The Art of Tea
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 8–9pm
Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue
Explore the art and origins of tea with JoJo's Tea founder Michael Ortiz! Hands-on, participants will experience the steps and rhythms that shape a traditional tea ceremony. From understanding the origins of the leaves to practicing mindful brewing, this workshop and tea tasting reveals how thoughtful attention turns a simple drink into an intentional moment.
The Art of Tea is a ticketed portion of The Wolfsonian's Miami Beach Culture Crawl activation, which also includes a free 7pm conversation with Ortiz.
$30, $20 for members and FIU faculty/students | Tickets
Schedule
7–8pm | Conversation with Introduction by Charles Venable (free)
8–9pm | The Art of Tea
Banner image: Coffee service, Silvana, c. 1933. Alfred Brown, designer. Richard Ginori, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, manufacturer, 1939. Fisher, Bruce & Company, Philadelphia, importer. The Wolfsonian–FIU, Gift of Charles Venable and Martin Webb.
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