The Tea Scouts

Quests, Friendship & Good Deeds

Advocates for Tea, Inclusivity, Kindness, and Philanthropy:
Tea shared makes the best cup of tea!

The Tea Scouts are a group of Steampunks and Time Travelers who strive to provide a positive CommuniTea for like-minded adventurers to have fun, inspire creativity, foster philanthropy, and, of course, drink tea. The Scout Matrixes who founded the Tea Scouts hope to empower the Troop leaders and our Comrades in Tea to share their own joy and kindness at events and conventions.

As part of our shared shenanigans, we host interactive quest chains at conventions and encourage exchanging swaps–tiny mementos that can be easily pinned to a costume and represent the Troop or the individual. We focus on the honour system with all of our activities! Tea Scouting is for fun and friendship, after all.

Tea Scout Quest Chains – Chicago Steampunk Expo ‘24

We kindly request that you post all photos and videos for quests to the Tea Scouts Facebook group so that we may all enjoy the adventures

Devotea (Complete 4 of 6)

  • Savor a cup of tea with a friend
  • Attend a tea related panel or party
  • Lend a hand to someone in need
  • Meet a Tea Scout
  • Discover a tea blend you have never tasted before
  • Find a convention volunteer or staff member and give them a hearty thanks for their work

Delve into the Darker Side (Complete 4 of 6)

  • Discover an interesting artifact from the Promethean Society Faire of Mad Science and take a photo of your discovery
  • Visit the merchants in the underground market
  • Introduce yourself to a fanged friend and take a photo (Ask for photo consent first!)
  • Search out the aquatic merfolk domain of the alluring Blood Sirens and Dark Dwellers
  • Follow the lure of the eerie melodies to an otherworldly musical performance
  • Join the denizens of the dark at a midnight movie marathon

Gain Your Gears (Complete 4 of 6)

  • Learn a new steampunk skill at a workshop or demonstration
  • Meet an author and take a photo with one of their books 
  • Participate in, or observe, a parasol duel or other contest of honour
  • Ask a question of the presenters during a panel
  • Use a clue to help solve the Shadow of Nosferatu LARP
  • Remind yourself to take time for joy by participating in rollicking Victorian Parlor Games or joining in a little Open Table Top Gaming

Claim your badges from the Tea Scout Troop Leaders Danaus, Sidonne, or Christine!

The Oath:

As a Tea Scout,
I promise to be a good citizen of steampunk and always try to be honest, helpful, courteous and kind. I will stay calm and put the kettle on.

Tea Prepared!

Ranks:

Earn badges by completing Tea Scout quests!

Bickie – Starting Level
Cake – 6 badges
Crumpet – 9 more badges
Scone – 12 more badges
Cuppa – 18 more badges

Facebook Group

Troop Leaders

Get in Touch:

Meet the Tea Scouts at Steampunk Conventions and events, find us on the aetherwebs at the links above, or send us aetheric correspondence for assistance starting your own troop.