About Saffron's Loft Founder, Kung Fu Athlete & Instructor, Nina Saffron Anderson

Nina’s passions are in designing, art, photography, martial arts, dance, gymnastics, & tea. She began training in martial arts at the age of 9 and has been an athlete either in a performing or competing capacity her whole life. She has studied a variety of styles including Judo, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and for the past several years she has been training in Chinese Kung Fu working towards her 3rd black belt. Nina also trains in gymnastics, classical jazz, & ballet. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Specialist through National Personal Training Institute and a Certified Tea Master through American Tea Masters Association. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University. Nina studied under a metalsmith and jeweler when she began her artistic endeavors.

She decided to pursue her true passions in art, fitness, nutrition, and tea after achieving her professional goals in engineering and math. She firmly believes in having a well-rounded & athletic-oriented lifestyle for holistic wellness. She enjoys teaching, constantly learning, and being a mentor to others on living a healthy, well-balanced life.

Nina’s love for tea also began at a young age, as she grew up having formal English tea ceremonies often. Through Saffron’s Loft, she has begun to market her artful blends, create customized blends, and share the health benefits of tea. In addition to working at a Wellness clinic, she also teaches private gymnastics, martial arts, & flexibility classes, works on freelance projects, and trains in Kung Fu.

In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano and guitar, reading, art, being outdoors, writing, and animal rescue work. Nina resides with two furry rescue cats and her husband who shares in her passion for sports training and taste tests her tea creations.

- "Drinking tea reunites you with who you always were."