Audio Always an Eagle: Bruce Richardson

Bruce Richardson is a master of craft, culture, and conversation— a proud MSU graduate who has become one of the most influential voices in the global tea industry, although his career started in music.


Bruce is the founder of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas, a sought-after tea blender and designer, and a passionate historian and author whose work has shaped the way tea is understood, appreciated, and enjoyed around the world.


He’s mentored over 450 aspiring tea professionals, advised Fortune 500 companies, and even collaborated with a Chinese fashion brand to bring tea to the runway in Shanghai.


Sit back as we steep ourselves in a conversation with a true original—because no matter where life takes him, Bruce Richardson is Always An Eagle.