About TeaTweaker

Why another blog about tea?

Tea, infusions and non-alcoholic beverages are topics I’m passioned about.

As a type 1 diabetic, I don’t drink alcohol, so I’m always on the lookout for interesting sugar-free alternatives. Tea was a revelation because I don’t live in a nation of tea drinkers.

Three years ago I followed a fascination herbalism course by the Vlaamse Herboristen Vereninging. Last year I passed the Tea Champion course by UK Tea Academy.
Jane Pettigrew taught me to approach tea, and taste in general, in a more methodical way, dig into the origin and production process and taste and experiment to get tea just right for its purpose.

In the summer of 2017 or 2018, I would like to join the tea sommelier course, but I quickly realized I’m not ready yet. I need to sample more tea and take notes to close the gaps in my tea and infusion knowledge. Then I thought it might be a good idea to share my notes. I’ll be focussing on loose leaf and tea bags. Tea bags are often forgotten while that’s what a lot of people drink.

Taste is something very personal, so it would be great to get a second opinion by fellow tea lovers and discover passioned tea growers, producers, and brands.

Besides the short tasting notes I’m planning to add:

  • tea & infusion recipes
  • food containing tea or herbs
  • the occasional interview about tea preferences
  • shop reviews

About me

I’m Koen Verschaeren, 40, single and living in Flanders, Belgium.

My native language is Dutch so don’t shoot me if you find a few grammar and spelling mistakes.

My day job is data related consultancy so I might be a bit of a nerd. I’m passioned about food, art, gardening and city tripping. My favorite city is London.

My other blog projects are my food blog (in Dutch) and my soon to be released blog about data and IoT.

Questions or suggestions?

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Thanks for reading and happy tea sipping!

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