Join us for an engaging conversation with Henrietta Lovell, founder of Rare Tea Company in London and author of Infused, Adventures in Tea. Henrietta has traveled the world in search of the finest teas, and is the go-to supplier for some of the most acclaimed restaurants on Earth, such as Rene Redzepi's Noma, Alain Ducasse, Claridge's, and many more. Henrietta is an advocate for small tea farmers throughout the world, and founded Rare Charity to help them have a better life. You don't want to miss this one!

Join us for a super interesting conversation with Dr. Anna Dixon, instructor of Anthropology at University of South Florida- St. Petersburg. Dr. Dixon is a medical anthropologist and ethnobotanist who has conducted fieldwork in Micronesia, Polynesia, and North America, with particular areas of interest in plant domestication in Eastern North America, the chemical evolution of medicinal plants, and the transformation of traditional medicines in the commercial market. Of course, she's a big fan of Yaupon. 

If you're a bit of a plant nerd like we are, you're gonna have a fun time. 

On Episode 1 of Tea Talk, we're joined by Valerie Anderson, co-founder of Friends of Split Oak Forest. The forest is a superb protected conservation area in Orange and Osceola Counties in Central Florida. But, it's threatened by a newly proposed toll road that could wipe out over one hundred acres of pristine wild habitat. Listen in on how Valerie is fighting back to save Split Oak. Also, a statement of support and congratulations for indigenous communities celebrating big legal victories this week!

We'll be posting weekly episodes of Tea Talk, discussing topics ranging from Tea, American-made products, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and issues our customers and subscribers want to talk about. Have something you'd like to share? Drop us a line to [email protected]