Protecting Pecola

In partnership with Literary Cleveland Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison, Steeped Pearl presents Protecting Pecola

Protecting Pecola will be an gathering to spread the lessons of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye to continue the conversation of safety and protection within our communities. This community discussion will be hosted in the Toni Morrison's hometown Lorain, OH at the Chateau De Charleston.

Together we will enjoy an reading from Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, respond to an optional writing prompt, share an engaging community discussion and share out, enjoy complimentary tea, and light refreshments.

We are excited to share and serve our loose leaf herbal tea blend, Pecola, a community favorite from our 2023 Tea Shelf Collection and Protection from our 2025 Ritual Collection!

Info: 1st Pour: In the novel, the character Pecola's experience mirrors what happens when our most vulnerable young Black girls are left unloved and unprotected. The Pecola blend features blue corn flower, butterfly pea, chamomile, lemon peel, and a kiss of star anise. With this brew, we extend a cup of comfort for a character who needed desperately. Enjoy a complimentary cup upon arrival.

Info: Steeped Pearl co-owner KaShala will read an excerpt from Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye".

Info: Group Writing Prompts: Notebooks, pens, and time will be provided for guests to respond to prompts related to the reading and themes of Protecting Pecola.

Info: Community discussion and share out.

Info: 2nd Pour: PROTECT
Ingredients: Bay Leaf, Marjoram, Angelica Root, Litchi Red Oolong
Tasting Notes: Earthy, Herbaceous, Mellow Savory
This earthy infusion was crafted to soothe and shield you with nurturing, protective energy. Enjoy a complimentary cup following the discussion.

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Chateau de Charleston, 329 West 9th Street, Lorain, United States

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