International Recognition for Tea Sommelier Benita!
In August, I received an email I will never forget. It was from Lux Life Magazine, letting me know that their research team had nominated me,
Tea Sommelier Benita, for the prestigious Food & Drink Awards.
The reason? Lux Life was impressed by the unique way I translate brand identity and personal experiences into tea. From bespoke corporate teas and extraordinary workshops to creative blends that truly connect.
* my work stood out in the specialty beverages category.
A few months later, I can finally share the incredible news with you: I am officially the winner!
This award recognizes not only my passion and creativity as a tea sommelier, but also the valuable collaborations and the trust of everyone who believes in me and my work.
It is a beautiful milestone that I share with pride, and I feel deeply grateful and inspired to continue creating extraordinary tea experiences in the years to come.
This is me ....
My Own Signature Blend
When I won the Food & Drink Award as Best Tea Sommelier for Bespoke Blends & Unique Workshops in the Netherlands 2025, I knew there had to be one blend that truly tells my story.
A tea that makes you feel who I am and what drives me.
And so, “This Is Me” was born ... my personal signature blend.
My Herbs, My Story
Cinnamon is my warmth.
It is the gentle embrace I want to share with people when they drink my tea or attend one of my workshops.
Cinnamon is that feeling of home — and for me, home is found in the small moments, in attention, in connection.
Ginger is my fire.
My strength, my energy, my passion.
It is what makes me get up every day with excitement to create.
Ginger tells the story of my enthusiasm, my drive, and that tingling feeling when an idea hits perfectly at its core.
Pink Pepper represents my playful side.
My intuition and creativity, which sometimes appear unexpectedly and add that one magical touch.
Pink pepper stands for my love of being just a little different, a little wild, and delightfully surprising.
Turmeric is my foundation.
My sensitivity.
My need to stay grounded, to keep things pure, to work from feeling.
It is the golden layer that shows I not only create, but also consciously feel.
What This Tea Means to Me
“This Is Me” is my signature.
My story in flavors.
It is the tea that reminds me of where I began, what I stand for, and how I work:
warm, passionate, intuitive, gentle, and full of love for my craft.
This blend brings me back to my core, guiding me time and again.
It is the tea that helps me remember:
this is who I am.
This Is Me.
You can’t argue about taste
Taste is so personal; what one person finds delicious, another might find too strong or too mild. It is almost impossible to reach everyone with a single flavor. That’s why I started telling stories with tea. Because while tastes may differ, a story always connects.
I create unique, personal tea blends that carry your story, a story you want to share with your clients, colleagues, or loved ones. A story that belongs to special moments: a milestone birthday, a work anniversary, a farewell at the office… or even the passing of someone dear.
With a cup of this personal tea, you don’t just taste flavors, you experience emotions, memories, and connection. Tea becomes a moment of togetherness, a vessel for stories to be cherished.
Tea is more than taste. Tea is connection. Tea is your story.
Let tea tell your story
Let me create a unique, personal blend that carries your message and makes it unforgettable. Get in touch today and give your story a flavor that lingers.