In this episode, Elyse shares a Sri Lankan black tea and a Japanese black tea with Collin to compare. The two have an interesting list of similarities and differences, and the history of black tea in both countries is discussed. Pour yourself your favorite cup of black tea and enjoy this episode of The First Steep.

The First Steep: Ep. 8 - Puerh from Bordering Regions

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.