Welcome to INFUSE TEA
I am a tea educator, consultant, and international judge dedicated to connecting the worlds of Japanese and English tea.
After nearly 30 years of working across both cultures and teaching at UK Tea Academy, I founded Tea Academy Japan to offer professional courses and masterclasses that explore tea from both cultural and quality perspectives.
Holding formal qualifications in both Japanese green tea and world black tea, I combine deep academic knowledge with practical experience in tasting, sourcing, and global education. Through my consultancy, I work with Japanese producers, hotels, and international brands to build bridges between traditional craftsmanship and modern tea culture.
As an officially appointed Tea Ambassador for Japanese tea to U.K., I am committed to promoting Japan’s tea heritage and sharing its depth and diversity with the world. The global matcha boom has transformed the lives of Japanese tea producers and tea lovers alike.
It makes me truly happy to see Matcha discovered and loved around the world — yet I also feel a strong responsibility to protect the sustainability of Japan’s tea industry. My mission is to support small scale tea farmers, preserve their craftsmanship, and help people everywhere appreciate not only Matcha, but also Japan’s other beautiful teas such as sencha and hojicha.
Through Infuse Tea and Tea Academy Japan, I continue to share my passion for thoughtful tea education, ethical sourcing, and meaningful cultural exchange — ensuring that Japanese tea is understood, respected, and enjoyed across the world.
Past and Current Work
Education & Masterclasses
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Japanese Tea Masterclass – in cooperation with Japan Tea Export Council
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Kakegawa Tea Masterclass – in cooperation with City of Kakegawa, Shizuoka
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Gyokuro Masterclass – exploring Japan’s finest shade-grown teas
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Fukamushi-cha Masterclass and Wakocha Masterclass– hosted at Postcard Teas, London
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Japanese Tea Masterclass – delivered at UK Tea Academy, London
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Japanese Tea Seminar – for American Ladies’ Club, London
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Japanese Tea Seminar (Corporate, Online) – tailored for hospitality and retail professionals
Consultancy & Industry Collaboration
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Consultancy for pâtisseries, tea rooms and tea retail shops both in U.K. and in Japan– menu development, tea selection, and staff training
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Supervised the development of an RTD bottled tea product
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Sourcing of specialty Japanese teas – connecting Japanese producers with clients and buyers outside Japan
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Training for both British and Japanese tea companies including Harrods Japan, Twinings U.K., Fotnum &Mason
Events & Judging
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Tea Judging –The Leafies, Great Taste Awards, Café Culture Show, London,
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Japanese Tea Tour – visiting tea producers in Kakegawa, Kumamoto and Kyoto, guiding international participants through Japan’s tea regions
Travelling and Research
Have visited more than 50 tea gardens in the world to learn about tea production and tea culture - India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Tibet, Malaysia, Mauritius, Seychelles, France, England and Wales