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The First Steep

The First Steep

Written by: Collin Burns and Elyse Petersen
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 The First Steep is an educational podcast focused on learning about and from tea. The camellia sinensis plant is one of the most historically important plants as it is the plant that tea leaves are harvested from. Elyse Petersen and Collin Burns tackle some of the larger topics in the tea world, such as responsible sourcing, mindful brewing/drinking, and more general education surrounding the plant in order to strengthen the roots of our knowledge. Join Elyse and Collin as they sip around the world, and sit back with your own cup of tea and enjoy.Collin Burns 2022 Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • The First Steep, Ep. 9: Dong Ding - A Story of Charcoal Roasting

    The First Steep, Ep. 9: Dong Ding - A Story of Charcoal Roasting
    Jun 1 2022

    In this week's episode, Collin shares two teas from Dong Ding Mountain with Elyse. One is unroasted, the other has undergone a three separate heavy charcoal roasts. The two discuss the similarities and differences, and Elyse shares information about Dong Ding. Grab yourself your favorite cup of oolong from Taiwan, and enjoy this episode with us!
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    57 mins
  • The First Steep: Ep. 8 - Puerh from Bordering Regions

    The First Steep: Ep. 8 - Puerh from Bordering Regions
    May 18 2022

    In this episode, Collin shares a sheng puerh from Manipur, India with Elyse. The two compare it to a Chinese sheng puerh from their personal stash in order to discuss the differences and history of this unique style of tea. Sit back, relax, and pour yourself your favorite cup of sheng!
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    51 mins
  • The First Steep, Ep. 7: Sri Lankan vs Japanese Teas

    The First Steep, Ep. 7: Sri Lankan vs Japanese Teas
    May 4 2022

    In this episode, Elyse shares a Sri Lankan black tea and a Japanese black tea with Collin to compare. The two have an interesting list of similarities and differences, and the history of black tea in both countries is discussed. Pour yourself your favorite cup of black tea and enjoy this episode of The First Steep.
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    52 mins
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