Background
A seasoned tea professional with over twenty years in the industry. At seventeen he became the youngest Certified Tea Specialist in North America through the Specialty Tea Institute, and later a certified STI instructor. He continued his education with McCormick FONA and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe, and has traveled extensively to study how beverages and food are woven into the cultures of each region. Billy spent nine years in research and development at DAVIDsTEA, pushing the boundaries of tea innovation across teabag, loose leaf, and powder formats. In 2023 he published Spill the Tea: Unveiling the Mysteries of Blended, Flavored, and Herbal Teas, a working guide for industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.
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