In this week's episode, Collin shares two teas from Dong Ding Mountain with Elyse. One is unroasted, the other has undergone a three separate heavy charcoal roasts. The two discuss the similarities and differences, and Elyse shares information about Dong Ding. Grab yourself your favorite cup of oolong from Taiwan, and enjoy this episode with us!

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.