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May Events

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Sips & Songbirds: Crafting China Bird Feeders May 6th, 2026 6pm Give a gift that’s as timeless as a cup of tea. We’re going full "English Garden" whimsy as we partner with our friends from Doing Dishes to transform beautiful China into functional bird feeders. It’s a perfect early Mother’s Day outing or a quirky date night. All materials are provided!   CLICK HERE to reserve your seat!

Mother’s Day Weekend  at The Kraken’s Cup     May 8-10, 2026  Treat the leading ladies in your life to a lovely afternoon outing. Immerse yourselves in our whimsical atmosphere and enjoy a curated selection of premium loose-leaf teas, artisanal savories, and delicate sweets.  A Note for Our Guests: Mother’s Day is a cornerstone event at The Kraken’s Cup, and reservations fill up quickly! To ensure a magical experience for everyone, this weekend is reservation-only. Please note that we can only accommodate the specific menu selected at the time of booking (Afternoon Tea Experience, Lunch, or Snacks), and no menu substitutions, outside of dietary restriction accommodations, will be available during your visit. CLICK HERE to reserve your seat!

Tea Party with Princess Belle       @ Poppet's Play Place May 8, 2026 @ 230pm  The magic of The Kraken’s Cup is traveling to Farragut!  We are delighted to partner with Poppets Play Place for a fancy Mother’s Day tea designed specifically for mums and their little poppets. Princess Belle will be joining us for an afternoon of enchantment, including singing, storytelling, and photos. While you enjoy the royal company, The Kraken’s Cup will be presenting a curated selection of teas and juice for the adults and their little ones. Event Highlights: A Tale as Old as Time: Princess Belle will read, sing, and play with guests. Royal Refreshments: A delightful three-tiered tray featuring sandwiches, tea biscuits with jam, and tartlets. Picture Perfect: Tables will be adorned with our signature lace tablecloths, and a Mother’s Day backdrop will be available for memories that last a lifetime. Ticket Information: Tickets must be purchased in advance at poppetsplayplace.com.   Get your tickets HERE!

Teddy Bear Tea Party         @ The Muse    May 9th, 2026 @ 1230pm   Teddy Bear Tea Party is the sweetest way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend! Join us at The Muse for a magical afternoon of tea, crafts, and cuddly friends! Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.  Tea time + snacks with friends from The Kraken's Cup Tearoom  Tea Party Charm Bracelet Engineering  Decorate-your-own teapot craft  “Tea Party Rules” story time  Take home a brand-new teddy bear (thanks to Zoologee!) Get your tickets HERE!

Tea and Honey -     A Bee-U-Tea-ful Combination May 13, 2026 @ 6pm  Join us and Tennessee Master Beekeeper Tracy Dolan for "The Tea on Treason." Discover why honey is one of the most faked foods in the world and learn about the dramatic "dance battles" bees use to choose their homes.  Includes a mouthwatering flight of honeys from near and far and tea for you to enjoy during the class. Get your tickets HERE!

Read It and Steep Book Club May 20th, 2026 11am Looking for a literary escape without the long-term commitment? Our monthly book club is designed for the curious reader who loves a sensory experience. We pair books from various genres with a curated selection of 2 to 5 teas that either appear in the story or capture its "soul." This Month’s Pick: Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop - Roselle Lim We’re traveling from North Knoxville to Paris with Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop. It’s a story of clairvoyance, tea leaf readings, and finding one’s own path. Perfect for anyone who believes there is a little bit of magic in every steep. Your ticket includes a fresh-baked scone with all the traditional accompaniments and a guided tasting of teas inspired by the delicious teas in this month's book. We are a "drop-in/drop-out" club, so there’s no pressure to attend every month. However, there are only 12 seats available in the Library! CLICK HERE to reserve your seat!

What is Tea?       -Tea Tasting Workshop May th, 2026 @ 6pm Embark on a tasting expedition to the very heart of the steeped leaf. Have you ever wondered what actually makes a "true tea"? Join us in the Adventurer's Library as we navigate through the distinct types of true tea—including White, Yellow, Green, Oolong, Black, and Puerh—sampling each variety to discover how different processing methods create the flavors we love. Whether you are a casual sipper or a seasoned tea traveler, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the world’s most popular beverage. Note - All teas in this workshop are caffeinated CLICK HERE to reserve your seat!

Tea and Tradition at Pine Hill May 24th, 2026 @ Mabry-Hazen House Join us for an afternoon where history and hospitality meet. We are partnering with the historic Mabry-Hazen House for a special class exploring the evolution of tea in society, specifically focusing on the elegance and etiquette of the Gilded Age. Step into the world of the Hazen family to discover the rituals of the formal parlor, the "At Home" day, and the social expectations of Knoxville’s elite during the late 19th century. This event features a short history lesson followed by a selection of tea and treats in one of the city's most storied settings. Full details and ticket links are coming very soon, so keep a close eye on www.mabryhazen.com to secure your spot! Watch for details HERE!

Future Events Already Filling Up in 2026!!   Tickets for several of our most anticipated events are already available, and we are adding new experiences to the calendar regularly. To ensure you have a seat at the table, we recommend checking our ticket page and social media often for early-access announcements. Don’t let the next big event sail by without you! ️ Get your tickets HERE!!

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Recurring Events

Read It and Steep Book Club

Every third wednesday at 11am (unless otherwise noted)

Do you have a passion for both books and tea?

So do we!

We are excited to tell you all about our book club, “Read it and Steep!”

Join us once a month on the third Wednesday at 11 AM to enjoy tea while discussing our current book selection. Our reading list will feature titles from various genres, each incorporating tea in some way. The tearoom owner will enhance our gatherings by providing samples of the featured teas alongside interesting facts and details about each brew.

Tickets will be available through Tock Reservations. For just $10 (+ tax), your ticket guarantees a seat, a house-made scone with accompaniments (gluten-free/Vegan scones are available for an additional charge), and a selection of teas chosen accompany the reading. Our full menu will also be accessible during the meeting for anyone interested in lunch or a delightful snack. Gratuity is not included, so please remember to tip your server if you receive exceptional service.

Only 12 seats are available for each meeting, and attendance is flexible—feel free to join us whenever you can to enjoy the books, tea, and camaraderie.

Upcoming book selections for 2026:

* January : Maus - Art Spiegelman

* February: The Little Tea Shop of Lost and Found -
     Trisha Ashley

* March: The Coroner's Lunch - Colin Cotterill

* April: Psalm for the Wild-Built - Becky Chambers

* May: Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop - Roselle
      Lim

* June: For All the Tea in China - Sarah Rose

* July : Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil -
      John Berendt

* August: Emma - Jane Austen

* September: Tea on the Titanic: The Edwardian Way
      of Tea - Penelope Carlevatto

* October: Memory of Water - Emmi Itäranta

* November: The Tea Planter's Wife - Dinah Jefferies

* December: Under the Whispering Door - T.J. Klune 

Read It and Steep Book Club - The Kraken's Cup Tearoom - Knoxville, TN | Tock | Tock

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How Do YOU Brew? - Tea Tasting Workshop

TBA @ 6pm

Discover the diverse techniques and vessels for brewing tea. The class will delve into "Eastern" versus "Western" brewing methods, discuss the significance of time and temperature in crafting the ideal cup, and examine different tea brewing and serving vessels from across the globe. Your ticket covers a delicious assortment of tea and cookies provided during the session, worksheets, and a brewing guide to take home with you.

*Please not that many of the teas in this workshop do contain caffine*

Get your tickets here: How Do YOU Brew? - The Kraken's Cup - Knoxville, TN | Tock | Tock

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Japanese Green Tea

Date TBA

Are you interested in exploring the diverse types of tea from specific regions around the globe?
You're in luck - this Japanese tea class is the first in our series of specialty tea workshops.

This workshop offers insight into Japan's renowned green teas. Not all green teas are created equal. By sampling 5-7 distinct teas, you'll discover their unique characteristics and the processing methods that set them apart.

*Note - all teas in this workshop contain caffeine*

Reserve your seat here: Japanese Green Tea - The Kraken's Cup - Knoxville, TN | Tock | Tock
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Tea and Honey:  A Bee-U-Tea-ful Combination

Dates TBA

Everyone was a-buzz when our last honey and tea workshop sold out, so we're doing it again!!

Join us in welcoming back Tennessee Master Beekeeper and proprietor of A Peach Tree Apiary, Tracy Dolan, for a mouthwatering tasting of honeys from near and far.

Tracy will "spill the tea" on what really goes on in a hive, how the bees go about making honey,

when bees decide to commit treason, and even how bees will dance battle to decide where to live. After a lively

discussion of bees and beekeeping you will get to taste several varieties of honey, one of nature’s greatest delicacies.

Enjoy a guided honey tasting and learn why this sweet treat is one of the most faked foods on the planet, why buying

local matters, and find out why honey might not be the ideal sweetener for your tea, or is it? Join us to find out all this

and much more.

Tea and cookies provided!

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Spilling the Tea with Lady Whistledown - A Bridgerton Inspired Event

Dates TBA

Join us to sip tea, enjoy tasty treats, and make new friends. This event will feature an exclusive menu, created just for the day and inspired by the delectable delights of Bridgerton.
Ticket includes an afternoon tea experience (pot of tea, scone, finger sandwiches, and dessert).

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Beautifully Broken - The Japanese Art of Kintsugi

Dates TBA

The last workshop was a huge hit, so we're doing it again!! Get tickets while they last!

Join us as we welcome back Transformance Art for this amazing Kintsugi workshop.

Transformance Art is local non-profit dedicated to empowering innovative arts initiatives that enable individual and collective wellness through relevant fine arts experiences,

During this event, we will explore the art of healing, both in ceramics and in ourselves. Discover how the Japanese tradition of Kintsugi transforms broken pottery into golden works of art, symbolizing resilience and the beauty of imperfection. This is an opportunity to embrace your own 'cracks,' recognizing that our experiences transform us into a unique work of art. Learn to see healing as an act of creation and leave with a tangible reminder of your own strength.

Tickets will include all materials, a selection of tea, and delicious homemade butter cookies.

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Transformance Art. Find out more about them at https://transformanceart.org/

Get tickets here: Beautifully Broken - The Japanese Art of Kintsugi - The Kraken's Cup - Knoxville, TN | Tock | Tock

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