High Tea Society, Inc.

08/03/2026

☕ Tea from the Village
As our Summer Iced Tea Tour comes to a close, I want to thank every school, SYEP partner, volunteer, and, most importantly, every Sugar who stopped by to spend time with us.

Each conversation reminded us why this work matters. When we create spaces where teens feel seen, heard, and supported, we help build the confidence and resilience they need to thrive.

We look forward to continuing the conversation this Fall with new schools, new communities, and, of course, more tea.
— Mariessa Terrell
Executive Director, High Tea Society

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08/03/2026

08/01/2026

Our Executive Director DC Fashion Investigator🔎 and fabulous intern Mckenzie visited Anacostia High School this week for the last ice TEA pop-up.

Critical thinking is learned behavior. Our Sugars are ready for the challenge. We have the TEA to help them succeed. ☕️

07/26/2026

Yoo Hoo Sugar 💜 Ready for your Sunday PAUSE?

Every great athlete needs a coach.

Not just to hype them up—but to correct them, train them, and call the plays they can’t see.

God sees the whole field.

So when He says move, move.
When He says wait, wait.
And when He says, “That team is not for you,” believe Him. 👀

Don’t let the enemy draft you just because his team looks popular.

Stay on God’s team.
Trust the play.
Stick to the fundamentals.

That’s how you win. 🏆

It’s a promise, darling. 💜

“Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.”
—Proverbs 19:20

Sip. Like. Follow. 💜

07/22/2026

☕ Tea from the Village
Every badge tells a story.
In this clip, Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital CEO Kim Ford Kim R. Ford shares the special badge she gives out when she travels—a simple tradition that sparks connection, celebrates leadership, and reminds us that even small gestures can leave a lasting impression.
GirlsLeading Community

07/19/2026

Yoo Hoo Sugar 💜 Ready for your Sunday PAUSE?

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow, so the king threw them into the fire.

But God stepped into the fire with them and brought them out untouched.

Faith is not acting like the fire isn’t hot.

Faith is knowing God is still with you, even when everything looks bad.

My God can do the impossible. Period.

It’s a promise, darling. 💜

“When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.”
—Isaiah 43:2

05/27/2026

Today’s TEA pour comes from Auntea VP Kamala Harris:

“Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do something just because it’s never been done.”

At the High Tea Society, we believe leadership begins with courage: the courage to imagine new possibilities and become the first.

05/22/2026

☕ Tea from the Village
In this conversation, AunTea Chelly reminds young women that confidence grows when they recognize and lean into their unique strengths. Every girl has her own “sparkle” gifts, talents, and qualities that deserve to be nurtured, not hidden. ✨💜

🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Ask Your AunTea on Spotify.

Sip, like, and follow . ☕💜

05/19/2026

Mission Report: Completed. 🔎✨

Congratulations to Esther Njoroge on graduating from Howard University! 🎓

This season, Esther supported High Tea Society’s Fashion Intel Missions 3 & 4 through social media, event support, and visual storytelling — and now she’s completed another major assignment.

We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with her. Mission logged.