| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Professional slurper (3-6) | ||
| Rate brews with a test? That's me | ||
| Leaves work? | New York Times | 13 Oct 2018 |
| Leaves work? | ||
| Producer of loose leaf notes? | New York Times | 25 Nov 2017 |
| Producer of loose leaf notes? | ||
| Lipton employee | New York Times | 21 Jun 2015 |
| Lipton employee | ||
| One encouraged to drink on the job | ||
| Worker who may create a stir? | ||
| Expert of a special kind. | ||
| Oolong expert. | ||
| Connoisseur of a sort. | ||
| Bigelow employee | ||
| Beverage expert. |