#71 Tea Consultant Patricia Peterson

The solace of the tea experience and the facets of what make it an amazing beverage are discussed by Des Moines, Iowa's resident tea expert Patricia Peterson. She has been teaching the art of tea, its history, and proper preparation for years as well as offering teas and tea accouterments for sale.

In this interview she talks about tea consultation, her recent trip to China where she gathered more information about tea, and her new shop called Consign and Design located on Ingersoll Avenue.

photo by Patrice Ekart