b'RAINBOW CONNECT MEMBER SPOTLIGHTThe NakedLeaf A blend of community and inclusiveness in CalgaryF or almost 5,000 years, people havecould find quality blends and exquisite tea- to curious. You will immediately feel a sense been consuming tea. Supposedly, thewares to satisfy his own taste. That new teaof belonging as youre greeted with a friendly Chinese emperor was sitting undershop was his own: The Naked Leaf, one ofsmile and a genuine welcome.a tree when some tea leaves blew into thethe first LGBTQ+-friendly businesses to joinThe Naked Leaf is serious about two boiling water being prepared by his servant. RainbowConnect.ca. thingstea and community.Their purpose Being a renowned herbalist, the emperorLocated in the cool and trendystatement reads, The Naked Leaf aims gave it a swig and decided he was ontoneighbourhood of Kensington, The Nakedto build community, communication and something new. That was 2737 BC. Leaf is situated beside a pocket-sized patio.inclusiveness through the comfort and ritual Fast forward 4,745 years to 2008, whenOpen the door and go up a few steps to findof tea. Kane recognizes the value of being Jonathan Kane decided there was a need foran eclectic mix of teas, cups, Japanese cast- known within the community as a safe, a new tea shop in Calgarysomewhere heiron kettles and teapots ranging from classicfriendly and welcoming space in Calgary. 24| QBiz CANADA | Issue 1 2022'