Dr Syreeta Charles-Cole

Dr. Syreeta Charles-Cole is a Cultural Metrologist, Heritage Tea Curator, and Co-Founder of The Data of Life & InnœRa. With a strong foundation in mathematics and data science, she brings sophisticated analytical expertise to the world of tea and herbal infusions. Her deep understanding of manipulatives and commodities is grounded in her mathematical training and data analysis skills. Dr. Charles-Cole's childhood passion for tea has evolved into focused research on cultivation practices and market dynamics across both traditional teas and tisanes. She excels at connecting stakeholders who might not otherwise collaborate, creating spaces where traditional knowledge from farmers can be valued alongside scientific research. Her vision is to apply mathematical modelling and data analytics to cultivation challenges while strengthening networks between farmers, traders, researchers, and consumers, ultimately contributing to a more innovative and sustainable industry for both tea and herbal infusions.