Lauren Hall-Stigerts has been an enthusiast of single-origin teas since studying the Japanese tea ceremony in 2007. She loves learning about Chinese, Taiwanese, and Japanese teas and tea culture but has a budding curiosity for premium tea from emerging markets such as Vietnam and Kenya. Lauren has previously worked for Smacha Tea / CC Fine Tea under the tutelage of Teamaster Jason Chen, and has a passion for sharing intimate tea sessions with friends old and new. You can find her on Instagram as @TeaVoyeur.