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In Ep 2 of the Deep Steep series, Vince answers the question what is in my cup of tea? With his scientific background as a chemical engineer, he is interested in learning why tea tastes the way it does & what effects the flavor from a chemical point of view?
He breaks down the compounds you can find into 1 of 7 categories: methylxanthines, polyphenols, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, minerals, or volatiles.
Listen to him ramble on about the importance of each of these compounds & how they play a major role in giving you the perfect cup of tea.
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Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea
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In this episode Vince hosts Drew McNamara, founder of Creative Souls. Creative Souls provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to earn money by creating art printed onto shoes and apparel. Making an impact one Creative Soul at a time! In this episode we not only dug deep into the Creative Souls mission & story, but also what it is like to live with disabilities & then shifted gears to travel experiences & how tea influenced the travel life.
Check out Drew's work at BeCreativeSouls.com or on social media @BeCreativeSouls (links below). Remember to use code TEAMIGOS10 at checkout for 10% off your first purchase on the website!
BeCreativeSouls.com
Creative Souls Instagram
Creative Souls Facebook
Sponsors:
Thank you to our sponsors TIT Teas! 5% of all proceeds goes directly to breast cancer research & assistance. So if you enjoy sipping tea & supporting a good cause, get your hands on these TIT Teas at TITTeas.com. Use code TEAMIGOS at checkout for 20% off your first order!
Starting your tea journey & looking for a place to begin? Interested in a brief history of tea? Ever wonder what the differences are between green & black tea?
This is episode one of the Tea Deep Dive series, where Vince breaks down tea topics into functional tips all in the time it takes to make your perfect cup of tea! Today Vince breaks down a brief history of tea, where tea comes from, & what distinguishes the different varieties (green, white, black, etc.).
Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!
Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea
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The TEAmigos Podcast is dedicated to helping you discover tea is more than a drink, it's a lifestyle. Often times Vince questions in his daily life just how tea impacts his lifestyle. Well this episode, with its nonchalant & relaxed nature, expresses one avenue of just that.
Vince does his first collab episode with Matt Brouse & Paulie Brooks of the Porrada Podcast, the show dedicated to diving deep into the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They discuss all about tea, jiu jitsu, veer off on side rants about arm wrestling & slap fighting, & tune in for some exciting updates with Fresh Steeps & The TEAmigos Podcast!
Check out the Porrada Podcast & the Instagram page @PorradaPhotography.
Sponsors:
Thank you to our brand new sponsor TIT Teas, where 5% of your purchase goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! Get your hands on these TIT Teas today at titteas.com! Use code "TEAMIGOS" for 20% off your first purchase!
Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!
Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea
Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!
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For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!
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What's up TEAmigo?! Question...
Have you discovered tea for the first time & now just need more?
New to herbalism & want to know what herbal teas are best for what?
Are you an athlete looking to step up their game by working with tea & herbs & unlocking earths natural healing powers?
When you hear tea mentioned, do you picture a crappy tea bag (*cough* Lipton *cough*)?
Are you looking to begin your tea journey, but just don't know where to start?
Well...welcome to Fresh Steeps, uncovering the health benefits of tea for your active life!
In this trailer you will gain a little insight on who the host, Vince LaPelusa, is & his background & just what to expect on this show.
Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!
Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea
Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!
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In this episode Vince hosts Chrystyna Strumbos of Dawn Human Design. Have you ever wondered about your life's purpose? Have you ever felt an inexplicable pull towards someone, something, or somewhere? Have you ever wanted to understand yourself better? If you are like Vince you answered yes to every one of those questions.
Chrystyna is on a mission to help people understand themselves deeper & live more fulfilling lives. How? Tune in to find out & discover more about Dawn Human Design!
Links:
Dawn Human Design Instagram
Neutrinos Explained (1)
Neutrinos Explained (2)
Generate Your Free Body Chart
Sponsors:
Thank you to Tiesta Tea for sponsoring The TEAmigos Podcast! Discover their fun & exciting flavors here at TiestaTea.com & use code TEAMIGOS20 for 20% off your first order.
Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!
Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea
Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!
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For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!
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In this episode Vince hosts Abril of Beauty, Herbs, & Tea. Abril is a herbalist who started Beauty, Herbs, & Tea because she believes in the power of herbs & how we can partner with them for a healthier & happier life. Abril & Vince discuss deeply about herbs for immunity, stress, anxiety, hangovers, & pain as well as her pursuit of entrepreneurship & farming.
Discover Abril's work at BeautyHerbsAndTea.com or on social media @BeautyHerbsAndTea. Send her an email too at [email protected]!
Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!
Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea
Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!
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For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!
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In this episode Vince hosts Jay Feldman. Jay is a health coach & independent health researcher with the goal of providing you with the tools you need to get your energy back. Jay & Vince discuss all about health & our diets. We dove deep into fasting & the pros & cons of it, what actually constitutes healthy food, the myth of "losing weight equals tracking calories in vs calories out", tea health, & much more!
Discover Jay's work at jayfeldmanwellness.com or on social media @JFWellness. For an even deeper dive into the topics we discussed & more, check out his podcast "The Energy Balance Podcast".
Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!
Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea
Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!
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For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!
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In this episode Vince hosts Robert Yanik. Robert is a film producer, music video director, & Vince's cousin! Robert & Vince talked about tea, shared stories of their family & childhood, discuss films & the industry, fitness, & more.
Check out Robert's work on Instagram @RobertYanikJR.
Robert's Video's:
Herstory - My Time
Ink Dawg ft. Herstory - Streets
In this episode Vince hosts Chris & Ari, founders of Hone. Hone is mushroom matcha company on a mission to provide holistic optimization & natural energy for people in an ecologically responsible way, & develop a progressive, sustainable relationship with the community & environment locally & abroad. Ari, Chris, & Vince dove into the Hone story, what it means to take risks in business, meditation, dreams, tea, travel, & more!
Discover their work on social media @Hone or on their website HoneBlends.com.
Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!
Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea
Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!
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For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!
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From the publisher's feed
What's up TEAmigo?!? Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show helping you opTEAmize your mind, body, and spirit through tea.
My name is Vince LaPelusa and I am your host on this tea journey. I am a…
This show is on a mission of helping 1 million people opteamize their minds, bodies, and spirits through tea...how? Through Mindfulness Practices, Education, Movement, and CommuniTEA!
Mindfulness Practices are an integral part of understanding yourself and therefore helping you understand life. Tea can be a powerful tool to help guide these practices! Let's dive into how...
Education is invaluable. By elevating our knowledge of the world we are able to elevate our collective consciousness. Let's learn about how tea and tisanes have influenced cultures and history, the unique health benefits of these teas, and so much more.
Movement, without a daily practice our minds, bodies, and spirits will degrade. Tea can compliment our movement practices and even enhance them! So let's learn how here.
CommuniTEA, because life is more fun with others! Lets grow and do life together. Join the communiTEA on Facebook using this link: Optimize Your Mind, Body, & Spirit Through Tea
Sound valuable? Tune in to find out!