Events

:: Public Events

Catch Dorset Tea & Coffee in action! Our calendar is booked with food shows, demonstrations, coffee conferences, tea tastings, and local events. Stop by and say hello!

Past appearances include Patriot's Day/Marathon Special, Wellesley's 125th Birthday Interfaith Thanksgiving, and Wellesley's 125th Birthday Celebration. Be sure to check ut our Hosted Events as well!

2, 9, 16, and 23 December 2007: Dorset Delights - Exclusive Sunday afternoon events - sample artisan coffees, infusions, tasty nibbles, and private holiday shopping ...

2, 9, 16, and 23 December 2007: Children’s Paddington Bear Tea

4 November 2007: Artist Reception - “Within Flora”, Digital Photographs by Roberta Diamond (Images)

28 September 2007: Artist Reception - “The Epicurean Eye”, the debut exhibition of Digital Photographs by Ekaterina Smirnova

9 March 2007: Artist Reception - “Future Masters: Student Artworks from Wellesley High School” (Images)

18 June 2006: Father's Day Afternoon Tea.

21 May 2006: Dorset Opening Celebration and Artist Reception for Jan Reiss. Photos by John Celi and Dorset team members (Images)

8 May 2006: Wellesley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting (Images)

:: Hosted Events

Connoisseurship is back!

This year we're featuring six-course tastings, with globally-sourced artisan teas and world-class wines perfectly paired with light snacks, small plates, and nibbles. Advanced booking required; cost is $25.00 per person, including tax and gratuity. Ring Sally on 617 921 8656 or Sue at the café on 781 239 8988 for reservations.

Sunday 4 May: Artisan Tea Pairing 2-4PM - entice the palate and intrigue the mind with an elite selection of the finest hand-blended limited edition teas paired with six delectable savory and sweet small plates.

Dorset Decants Wine Tasting 6-8PM- relaxed and self-paced – we begin with an introduction to the featured wines, followed by an interactive tasting, and pairing selections with ideas on matching food to wine. Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate.

  • Friday 6 June: a range of best-in-class domestic wines – from buttery Chardonnays to crisp meritages to plummy Cabernets – are carefully matched to our enticing nibbles.
  • Friday 13 June: our signature seasonal bites and light snacks paired with stunning wines from award-winning estates from South Africa, Spain, France, Australia, and more.

We are pleased to offer special events that include exclusive educational programs, as well as gastronomic pairings and tastings. In Fall 2006, we kicked off the Dorset Connoisseurship Program with a series of educational and fun events that included:

- Artisan Tea Pairing with Sally Khudairi
- Dorset Decants: Weekly Wine Tastings with Sally Khudairi
- Champagne and Chocolate with Sally Khudairi
- Coffee Class with George Howell
- Children's Etiquette with Sally Khudairi
- Worldwide Tea Tasting with Mark Mooradian
- Artisan Cheese Appreciation with Mark Trumble

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