TANJENNTS author, Jenn Chen – writer, photographer, and coffee marketing expert – chats with Sooz about one of their favorite topics, What it Takes to Build and Sustain Community.
WORLD TEA NEWS chats with Sooz to “learn more about the tea teacher education program, why they think it fills a gap in the industry, important lessons learned, advice for other tea educators, plus more.”
EIGHTY DEGREES MAGAZINE profile (from archived page): “Suzette Hammond is the founder of an education-based small business Being Tea, American Tea Ambassador to Vietnam, and a practitioner of various activities supporting mental health, including yoga and tea meditation. We bumped into each other for the first time in Las Vegas in 2019 and I simply had to ask a few questions…”
THE MINDFUL REBEL, episode 109 (opens in Spotify):
“Tea as a Companion,” with Buddhist dharma teacher, sound healer, and mindfulness coach, host Shawn J. Moore. In this beautiful episode, we explore:
– Tea as a practice of self-care & presence
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– The art of serving tea as a way of serving oneself
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– The balance between your passion and profession in the tea world
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– How tea can be a companion in life’s quiet or moments.
TEA BIZ PODCAST, chatting about the Being Tea Teacher Training program! (from archived page)
TEA & STUFF, with UNYTea! Episode 28, talking about mental health, small business life / awkwardness with money, and tea education!
IN OUR EXPERIENCE, with Harriet McAtee of Nourish Yoga Training (UK). Episode, “Learning in Spirals and the Power of Practice.” (opens in Spotify)
OpTEAmized, with Vince LaPelusa of Fresh Steeps. Episode 41: “Tapping Into Our Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Side Through Tea” (opens in Spotify)
TEA, MUD AND HOPE, with founder of Windy Hollow Tea Farm, Monica Griesbaum. (Scotland). A chat about tea education for positive change. (opens in Spotify)
BETWEEN TWO TEAPOTS video podcast, with Crimson Lotus Tea (Seattle, WA)
STEAP’D TEA interviews Taniya Gupta, creator of Yoga Tea Poetry, about her experience graduating from the Being Tea Teacher Training program and what she learned about building inclusive tea community.
“After seeing how much Sooz’s classes were helping my mental health, I wanted to be able to create spaces where people, especially women, can come together and feel welcome to share their experiences.”
TEA INFUSIAST names Being Tea as one of their favorite places for online tea education and community, in her article, Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers, Part 2.
“It has been a fantastic experience! I have learned, become part of a community, made wonderful friends, and deepened my tea practice.”
TEA FOR ME PLEASE shares about her experience in Being Tea’s Teacher Training program in a 7-part series on her own blog.
TEA CACHAI names Being Tea at the very top of her Video recommendations category, in her article, 40+ Resources to Learn About Tea and Become a Tea Expert.
“My favorite tea educator is Suzette Hammond.”
GREATER GOODS COFFEE CO, 2021 Roaster of the Year, interviews me for their educational blog. (July 2020)
WORLD TEA NEWS published an article by me, Tea as a Herald for Healthy Living, in their industry white paper, “The Next Wave in Tea: Trends, Issues & Opportunities.” (May 2019)
TRADE COFFEE. I contributed to Trade Coffee’s education blog! This piece is The Coffee Lover’s Guide to Tea: Blends, Flavors and Single Origins.
TRADE COFFEE. Another piece for Trade Coffee’s education blog. This one explores The History of Coffee vs Tea: Nine Things to Know.
EIGHTY DEGREES MAGAZINE, Issue 05 (March 2020). I write about the importance of tea meditation practice for mental health, as well as the precarious experience of running a small business during the pandemic.
EIGHTY DEGREES MAGAZINE, Issue 03 (Nov 2020). I write about my journey exploring Snow Shan ancient tea in Vietnam.
TEA JOURNEY MAGAZINE, June 2019. “The Power of Tea Meditation.”
TEA JOURNEY MAGAZINE, June 2019. “Mindfulness at the Cupping Table.”
THE SOUL & SPIRIT OF TEA, published essayist in this collected works book featuring 21 authors from across the tea industry. (2013)