In Conversation with Vicki Delany

July 16, 2025

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Hello everyone,

There is nothing quite like the edge-of-your-seat thrill of a good whodunnit—that delicious suspense as clues unfold over a steaming cup of tea, isn’t it?

That is exactly what drew me to prolific mystery author Vicki Delany, who has masterfully woven tea culture into her “Tea by the Sea” cozy mystery series.

Tea Journey book editor Jodi Webb had the opportunity to speak with Vicki, and the conversation is now live on our website. In this captivating interview, Vicki explores how she, a former computer programmer, became a “a one-woman crime wave,” penning 58 books that blend murder mysteries with authentic tea shop atmospheres. Her insights into crafting compelling characters, the supportive mystery community, and how afternoon tea traditions inspire storytelling make this essential reading for fellow mystery lovers.

Don’t forget to share it with your friends, family, colleagues, or anyone who you feel would enjoy reading it.

Yours in tea,

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By Jodi M. Webb

Running a Teashop Can Be Murder: A Conversation with Vicki Delany

Tea Journey book editor Jodi Webb interviews Vicki Delany, the author of multiple bestselling books, talking about her new book – Tea with Jam and Dread, exploring how she goes about creating her characters and writing her books, and her love for tea

Last time, Tea Journey writer John Smagula took you down the lanes of Rome to a beautiful specialty tea store, namasTèy, and the tea sommelier who owns it, Daniela Ferraresi.

Check it out here:

By John Smagula

Selling Tea in Italy: Forgetting the Noise of the World

Tea sommelier Daniela Ferraresi has spent over 20 years promoting tea culture through her Rome specialty store namasTèy, located behind the Pantheon in one of the world’s highest coffee-consuming nations. Her store serves as a calm refuge where customers discover quality loose teas and embrace tea as meditation

Previously, Tea Journey writer Adeline Teoh shared the story of an amazing potter in China, who is preserving Chaozhou tea traditions.

If you missed it, you can read the article here:

By Adeline Teoh

Pear-shaped Pottery: Teapot-maker Carries Chaozhou Tea Traditions into a New Era

Chaozhou is the epicentre of Phoenix Dan Cong (Fenghuang Shan), a diversely aromatic oolong. Discover how Yujian Cai, with his family history in pottery, is shaping the future of Chaozhou tea traditions and culture, taking them forward into the new era.

We have some very interesting articles coming up, and I am loving sharing all these amazing stories with all of you. If you aren’t already, do give us a follow on our LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, it would mean a lot to us!

Until next time.

Bhavi Patel, Editor, Tea Journey Magazine

Bhavi Patel, known as Banjaran Foodie, is the editor of the Tea Journey Magazine and a distinguished tea and coffee expert with a background in dairy technology and brand building. As a trusted writer for renowned publications including Perfect Daily Grind, Barista, and STiR Magazines, she combines scientific expertise with storytelling to explore specialty beverages.

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Bhavi Patel

Bhavi Patel, known as Banjaran Foodie, is a distinguished tea and coffee expert with a background in dairy technology and brand building. As a trusted writer for renowned publications including Perfect Daily Grind, Barista, and STiR Magazines, she combines scientific expertise with storytelling to explore specialty beverages.