President Deb Smith introduced entrepreneur Jesse Berry owner of Blue Lantern Tea. Blue Lantern Tea is a family owned and operated business located in downtown Greenville. Berry and his wife Kim have over 15 years of experience and have traveled to China and other parts of the world educating themselves on the tea culture. Chinese culture celebrates many occasions with a ceremony of brewing/serving tea. Jesse demonstrated the Chinese ceremony by brewing the tea ‘One Bush Phoenix Bird’ for the ladies in attendance. This is an Oolong tea. Jesse informed the Club that tea is full of antioxidants which are powerful disease fighting, bacteria fighting cell regenerating compounds. Antioxidants in tea are also found proven to lower cholesterol and combat heart disease. Jesse has self taught himself on the traditions of making tea. He has done extensive reading, had informal training in China and also has taken private lessons. They have a huge Tea selection and offer a variety of Tea services. For more information on Blue Lantern Tea check their website at www.bluelanterntea.com
The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. The Club meets the second Thursday of every month for a dinner meeting. Those interested in learning more about the Club can contact Membership Chair Gail Snyder at 937/423-4854 or gails669@embarqmail.com