International Tea Day: Celebrating the world's favorite brew

This podcast episode explores the global popularity and cultural significance of tea. The speakers discuss their childhood perceptions of tea and how their understanding evolved. They delve into different types of tea and the importance of tea in different cultures, including Africa and China. The conversation highlights the cultivation process of Rui Bo's tea in China and the shifting tea consumption patterns, with young people becoming major tea consumers. The celebration of International Tea Day is also discussed, emphasizing women's contributions and the ritualistic aspects of tea. The episode concludes by exploring the origin of tea, its caffeine content, and the role of women in the tea industry, both through physical labor and artistic performances.