What are the best Tisanes/Herbals For Coughs?  As winter approaches, Albert offers some tips.   Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com (free shipping...

The pivotal question is should you warm your mug & teaware prior to infusing your tea? Albert discusses why this is.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at...

Silver Needle White tea is the preeminent white tea.  Albert discusses why this is.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com (free shipping over $100)...

Rooibos has a great vanilla undertone to it so it makes it perfect for a Rooibos Blend that is naturally sweet & fruity.   Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at...

Darjeeling Tea…You have heard the name, but maybe don’t know exactly what it is.  Albert is here to explain.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com...

You must savor tea.  It isn’t coffee.  See the way the Chinese have drunk it for centuries via gong fu cha.  It is an immersive experience.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and...

Albert discusses the health and taste benefits of Indian subcontinent tisane blends, in particular those that boast tulsi (aka Holy Basil).  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and...

Presentation Tea Balls are so much fun to watch open up!  AKA “blooming balls,” presentation balls are stitched up tea leaves with a few blooming flowers stitched to the top.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please...

Albert explains the Teas & Tisanes that people who are sensitive to caffeine may drink.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com (free shipping over...

Pu-erh “Tuo-Cha” Bird’s Nest Dark Tea is a classic compressed tea from southern China.  It is compressed into the shape of a bird’s nest.  Albert explains. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the...

Yellow Tea is the rarest tea.  It simply isn’t exported out of China much.  Why?  Albert explains.   Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com (free...

Ginger Pu-erh Dark Tea is a custom blend by Albert.  He explains the benefits of dark teas (hint: they are fermented!) as well as explaining why it is his morning tea. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please...

Tea-Infused Baked Goods are amazing.  Whether it be Matcha cupcakes or earl grey-infused cookies or rooibos snicker-doodles.  Albert discusses his favorite.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the...

Chinese & Japanese Green Teas are the most well-known to the world, but many don’t know the major differences between the two. Albert explains. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas...

K-Cups Tea are garbage.  Let’s be real.  They brew too hot and the quality of it is suspect.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com (free shipping...

“Red Tea” is a confusing term to many.  What exactly is it?  Albert explains. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com (free shipping over $100) and...

Rinse Your Tea Leaves is the topic Albert tackles today.  Should you always throw out your first quick rinse?  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com...

Health Claims About Tea abound.  Some are true, some are exaggerated like when Dr. Oz was caught making exaggerated claims about Green Tea Extract.  Albert explains why. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please...

The zillion dollar question: what are the 3 healthiest teas?  Albert explains gives his opinion. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com (free shipping...

4 Classic Cultural Teaware (yixing, kyusu, et al) are beautiful but some are more functional than others.  Albert explains why. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at...

The West & East differ drastically on how to steep tea. Albert discusses.Albert explains why. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at www.grueneteahaus.com (free shipping...

In the West, we always use a teaspoon to measure out our tea.  However, this “teaspoon standard” doesn’t work for the majority of teas/tisanes. Albert explains why. Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please...

Choosing Your Tea/Tisane is an important thing if tea is central to your life.  Albert explains the most best criteria when looking.   Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+ teas and tisanes at...

Some don’t know but there is empirical research showing that certain tea category we drink more of depends on the season of the year.  Albert discusses.  Albert is a public school teacher who opened a tea cafe in Texas.  This is a podcast version of Youtube’s “Gruene Tea Haus” channel, hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between Austin & San Antonio).  Check out the Youtube channel HERE and please subscribe. Purchase the 50+...