In this episode, Elyse shares two different black teas that are "broken grade" or have broken leaves. One is from Sri Lanka, and the other Malawi. Join in with Elyse and Collin as they discuss the two teas and what breaking the leaves does to a tea!

The First Steep Ep. 6: Shou Puerh

The First Steep is an educational podcast focused on learning about and from tea. The camellia sinensis plant is one of the most historically important plants as it is the plant that tea leaves are harvested from. Elyse Petersen and Collin Burns tackle some of the larger topics in the tea world, such as responsible sourcing, mindful brewing/drinking, and more general education surrounding the plant in order to strengthen the roots of our knowledge. Join Elyse and Collin as they sip around the world, and sit back with your own cup of tea and enjoy.