I'm a certified tea sommelier. My mission is to spread information and inspiration, one cup of tea at a time. I like the idea of turning “uppity-ism” - a term historically used to marginalize and put people in their supposed place - into a reason for being unapologetically confident and at peace with oneself. In other words, it's alright to be a little "uppiTea."

Tea leaves have the honor of being the oldest cultivated plant on record, and tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. However, there is so much more to drinking tea than a mug and a tea bag. There's an enticing history and global culture around it with many lessons, including the importance of living life with intention.

If you're a tea novice or supreme expert, I hope you'll join the UppiTea community!