.com.

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About Kat McReynolds
Kat studied entrepreneurship and music business at the University of Miami and earned her MBA at Appalachian State University. Follow me @katmAVL
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