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In this episode of Tea Swap, Jesse is joined by Don Ho, a "recovering" attorney turned tea shop owner and now tea consultant! Don shares his journey transitioning from the corporate world to the tea industry, including opening and later selling a successful chain of tea and coffee shops.Check out Don on social media @dhoesq!

The duo discusses various aspects of tea culture, brewing methods, and their personal tea preferences while sampling a High Mountain Shanlinxi Black Tea from Taiwan and a raw Pu'er tea.

The episode emphasizes the evolving tea culture in America and the joy of discovering and sharing tea.

00:00 Introduction to Tea Swap

00:24 Meet Don Ho: From Attorney to Tea Shop Owner

00:39 The Journey of Opening a Tea Shop

02:25 Exploring ShanLinXi Black Tea

03:46 Tea Preferences and Brewing Techniques

08:32 The Specialty Tea Shop Experience

14:32 The World of Pu'er Tea

18:58 Understanding Shang and Sh Pu

20:10 Personal Tea Collection Insights

20:42 Aging and Storing Tea

22:12 Cultural Differences in Tea Preparation

23:40 Emerging American Tea Culture

24:15 Unique American Teas

25:35 Tea Brewing Techniques and Preferences

29:07 The Future of Tea in America

37:49 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode of Tea Time with Jesse, our host Jesse sits down with tea enthusiast (and certified tea geek) Parker Rivera for a chat about their mutual obsession. Watch as they spill the tea on their first meet-up, discuss the finer points of Jasmine Tea, and go down a serious rabbit hole over aged White Tea—featuring Sister Eye's exclusive 2008 White Tea Cake! Grab a cup, and prepare for tea facts, flavor notes, and plenty of sipping sounds. 🍃 #TeaTime #ChineseTea #whitetea #Jessesteahouse #teatimewithjesse #yourchineseteaguy

00:00 Introduction: Meet Parker Rivera

01:32 First Tea Encounter

02:27 Deep Connections and Traditions

03:25 Tasting the 2008 White Tea

10:08 Jasmine Tea Experience

16:05 Tea Aging and Aromatization

19:00 Cultural Expectations in Tea

21:52 Sharing Tea with Friends

33:54 Conclusion and Reflection

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Today we're "spilling the tea" with Yi Jin Chun! 🍵🎬 Jesse chats with the Canadian-Chinese actor about his Hollywood journey, balancing cultural identity, and his love for authentic Chinese food. From acting in historical films to comparing Eastern and Western tea, this convo’s a cultural feast.

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00:00 Welcome to Tea Time with Jesse

00:14 Introducing Yi-jun Chun

00:31 First Podcast Experience

00:47 Shoutouts and Personal Messages

01:24 Exploring Chinese Tea Culture

02:55 First Impressions of LA

03:26 Earthquake Experience

04:26 Tea Tasting and Brewing Techniques

08:06 Chinese Community in Toronto

13:11 Chinese School and Cultural Identity

18:45 Balancing Dual Identities

22:56 Struggles with Learning Hebrew

23:31 Parental Influence on Language Learning

26:04 Acting and Language Skills

26:56 Chinese Immigrant Community in LA

27:31 Diverse High School Experiences

29:37 Qing Dynasty Students in America

37:24 Exploring Chinese Food Abroad

47:02 Authenticity in Chinese Cuisine

52:27 The Dilution of Authenticity

52:44 Making Tea Accessible

53:44 The Role of a Chinese Director

54:27 Breaking into Acting

55:37 The Business Side of Acting

57:53 Cultural Representation in Acting

59:43 Navigating the Acting Journey

01:10:08 The Impact of Social Media on Acting

01:14:54 The Drake-Kendrick Beef

01:18:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sip your way around the world in this special edition Tea Time with Jesse straight from Rome, Italy!🌍☕🍵 Join us as we explore tea & coffee cultures from Italy to India, dive into oolong & gongfu traditions, and the booming coffee scene in Taiwan!

00:00 Welcome to Italy! Meet the Tea Enthusiasts

00:24 Exploring Red Oolong Tea

02:30 Tea Culture in Italy

05:15 Comparing Tea and Coffee Cultures

07:00 Specialty Tea and Coffee Scenes

10:07 European Tea Tour and Future Plans

17:58 Traditional Charcoal Roasting in Taiwan

21:55 Maximizing Tea Flavor

22:33 Questions from the Audience

24:02 Exploring Tea Roasting Techniques

25:00 Steeping Techniques and Water Quality

27:44 The Joy of Tea Meetups

37:23 Challenges of Selling Tea Internationally

42:37 Conclusion and Future Plans

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In this compelling episode from Copenhagen, come along with me on my journey at the Beverage Forum hosted by the University of Copenhagen.

We explore the intricacies of tea processing, savor the nuances of different teas, and examine the impacts of climate change on tea farming. Dive into ancient tea traditions to uncover the importance of water quality and master the art of proper tea steeping.

Blending cultural insights with practical tips, I also guide you through the art of tea hosting and navigating the global tea market.

Get ready for captivating cultural exchanges and personal stories, and get a comprehensive glimpse into the rich, multifaceted world of tea!

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00:00 Welcome to the Show in Copenhagen

01:23 Meet the Beverage Forum Members

02:32 Discussing the Tea Community and Events

04:13 Tasting the 2008 Sister Ai's White Tea

05:41 Exploring Different Types of Tea

11:30 Understanding Tea Processing Techniques

23:15 Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea

31:08 Exploring Wuyi Mountain Tea Water

31:43 The Essence of Tea Time

32:43 Cultural Differences in Tea Preparation

33:59 Challenges of Importing Tea

34:54 The Evolution of Tea Culture in the West

36:06 Why Water Quality Matters

44:11 The Art of Steeping Tea

58:45 The Role of a Tea Guide

01:01:44 Conclusion and Farewell

Hello tea friends! In this episode, we sit down with Emily in Paris writer Prathiksha Srinivasan to talk all things writing, the pro’s of cognitive dissonance, and the underrated glory of white tea! 🎙️✨ 

We dive deep into the creative writing process behind the hit show, explore cultural nuances, and discuss how cognitive dissonance shapes storytelling. Plus, we take a lighthearted detour into the world of rare dried teas—white tea lovers, you’ll want to tune in for this one! ☕️

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Get ready for playful banter, thoughtful insights, and tea envy. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations! 👇

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00:40 -"White Tea Gal"

1:53 - Why white tea?

3:23 - First Steep

3:42 - Prathiksha's background

4:20 - Emily in Paris and Plan B

5:16 - Writing foreign characters

6:27 - "If you have to think about it it's not culture."

6:44 - "Son of a *%&!" First taste tea reaction

8:42 - Pressure of writing foreign characters

10:28 - Not all white guys

10:53 - Writer vs Actor

11:35 - Power of Storytelling

12:46 - Why writing?

13:56 - "Reality is dictated by narrative."

15:30 - Western Understanding of Asia

16:50 - History of Tea

17:58 - What writing is like...

19:38 - Writing Challenges

24:15 - 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'

25:18 - Why are you writing?

28:22 - "I'm hungry"

28:46 - "How do you like the tea?" First sip orgasm

30:50 - Good white tea = teeth squeaks

32:34 - Why did you feel stupid?

32:58 - "people tell me I talk weird.."

33:38 - Attractiveness vs Capability

37:00 - Writing as therapy

39:20 - Don't lose your rage

41:09 - Core wound

42:27 - Writing to like yourself

43:29 - Chinese immigrant in America

44:40 - Loving cognitive dissonance

48:57 - Writing Emily in Paris

49:38 - "Buy that day from yourself."

52:16 - Improv vs Standup

53:10 - Siblings

53:58 - Problems with cognitive dissonance

57:21 - Indian culture vs American

1:00:33 - "Culture is the new map."

Hello tea friends! This was such a fun episode to record, and we’re so excited to share it with you!

In this episode of Teatime with Jesse, we’re joined by my good friend and podcast editor, Stone Yu. Together, we reminisce about our days in Beijing and how we’ve come to work side by side today. Stone, who specializes in video editing for social media, shares his journey, including an incredible experience as a camera operator for The Amazing Race China Rush.

We dive into the cultural and professional differences between China and the U.S., swapping stories from our personal and work lives. And of course, we talk about what makes Teatime so special, mixing cultural insights with plenty of laughs.

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00:00 Welcome to Tea Time with Jesse

00:14 Meet Stone Yu: Editor and Friend

01:55 Stone's Journey to Becoming an Editor

02:40 Adventures in China: The Amazing Race

08:14 Life in Beijing: Expat Community

12:26 Returning to the US: New Challenges

14:13 Creating the Podcast: Behind the Scenes

17:16 Cultural Reflections on China vs US

29:49 Parenting Differences in China vs US

36:44 Final Thoughts

Hello tea friends! On this very special episode of Teatime with Jesse, we have Henry Tang, a traditional Pingshu performer. 

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We talk about life in Beijing, traditional storytelling, how folk performers differ from modern performers, standup comedy, and my time as an apprentice. Sip on some white tea while we go down memory lane and Henry performs a traditional romance piece!

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0:29 Welcome to Jesse’s Teahouse

0:38 Meet Henry Tang, traditional Pingshu performer

01:17 Meet Henry Tang (in Chinese)

01:51 Three Treasures Tea

2:50 Jesse got into tea while in Beijing

2:54 The Maliandao Tea Market is the biggest tea market in China

3:36 Did you have a special tea that you liked growing up?

4:27 Henry is going to share a Ping Xu performance

4:40 It’s hard to find a translator

5:44 Henry performs three kingdoms

8:29 What is three kingdoms

9:40 Around 2000 years ago…

10:13 Each storyteller has their own style

12:40 My original idea for Jesse’s Teahouse came from China

13:30 What does a traditional Beijing teahouse look like

20:16 If you know the technique, you can adjust style for any kind of performance

21:10 Storytelling isn’t accurate

21:28 Ping means analyze, shu is “story”

21:55 You have to add the storytelling element

22:27 A one man show is harder than a two man show

23:30 Playing different characters as a one man act

24:05 Pingshu performers should try standup

25:11 One hour each week, doing a whole story

26:30 How the Internet has affected storytelling

26:55 Why Pingshu stays alive

27:30 You can’t do Pingshu in a restaurant

28:25 The environment of the performance is very important

29:34 Pingshu is immersive

30:20 What is the thing that makes live performance special

31:02 A person who tells jokes to others is a comedian. A person who tells jokes to themselves is crazy.

32:24 Practice makes perfect

32:39 What are these robes?

33:38 Comedians wear this in China

34:00 It’s retro

37:40 Performers used to ask for payment during the show

39:04 Traditional folk artists being perceived as “beggars” from street performing

42:54 Women overcome an extra obstacle in traditional storytelling

44:09 Teaching versus performing

45:00 Prior generation performers don’t always want to teach

45:42 Don’t steal jokes

48:20 Teaching styles in performing arts

48:50 Your teacher is watching you silently

50:26 Standup comedy culture

51:05 Getting a foundation for performance

53:00 Joe Wong started comedy in class

54:46 What are the benefits of an apprenticeship

58:45 Storytelling isn’t just performance, it’s networking, communicating, and managing relationships

59:30 Henry brought some props!

01:02:42 When you know the basics, you can do anything!

01:04:48 Jesse apprenticed with Master Ding for a few years

01:08:20 It’s always too good to have more tea friends and performers on the pod!

Hello tea friends, on this Teatime with Jesse, we give you a little sneak peak on what it’s like running our tea company. Angel Wheeler has been working with us for around three years, making sure we have stellar customer service.

In this episode, we talk about how we plan tea releases, learning Chinese, growing up with hobbies, and Viking history. Lots of stuff! We’re sipping some tea of course.

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1:44 Choosing 2025 teas

2:20 Angel is the first line of contact

3:20 Meet Angel

5:21 Discovering the Gaiwan

6:09 Being a comedian and a tea guy

8:40 Angel is learning Chinese

9:15 Making friends who speak Chinese

9:57 Saving up for a China trip

11:20 Prepping history for your trip abroad

12:36 Learning about Chinese silk

14:34 Preserving textiles

16:20 History was very colorful (dyeing clothes)

17:35 There are a lot of Youtube videos about Vikings

18:48 Do we have prejudice towards people in history

21:05 Chinese dramas do great costuming

22:23 Angel loves Bridgerton

23:30 Basic everyday English in Shakespearean times

24:35 First impressions of foreigners

26:34 Jesse studying East Asian studies

27:08 Life doesn’t end at 25

28:40 What’s your dream job? Practical archeology?

30:10 The history of dog brushes

32:08 We’ll take care of you

Hello Tea friends! I have another comedian on the pod today! So psyched to have Lai Wei-Sheng here to talk about stand-up comedy in Taiwan, China, and the US.

It takes guts to tell jokes all over the globe! We sip on some Taiwanese Oolong while we chat about tea, boba, and cultural differences in the international comedy scene.

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0:28 Taiwan vs. US Comedy

0:48 Taiwanese Oolong

0:54 I’m a tea virgin

01:20 What’s in the Taiwan oolong box

02:15 You don’t need too much

02:31 Boba tea shops in Taiwan

03:44 Oolong aftertaste

03:55 The oolong is half-fermented

04:40 Oolong is somewhere between green and red/black tea

05:05 It’s all camellia sinensis, just differently picked

05:21 Meet Wei-Sheng Lai

06:00 Performing at comedy clubs in Taiwan

07:00 Welcome to Los Angeles, USA

07:48 Tea from Dongding Mountain

08:05 You gotta up your tea game

08:15 Is there Oolong in Mainland China?

08:54 Getting started in Taiwanese comedy as a high schooler

09:43 Comedians care about the type of laugh

11:27 Understanding your audience

11:55 How to set up jokes for an audience

12:12 Getting the confidence to try comedy in Los Angeles

12:33 International comedy

13:57 The Chinese Comedy scene in Los Angeles

15:56 The Western comedy doesn’t like puns

17:00 If I really p*ss my pants it’s okay

18:00 Translating jokes

18:22 Getting out there is scary

19:21 Standup comedy is the best way to learn a foreign language

23:53 The sunshine makes it hard to drive

24:19 American stereotypes

25:11 Culture shock

27:14 When you have an opinion you’ll share it

29:00 Taiwanese and Chinese jokes

29:29 Coming out of the closet

29:45 Understanding American culture to do jokes

30:26 Developing a niche, focused opinion

31:45 Five times roasted oolong

34:10 Why and how we pour tea

35:38 The charcoal roasted oolong is unique

35:55 Charcoal roasted oolong is more expensive

37:40 Making milk tea

41:24 Standup comedy is a lifestyle

42:45 Acting vs. Comedy

50:00 Buying houses in Taiwan

53:33 The deals in Taiwan

58:52 Tipping culture

59:26 It’s hard being a mommy