2.01 Oolong
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After a quick break over September/October, Hayden and Michael are back and ready to take another deep dive into tea history and tea culture. Season 2 takes a hard look at specific types of tea, how they're grown and made, and what their significance is on the world stage of tea. First up is Oolong teas, hailing from the Fujian province in China, making up a vast range of tea varietals, some of the highest market values for tea in the world, and of great cultural significance in China and Taiwan. Teas reviewed in this episode: Zesty Ginger Lemon (Organitea, VIC, Aus), My Anxiety Tea (Organitea) [This episode was recorded on 4/11/2020]   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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