E. Michelle Watson has loved tea for as long as she can remember. Her story begins with her great-grandmother Anna, born in 1880 on the Caribbean island of Grenada — affectionately known as the Isle of Spice. When she emigrated to Panama in the early 1900s Anna brought with her a love of English tea, where it became a cherished family tradition passed down from generation to generation.
This legacy shaped Michelle’s earliest experiences and ignited a lifelong passion for the comfort, culture, and connection found in a simple cup of tea.
Michelle traveled the world, spending two decades serving the military, immersing herself in global tea traditions and discovering new flavors, healing herbs, and ancient practices. Her journey, combined with the richness of her heritage, inspired the creation of IngenuiTea™ Gourmet Tea & Spice Company — a brand rooted in lineage, wellness, and the pursuit of life’s simple pleasures.
Today, Michelle is an acclaimed author, wellness advocate, tea educator, and keynote speaker. She shares her deep appreciation for tea’s cultural richness and holistic benefits through workshops, and public speaking.
Her carefully curated selection of organic teas invites you to slow down, savor meaningful moments, and build daily routines that support balance, connection, and well-being — encouraging you to Sip, Soothe, and Strengthen, one cup at a time.
