Guided Tea Tasting with Dona: Steep, Sip & Socialize!
Date: Friday September, 12th
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Institute of Culinary Education
Join us for a unique evening of flavor and connection at our Guided Tea Tasting, featuring the exquisite blends of Dona Tea. The event begins with a one-hour interactive, Tea Tasting , where you’ll deepen your knowledge of unique tea flavors and origins.
Then unwind during a one-hour cocktail reception, where you can sip thoughtfully crafted tea-inspired cocktails and enjoy light bites in a relaxed, social setting overlooking the Hudson River. It's the perfect way to toast a Friday night!
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This tea tasting is led by Navdeep Kaur, the Head of R&D and Education at DONA. DONA, a woman owned tea company based in Brooklyn, focussed on thoughtful sourcing for sustainability and equity in spice and tea trade. It involves a sensory and educational experience introducing tea and tea blends sourced through direct trade from small scale farmers, that makes the quality super high and leaves a positive impact on the food system. We will be tasting teas and botanicals separately and comparatively to understand the balance of blends and the delicate taste of teas and spices.
Navdeep Kaur is the Head of R&D and Education at Dona. Born and raised in New Delhi, India, she brings her academic background in sociology, social anthropology, and food studies to her work. At the intersection of theory and practice, her approach to tea explores how human experience is shaped by the forces of capitalism, culinary globalization, and historical context. At Dona, she leads product development, quality control, ingredient sourcing, tea education, and tasting events.
The Institute of Culinary Education, established in 1975, is one of America’s leading centers for culinary learning, with campuses in New York City, Los Angeles, and robust online programs. The school is renowned for its career training programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Plant-Based Culinary Arts, and Hospitality & Restaurant Management, which can be completed in as little as eight months. Beyond professional training, the school hosts an extensive menu of recreational cooking, baking, beverage, and mixology classes that invite food lovers of all levels to explore and expand their skills. The school is also a popular special event venue for anyone looking to host a unique and memorable hands-on cooking event. Learn more at ice.edu or connect with us on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook at @iceculinary.
