Interviews on the History, Science, and Cultures of Tea.
Ceremonial Grade
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Interviews on the History, Science, and Cultures of Tea.
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April 30, 2024
3: Miles Cramer of Smiles Tea
<p>Miles Cramer shares his background in the tea industry and his time at Dobra Tea in Asheville. He recounts his recent trip to Japan, where he explored the history of Japanese tea and visited historic tea gardens. His new venture, Smiles Tea, puts tea education in the foreground, sharing experiences and connecting drinkers with the producers who made their tea.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Smiles Tea:</p> <p>• Website: <a href="https://smiles-tea.square.site/">https://smiles-tea.square.site/</a></p> <p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephane_erler"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smiles_tea">https://www.instagram.com/smiles_tea</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Austin's Tea Sourcing</p> <p>• Website: <a href="www.austinstea.com">www.austinstea.com</a></p> <p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinsteasourcing">www.instagram.com/austinsteasourcing</a></p> <p>• Tik Tok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@austinsteasourcing?_t=8lCMkTad3wV&_r=1">www.tiktok.com/@austinsteasourcing</a></p> <p>• Email: contact@austinstea.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>Use code LISTENER for 15% off tea and teaware at Austin's Tea.</p> <p><br></p> <p>00:00:00 The Asheville Tea Scene and Dobra Tea</p> <p>00:36:43 Visiting Historic Tea Gardens in Japan</p> <p>00:42:26 Creating Lasting Memories Through Travel</p> <p>00:48:25 Tea Education and the Launch of Smiles Tea</p> <p>01:03:18 The Practice of Tea Meditation</p> <p>01:11:48 Next Destination? South Korea</p> <p><br></p>
April 30, 2024
2: Stéphane Erler of Teamasters
<p>Stéphane Erler has been blogging since 2004. His blog, Teamasters, has been a consistent source of inspiration, knowledge, and musings about tea. In this wide-ranging conversation, recorded at Lin Gardens in New Taipei City, Taiwan, we discuss his beginnings, tea storage, the origin of gong fu cha and how it differs from most contemporary practice, and how the market has changed over the decades. We also drink a lot of tea.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Find Stéphane Erler at:</p> <p>• Website: <a href="http://teamasters.blogspot.com/">http://teamasters.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephane_erler">www.instagram.com/stephane_erler</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Austin's Tea Sourcing</p> <p>• Website: <a href="www.austinstea.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.austinstea.com</a></p> <p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinsteasourcing">www.instagram.com/austinsteasourcing</a></p> <p>• Tik Tok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@austinsteasourcing?_t=8lCMkTad3wV&_r=1">www.tiktok.com/@austinsteasourcing</a></p> <p>• Email: contact@austinstea.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>Use code LISTENER for 15% off tea and teaware at Austin's Tea.</p> <p><br></p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p> <p>02:20 Experimentation and Testing in Tea Making</p> <p>04:16 The Impact of Storage on Tea Flavor</p> <p>14:18 Changing Trends in the Tea Market</p> <p>23:14 Gong Fu Cha or Cha Yi?</p> <p>29:05 Sourcing Tea Directly from Farmers</p> <p>33:53 Health Benefits of Tea</p> <p><br></p>
April 30, 2024
1: Matthew Mauger
<p>Matthew Mauger is the co-author of <em>Empire of Tea: The Asian Leaf that Conquered the World</em>, which offers a cultural history of tea centered in British culture and society. In this conversation, he discusses the significant transformations of tea consumption in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. He also talks about the dramatic journey of tea from China to becoming a staple in British society, including the evolution of tea grading and its disappearance from the market today. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Find Matthew Mauger at:</p> <p>• Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/matthew_mauger?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://twitter.com/matthew_mauger</a></p> <p>• Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Tea-Asian-Conquered-World/dp/1780238983/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8IqirQ2R5JTVZ8OD75474U_-_bSuvxVLeNgnhKj8EG30zmZrIkQ44D9Z0L8ta4rAxest7L0g1Ef3TQ7fxUDzZnE9HEWnNMHOq9RO9hIBv9g.-Dh6W65uaPYB9Oajp3vLhU5XIKUFad10-FMsyxb7EqM&dib_tag=se&qid=1714505649&refinements=p_27%3AMatthew+Mauger&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Austin's Tea Sourcing</p> <p>• Website: <a href="www.austinstea.com">www.austinstea.com</a></p> <p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinsteasourcing">www.instagram.com/austinsteasourcing</a></p> <p>• Tik Tok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@austinsteasourcing?_t=8lCMkTad3wV&_r=1">www.tiktok.com/@austinsteasourcing</a></p> <p>• Email: contact@austinstea.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>Use code LISTENER for 15% off tea and teaware at Austin's Tea.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chapters</p> <p><br></p> <p>00:00 Tea as a Symbol of Britishness</p> <p>07:07 Tea as a Popular Commodity</p> <p>10:52 Negotiating with Merchants in Chinese Ports</p> <p>13:55 The Auctioning of Tea in Britain</p> <p>20:30 Introduction to Tea Ships in the UK</p> <p>23:31 The East India Company's Tea Auctions</p> <p>27:12 Sensory Evaluation</p> <p>30:22 Restrictions in Modern-Day Tea Competitions</p> <p>34:39 Exploring the Types of Tea</p> <p>38:56 Exploring Tea Grading Systems</p> <p>42:15 Exploring the Cultural History of Tea</p> <p>43:03 The Importance of Responsible Sourcing</p> <p>43:18 Diverse Ways of Drinking and Interacting with Tea</p> <p>44:31 Advice for Learning About Tea</p> <p>44:55 The History and Branding of Tea</p> <p>45:08 Dominant Forces in the Tea Industry</p> <p>45:48 Tea History Books to Read</p>
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