CULTURAL
ADVISORY
BOARD
It is very important to us at Luxe Tea that we share an authentic perspective of the cultures, traditions, and countries represented in our tearoom.
We want to take you on a global tour of countries often left out of the conversation on tea, and even fine dining.
We also want these cultures to be able to tell their own stories. We want you to see them as they see themselves and experience a true retelling of their narratives.
We’ve assembled a board of cultural advisors to help guide Luxe Tea’s representation of every country offered as one of our global menus. With their wide-ranging and in-depth expertise, we hope to create and maintain a true sense of each culture, while merging them with more familiar afternoon tea rituals.
Keep reading to learn more about the dynamic team helping Luxe Tea whisk you away on a global tour of the world’s sights, smells, flavors, and textures.
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Adrian Miller
USA
Adrian Miller, the Soul Food Scholar, is Luxe Tea’s advisor for the United States of America. With his expertise as a culinary historian and author, Adrian is helping craft an afternoon tea experience that draws on American tea culture, with an emphasis on the American South.
Adrian is a two-time James Beard Award-winning culinary author. His portfolio includes works such as Soul Food, Black Smoke, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet, and Cooking to the President’s Taste.
You may also have seen Adrian featured in an episode of Netflix’s High on the Hog! On the show, Adrian shares his extensive culinary historical knowledge and his skills as a certified barbecue judge.
Verónica Ramírez
CHILE
Verónica Ramírez is our advisor representing the country of Chile. Dr. Ramírez holds a doctorate in Chilean and Hispanic American Literature from Universidad de Chile. She is currently an Associate Professor at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez where she is the Director of the Center for American Studies.
Verónica’s work largely covers the public dissemination of scientific knowledge, the connections between science, culture, and literature, and the role of women in sharing scientific knowledge in Latin America.
Dr. Ramírez is an expert on Chilean culture and history. Her body of work has spanned a wide range of subjects, including a paper on the representation of tea in Chilean magazines.
Verónica’s expertise on the history of food, geopolitical movements, and cultural influence in Chile is helping guide our creation of a quintessentially Chilean afternoon tea service. Will you join us for once?
Nigel Jordan
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Nigel Jordan is Luxe Tea’s advisor for Trinidad and Tobago! Nigel is the founder of Twigs Naturals, and award-winning Caribbean tea brand in Trinidad. Twigs Naturals’ artisanal teas are hand-blended and locally sourced, offering an authentic taste of the Caribbean with each sip.
In 2025, Nigel won Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year and Twigs Naturals won Best Sustainable Vegan Tea Brand at the Global Vegan Awards. Twigs Naturals’ Caribbean Christmas and Mint teas earned second and third place amongst herbal teas at the 2017 Global Tea Championship.
As a tea business owner, native Trini, and partner of the Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute, Nigel is the perfect guide to the special place tea holds in the culture of Trinidad and Tobago. With Nigel’s counsel, we are excited to share an authentically Trini afternoon tea adventure with you.