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Episode #5: Basic Tea Information

In this podcast guest star Eva Duckler interviews David, asking about the basics of tea.  How does tea grow?  What is in tea? How much caffeine does tea have? What is the difference between tea and herbal tea blends, etc.  Listen in as David and Eva discuss some points that every tea drinker wants to know.

Episode #4: Just How Cool is Tea?

Guest star and high school investigative journalist Eva Duckler interviews her brother David, the founder of Verdant Tea. Topics of discusion include the ‘cool’ factor of tea, how to make tea on the go, and having tasting parties with friends.

Episode #3: The Farmers of Laoshan

Humility and hospitality are extremely important to tea culture in China.  Hear the stories of Verdant founder David Duckler’s first encounters with the He family growing green tea in Laoshan Village.  Mr. He explains the act of hospitality behind environmental stewardship, careful hand-picking of tea and selecting the finest leaf.

Episode #2: Tea and Humility

While tea first gained popularity in China as a cure-all tonic, discovered by emperor Shen Nong, and as a meditation aid by Buddhist monks, it quickly became the ultimate symbol of humility and grace, forming the foundation for the relationship between guest and host.  We discuss this idea, illustrated by the true story of white tea and the words of a modern day tea sage turned taxi-driver.

Episode #1: The Origins of Tea

Verdant Tea's first podcast, started to honor the oral tradition of storytelling among tea farmers in China.  This episode examines three different origin myths of tea, from emperor Shen Nong's clear stomach, to fire-breathing Taoist priests.