About Us
William “Billy” Dietz
Co-Founder & Beverage Consultant
Billy is a seasoned tea professional with over 16 years in the tea industry. By age 17, he became the youngest Certified Tea Specialist in North America through the Specialty Tea Institute (STI), and thereafter became a certified instructor for the organization.
Billy continued his education by completing courses with McCormick FONA and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe. He has traveled extensively to immerse himself in the study of beverages and food and how they are interwoven into the cultures of each region.
Billy spent 9 years in research and development at DAVIDsTEA, where he pushed the boundaries of tea innovation and explored endless flavor possibilities. Now, as a co-founder of BDH Consultants, Billy's curiosity drives him to seek new and captivating ways to transform the tea-drinking experience, across all formats and industries.
In 2023, Billy published his first book, "Spill the Tea: Unveiling the Mysteries of Blended, Flavored, and Herbal Teas." The book serves as a comprehensive guide for tea industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts, providing an insider view of the complex industry of blended and flavored tea.
Don Ho
Co-Founder, Bloom Growth Coach,
& Operations Consultant
Don has been involved in the food & beverage industry since 2013 when he decided to leave the daily grind of corporate life after discovering his passion for tea.
To further his knowledge of tea, Don took professional education classes and traveled across the US and several Asian countries to visit tea farms and learn from the farmers themselves. In 2014, he sold his law firm and turned his hobby into a business.
With no experience in the restaurant industry, but supported by an amazing family and team, he created an eight-figure foodservice and retail business. In the first four years of operation, Don oversaw fourteen consecutive quarters of growth ($10M+ sales), several local Small Business and "Best Of" awards, and the opening of three more stores. Don exited this business in early 2020 and co-founded BDH Consultants to advance the global beverage industry.
Don gives back by mentoring younger entrepreneurs through multiple organizations such as Entrepreneurs' Organization and ACE Next Gen. He published his first book, “The Perfect Blend” in March 2025.
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