Bruce Richardson
elmwoodinn.com
Educator, writer, tea blender, and speaker Bruce Richardson has an outstanding report in the tea world. Along with writing 14 books on the subject, Bruce is a contributing editor for multiple publications, including TeaTime; the Tea Master for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum; and the co-owner with his wife, Shelley, of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas and Benjamin Press. Prior to transitioning to become a wholesale tea and publishing business, Elmwood Inn was an award-winning tearoom the couple ran for 14 years in Kentucky. For almost 20 years, Bruce and Shelley have taught and guided aspiring tea entrepreneurs on America’s tea renaissance and the ways of tea in their annual Tea MasterClass. In 2006, Bruce acquired and expanded the Tea and Etiquette Certification program, which etiquette expert Dorothea Johnson founded. Bruce’s seminars, along with his numerous written works, continue to inspire professionals in the tea industry around the globe.
I look forward to each issue of TeaTime. Each issue is colorful, creative, and inspiring in addition to being about tea which I adore. Thank you‼️