Who are we? Why do we care so much about this stuff?

Tina Beyers, Assistant Director

Nicole Burriss, Director & Founder of Midwest Tea Festival & Chicago International Tea Festival

Emilie Jackson, Marketing & Promotion

Tina is one of the owners of Savoy Tea Company, Emilie is the owner of Emilie’s French Teas, Pratik is a member of the Nepal Tea Collective and Nicole is currently the US Distributor for Australian Tea Masters.

Whether it was a revelation about health, a connection to a maker, something we grew up with, or just a fondness from a childhood memory, each of us in some way has been touched by tea. Coffee may not be a part of our daily lives but we see all 3 of these things - coffee, chocolate and tea - as closely related. They are all impacted by terroir, weather, processing, etc.

Together we have a passion to bring you the best event we possibly can. We enjoy the connections these events create in both physical and virtual communities. Fostering human connection is one of the best things we can do for each other, and bringing old and new friends together to enjoy these things that the earth gives us is an amazing feeling.

Come join us and start or continue your journey of connection!

Pratik Rijal, Social Media Coordinator