Mid-Autumn Tea Event at Sumiao
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen hosts the 4th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival Tea Event with MEM Tea, pairing Hunan tapas with loose-leaf tea.
About the event
A guided Hunan tapas and tea pairing
The 4th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival Tea Event with MEM Tea is a guided multi-course pairing at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen. The format brings together loose-leaf Chinese tea tastings and Hunan tapas, with seasonal bites and festive traditions included as part of the Mid-Autumn Festival program.
The pairing is built around Chinese teas and Hunan cuisine rather than a standalone meal or standalone tasting. MEM Tea is identified as the tea purveyor, and Sumiao Hunan Kitchen is the Cambridge restaurant hosting the event.
Eight courses and named dishes
The food program is listed as an 8-course Hunan tapas menu. Named dishes include Cooling Konjac Noodles, Scallion Pancake, Spicy Cumin Lotus Roots, Mala Moo Moo, Black Truffle Impossible Beef Crunch, and Mini Moon Cake.
The tea side of the program is presented alongside the dishes. MEM Tea’s team presents the pairings and shares the history, processing, and cultural traditions of each tea, with dishes designed to complement and balance spicy Hunan profiles.
Program leads, place, and admission
Chris Rea-Marcel is identified as Tea Educator and Host Guide from MEM Tea. Chef Zhang is identified as Executive Chef at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, connecting the tea education component with the restaurant’s Hunan menu for the event.
The event takes place at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge. The restaurant address is 270 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02142, and admission tickets are priced at $88.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the event?
It is a guided multi-course pairing experience with Hunan tapas and loose-leaf Chinese tea tastings at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen.
What dishes are named in the menu?
Named dishes include Cooling Konjac Noodles, Scallion Pancake, Spicy Cumin Lotus Roots, Mala Moo Moo, Black Truffle Impossible Beef Crunch, and Mini Moon Cake.
What does MEM Tea do during the pairings?
The MEM Tea team presents the pairings and shares the history, processing, and cultural traditions of each tea.
Who is identified with the program?
Chris Rea-Marcel is identified as Tea Educator and Host Guide from MEM Tea, and Chef Zhang is identified as Executive Chef at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen.
Where is the event held?
The event is held at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, a restaurant at 270 Third St in Cambridge.
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