EP: 70 Spilling the Tea with Carlos Ramos on the World's 2nd Most Consumed Beverage

Carlos Ramos was a tea fan long before he purchased The Tea Lab a few years ago. He's become somewhat of a self-taught expert on the beverage, its origins and how to select teas that appeal to individual tastes and needs. So many of us here in Ohio start the day with coffee, but globally tea reigns...second only to water. There is an incredible amount of variety in tea, which is essentially a beverage made by pouring hot water (often of a specific temperature) over the leaves of a particular type of leaf. But the ceremony and ritual around it varies depending on where you enjoy it. We talk to Carlos about what he carries in The Tea Lab and how teas can be enjoyed in different ways, for different reasons. We hear about the five types of teas, blending for various tastes or health impacts, and how to brew a good cup of tea. This episode is presented with support from Chef Douglas Katz and Ohio Wines.