Rum Rations and Fermented Tea: Nerding Out on Global Drinks
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Join rum connoisseur Marshall as he explores the world of funky and flavorful rums with master tea server So-Han and Whiskey Provisioner Richard! In this episode, So-Han brews a fermented Pu'er tea stuffed into a mandarin orange skin for a unique flavor experience. Marshall then introduces some rare rums, explaining the complex blends and tasting notes. We learn about the history of rum rationing in the British Royal Navy, esters that create flavor compounds, and how rum production shaped the world through imperialist trade networks. Throughout their rum and tea tasting, So-Han Marshall, and Richard draw out comparisons between the depth of flavors in aged spirits and teas. With curiosity and expertise, they showcase how there is so much more to savor in these global drinks than meets the eye. Discover what tastes like "grandma's pot roast" and the "center of the galaxy" in this cross-cultural adventure for the senses! ⸺ credits ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Richard Amiro - host http://richardamiro.com So-Han Fan - guest https://www.youtube.com/@TeaHouseGhost - https://westchinatea.com/ Cory Cranfill - a really helpful guy https://youtube.com/@shedlogic - https://www.righttoolmedia.com Marshall Copeland - guest https://www.instagram.com/rough_spirits - https://www.youtube.com/@rough_spirits
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