alexis siemons is a tea consultant and writer living in philadelphia. she is certified in the foundations of tea (level 1 & 2) by the specialty tea institute, a division of the tea association of the usa. as a tea enthusiast, she writes about her steeped adventures on her website and blog, teaspoons & petals, teaches a series of culinary tea classes, and develops tea-infused recipes for restaurants. she also consults with tea companies, developing tea programs and creative marketing strategies. her recipes and stories have been published in anthology magazine, grid magazine, philadelphia magazine, kinfolk magazine, remedy quarterly and design*sponge.