Palestinian Coffee Shop Teaches Traditional Tatreez to Locals
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Coffeyeh hosted a tatreez workshop on Feb. 15, 2026, teaching the traditional Palestinian cross-stitch technique to approximately 10 participants.
The workshop ran from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The $30 RSVP ticket included embroidery instruction plus house-made food and drink.
Held on Valentine’s weekend, the workshop offered a heart-shaped Palestinian flag design. The holiday theme connected directly with cultural education.
The event took place at a small shopping center on Cypress Creek Road. It was led by Nasmat Tatreez — a group whose name translates to “Breezes of Tatreez” — which specializes in preserving traditional Palestinian embroidery techniques dating back centuries.
They partner with local businesses to make craft accessible to beginners. 20% of proceeds were donated to help a family friend in Gaza.
The cafe was lively and engaged.
Participants sat at the bar counter, where they could interact with the baristas. Six of the 10 were on stools; the rest sat at small tables right next to the bar.
The intimate setting allowed people to converse while stitching. Arabic coffee and cardamom filled the air as baristas prepared drinks behind the counter.
Attendees created a heart-shaped flag of Palestine while learning cross-stitch and the history of tatreez clothing. Each participant left with a handmade keychain featuring their stitched design — a tangible reminder of the craft’s cultural significance.
Participant Voices
“My grandma tried to teach me when I was little and impatient, and I would get so frustrated. Getting a chance to try it again as an adult in a controlled environment was very nice,” said Jennifer Townsend, a Leander resident.
This was Townsend’s second visit to Coffeyeh. Her first was as a happy customer during the shop’s opening, when she tried a lemonade rose tea.
Townsend sampled a cardamom-spiced drink and mini churros with chocolate sauce and whipped cream at the workshop. She described the pastry as “the highlight” of the culinary offerings.
“Getting to learn the actual craft of tatreez and the significance of it — knowing that because of all the wars and the difficulties, there’s just not a lot of Palestinian art that is still around — just felt really significant,” she said.
Looking Forward
“I would definitely go to another event at Coffeyeh. They need their spaces too, and being able to support it even if I’m not a part of that culture myself is really important to me,” Townsend said.
The event drew attendees interested in learning Palestinian cultural traditions while supporting a family friend in Gaza through the 20% donation.
About Coffeyeh
Coffeyeh is a small family-owned business in Cedar Park, Texas. The shop specializes in Arabic coffee and teas and plans to host future tatreez and cultural events.
For more information, visit coffeyeh.square.site or @coffeyeh_ on Instagram.