About

The #Tea4Peace TranquiliTea Lounge was established on the profound principle that transformative dialogue often begins with a shared cup of botanical tea, coffee, or cacao. In our fast-paced society, we offer a mobile sanctuary designed to foster mindfulness and rekindle the spirit of community through the art of ancient beverage cultures. As a traveling educational lounge, we bring sensory wellness programs to corporate settings, retreats, and cultural institutions, weaving together storytelling and guided tastings.Every gathering we host honors global heritage, from the disciplined grace of Chinese Gongfu Cha to the sacred rituals of Mesoamerican cacao. We view these beverages not just as drinks, but as historical vessels of peace and hospitality that have united humanity for centuries. Our events are sensory journeys—inviting you to observe the leaf, inhale the fragrance, and taste the complex notes while engaging in presence and conversation. Our name, #Tea4Peace, signifies our commitment to the idea that small, intentional moments can build bridges of understanding. We provide a space to slow down and rediscover the extraordinary within the simple.

Who are we?

About CJ

FOUNDER & TEA MINISTER

CJ Sugita-Jackson, PhD, CHH is an educator, speaker, tea minister, master tea blender, and experiential designer whose life's work centers on helping people rediscover the power of connection through tea, botanicals, and meaningful conversation. As the founder of #Tea4Peace TranquiliTea Lounge, he has created a unique hospitality experience where ancient traditions, modern wellness, and intentional community come together one cup at a time.

With more than three decades of experience spanning education, hospitality, wellness, event production, branding, and entertainment, CJ has dedicated his career to creating experiences that inspire curiosity, cultivate mindfulness, and bring people together. His work blends the artistry of tea ceremony with the science of herbal wellness, transforming an ordinary beverage into a catalyst for conversation, reflection, and human connection.

Holding a doctorate in philosophy with an emphasis on world religions, CJ is also a Certified Master Herbalist, Certified Nutritionist, Master Tea Blender, and wellness educator. His passion for lifelong learning has led him to study tea traditions, medicinal botanicals, cultural rituals, and hospitality practices from around the world. Rather than presenting tea as merely a beverage, he invites guests to experience it as a living tradition—one that encourages presence, gratitude, and genuine relationships.

Through Tea4Peace, CJ offers immersive public experiences, private tea ceremonies, botanical mocktail lounges, educational workshops, wellness programs, and corporate events that celebrate the beauty of slowing down in an increasingly fast-paced world. Every experience is thoughtfully designed to engage the senses while fostering meaningful conversations that continue long after the final cup has been poured.

His signature Botanicals & Brews wellness mocktail program showcases handcrafted tea-based botanical beverages inspired by both traditional herbal wisdom and modern culinary creativity. By combining premium loose-leaf teas, functional herbs, fresh ingredients, and elegant presentation, CJ demonstrates how non-alcoholic beverages can be every bit as sophisticated, memorable, and celebratory as traditional cocktails.

As a passionate advocate for education, CJ believes that informed wellness begins with curiosity. Through his writing, speaking, podcasting, and hands-on workshops, he is committed to making the history, science, culture, and artistry of tea accessible to everyone...from lifelong tea enthusiasts to those discovering loose-leaf tea for the very first time.

At the heart of everything he creates is a simple philosophy:

Through tea, we make friends. Through friends, we find peace.

Whether welcoming guests into an intimate tea ceremony, serving botanical mocktails at an elegant wedding, leading a wellness workshop, or sharing stories over a perfectly brewed cup, CJ's mission remains the same: to create spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves and one another, and discover that some of life's most meaningful moments begin with a simple invitation to share tea.

About Sergio

RITUAL AMBASSADOR

Originally from Puerto Rico, Sergio Figueroa-Chang has proudly called the Orlando area home for more than two decades. Guided by a lifelong curiosity and a genuine passion for learning, he brings a calm presence, thoughtful perspective, and quiet confidence to every experience he helps create.

Having studied psychology, Sergio possesses a natural ability to understand people, anticipate their needs, and foster meaningful connections. His professional background spans hospitality, retail, healthcare, and customer service, including experience as an optometric technician, barista, retail specialist, and data entry professional. This diverse foundation has cultivated exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

As Ritual Ambassador for Tea4Peace TranquiliTea Lounge, Sergio plays an essential role in ensuring every Mindful Cup Experience unfolds with grace and precision. From coordinating logistics and supporting event operations to welcoming guests with genuine warmth, he helps create an atmosphere where every participant feels comfortable, valued, and cared for. His ability to remain composed, adaptable, and attentive behind the scenes allows each gathering to flow effortlessly.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Sergio is passionate about building bridges between people and cultures through hospitality, kindness, and authentic human connection. He believes that even the simplest moments…a shared cup of tea, coffee or cacao, a thoughtful conversation, or an act of quiet service can leave a lasting impression.

Known for his humility, reliability, and generous spirit, Sergio embodies the heart of Tea4Peace. His dedication to creating meaningful experiences reminds us that true leadership is often found not in the spotlight, but in the care we extend to others.