Alexis Siemons is a freelance writer and tea consultant living in Philadelphia. As a tea enthusiast, she writes about her culinary and stylish adventures with tea on her tea blog, teaspoons & petals. Her line of haiku teaware has been featured in DailyCandy, and she teaches a series of culinary tea classes. Her recipes and stories have been published in Anthology Magazine (“Chill Out,” The Outdoor Issue, Summer 2011),Grid Magazine (“Steeped Summer Sips,” August 2011) and Remedy Quarterly (Issue 6, September 2011). She also consults with tea companies and guides their creative marketing strategies.
Tea Consulting Services:
- creative business consultant: manage and innovate tea brands through social media/marketing strategy and creative copy. Contact me at alexis.siemons@gmail.com for details and rates.
- writer: share tea trends, stories, decor tips and tea-infused recipes. available for print, online publications and guest blog posts. Contact me at alexis.siemons@gmail.com for details and rates.
- tea pairings/tea party event planning: offer tea and food pairing suggestions for personal events and restaurants. design and plan tea parties (select teas, create menus, create signature blends, advise on decor). Contact me at alexis.siemons@gmail.com for details and rates.
- personal tea adviser: introduce new tea lovers to proper ways to enjoy tea via tea tips and product recommends. will help build basic tea collection and select delicious teas based on lifestyle, favorite flavors and aromas. includes 1 hour meeting in Philadelphia or phone guidance session, personalized tea and tea accessory recommendation based on lifestyle and flavor preference, and PDF of basic tea tips. gift certificates available. Contact me at alexis.siemons@gmail.com for details and rates.
- private tea classes: In addition to classes offered in Philadelphia and private tea consulting session, I also offer private group classes (6 people) that can be customized based on flavor profiles, seasons, etc. We will start with a tea 101 to give your loose leaf adventure the basic foundation, sip and discuss proper steeping methods for an array of teas (green, oolong, black, herbal), and learn how to cook a tea-infused recipe. Prices start at $375.
- signature tea blends for your brand or private event: Let me craft a signature tea-infused sip that’s customized for your brand, event, menu and taste buds. Simply fill out my taste questionnaire, share details about your brand/event and menu, and I will thoughtfully craft two samples of signature tea blends for you to try at my old city studio space. Choose your favorite custom blend, and I will handcraft and bottle your signature teas that will be available for pick up at the old city space. Served in elegant glass bottles and adorned with whimsical tags with the name of your blend and listed ingredients, these tea-infused sips are a one-of-a-kind indulgence. From delicate fruit infused tea blends to complex flavor profiles, I only use the best ingredients when carefully crafting custom sips. minimum purchase: 5 (34oz) bottles ($200 + TBD ingredient) contact me alexis.siemons@gmail.com for more information.
