Dan Bolton is a prominent journalist and editor with a deep focus on the tea industry. With over 50 years of experience in journalism, his career encompasses a range of roles, including newspaper reporter, editor, and magazine executive. He is widely recognized for his contributions to tea journalism and has become a key figure in the global tea community.

Bolton is the founder and publisher of Tea Journey magazine, a digital publication that connects tea enthusiasts with expert voices from tea-producing regions around the world. His work emphasizes authentic storytelling, bringing insights from the origins of tea to a global audience. In addition to Tea Journey, he is also the host and producer of the Tea Biz podcast and blog, which provide industry-specific news, trends, and business insights related to the tea industry.

Throughout his career, Bolton has focused on the complexities and cultural significance of tea, positioning it not just as a beverage but as a global trade commodity that impacts millions of lives. He is respected for his ability to communicate the nuances of the tea industry, from production to retail, through various media outlets.

HEALTH & WELLNESS HOSTS

I spotlight the people and practices behind one of the world’s oldest wellness beverages — tea.

I’d love to join you on your podcast to explore how tea is experiencing a renaissance among health-conscious consumers — not just as a soothing ritual, but as a functional beverage supporting immune health, gut balance, mental clarity, and more. With over 50 years of experience in journalism and two decades of focus exclusively on the global tea trade, I bring both a journalistic eye and deep industry knowledge to conversations about how tea intersects with culture, wellness, and sustainability.

Topics your audience may find valuable:

• The science-backed health benefits of teas and tisanes (antioxidants, L-theanine, adaptogens)
• Why wellness brands are pivoting toward clean-label, functional RTD teas
• Sustainable and ethical sourcing in tea: what consumers should know
• Cultural tea rituals that promote mindfulness and balance

If you’re looking for a timely, insightful guest to connect the dots between wellness trends and centuries-old tea traditions, I’d be honored to contribute.

HOSTS INTERESTED IN BEVERAGE BUSINESS INSIGHTS FOR TEA AND COFFEE

As a veteran journalist and industry commentator, I have explored the global tea trade, specialty beverage trends, and the complex dynamics that shape our industry from crop to cup over the past 20 years. I’d be honored to share with listeners timely insights on how geopolitical tensions, tariff escalation, and shifting consumer demand are disrupting global tea and coffee supply chains.

Key topics I can contribute to your audience:

• How cumulative U.S. tariffs on Chinese tea (now exceeding 150%) are reshaping sourcing strategies
• Why specialty tea and coffee importers are increasingly pivoting toward Africa, Latin America, and South Asis
• Legal vs. practical tariff workarounds — from Free Trade Zones to contract manufacturing
• Trade war consequences: rising costs, delayed shipments, and the return of trade protectionism
• Insights from origin: firsthand stories from tea producers in Kenya, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Tanzania

If your audience includes specialty importers, exporters, and retail strategists navigating today’s volatile trade environment. I’d be happy to share actionable takeaways rooted in years of global tea market coverage and over five decades of journalism experience.