DimitriTea sommelier at La Boutique du Thé in Bordeaux

After studying hospitality in the Loiret, Dimitri set off for the Côte d'Azur with the ambition of progressing within the great hotels. There he discovered a demanding and rewarding world, where he gradually built his versatility across a range of roles: table service, bar, food and beverage, and team supervision.

Driven by the desire to enter luxury hospitality, he continued his journey in Paris, where he joined the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel George V. This experience marked a decisive step in his career. Through his roles across the hotel's various dining venues, he deepened his knowledge of the art of the table, the standards of high-end service and the welcoming of an international clientele. The breakfast and Afternoon Tea services in particular allowed him to discover the full richness of tea traditions, from preparation to tasting.

It was gradually, over the course of these experiences, that a genuine passion for this world was born. First through creating cocktails and iced tea recipes while working behind a bar, then through discovering the great tea houses, their expertise, their origins and their creations.

Particularly sensitive to the richness of aromatic blends, Dimitri developed a keen interest in flavoured teas. The diversity of flavours, scents and possible pairings became a true source of inspiration. Fruits, flowers, spices, citrus or gourmand notes: he takes pleasure in exploring the many facets of these creations, understanding their balance and imagining new pairings. This curiosity now nourishes his speciality and his pleasure in advising, selecting and creating recipes around flavoured tea.

Settled in Bordeaux since 2021, he continued to progress in various establishments, notably as restaurant manager and breakfast manager. In 2023, he joined La Boutique du Thé, where he found a world that deeply inspires him and discovered a new dimension of his profession: advising, tasting, sharing knowledge and showcasing great teas.

His experience in food service and hospitality now enables him to assist private customers and professionals alike, notably restaurants and hotels. Whether finding the tea that perfectly suits a tea lover's tastes, selecting a tea for a menu or imagining food and tea pairings, he brings his service experience and knowledge of flavours to every project.

This adventure took on a new dimension in December 2025 when he became manager of the shop. Today, he draws on his experience in luxury hospitality and his passion for the aromatic world of tea to share this world every day, in a partner shop of Mariage Frères, an iconic house he admired long before he could represent its creations.

A career built around a single common thread: a love of service, a passion for fine products, curiosity about flavours and the pleasure of revealing exceptional worlds.