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Sam Ritchey

Sam is Tea Sommelier for TeaGschwendner, the world's largest specialty tea retailer. He is a self-described ambassador for tea, sharing his passion one cup at a time with those curious about the most popular drink on the planet. Traveling far and wide in the name of tea, Mr. Ritchey has visited gardens in Nepal, India, and Japan, engaging with dozens of artisanal teamakers along the way. While he brings the insight of these journeys to his tastings and workshops, his true expertise has been built in Chicago during his daily conversations with tea drinkers from every corner of the globe. As he says, sometimes you just have to let the world of tea come to you!

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