Episode 15 | Getting the Tea | July 15th

Jul 13

Heidi Johannsen Stewart

Show Notes: In this episode, we sit down with Heidi Johannsen Stewart, co-founder of Bellocq Tea Atelier, the celebrated Brooklyn-based tea company known for its exquisite hand-blended teas and deep commitment to quality and ritual. Heidi shares her journey from training at the French Culinary Institute to nearly a decade at Martha Stewart Living, and how those experiences ultimately led her to co-found Bellocq. We explore the inspiration behind the brand, the sensory artistry of tea blending, and the creation of Bellocq’s thoughtfully curated line of teas. Along the way, Heidi reflects on the quiet luxury of tea, the meditative rituals it invites, and the global adventure that continues to shape her work. We also discuss the realities of running and growing a business, and how the ability to adapt, pivot, and thoughtfully diversify has been essential to Bellocq’s continued success and evolution.

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