MEET THE FOUNDER

Lori, “The Tea Lady”

Founder & Master Tea Blender, Savory Blends Tea Co.

Based in Richmond, VA, Lori is a lifelong tea enthusiast turned entrepreneur, world traveler, and passionate tea educator. Her journey with tea began as a personal obsession—curating unique blends from her travels and exploring the medicinal power of herbs. Today, that passion has blossomed into Savory Blends Tea Co., a handcrafted loose-leaf tea brand rooted in wellness, culture, and creativity.

Inspired by an article in Essence magazine about entrepreneurship, Lori felt a spark—one that led her to turn her deep love of tea into a purpose-driven business. Her mission is simple but powerful: to turn tea skeptics into believers, one flavorful steep at a time.

Lori specializes in custom wellness blends and loves sharing the healing power of tea through workshops, themed tea parties, community events, and tea catering experiences. Her work has been featured in Wellness Magazine, The Richmond Times-Dispatch, YurView 757, Style Weekly, and she's proud to be a 2024 Fed- Ex & Comcast RISE Award recipient.

OUR MISSION

At Savory Blends Tea Co., our mission is to enrich lives through the art of tea by offering premium handcrafted blends that inspire moments of joy, connection, and well-being.

With a commitment to using the finest ingredients, supporting local farmers, and sharing the medicinal benefits of tea, we strive to convert tea nay-sayers into tea enthusiasts and create a more diverse and vibrant tea culture.

Our ultimate goal is to spread the love of tea far and wide, one perfectly steeped cup at a time, and leave a lasting impact on the hearts and palates of our customers and communities.

ABOUT US

Savory Blends Tea Co. is a Richmond, VA based BIPOC woman-owned loose-leaf tea company. We handcraft more than just tea—we craft experiences. Our small-batch blends combine premium loose-leaf teas and locally sourced herbs to create flavorful, wellness-focused offerings that are perfect for everyday enjoyment or thoughtful gifting.

Beyond our signature blends, we bring people together with themed tea parties, interactive tea workshops, and tea catering services—offering a fun & creative way to sip. We invite you to try our collection today and see why we’re worth a second cup.