On this episode of The First Steep, Elyse shares a small batch Shou Puerh from Nannuoshan in Yunnan, China. The two compare it with a Shou each from their personal stash. This episode is full of interesting information about the post-fermented style of dark tea, as well as some interesting information regarding "small batch" productions, and old growth trees. Pour yourself your favorite Shou and sit back and enjoy!

The First Steep, Ep. 7: Sri Lankan vs Japanese Teas

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.