The history and tradition of tea is so much richer than indicated by that little row of boxes on the supermarket shelf. In this episode I’m taking you behind the scenes of the process I’m undergoing to become a Certified Tea Sommelier: what the program is like, what I’m learning, and how I hope to use my newfound knowledge as I dive more deeply into this fascinating world.

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Last year’s free November journal episode is a good way to get a sense of what these monthly Journal episodes (now for paying subscribers only) are like.

I’m pursuing my Tea Sommelier certification through the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada

Here’s my new kettle, plus the poll from 2023 that helped me decide (more than a year later)!

Recent podcast episodes about tea: The magic of good tea with Henrietta Lovell, the Rare Tea Lady, and 20th century tea rooms and the path to becoming a citizen historian with Jan Whitaker

Bespoke tea blends from Bevy - here’s how to work with me to create a customized tea blend, made just for you!

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A BevyBox is a curated, customized gift box for people who love tea and tea-adjacent things including journals, teaware, and craft supplies, completely customized starting at $75. Email me at [email protected] with your budget range plus your preferences: tea types and flavors, whether you want to include craft supplies, a journal, stationery, teaware, etc, and anything else you want to tell me about the recipient (which can, of course, be YOU!) I’ll respond with questions and we’ll create the box together.

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