Nicole Wilson

Tea Expert

Nicole Wilson is a Tea Writer and Educator based in Bayonne, New Jersey. Nicole is the founder and author of Tea for Me Please, one of the longest-running tea blogs on the internet. Since 2008, Nicole’s blog has been a comprehensive resource for tea enthusiasts, featuring tea reviews, industry news, and educational content. In addition, her over a decade of experience delving into the tea industry has led her to develop both in-person and online courses to help people learn more about tea. In 2022, Nicole published The Tea Recipe Book: 50 Hot and Iced Teas from Lattes to Bobas, which includes brewing basics, tea recipes, and recommendations for the perfect cup. She has also served as a judge for the North American Tea Masters Cup.

Professional Achievements

Winner, 2015 World Tea Award for Best Social Media Reach
Winner, 2018 World Tea Award, Best Blog

Certifications & Organizations

Member of the Tea Bloggers Roundtable and the Global Japanese Tea Association
Pursuing a tea sommelier certification with the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada

Favorite Piece of Advice

There is no such thing as a right way to make tea. What matters most is that you enjoy it. Don't be afraid to experiment and try different ways of brewing to figure a particular tea out.

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How do you guys make matcha lattes at home?

You can make great matcha lattes at home! Here are my tips. Matcha is a bit different than loose leaf tea because it's a powder. Rather than steeping it, you whisk it into the water. If I'm making a matcha latte, I usually reduce the amount of water I mix into the powder. That way, when I add the matcha mixture to the milk, it doesn't dilute the flavor and you can still taste the tea. I also might use a little bit more tea than usual, just to make sure that you do get that full flavor in the latte. Also, don't mix matcha into boiling water; use lower temperature water. Water that's too hot can make the drink taste bitter. If you're whisking your matcha, it definitely can help a lot to sift the matcha through a strainer first. It helps break up the clumps. Finally, when you whisk the matcha, make sure to do quick W motions with your wrist to get a really nice frothy texture on top.

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Brew Loose Leaf Tea

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Make Yerba Mate

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How to Make Turkish Tea with or without a Double Pot

Your guide to brewing, serving, and enjoying Turkish tea the traditional way Turkish tea is a great drink to enjoy as a mid-afternoon snack, to serve for guests, or to sip as a post-meal treat. To make it, you'll need bl...

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Make Pine Needle Tea

Pine needle tea is made from (surprise!) pine trees. It contains significant amounts of vitamin C (up to five times as much as a lemon). Moreover, it is refreshing and can serve as a decongestant.James Wong, ''Grow you...

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Use a Tea Infuser

A tea infuser is small device used to brew loose leaf tea. Rather than using prepackaged tea bags, tea infusers allow you to use fresher, higher quality tea, or even create your own blends. Tea infusers are simple to use...

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