All Episodes

#264: Soft Brewing vs Hard Brewing Your Tea: Why This Is So Important?

#263: Which 2 Categories Of Tea Have The Highest L-Theanine Levels? (aka The Nootropic That CALMS YOU!)

#262: Does Black Tea Contribute To Kidney Stone Development!

#261: Kombucha vs Pu-erh: Which Is The Healthier Fermented Tea?

#259: Wanna Undermine Your Tea? Use Unfiltered Water.

#257: Why Gyokuro Japanese Green Tea Is The Healthiest Drink On Planet Earth

#256: A Special Plea To Listeners

#255: Exclusive July 2026 Episode…Introducing Our New Tea Blend (& Other On-Goings At The Store)!

#254: Why Yaupon Is Truly “America’s Tea!” (Even though it is a tisane in the strictest definition)

#254: The #1 Thing You Must Know About Pre-Made Matcha Latte Mix

#253: The #1 TASTE Difference Between Japanese & Chinese Green Teas

#252: Cup Controversy! What Style Of Cup Is The Best For Optimal Tea Drinking

#251: Why THESE Teas We Gravitate Towards In The Summer Months

#250: How This Drink Is The #1 Weapon Against IBS, “Leaky Gut,” High Cholesterol & MORE (No, it’s not tea)

#249: June 2026 Exclusive Episode, Featuring Our New Rooibos Blend!

#248: The #1 Well-Known “Tea” That I’m Shocked Doesn’t Get More Love

#247: The Truth Whether Tea Raises Chances Of Kidney Stones

#246: 4 Best Teas & Herbals For The Overweight

#245: Exclusive May 2026 Ep! New Blend “Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Tea” & More

#244: The #1 Reason Tea Is The Most Consumed Beverage On Earth

#243: Drinking 2 Cups Of Coffee DOUBLES Your Chances Of Heart Attack/Stroke If You…

#242: Why Ceylon Black Should Be The Go-To For Your “Iced Tea”

#241: What EXACTLY Is Persian (Iranian) Tea?

#240: If You Don’t Like Green Tea, Go “White!”

#239: 5 Reasons Why Most Americans Find Tea “Repugnant” Compared To Coffee

#238: Gyokuro vs Matcha: Which Is The Better Shaded Japanese Green Tea?

#237: The #1 MOST IMPORTANT Thing To Know About The “Matcha Shortage!

Ep 236: Why Tea Flights Are The Perfect Entry Way For Tea Novices

#235: The #1 Way To Turn On Gen Z & Alpha To Hot Asian Teas

#234: April 2026 Exclusive Episode…Introducing Our New April Blend!

#233: Why Strawberry White Peony Tea Is The Perfect Refreshing Blend

#232: 5 Ways To Utterly RUIN Your Tea

#231: What Well-Known Tea Brand Puts SOY In Their Tea!

#230: 6 Tips On How To Travel While NOT Minimizing The Tea Experience You Normally Have At Home

#229: 4 Funny Reasons Tea Is WAY COOLER Than Coffee

#228: How Tea Novices Should Deal With Trepidation On Which Tea To Buy While At A Tea Shop

#227: What Exactly Is “Green Rooibos” & Why All Tea Lovers Should Drink It!

#226: Exclusive March 2026 Ep! 3 New Teas & Herbals At Tea Shop

#225: Why Ginger Turmeric Green Tea Is The Healthiest Tea On The Planet

#224: The Ideal Session Of Tea Drinking (How Many Times To Infuse, What Temp, & How Long To Brew?)

#223: My Reflections On Our 1-Year Anniversary Of Opening Tea Shop

#222: “Hidden Gem” Teas From Each 6 Categories Of Tea

#221: Feb 2026 Exclusive Ep! New Tea Of The Month & More!

Ep 220: Average American Man’s Hesitation with Tea, Part 3: 5 Best Teas For Men Who Like Coffee

#219: The Average American Man’s Hesitation With Tea, Part 2: He Doesn’t Know The Health Benefits

#218: How To Overcome The Average American Man’s Hesitation With Tea, Part 1

#217: Class Action Lawsuit Against “Celestial Seasonings” For Allegedly Caught Putting Preservatives In Their Teas

#216: What EXACTLY Is A “Lady Grey” Tea?

#215: 3 Ways To Increase The Caffeine Levels In Your Tea (Part 3 of 4)

#214: How The Rise Of Teabags Ruined Tea For A Century

#213: Factors That Affect Caffeine Levels In Tea (Part 2 of 4)

#212: How England Decimated China’s Tea Export Economy 1840-1940

#211: January 2026 Update. The New Tea Of The Month & More!

#210: Factors That Affect Caffeine Levels In Tea (Part 1 of 4)

#209: How Tea Became A Free Beverage In 19th Cent British Working Class Life

#208: How The Temperance Movement & Tea Consumption Were Intimately Connected In Late 19th Century

#207: Why The Late 1800s Saw The Explosion Of Tea Companies, Advertisements, & More!

#206: Dec 2025 Exclusive Ep! What’s Going On At The Tea Shop During Christmas Time!

#205: 3 Reasons Why Tea, Not Coffee, Became The Drink Of England

#204: 4 Things You MUST Know About Nascent Tea Culture In England 1660-1760

Ep 203: Why “Golden Milk” Is The #1 Go-To “Tea” For Detox

#202: Why Tea Parties & Iced Tea Should SOLELY Be Entry Points Into Tea

#201: What Exactly Is The Difference Between “High Tea” & “Afternoon Tea?”

#200: Nov. 2025 Update (Christmas Blend & More!)

#199: Is “Monk’s Blend” Black Tea The Sweetest Most Iconic Tea Of The European Continent?

#198: Can You Oversteep Black Tea?

#197: The #1 Thing That Makes Rose Tea So Unique Among All Tisanes (aka Herbals)

#196: Why Ginger Green Pu’er Tea Blend Should Be Called “The Multivitamin! “

#195: Why Mint Rose (Tea) Is The MOST ROMANTIC Tisane On The Planet!

#194: Why ALL Must Savor The True Beauty Of Osmanthus Oolong Tea

#193: Why Tea Went From An Obscure Plant In Southern China To Most-Consumed Drink In The World

#192: The #1 Reason To Drink Lemon Ginger Herbal (Tisane)

#191: How The Youth Of Asia Embracing Western Tastes Is Destroying The Ancient Tea Culture

Ep 190: 4 Things You Would Notice If You Visited A Tea Plantation

#189: Lapsang Souchong: The Smoked Tea For Men Who Are Hesitant To Drink Hot Tea

#188: How England Stole The Tea Plant From China, Part 4: What Are Long-Lasting Ramifications?

#187: Exclusive October Episode! Introducing Pumpkin Pie Spice Chai & More!

#186: How England Stole The Tea Plant From China, Part 3

#185: How England Stole The Tea Plant From China, Part 2

#184: How England Stole The Tea Plant From China, Part 1

#183: Why You Will NEVER Hear A Doctor Say You Need To Stop Drinking Tea

#182: Sept 2025 Exclusive Ep! Introducing New Blend “Fire-Spiced Chai” Puerh Tea, Importance of Gut Health & More!

#181: Why Hot Tea Is Seen As “Effeminate” By Men & How To Remedy It

#180: Why Butterfly Pea Flower Is The Weirdest (& Most Gimmicky) Tisane On The Planet

#179: 4 Reasons Why Americans Have Historically Gravitated To Blacks & Disliked Green Teas

#178: The Single-Handed MOST IMPORTANT “Herbal” For Most Americans To Drink Daily

#177: Why Oriental Beauty Oolong Is The MOST Unique Tea On The Planet

#176: 3 Big Reasons To Attend Our Monthly Tea Education Classes!

#175: 3 Reasons Why Drinking Tea NEVER Became Popular In Latin America

#174: Wanna Quelch An Illness? Drink Ginger Green Tea!

#173: 3 Fabulous Green Teas You Should Drink In The Winter

#172: The Fascinating History Of Yaupon “Tea,” Its Hallucinating Effects, The Racist/Classists Attacks Against It & More (Aug 2025 Blend)

#171: Why ALL Women Should Drink Red Raspberry Leaf

#501/#224: 2 Trends Why People Who Know Nothing About Tea Are Coming To Drink It!

#170: How Chinese Tea Masters Using Poison Changed The West’s Preference From Green Tea To Black Tea

#169: Why Puer With Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Is The Go-To Slightly Sweet Probiotic Tea!

#168: 3 Reasons Why Starbucks Is The WORST Place To Have A Great Tea Drinking Experience

#167: The Top 7 Tisanes (Herbals) & Teas For Winter

#166: Tea Infusion Wars! How Long Should One Steep His/Her Tea?

#165: Drink These Two Super Healthy Teas To Optimize Longevity!

#164: Special July 2025 Episode Introducing Our New Blends (e.g. Persian Tea)

#163: Echinacea 101: The “Wonder-Herbal” For Colds!

#497/#220: Matcha: Overrated Green Gimmick Or Super-Drink Elixir?

#160: Ever Wonder Why Oolong Tea Is Never Sold At Grocery Stores? Here’s Why!

#159: Exclusive June 2025 Episode Introducing Our New White Tea Blend!

#158: The ONLY 2 Categories Of Tea In Which You Can Use A Snap Infuser (ie Why You Should Avoid Them Altogether)

#157: The #1 Way To Clean Your Teaware

#156: What Makes For The Perfect Christmas/Winter Tea Blend… & How To Make It Healthy!

#155: What Are The Actual Black Teas Found In The Historic “English Breakfast Blend?”

#154: “Cha” vs “Te” The Origin Of The Two Different Words For Tea

#153: The ONLY 2 Types Of Tea Shy People Should Order At A Coffee Shop

#152: 2 Humungous (Unintentional) Mistakes Tea Lovers Make When Brewing Their Tea (Exclusive Ep Only Found Here!)

#151: How Understanding The Old British Tea Grading System Will Help You Pick Better Tea

#150: Casey’s 5 Favorite Teas & Tisanes

#149: Learn About Our New May Teas/Tisanes, 1-Year Anniversary Musings, & More!

#148: 3 Tips For Finding The Perfect Autumnal Spiced Tea

#490/#213/#104/#147: Ruminations On The 1-Year Anniversary Of Opening Gruene Tea Haus

#146: #1 Best Way To Make A (Masala) Chai Latte

#145: Why “Mug Tea Infusers” Are The Way-To-Brew (When You Haven’t Discovered The Beauty Of Kyusus)

#144: Learn The Beauty Of Chinese Gong-Fu Cha!

#143: What Exactly Is A Tea Blend & Why Are They Done?

#142: April 2025 Update! New Teas, The Origin Of The Name “Gruene Tea Haus” & More!

#141: The Biggest Mistake Tea Lovers Do With Blooming (Presentation) Tea Balls

#140: 4 Quick Ways To Reduce Caffeine Levels In Your Tea

#139: SHOULD You Re-Use Your Used Tea Leaves?

#138: What Are The Healthiest Teas (& Tisanes) To Drink? (New Live March 2025 Ep)

#137: The Shocking Similarity Between Green Tea & Raw Pu-erh

#136: The 4 Classic Oolongs You MUST TRY & Why

#135: The #1 Mistake Tea Lovers Make On Their 2nd Infusion

#134: What EXACTLY Is Ceylon Tea?

#133: March 2025 Tea Introduced As Well As Tea Subscription Club Begins! Must Listen!

#132: What May Shock You About Fall-Favorite “Cinnamon Spice Black Tea”

#131: The 3 Major Black Teas That Come Out Of India & Why You MUST KNOW THEM!

#130: Looking At Tea Family Popularity Rankings & Comparing That To Albert’s Rankings

#129: 3 Tips When Traveling Abroad To Ensure Your Tea Experience Is Still Exceptional

#128: Should You Add Spices From Your Pantry To Your Purchased Teas?

#127: Transitioning From Tea Lattes To The Way Tea Is Meant To Be Drunk

#126: The Great Uniqueness Of Lapsong Souchong “The Smoky Black Tea”

#125: What Is A “Shincha?” And Why You Must Try It TODAY!

#124: What EXACTLY Is A Cultivar & Why It Is Important To Appreciating Tea

#123: The Dos & Don’ts Of Tea Cocktails

#122: What EXACTLY Is Yerba Mate?

#121: Raw vs Ripe Pu-erh: Which Is Better?

#120: Pumpkin Vanilla Chai: The Perfect Autumnal Tea!

#119: Ranking The 6 Categories Of Tea Based On How Often You Can Re-Infuse The Same Leaves

#118: Why ALL Who Love Green Tea Should Delve Into Yellow Tea

#117: What EXACTLY Is A Terroir & Why It Is So Important To Your Tea

#116: Best Tisanes/Herbals For Beauty, Skin, & Hair

#115: Are There Teas That Help You Lose Weight?!

#114: Tea & Herbal Fundamentals Dec 2024 Update. MUST LISTEN!

#113: Why Turmeric “Thai Chai” Is The Anti-Inflammatory Chai You MUST Try!

#112: Jasmine Pearls: The Most Aesthetically-Pleasing Way To Drink Jasmine Green

#111: “Dong Ding” Frozen Peak Taiwanese Oolong: Why It Is One Of The Most Beloved Tea In The World!

#110: How The Location Of The Leaves Determines Caffeine Level

#109: How Badly Does Tea Stain Your Teeth?

#108: 6 BEST Cold Brews Teas & Tisanes To Brew Today (Or Maybe Better In The Summer!)

#107: Yerba Mate “Chai:” The Super-Caffeinated Way To Enjoy The Classic Masala Chai

#106: The #1 Way To Cold Brew Your Teas & Tisanes

#105: Ginger Turmeric Pu-erh: The Go-To Tea To Tackle Inflammation

#104: The Best Herbals/Tisanes For Anxiety

#103: 3 Reasons Why Tea Is MUCH Healthier Than Coffee!

#102: My Retort To “White Tea Doesn’t Taste Like Anything!”

#101:”The Battle Of The Titans!” Which Is Better: Green Or Black Tea?

#100: The #1 Way To Get Rid Of “Fish Smell” When Drinking Pu-erh

#99: The #1 Teaware To Use As A Serious Tea Drinker

#98: Tea Snobbery Time! The 2 Biggest Fights Among The Tea “Cognoscenti”

#98: The Best Tisanes (Herbals) For Digestive Problems

#97: The #1 Best Way To Introduce Tea To Novices

#96: Butterfly Pea White Tea with Rose Petals: A “Red, White, & Blue” Delight!

#95: What EXACTLY Is Russian Tea?

#94: 20 Best Tisanes (Herbals) For Coughs, Colds, Sore Throats & Respiratory Issues

#93: Should You Warm Up Your Mug & Teaware Prior To Infusing?

#92: Why Silver Needle White Is The King Of White Teas

#91: Why Rooibos Is The Perfect Tisane For Fruity Or Sweet Blends!

#90: What EXACTLY Is Darjeeling Tea?

#89: Why We MUST Savor Tea & Not Just Drink It

#88: The Beauty Of Tulsi & Other Ayurvedic Tisane Blends

#87: What EXACTLY Are Presentation (Blooming) Tea Balls?

#86: The Teas & Tisanes The Caffeine-Sensitive People Can Drink At Night

#85: Pu-erh “Tuo-Cha” Bird’s Nest Dark Tea. What Makes These So Special?!

#84: “Yangtze” Yellow Tea: The Rarest (But Oh, So Good!) Of The 6 Categories Of Tea

#83: Ginger Pu-erh Dark Tea…Found Out Why It Is ALWAYS 1st Tea Of The Day!

#82: My Favorite Tea-Infused Baked Goods

#81: 7 Differences Between Chinese & Japanese Green Teas

#80: The 3 Big Reasons To Throw Out K-Cups Tea Forever

#79: The 2 Types Of “Red Tea” You MUST Try!

#78: Should Your Rinse Your Tea Leaves BEFORE Your 1st Infusion?

#77: Be Wary Of The Exaggerated Health Claims About Tea

#76: What Are The 3 Healthiest Teas?

#75: Ranking 4 Classic Cultural Teaware From Best To Worst

#74: How The West & East Differ On Serving Size & Steeping Times

#73: Why “The Teaspoon Standard” To Determine How Much Tea To Use Might Not Be The Best

#72: The MOST IMPORTANT Thing To Look For When Choosing Your Tea/Tisane

#71: How The Seasons Affect Which Tea Category We Gravitate Toward

#70: Why The 21st Cent. Is The BEST Time To Be A Tea Drinker

#69: What EXACTLY Is Turkish Tea? (Recorded From The Dardanelles Strait, Turkey)

#68: The Unequivocal 5 Best Teas To Cold Brew

#67: What Time Of The Year Is The Worst Time To Buy Tea?

#66: Live From The Istanbul Spice & Tea Market!

#65: The Easy Way To Make Tisanes/Herbals At Home (Recorded In Istanbul)

#64: 2 Shocking Trends I’ve Noticed Since Opening Gruene Tea Haus

#63: 2 Ways To Know If Your Tisane/Herbals Are Inferior Quality (Recorded In Rome)

#62: 4 Ways To Know If The GREEN TEA You Are Drinking Is Inferior (Recorded In Rome)

#61: How To Know If Your Earl Grey Tea Is Garbage (Recorded At St Peter’s Plaza, Vatican City))

#60: A Retort To “Loose-Leaf Tea Is MORE Expensive Than Tea Bag Tea”

#59: Start Drinking Tea The “Right Way”

58: 4,500 Years Of Tea History In 12 Minutes

#58: Which Category Of Tea Allows You To See The Entire, Unbroken Leaf?

#57: Does Tea Get Bad?

#56: Ginger Peppermint Pu-erh: The Triple Threat To Fight Bad Gut Health

#55: Hojicha, The Japanese Green Tea That Tastes Like Coffee

#54: 5 Steps To Mimic A Professional Tea Taster But At Home!

#53: What EXACTLY Are “Dessert Teas?”

#52: The #1 Key To Making Cold Brew Teas/Tisanes Taste Amazing!

#51: “Earl Grey” Green Tea: Bergamot Bliss But In A Lighter Form

#50: The #1 Mistake People Make When Steeping Tea

#49: 5 Mistakes People Make When Storing Tea

#48: Hibiscus Ginger Tisane, “Agua de Jamaica” Tartness Sublime!

#47: What To Do With ALL Those Used Tea Leaves?!

#46: 4 Reasons To Throw Away ALL YOUR TEA BAGS!

#45: Chamomile Lavender Tisane: The Pre-Eminent “Tea” For Anxiety & Insomnia

#44: Peppermint Tisane: Methol Breeziness So Good For Your Gut!

#43: Rooibos “Chai” Tisane, A De-Caf Version Of The Classic Chai

#42: South African Rooibos (Red) Tisane

#41: What ALL Should Drink Cinnamon Tisane Daily

#40: Licorice Root Tisane, One Of The Weirdest Tasting Infusions You Will Ever Have!

#39: What EXACTLY Is Golden Pu-erh Dark Tea?

#38: What EXACTLY Is Dark Chocolate Peppermint Black Tea?

#37: What EXACTLY Is Indian “Masala Chai” Black Tea?

#36: What EXACTLY Is Blue Flower Earl Grey Black Tea?

#35: What EXACTLY Is Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess Of Mercy) Oolong Tea

#34: Albert’s Top 5 Favorite Teas

#33: What EXACTLY Is Magnolia Oolong Tea?

#32: What EXACTLY Is Chinese White Peony Tea (Bai Mudan)?

#31: What EXACTLY Is Matcha Japanese Green Tea?

#30: What EXACTLY Is Genmaicha (Toasted Rice) Japanese Green Tea?

#29: What EXACTLY Is Jasmine Green Tea?

#28: What EXACTLY Is Dragonwell (Longjing) Chinese Green Tea?

#27: What EXACTLY Is Sencha Japanese Green Tea?

#26: What EXACTLY Is Gyokuro Japanese Green Tea?

#25: What EXACTLY Is Moroccan Mint Tea?

#24: What EXACTLY Is Gunpowder Green Tea?

#23: 6 Reasons To Avoid Teas/Tisanes Which Come In Teabags

#22: The Health Dangers Behind Using Tea Bags

#21: 4 Factors That Affect Caffeine Levels In Tea

#20: Why THIS CATEGORY OF Tea Is The Most Comprehensive Of The 6 Categories

#19: Should You Re-Steep/Infuse Your Tea Leaves?

#18: How Long Should You Steep/Infuse Your Tea?

#17: 9 Ways To MAXIMIZE The Steeping/Infusing Of Your Tea

#16: 3 Ways Coffee Shops Unintentionally Ruin Your Tea Order

#15: What Temperature To Brew Each Of The 6 Categories Of Tea (& Tisanes)

#14: 5 Ways To Optimize Your Tea Drinking Experience

#13: How To Figure Out Which Category Of Tea Is Best For You

#12: What EXACTLY Are Tea Cakes?

#11: What EXACTLY Is English Tea?

#10: What EXACTLY Are Tisanes?

#9: What EXACTLY Is “Red” Tea?

#8: What EXACTLY Are Dark Teas (e.g. Pu-erh)?

#7: What EXACTLY Is Black Tea?

#6: What EXACTLY Is Oolong Tea?

#5: What EXACTLY Is White Tea?

#4: What EXACTLY Is Yellow Tea

#3: What EXACTLY Is Green Tea?

#1: Welcome To Tea & Herbal Fundamentals Hosted By “Gruene Tea Haus” (MUST LISTEN FOR BACKSTORY!)

#2: What EXACTLY Is “Tea?”