Kodiak Herbal, billed as “the coziest apothecary in Calgary,” offers tea parties led by Métis herbalist Kalyn Kodiak.
Learn about traditional medicinal plants, design your own tea blends, and savour delicious Métis treats.
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Métis Apothecary Tea Party Brunch
Billed as “the coziest apothecary in Calgary,” Kodiak Herbal offers apothecary tea parties with Kalyn Kodiak, a Métis herbalist and knowledge keeper. Sign up and you’ll learn about some traditional medicinal plants grown in Alberta. Then you’ll design, brew and, of course, taste a variety of herbal teas, served alongside nibblies. Count on about an hour and a half to two hours for the party, and you can take home a sample of your tea to enjoy later, too.
Tea party brunches are especially popular, Kodiak says. You may try bannock, Métis ice cream, or pansawan (dried smoked meat) freshly prepared over a campfire in front of her trapper’s tent in Calgary. “All of our dishes are paired with a tea that is both a traditional medicine and a unique Canadian flavour,” she says. A member of Métis Nation of Alberta, Kodiak finished her clinical herbalist studies in 2012. A typical party is eight to 16 people, but she has hosted up to 50 depending on the venue. Learn more online.
Métis Apothecary Tea Party Brunch | Kodiak Herbal | $75 | kodiakherbal.com
