Nicole Burris
midwestteafest.com
Twelve years ago, Nicole Burriss was introduced to real, quality tea at a Christmas afternoon tea at the Dallas Arboretum. The tradition inspired her to continue hosting afternoon tea for friends, coworkers, and family. In 2014, Nicole saw a listing for Seattle’s Northwest Tea Festival in TeaTime magazine and was immediately intrigued by the thought of tea lovers and novices gathering in one place to sample so many different teas, shop for products, and learn about the beloved beverage. When she searched for an open-to-the-public tea festival near her, she was shocked to discover one did not exist, spurring her to create one. Since the inaugural Midwest Tea Festival in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2015, the festival has grown beyond what Nicole ever imagined. What was initially a one-day event has expanded to a two-day experience with involvement from well-known tea educators, along with local and national tea merchants.
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‼️