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Norwood Pratt at Lupicia Fresh Tea

Photo: Benjamin Seto

Originally Posted on Cooking with the Single Guy

Norwood Pratt at Lupicia Fresh Tea

Photo: Benjamin Seto

Originally Posted on Cooking with the Single Guy

 

 

James Norwood Pratt

 

James Norwood Pratt is well-known for his wit and charm.  A professional speaker with a wide breadth of tea knowledge, he is able for tea presentations ranging from cameo film and video to keynote speaking for major corporate events. 

 

This selection is provided for representative purpose. See also Mr. Pratt's current schedule of appearances. 


1 -- Company-Sponsored Workshops for Tea Professionals
John Wagner & Sons , New York City: 1994
Snapple (Quaker Oats), Chicago: 1995
Republic of Tea, San Francisco: 1994, 95, 98
Berry Bros., Rudd, London, England: 1997

2 -- Conference Keynote Addresses
—Magnolia & Ivy Southeastern Tea Conference
Fall 1996; Spring 1997; Fall 1997; Spring 1998
—Harney & Sons Annual Tea Conference: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
—Protocol School of Washington (Tea Etiquette Training)
Fall 1995; Spring 1996; Fall 1996; Spring 1997; Fall 1997; Fall 1998 etc.

3 -- Trade Show Talks & Master Classes in US
—American Premium Tea Institute (APTI) (Specialty Tea Institute STI)
March 1997-Denver; July 1997-San Francisco; August 1998-Long Beach
—Fancy Food Show (NASFT)
July, 94-New York; Jan. 95-San Diego; July, 96-Philadelphia; Jan. 97-San Francisco;
Jan. 98-San Francisco; July, 99-New York

4 -- Representative Tea Room Appearances: "Tea with James Norwood Pratt"
1994: Ye Olde Time Tea Room, Scotland, CT
1995: Tea for Two, Laguna Beach, CA
1995: Chado, Los Angeles, CA (also 1996, 97, 98, 99)
1995: Imperial Tea Court, San Francisco, CA (continuing thro' present)
1996: Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
1997: A Southern Season, Chapel Hill, NC
1998: Tampa Yacht & Country Club, Tampa, FL
1999: Disney Pacific Hotel, Anaheim, CA
 

5 -- Representative Miscellaneous Addresses for Special Audiences
1994: Dusti Bonge Foundation Christmas Tea, Biloxi, MS (also 95,96,97,98)
1995: American Tea Masters Competition Awards, San Francisco, CA (also 96, 97)
1995: "New York & the China Trade"—NY Historical Society
1996: "Tea, Sugar & Georgian Silver"—Lauren Rodgers Museum, Laurel, MS
1997: "Chinese Export Wares for Tea"—San Francisco Porcelain Circle
1998: "Tea, History & Today's World"—San Francisco World Affairs Council 

 

World Tea Competition

The first World Tea Championship™ (WTC), World Tea Expo, May 30-31, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, USA.  The WTC is an independent competition judged by professional cuppers and industry recognized experts to distinguish the highest quality and best-tasting teas commercially available in the North American marketplace.

Judging Panel:

 James Norwood Pratt, Tea Society

Charles Cain, TeaGschwendner
Joshua Kaiser, Rishi Tea
Jane Pettigrew 
Thomas Schulze, Dethlefsen & Balk
Mike Spillane, G.S. Haly Company
Anthony Tellin, Tazo Tea
David Walker, Walker Tea


James Norwood Pratt

As Seen in the film,

"ALL IN THIS TEA"

2007

 

 


 

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