The Seriously tea Story


Jillian Hallman

I’m Jillian, founder of Seriously Tea®. I love tea, not just a little, I love it alot. My husband Mike is an extraordinary private chef. As a duo we’re serious about food, beverage, and especially our daily cups of tea. I knew my tea methods were unique when on a girls trip to Santa Barbara I packed a tea kettle, loose leaf tea, stainless steel tea infuser, and little portions of cocoa shells, toasted coconut, bergamot crystals, and a single vanilla bean. When I travel I pack a full tea kit in my suitcase, mini kettle and all. Yes, I am aware that there will likely be tea available for purchase at my destination but I can’t take a chance, I need mixing herbs and high-quality tea! And while we’re on the topic, my favorite raw cream and milk for tea is Organic Pastures. It’s not just tea, its hands-on joy. What a delight it is to sip tea blends based on my mood or better yet pair my tea with my meals. Mike makes a special carob-banana bread that pairs perfectly with a mug of Earl Grey Vanilla tea! At the airport my mini travel kettle and loose leaf tea almost always gets me selected for additional screening but it’s worth it. Yep, I love tea and I want you to love it too that’s why I’m introducing Seriously Tea Culinary Inspired Blends to everyone.

I truly believe that in order to love tea you have to be able to rely on exceptional quality for great taste and because of this truth I am right here right now. Seriously Tea® was developed because I’m on to something good and I just can’t keep it to myself. Everyone should have access to the joy of steeping and sipping your best cuppa. All tea and accessories have been personally tasted, tested, crafted, selected and perfected. I’ve made it a mission to seek out and experience the best teas from purveyors that care about tea, people and the planet in equal measure.

Tea is not just a drink, it’s the nourishing start to your day or the base to a legendary cocktail or the beverage that gently relaxes and warms your core.

Please enjoy and let me know what you think. I’m on Instagram, message me or comment and say hi! @SeriouslyTea