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!

In this episode, Collin shares a sheng puerh from Manipur, India with Elyse. The two compare it to a Chinese sheng puerh from their personal stash in order to discuss the differences and history of this unique style of tea. Sit back, relax, and pour yourself your favorite cup of sheng!

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.

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!

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!

Join Elyse and Collin for the fourth full episode of The First Steep! In this episode, Elyse shares two Indian green teas with Collin, both are unique in their own way and encourage an intriguing discussion about processing styles. Cozy up with your favorite cup of green tea and enjoy!

In this episode, Elyse shares two blended styles of tea to show off "proper blending." The two teas are a genmaicha (a Japanese green tea with popped brown rice) and sticky rice sheng puerh. Learn why this blending is different than Western tea blends with us by sitting back and enjoying your favorite cup of tea.

On this week's episode, Elyse shares two white teas with Collin to discuss, both from extremely different terroirs. The first, is Bvumbwe BSP from the Satemwa Tea Estate and Ruby 18 White from Goe Tea in Taiwan. Alfredo Li, the owner of Goe Tea, even joins us all the way from his tea factory in Taiwan!