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The Kraken's Cup•Knoxville, TN

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Please visit our website at http://www.thekrakenscup.com for more information about what to expect from your visit with us 🫖🐙🫖East Tennessee's Premier Full-Service English Style Tea ExperienceTake a break from the hustle and bustle of life at The Kraken's Cup, where you can indulge in a traditional afternoon tea experience, or just grab a quick bite and a cup of delicious tea to go. It's the perfect spot to connect with friends and enjoy a moment of sophistication and culture. Whether you'...More

Experiences at The Kraken's Cup

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    Tea Service

    Join us for tea and tiny sandwiches!Traditional afternoon tea tray with scone, finger sandwiches and savory bites, dessert, and (of course!) a pot of tea. (Typically lasts one to one and a half hours, so plan ahead for a leisurely meal.)***Parties of 6 or more may be split between multiple adjacent tables, depending upon large table availability***

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 8

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    Snacks and Tea

    Have a scone and a cuppa with a friend or client! Scones, desserts, pots of tea and more can be found on our 'Small Plate" menu. ***Parties of 6 or more may be split between multiple adjacent tables, depending upon large table availability***

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 8

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    Double, Double Tea and Trouble! - A Spook-tacular Tea Party

    “When the crypt doors creakAnd the tombstones quakeSpooks come out for a swinging wake…”Don your best witch, wizard, sorcerer, or warlock attire (please ensure costumes are family-friendly), grab your friends, and come to our Spook-tacular Tea Party on Sunday, October 6, from 11 am to 2 pm. There are no 'tricks' here! Indulge in a buffet of delightful afternoon 'treats', an assortment of teas, and more. Your ticket includes:- Access to our afternoon tea buffet- A chance to win a spooky-themed tea basket in our raffle- Halloween-themed trivia- Additional surprises to be announced!Additionally, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to a local non-profit cat rescue organization in celebration of Black Cat Awareness Month.

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    $45 per ticket

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    Tea and Honey - A Bee-U-Tea-ful Combination

    Join 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.

    Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $28 per ticket

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    Meet the Author - Elyse Bruce/E.B. Taylor and Thomas D. Taylor

    Authors E.B. Taylor and Thomas D. Taylor will be joining us to celebrate their extensive libraries of work with readings, book signings, and more!E.B. TaylorE.B. Taylor does not write children's stories. She writes stories that enthrall and entertain those who are old enough to understand the seriousness of duplicitous behavior and underhanded schemes.When she isn't busy writing dangerous tales of a cautionary nature, she can be found painting and sketching, composing orchestral and World music, and thinking up ways in which her most dangerous characters can up-end the world in which they live.Thomas D. TaylorThomas D. Taylor is the author of fiction and non-fiction books. He has authored 18 books and written a great many more short stories that have been included in magazines, anthologies, and collections.Known for more than just his writing, he is an artist, photographer, poet, and songwriter. He is also an environmentalist who has apportioned five acres of his estate to pure wildernessYour ticket includes a guaranteed seat and Power T-ea (delicious house-made scone with accompaniments, paired with your choice of tea).Additional food and drink will be available for purchase once you are seated.

    Saturday, Oct 19, 2024
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    $10 per ticket

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    A Cup of Poison! - Murder Mystery Brunch

    *AGE 18+ EVENT*Save the date for our first murder mystery game, hosted and created by local author, Leslie Connor! Intermission will include a delicious afternoon tea brunch buffet and tea!Join us for an early afternoon of bone-chilling suspense with Leslie Conner, writer and master storyteller, at the eerie Hensley Mansion. Prepare to be immersed in a sinister murder mystery that's dead set on making you part of the plot. No acting experience? No problem! It's your chance to play (dead or alive)!With Detective Lexie Garner creeping behind every clue, gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve the murder to win a prize that's to die for.✨ Be the sleuth or the spirit, but don't let the murderer ghost you! An evening full of mystery, excitement, and a few skeletons in the closet awaits. RSVP now before this opportunity is buried! 🌟Will you be the one to unravel the secrets of the Hensley Mansion? Will you decipher the clues and solve the murder? Join us for the Hensley Mansion Murder Mystery Game Night and let's find out. We can't wait to see you there!www.leslieconnerbooks.com The game requires eight players from the audience to volunteer to play characters. Leslie is the narrator. The eight players read from scripts (so no acting experience is needed).There are two acts, with an intermission. At the end, the audience and the players can guess who the killer is and submit their answers. Leslie collects the answers, shuffles, and draws from the entries. The winner will receive a free, signed copy of herbook.Liability Statement:The Participant releases Leslie Conner from all liability by reason of injury to persons orproperty sustained as a result of participating in the game.The Participant agrees to follow the rules of participation in the game, and by scheduling a datefor the game at the Participant’s venue, the Participant acknowledges receipt of and agrees withthe terms of this agreement.

    Sunday, Oct 27, 2024
    11:00 AM
    $45 per ticket

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    Sips and Dips

    "Guinea pigs needed to test new menu items!"Join us for a workshop where we'll explore a variety of delectable savory and sweet treats that may be featured on our menu. Rhonda Merrifield, an Epicure Ambassador for over four years, is passionate about sharing great food and innovative, simple ideas to make cooking enjoyable. She will guide us through the preparation and tasting of several Epicure items, accompanied by delightful tea. Epicure's gluten-free, peanut-free seasonings, baking blends, and more will aid in our mission to diversify the menu to accommodate our guests with dietary restrictions. https://rhondamerrifieldepicure.com/en-us/about

    Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $25 per ticket

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    Lunch

    Join us for full-sized servings of our sandwiches and salads! Add a fresh house-made scone and dessert to complete your delicious meal!A great option for anyone wanting a hearty lunch or who doesn't have time for the full afternoon tea experience on this visit.***Parties of 6 or more may be split between multiple adjacent tables, depending upon large table availability***

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 8

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    How Do YOU Brew? - Duplicate

    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. The fee covers tea and snacks provided during the session, worksheets and a brewing guide, plus a personal-sized teapot for you to continue your practice at home.

    Wednesday, Sep 25 and Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $45 per ticket

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    What is Tea?

    Embark on a journey through the six distinct types of true tea. Sample each variety and discover what sets them apart. Your ticket provides you with worksheets, tastings, and a sample of your preferred tea to enjoy at home. This class serves as an ideal gateway to the universe of tea and is strongly suggested as a base for our additional classes offered at the tearoom.

    Multiple dates between Apr 17 and Oct 30, 2024
    6:00 PM
    $35 per ticket

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