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October 28, 2025 54 mins

☕ Ever wonder what makes tea more than just a drink?

Meet Nicole Wilson, award-winning tea writer, educator, and founder of TeaForMePlease.com— one of the world’s most beloved and respected tea blogs. Since 2008, Nicole has been guiding readers through the global tea landscape with warmth, curiosity, and expertise — from delicate Japanese green teas to robust Chinesereds and everything in between.

In 2018, Nicole’s passion and influence earned her the World Tea Award for Best Tea Blog, and her work continues to inspire a new generation of tea lovers around the world. She is also the author of The Tea Recipe Book (Rockridge Press, 2022), where she shares creative ways to brew, blend, andexperience tea beyond the basics.

In this episode, Nicole shares:
🍃 How a childhood love of Red Rose tea with her mom sparked a lifelong passion
🍃 The secrets behind properly tasting and brewing specialty teas
🍃 What makes true tea (Camellia sinensis) so unique — and why unflavored,unblended teas deserve your attention
🍃 How tea culture connects people across countries, traditions, and time
🍃 Easy ways to bring mindfulness, creativity, and ritual into your daily cup

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned sipper, Nicole’s insights will deepen your appreciation for tea — and maybe even change how you drink it.


🌐 Explore Nicole’s Blog and get her book: https://www.teaforplease.com

#NicoleWilson#TeaForMePlease #TeaEducation #TeaCulture #SpecialtyTea #TheTeaRecipeBook#MindfulTea #TeaLover #TeaTasting #TeaCommunity

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