In this episode, George speaks with Pau Valverde Molina on his journey from coffee roaster in Catalonia to tea intern in Japan. Pau shares how curiosity, experimentation, and a belief that “tea is freedom” shaped his path across brewing cultures, countries, and disciplines. From Matcha to Rice Cultivars, stoicism to fermentation, Pau’s open-minded approach reveals a world where learning never stops, and brewing tea is a quiet act of intention.