Teatime With Jesse

Join the tea club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/tea-club-subs?variant=43241340567777 In this episode of Tea Swap, Jesse is joined by Don Ho, a "recovering" attorney turned tea shop owner and now tea consultant! Don shares his journey transitioning from the corporate world to the tea industry, including opening and later selling a successful chain of tea and coffee shops.Check out Don on social media @dhoesq! The duo discusses various aspects of tea culture, brewing methods, and their personal tea preferences while sampling a High Mountain Shanlinxi Black Tea from Taiwan and a raw Pu'er tea. The episode emphasizes the evolving tea culture in America and the joy of discovering and sharing tea. 00:00 Introduction to Tea Swap 00:24 Meet Don Ho: From Attorney to Tea Shop Owner 00:39 The Journey of Opening a Tea Shop 02:25 Exploring ShanLinXi Black Tea 03:46 Tea Preferences and Brewing Techniques 08:32 The Specialty Tea Shop Experience 14:32 The World of Pu'er Tea 18:58 Understanding Shang and Sh Pu 20:10 Personal Tea Collection Insights 20:42 Aging and Storing Tea 22:12 Cultural Differences in Tea Preparation 23:40 Emerging American Tea Culture 24:15 Unique American Teas 25:35 Tea Brewing Techniques and Preferences 29:07 The Future of Tea in America 37:49 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

Hello Tea Friends! ☕️ In this episode of Tea Time with Jesse, our host Jesse sits down with tea enthusiast (and certified tea geek) Parker Rivera for a chat about their mutual obsession. Watch as they spill the tea on their first meet-up, discuss the finer points of Jasmine Tea, and go down a serious rabbit hole over aged White Tea—featuring Sister Eye's exclusive 2008 White Tea Cake! Grab a cup, and prepare for tea facts, flavor notes, and plenty of sipping sounds.

Hello Tea Friends! Today we're "spilling the tea" with Yi Jin Chun!

Sip your way around the world in this special edition Tea Time with Jesse straight from Rome, Italy!

In this compelling episode from Copenhagen, come along with me on my journey at the Beverage Forum hosted by the University of Copenhagen. We explore the intricacies of tea processing, savor the nuances of different teas, and examine the impacts of climate change on tea farming. Dive into ancient tea traditions to uncover the importance of water quality and master the art of proper tea steeping. Blending cultural insights with practical tips, I also guide you through the art of tea hosting and navigating the global tea market. Get ready for captivating cultural exchanges and personal stories, and get a comprehensive glimpse into the rich, multifaceted world of tea! Join Jesse's Tea Club today: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/tea-club-subs?variant=43241340567777 Check out our newest must-have tea products: https://jessesteahouse.com/ 00:00 Welcome to the Show in Copenhagen 01:23 Meet the Beverage Forum Members 02:32 Discussing the Tea Community and Events 04:13 Tasting the 2008 Sister Ai's White Tea 05:41 Exploring Different Types of Tea 11:30 Understanding Tea Processing Techniques 23:15 Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea 31:08 Exploring Wuyi Mountain Tea Water 31:43 The Essence of Tea Time 32:43 Cultural Differences in Tea Preparation 33:59 Challenges of Importing Tea 34:54 The Evolution of Tea Culture in the West 36:06 Why Water Quality Matters 44:11 The Art of Steeping Tea 58:45 The Role of a Tea Guide 01:01:44 Conclusion and Farewell

Hello tea friends! In this episode, we sit down with Emily in Paris writer Prathiksha Srinivasan to talk all things writing, the pro's of cognitive dissonance, and the underrated glory of white tea!

Hello tea friends! This was such a fun episode to record, and we're so excited to share it with you!   In this episode of Teatime with Jesse, we're joined by my good friend and podcast editor, Stone Yu. Together, we reminisce about our days in Beijing and how we've come to work side by side today. Stone, who specializes in video editing for social media, shares his journey, including an incredible experience as a camera operator for The Amazing Race China Rush.   We dive into the cultural and professional differences between China and the U.S., swapping stories from our personal and work lives. And of course, we talk about what makes Teatime so special, mixing cultural insights with plenty of laughs.   Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/tea-club-subs?variant=43241340567777 00:00 Welcome to Tea Time with Jesse 00:14 Meet Stone Yu: Editor and Friend 01:55 Stone's Journey to Becoming an Editor 02:40 Adventures in China: The Amazing Race 08:14 Life in Beijing: Expat Community 12:26 Returning to the US: New Challenges 14:13 Creating the Podcast: Behind the Scenes 17:16 Cultural Reflections on China vs US 29:49 Parenting Differences in China vs US 36:44 Final Thoughts

Hello tea friends! On this very special episode of Teatime with Jesse, we have Henry Tang, a traditional Pingshu performer.  This was such a treat to watch! Watch the full episode of Teatime with Jesse, we have Henry Tang, a traditional Pingshu performer: We talk about life in Beijing, traditional storytelling, how folk performers differ from modern performers, standup comedy, and my time as an apprentice. Sip on some white tea while we go down memory lane and Henry performs a traditional romance piece! Try Three Treasures “Chen Pi” Mandarin Peel White Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/three-treasures-chen-pi-mandarin-peel-white-tea Don't miss the Taiwanese Oolong Sampler: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 #whitetea #chineselanguagelearning #apprenticeship #traditionalfolkart #performingarts #pingshu #pingshuperformers #foreignerinchina #foreignerinbeijing #teatimewithjesse #jessesteahouse #yourchineseteaguy #gongfucha #kungfutea  0:29 Welcome to Jesse's Teahouse 0:38 Meet Henry Tang, traditional Pingshu performer 01:17 Meet Henry Tang (in Chinese) 01:51 Three Treasures Tea 2:50 Jesse got into tea while in Beijing 2:54 The Maliandao Tea Market is the biggest tea market in China 3:36 Did you have a special tea that you liked growing up? 4:27 Henry is going to share a Ping Xu performance 4:40 It's hard to find a translator 5:44 Henry performs three kingdoms 8:29 What is three kingdoms 9:40 Around 2000 years ago… 10:13 Each storyteller has their own style 12:40 My original idea for Jesse's Teahouse came from China 13:30 What does a traditional Beijing teahouse look like 20:16 If you know the technique, you can adjust style for any kind of performance 21:10 Storytelling isn't accurate 21:28 Ping means analyze, shu is “story” 21:55 You have to add the storytelling element 22:27 A one man show is harder than a two man show 23:30 Playing different characters as a one man act 24:05 Pingshu performers should try standup 25:11 One hour each week, doing a whole story 26:30 How the Internet has affected storytelling 26:55 Why Pingshu stays alive 27:30 You can't do Pingshu in a restaurant 28:25 The environment of the performance is very important 29:34 Pingshu is immersive 30:20 What is the thing that makes live performance special 31:02 A person who tells jokes to others is a comedian. A person who tells jokes to themselves is crazy. 32:24 Practice makes perfect 32:39 What are these robes? 33:38 Comedians wear this in China 34:00 It's retro 37:40 Performers used to ask for payment during the show 39:04 Traditional folk artists being perceived as “beggars” from street performing 42:54 Women overcome an extra obstacle in traditional storytelling 44:09 Teaching versus performing 45:00 Prior generation performers don't always want to teach 45:42 Don't steal jokes 48:20 Teaching styles in performing arts 48:50 Your teacher is watching you silently 50:26 Standup comedy culture 51:05 Getting a foundation for performance 53:00 Joe Wong started comedy in class 54:46 What are the benefits of an apprenticeship 58:45 Storytelling isn't just performance, it's networking, communicating, and managing relationships 59:30 Henry brought some props! 01:02:42 When you know the basics, you can do anything! 01:04:48 Jesse apprenticed with Master Ding for a few years 01:08:20 It's always too good to have more tea friends and performers on the pod!

Hello tea friends, on this Teatime with Jesse, we give you a little sneak peak on what it's like running our tea company. Angel Wheeler has been working with us for around three years, making sure we have stellar customer service. In this episode, we talk about how we plan tea releases, learning Chinese, growing up with hobbies, and Viking history. Lots of stuff! We're sipping some tea of course. Try the 2023 Biluochun Green tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/2023-spring-biluochun-jade-snail-green-tea Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 If you have any issues with your tea or teasets email TeaFriendSupport@Jessesteahouse.com and we'll support you! #greentea #chineseteahistory #chinesetextilehistory #looseleaftea #mandarinlanguagelearning #foreignerinchina #jessesteahouse #teatimewithjesse #yourchineseteaguy  1:44 Choosing 2025 teas 2:20 Angel is the first line of contact 3:20 Meet Angel 5:21 Discovering the Gaiwan 6:09 Being a comedian and a tea guy 8:40 Angel is learning Chinese 9:15 Making friends who speak Chinese 9:57 Saving up for a China trip 11:20 Prepping history for your trip abroad 12:36 Learning about Chinese silk 14:34 Preserving textiles 16:20 History was very colorful (dyeing clothes) 17:35 There are a lot of Youtube videos about Vikings 18:48 Do we have prejudice towards people in history 21:05 Chinese dramas do great costuming 22:23 Angel loves Bridgerton 23:30 Basic everyday English in Shakespearean times 24:35 First impressions of foreigners 26:34 Jesse studying East Asian studies 27:08 Life doesn't end at 25 28:40 What's your dream job? Practical archeology? 30:10 The history of dog brushes 32:08 We'll take care of you

Hello Tea friends! I have another comedian on the pod today! So psyched to have Lai Wei-Sheng here to talk about stand-up comedy in Taiwan, China, and the US. It takes guts to tell jokes all over the globe! We sip on some Taiwanese Oolong while we chat about tea, boba, and cultural differences in the international comedy scene. Try the Taiwanese Oolong Sampler: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/j... Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/j... Listen to/Download this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2PVna... Listen to/Download this episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #taiwaneseoolong #bilingualcomedy #taiwanesecomedy #chinesecomedy #chineselanguagelearning #yourchineseteaguy #foreignerinchina #jessesteahouse #teatimewithjesse 0:28 Taiwan vs. US Comedy 0:48 Taiwanese Oolong 0:54 I'm a tea virgin 01:20 What's in the Taiwan oolong box 02:15 You don't need too much 02:31 Boba tea shops in Taiwan 03:44 Oolong aftertaste 03:55 The oolong is half-fermented 04:40 Oolong is somewhere between green and red/black tea 05:05 It's all camellia sinensis, just differently picked 05:21 Meet Wei-Sheng Lai 06:00 Performing at comedy clubs in Taiwan 07:00 Welcome to Los Angeles, USA 07:48 Tea from Dongding Mountain 08:05 You gotta up your tea game 08:15 Is there Oolong in Mainland China? 08:54 Getting started in Taiwanese comedy as a high schooler 09:43 Comedians care about the type of laugh 11:27 Understanding your audience 11:55 How to set up jokes for an audience 12:12 Getting the confidence to try comedy in Los Angeles 12:33 International comedy 13:57 The Chinese Comedy scene in Los Angeles 15:56 The Western comedy doesn't like puns 17:00 If I really p*ss my pants it's okay 18:00 Translating jokes 18:22 Getting out there is scary 19:21 Standup comedy is the best way to learn a foreign language 23:53 The sunshine makes it hard to drive 24:19 American stereotypes 25:11 Culture shock 27:14 When you have an opinion you'll share it 29:00 Taiwanese and Chinese jokes 29:29 Coming out of the closet 29:45 Understanding American culture to do jokes 30:26 Developing a niche, focused opinion 31:45 Five times roasted oolong 34:10 Why and how we pour tea 35:38 The charcoal roasted oolong is unique 35:55 Charcoal roasted oolong is more expensive 37:40 Making milk tea 41:24 Standup comedy is a lifestyle 42:45 Acting vs. Comedy 50:00 Buying houses in Taiwan 53:33 The deals in Taiwan 58:52 Tipping culture 59:26 It's hard being a mommy

On this week's audio-only Teatime with Jesse, we have Rachel from Crazy Laugh Comedy and Shawn from Chinese Comedy at Silicon Valley. Rachel, Shawn, and I sip on some pretty decent Moganshan green tea and talk about the differing comedy landscapes in China vs. America. We talk about getting started in comedy, how bad ChatGPT is at writing jokes, and how not ALL comedians have to be depressed. 0:30 Meet Rachel (Crazy Laugh Comedy) and Shawn (City Comedy) 0:47 Moganshan Green tea is decent 01:25 Seeing the growth of China's comedy scene in the US 01:41 How to get started in comedy in America 3:27 Doing comedy online isn't that fun 4:32 Standup provides a voice for you 5:10 You need a creative outlet 6:17 Be yourself, everyone else is taken 7:29 American vs. Chinese political infighting 8:58 No serious problems are easy to solve 9:19 Businessmen fail all the time 11:40 Finding a sense of community in New York 12:21 Finding community in Silicon Valley 13:00 Tech advertisements are pretty niche 14:08 Coming back to America after living in China for 10 years   16:00 Doing jokes as an American who was a foreigner in China 16:25 No one is looking for a white guy who speaks Chinese 18:00 Rachel quit her job 24:10 Comedy is expansive 26:00 Bilingual translators and bilingual comedy 26:32 Translating with ChatGPT 26:54 ChatGPT can't tell jokes 27:40 You still need human taste 29:45 Putting together comedy shows in China 30:41 Using online content to drive offline growth 31:07 Using online exposure to attract attention to comedy clubs 31:35 How do comedians come together at comedy clubs 32:55 Comedians aren't all depressed  33:08 You don't have to suffer to be a comedian, but you might have to be anxious 35:48 LGBTQIA+ comedy in China 37:24 Being outside of the mainstream #foreignerinchina #bilingualcomedy #teatimewithjesse #jessesteahouse #chineselanguagelearning #mandarinlanguagelearning

Another artist on the pooood! This is an exciting one with painter, designer, and creative technologist, Simon Zhu. In this Teatime with Jesse, we delve into different art styles from ancient Chinese landscape painting, Western oil painting, and even AI-generated digital images. Simon and I chat about how technology influences creativity, art, and the democratization of media. Oh, and we might have some mercy coming! Try the Tibetan Dark Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/tibetan-dark-tea Get the Taiwan Oolong Sampler Box: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 #aiart #artificialintelligence #chinesepainting #chineseteaculture #tibetandarktea #tibetantea #tibetanart #looseleaftea #gongfucha #gongfutea #kungfutea 0:35 Meet Simon 01:00 We're designing a tea set and merchandise 01:50 Jesse's tea set is legit 02:22 Lots of influencers, not enough tea people 03:00 Learning from Tibetan art practice 03:40: Tibetan black tea 04:07 Tibetan tea is salty 04:34 Tibetan tea smells creamy 05:10 Yak butter tea 05:30 Where do I get yak butter in Southern California 06:00 Black tea, dark tea, etc 07:00 Tibetan tea would be so good with milk 07:44 Growing up with Buddhism and being drawn to the art form 09:13 The history of trade between the US and China 12:00 What is a thangka 13:16 Thangkas are scrolls, rolled-up paintings 15:50 Learning different styles of painting 16:28 Localizing art 17:40 Traditional art and modern digital art 21:06 Understanding art and designing a product 22:07 Western art vs. Chinese art 22:42 Impressionism 23:00 Expressing feelings in art 25:00 Jesse got started during COVID 28:30 Chinese painting styles 29:08 Song dynasty landscape paintings 30:34 There's a reason for everything 31:25 Designing landscapes from a technical standpoint 35:00 Fine art vs. performance art vs. design 36:50 As an artist you have to sell something 37:31 AI and Artists 38:18 There is always a human element in the art process 39:30 Does AI technology enhance artistry 40:17 Fear of AI is valid 41:39 The importance of transparency when we're using technology 43:12 The Internet is always hungry 44:00 Misinformation around AI 45:23 What is art 46:30 Traditional art will make a comeback 46:44 The democratization of art 47:44 Chalets in Yunnan 48:13 Yunnan is like Switzerland 49:10 Jesse's tea tours 49:30 Mushrooms from Yunnan 52:00 Qing dynasty trends 53:08 Hair volume 53:33 Are tea trees bushy 56:04 Scale and perspective in Chinese art 57:03 Han Chinese roofs 58:10 The illusion of passing through space and time 59:00 We want the tea set out by Christmas 59:32 Jesse is not a fashion designer 1:00:28 What kind of merch should we have 1:01:50 Should we make a tea journal 1:06:00 Lightning round 1:04:46 Is there a tea god 1:07:08 Realism and subjective ideas in art 1:07:48 Don't be replaced by AI 1:08:10 Gifting Simon a tea pet 1:09:10 Join Jesse's tea club to try new tea

Hellooooo tea friends! I love when we can bring tea experts on the pod! This Teatime with Jesse was filmed live on Dong Ding Mountain when I was in Taiwan! I learned a lot while I was there! And I brought back Charcoal Roasted Oolong Tea's made by Jayme's family. :) This episode is so fun, watch as Jayme and I talk about the differences in Western vs. Taiwanese tea culture. Jayme also delves into the process of charcoal roasting tea, learning from a tea master, and selling tea to Michelin restaurants. Order the Taiwan Oolong Sampler: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service 0:15 Meet Jayme, our tea provider 0:34 Having a tea expert on the podcast 1:20 Intercultural tea business 1:43 Charcoal roasted Oolong tea 1:56 Artisanal teamaking 2:29 How tea is roasted at different levels 3:43 Oolong in Taiwan is famous 4:28 Shake out the fragrance 5:04 There is no “best tea” only tea that fits you the best 6:00 Born into a tea family 6:39 Grandma was a city girl 6:55 Marrying into a tea mountain family 7:38 Tea is water 8:06 The tea has a nutty, creamy smell 9:54 Good tea has a sweet after taste 10:28 Slow roasting tea vs. fast roasted tea 11:39 Rebelling against the tea family 12:15 Curiosity around herbal tea blends 13:08 Don't get fooled by scented oils in your tea 13:43 Milky oolong is natural, from Jin Xuan 14:45 Taiwanese oolong is pretty good actually 15:30 How to describe tea to westerners 16:00 Describing tea to producers vs. consumers 17:16 Comparing tea to BMW cars 18:17 Don't disrespect your tea master 20:28 Tea descriptions need to be accessible 21:27 Taste notes are so personal, don't give too much guidance at the tea table 22:34 Ignore my taste notes if you want 23:05 Steep times and temperatures 24:40 The better tea you get, the harder it is to mess up 27:29 Tea is art 28:39 Mass produced grocery store tea vs. artisanal tea 30:00 Seven teas from the same mountain 30:38 Selling Taiwanese teas to Michelin restaurants 31:57 Contextualizing the story behind the tea 32:42 Tea farmers put a lot of effort behind the tea 33:23 Tea farmers are artists 33:52 Pairing tea with Michelin food 36:23 Dark charcoal roasted tea 38:00 Charcoal roasting gives brown sugar notes to tea 38:37 Light vs. charcoal roasted tea 39:47 It smells like coffee 41:50 We don't have to copy the local market 47:18 The base of the tea 47:55 Sometimes you can be stubborn 50:30 Longan wood 51:22 Getting into the tea roasting process 52:00 Let the fire settle 52:40 Speed of burning 55:10 Different types of tea farmers 56:25 Tea production has multiple departments 1:02:45 Different temperatures for roasting 1:06:16 Tea culture in Taiwan 1:07:00 Describing the Taiwan Oolong sampler box 1:09:00 Advice for people new to Oolong

Tea friends, welcome back to Teatime with Jesse! On this episode, we have Nick Touma ( @nicktguy ) that guy on Youtube that makes candy art. If you ever wondered what it takes to get to over 1 million subscribers on Youtube, well, for this guy it was lots of trial and error, plus over 70lbs of candy! We talk about what it takes to be a content creator, getting started, understanding your audience, and walking a mile in candy shoes. Content creating is really a whole journey. Anyway, of course we have some tea! Try Three Treasures Chen Pi (Mandarin Peel) White Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/three-treasures-chen-pi-mandarin-peel-white-tea Pre-order our Oolong Sampler Box: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service 4:00 Big puff (Tea pet) 6:07 NickTGuy's Youtube Journey 7:27 Growing up and changing interests 08:26 Setting intentions with Youtube 9:38 TikTok vs. Youtube 10:58 TikTok as a slot machine 11:53 The start of NickTGuy candy art 13:23 The journey of the tea flavor 11:26 The Starburst ball 14:08 “That thing took over my life forsure” 13:14 Steeps and tea journey 15:29 Phone addiction 21:48 Context and content, 23:34 Shift in content 29:48 Can't pour from empty cup 35:06 Sister Ai's red tea cake 44:00 Starting out as a content creator 44:30 The hidden cost of time investment 48:32 The barrier of entry to create 50:24 Creativity is sharing your perspective 53:13 Be yourself 55:00 The channel is the movie 55:16 Series content 55:35 Using charmander to defrost someone 57:28 Art's value is deemed by the limitations 59:44 Bringing people into your world 1:01:39 What's art vs. commodity? 1:05:43 If you wanted to you would 1:07:29 The moment you sell too hard, you lose the audience 1:08:21 Taking a break from content 1:09:25 Output vs. quality 1:13:03 Lightning round 1:13:24 Passion and work 1:13:42 Stop caring about other people's opinions 1:14:04 Dream project made of candy 1:14:52 What's it like meeting Mr. Beast 1:17:43 Anything for the shot #contentcreation #youtubejourney #jessesteahouse #teatimewithjesse #looseleaftea #gongfucha #kungfutea #chinesetea #chineseteaculture

This week, we have a special audio-only podcast, sourced from a Livestream I had with West China Tea's So-Han Fan. So-Han owns a teahouse in Austin, Texas, so we're constantly talking about the tea and tea business. In this episode, we delve into the behind-the-scenes of running a tea company, working with tea farmers, knowing the language of the manufacturers, and drinking quality tea. The last of which, has more to do with understanding the experience of tea making and drinking tea than it has to do with specific parameters. And insect poop tea. We talk about that too. Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 2:48 Smoke and roasted teas 7:06 Trying for the sake of technique 18:21 Stereotypes against Chinese businesses 20:48 Colorism and Perceptions of the Asian Community 22:10 Suspicion and misinformation regarding manufacturing in China 23:05 Assessing food quality of the loose-leaf tea at West China Teahouse 25:21 Tea manufacturing vs. Tea curation 25:35 Calling in the experts 32:52 Comedy and tea 36:08 The age of tea #chinesetea #gongfucha #gongfucha #looseleaftea #culturalexchange #foreignerinchina

Hello tea friends! On this Teatime with Jesse, I hang out with Hasani Arnold at the Beijing Tea Market. Hasani Arnold is a content creator and Global Strategy Insight Manager. In this episode, we cover a lot! Hasani talks about growing up in New York and the cultural differences between the ethnic enclaves. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities of learning a foreign language and how policies have shaped public infrastructure in the China vs. US. Join us while we sip on some Ancient Tree White Tea and Qimen Red Tea. Try Duidui's Laobanzhang "Sakura Sea" Ancient Tree White Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/laobanzhang-sakura-sea-ancient-tree-white-tea Try Qimen Red Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-teahouse-qimen-red-tea Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 00:00:29 Meet Hasani Arnold 00:00:50 Duidui's White tea 00:01:33 Hasani's Journey from New York, USA to Beijing, China 00:02:42 Bilingual subtitling on social media 00:03:13 The Chinese community in Flushing, Queens 00:05:00 Disparate cultures in NYC 00:06:50 Cultural differences at school vs. local neighborhoods in NYC 00:07:29 Sensationalism in the media 00:08:30 Chinese populations in American school 00:09:29 Hasani's first time abroad in Korea 00:10:38 Feeling safe in Asia 00:11:07 A foreigner experience in China 00:11:38 Shanghai is Hasani's favorite city 00:13:44 Freedom of expression in New York 00:15:00 New yorkers breaking out of their shell 00:15:15 People in Los Angeles are fashionable 00:15:54 Pushing the envelope in Shanghai 00:16:25 Stop caring about what other people think 00:16:50 Improv and “failing big” 00:17:30 Changing lives through improv 00:18:00 It's hard to fight in the tea room 00:19:00 Coffee and tea 00:19:16 Hasani's favorite tea: darjeeling white tea 00:19:44 Chinese approach to coffee and tea 00:21:33 Flattening tea 00:22:09 Public infrastructure in China vs. America 00:22:34 Accessibility in China 00:24:23 Tea farmers are successful businesspeople 00:27:25 Access to chargers and batteries 00:28:38 Portable charging stations in China 00:31:00 Perceptions of the self and community in China vs. America 00:32:44 Communism and collectivism 00:33:16 Wealth and individualism 00:36:15 Racism in China vs. America 00:36:40 Racism and public services in America 00:37:12 The nature of democracy 00:39:15 Policies and public parks 00:41:45 Society and balance 00:42:15 Extremism and balance 00:42:33 The goals of China's government 00:43:00 The Cultural Revolution in China 00:44:58 Bureaucracy and policy  00:46:06 China's stability and yearly innovation 00:46:46 Understanding someone else's opinion 00:47:29 Acrimony in American  00:48:28 Breaking the timeline 00:49:48 Having all the information 00:50:30 Getting into content creation 00:51:07 Racial phenotypes 00:53:00 Types of ignorance 00:53:09 Hair in the Black community 00:55:38 Race in China vs. America 00:57:00 Qimen red tea 00:54:14 The obligation of education 01:02:05 Learning involves messing up 01:02:34 Intent vs. impact 01:03:03 The role of patience in understanding different perspectives 01:04:00 There's always something you don't know 01:05:00 Productive conversations 01:06:18 Absurdist memes 01:07:38 Donghua Jinlong industrial grade glycine and Tiktok 01:10:30 Outsourcing marketing for advertising 01:11:57 Make content!! Be yourself, just do it 01:13:59 Media and the relationship between Asian American and Black American communities 01:23:00 Dating abroad 01:23:58 Addressing cultural stereotypes 01:25:00 Connecting through language 01:26:30 Lightning round 01:27:20 Incorporating fashion in content creation 01:28:43 Resources to learn Chinese #looseleaftea #gongfucha #contentreator #languageimmersian #shanghaiculture #beijingculture #beijingteamarket #jessesteahouse #teatimewithjesse

John Flower took this farmhouse from Yunnan, China, and rebuilt it in West Virginia! Hi tea friends, we're in West Virginia for this Teatime with Jesse episode. I share some green tea with John Flower, Co-Founder of China Folk House and Director of the Sidwell Friends School Chinese Studies Program. We explore how a farmhouse saved from a dam in Yunnan became a center for community and cultural exchange in West Virginia. John's China Folk House Retreat project offers unique insights into traditional agriculture, architecture, and crafts from rural China. Check out our 2024 Spring Green Tea Collection: https://jessesteahouse.com/collections/green-teas-and-more-summer-2023-drop Join Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Make sure to hit the notification bell for more episodes :) #teatimewithjesse #jessesteahouse #chinafolkhouse #chineselanguagelearning #mandarinlanguage #greentea #agedtea #agedpuer #looseleaftea #experientiallearning #ruralchina

We're in Tennessee for a special episode of Teatime with Jesse with polyglot and historian Dr. Felege Yirga. Jesse and Felege reminisce about their iconic game nights while sipping Pu'er and Jasmine tea. Dive into the fascinating world of ancient cultures as we explore the Late Antique/Early Medieval periods of the Near East and Red Sea regions. Felege discusses how cultural shifts impact the recording of history, while Jesse draws some parallels between stand-up comedy and teaching history. Check out our 2024 Spring Green Tea Collection: https://jessesteahouse.com/collections/green-teas-and-more-summer-2023-drop Join our Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Make sure to hit the notification bell for more episodes :)

Hi tea friends, we missed you here on Teatime with Jesse. In this episode, I share Ancient Tree Green Tea with Michael Cherney, a self-taught photographer who's called China home for over 30 years. His works, inspired by China's rich art history and landscape tradition, are in collections worldwide including the Met's Asian Art Department. Cherney captures fleeting moments in places steeped in cultural memory. Check out our 2024 Spring Green Tea Collection: https://jessesteahouse.com/collections/green-teas-and-more-summer-2023-drop Join our Jesse's Tea Club: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Make sure to hit the notification bell for more episodes :) #landscapephotography #theartofteamaking #ancienttreetea #greentea #ancientchineseart #foreignerinchina #mandarinlanguage

On this Tea Time with Jesse, Jesse is joined by Teacup Media founder, business consultant, and podcast host Laszlo Montgomery. Laszlo Montgomery spent 25 years growing US market shares for Chinese consumer product manufacturers. During that time, he worked abroad, learning about China's history and the value of intercultural connections. In this episode, Laszlo shares how he chooses research topics for the China History podcast and his motivations for starting Teacup Media. Check out the China History Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCim2V_PqtJ6_W2fDESGzJHA

In this episode of Tea Time with Jesse, Jesse meets with musician John Schmidt who outlines his journey from Berklee College of Music to the forefront of the music industry. John talks about studying abroad, paying your dues in the music industry, and meeting Justin Bieber. Join Jesse and John as they talk about music trends over some Jasmine tea.

For this episode, Jesse is joined by Chris Annas Lee, lighting designer, business owner, and old space-camp friend. Chris Annas Lee talks about the artist's journey and the role of the lighting designer as a tertiary artist in theater. Jesse and Chris sip on some oolong tea as they discuss the role of community and school in one's career, their lives abroad, and how they've navigated creative work. 2024 Oolong Sampler Box preorder: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more Teatime with Jesse.

On this Tea Time with Jesse, Jesse is joined by comedian, actress, and philanthropist Jiaoying Summers. In this episode, Jiaoying shares how she opened her own comedy club and made a name for herself in the American comedy scene. Jesse and Jiaoying talk about maintaining a positive network, navigating dating as a comedian, and differing cultural standards in the US and China.

Meet Jesse's Teahouse Design lead, Honghong Lu and partner in (tea) crime based in China. In this Tea Time with Jesse episode, Honghong and Jesse talk about bilingual improv, the early days of Jesse's Teahouse, and the nature of social media. 2024 Spring Green Tea preorder: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/2024-spring-green-tea-sampler Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more Teatime with Jesse.

This is a special episode of Tea Time with Jesse featuring Jesse's MUA friend (and neighbor) Julie Jules. In this episode, Julie, a two-time Emmy-winning makeup artist talks about navigating Hollywood, shifting careers, and familial responsibility. Jesse and Julie talks about what it takes to “make it” over some Jasmine tea.

Have tea with Jesse and Paul Solmon, Economics correspondent for the PBS Newshour and Jesse's economics professor from his time at Brandeis University. Prof. Solmon deeply influenced Jesse with his class on economic strategies and their impact on society. Over cups of White Tea, they explore cultural coherence, and the interplay of cooperation, competition, and predation, alongside Jesse's experiences with diverse social media audiences. This discussion not only bridges economic theories and cultural narratives but also sheds light on engaging with global viewers. Learn more about the American Exchange Project: https://www.americanexchangeproject.org/about White Dew White Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/white-dew-white-tea-2017 Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more Teatime with Jesse. 

This episode features Thomas Talhelm, a cultural psychologist and Associate Professor at Chicago Booth School of Business, and founder of Smart Air, an air purifier company. Jesse and Thomas discuss cultural differences within China, the birth of smart air filters and public health. Try the Taiwanese oolongs as soon as they launch! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Check out Smart Air! Not an ad, just a true suggestion. https://smartairfilters.com/ Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more Teatime with Jesse.

Dive into a nostalgic episode of Tea Time with Jesse as he reconnects with Star Lew, a Chinese teacher from Newton Public Schools.  They reflect over Snow Jasmine tea on Star's transition from public relations to teaching, the nuances of learning tonal languages, and strategies for motivating students of all ages. This conversation offers a unique look into the educational journey that shaped Jesse and the profound impact of dedicated language educators. Yangchun Snow Jasmine Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/yangchun-snow-jasmine-green-tea Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more Teatime with Jesse.

Our last special Taiwan episode (for now) is with my rockstar popstar jazzstar friend Terrence Hsieh. Jesse and Terrence sip on some Roasted Alishan Oolong Tea while we chat with Terrence about his experience studying Chinese as a Chinese American, cultural expectations of the diaspora, and making it in music in Asia. FULL PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2PVnajKrQsq3hgcmESLa?si=SHP2AKlLTd6vw6MG-BIggQ Jesse in Taiwan Oolong Sampler Box (Pre-Order): https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Don't forget to use the code TeaTowel to get a free tea towel! Just add the towel to your card and it will be free with the coupon: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-teahouse-tea-towel Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 #gongfutea #chinesetea #agedtea #travel #jessesteahouse #teamaking #teahouse #teaculture

FULL PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2PVnajKrQsq3hgcmESLa?si=SHP2AKlLTd6vw6MG-BIggQ So Jesse is back in LA now, but we managed to get another Tea Time with Jesse episode in Taiwan! Our guest Jayme and her family helped us source our teas for our (recently revealed) Taiwan Mystery Tea drop! In this episode, Jayme tells us about growing up around tea, how to tell the quality of your tea, and all the ins-and-outs of being a tea person. Jayme goes in depth about learning under a tea master, roasting teas intentionally, and different types of roasting. Taiwanese Oolong Sampler Preorder: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Don't forget to use the code TeaTowel to get a free tea towel! Just add the towel to your card and it will be free with the coupon: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-teahouse-tea-towel Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 #chinesetea #gongfutea #teafarm #agedtea #roastedoolong #charcoalroastedtea #jessesteahouse #teatimewithjesse #travel #familybusiness #teamaster

Jesse, Annie, and Mohammed discuss traveling as comedians, understanding different demographics, developing bits, and starting out in comedy. Taiwan Mystery Tea Drop: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more Teatime with Jesse.

FULL PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2PVnajKrQsq3hgcmESLa?si=SHP2AKlLTd6vw6MG-BIggQ This is a special episode of Tea Time with Jesse because we're in front of a ⚡️LIVE AUDIENCE ⚡️ at West China Teahouse in Austin, Texas Major thank you to So Han Fan for hosting the podcast at West China Tea House! In this episode, Jesse and So Han chat about Chengdu, working and living in China as a foreigner, and opening a teahouse in Texas. Get a 10% off discount on Jesse's Teahouse products with code: “SOHANSOGOOD” 2017 White Dew White Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/white-dew-white-tea-2017 Duidui's 2010 Reserve Cooked Pu'er Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/duiduis-2010-reserve-aged-cooked-puer Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more Teatime with Jesse.

Angel Wheeler joined the teahouse in 2021 to help with customer service, and from there, it's been quite a ride! If you've ever contacted us through our customer support email, it's likely Angel was the person who helped you. I had tea with her during my last trip back to the East Coast and we talked about what it's like trying to bring a better tea experience to people online, how she came to be interested in tea (fun textile facts!) and her take on what's important for a good tea time.

We talk about Chinese tea, language competitions, language learning and content creating while sipping on some lemon-y raw pu'er. Discover the teas we enjoyed and explore the collection:  2023 Qianjiazhai Sheng Pu'er Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/qianjiazhai-ancient-tree-sheng-puer-2022-tea-master-series 2017 White Dew White Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/white-dew-white-tea-2017 Want Jesse's curated tea club boxes to show up, once per season? Join the tea subscription club! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-tea-club-subscription-service?variant=43241340567777 Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more Teatime with Jesse.

Hello PodFans! This is a podcast-only episode where I share an interview I did with Kelvin Mak from JoySauce. While talking to him, I figured you all would enjoy hearing some stories about how I learned Chinese comedy, Chinese tea, and started the teahouse, so he sent me the recording of the interview! Hopefully this is fun for you all. Please leave a 5 star review and let me know what you think about these sorts of podcast-only episodes! Thanks! Jesse

Sipping on fragrant white tea and indulging in the deep, rich flavors of aged cooked Pu'er, we explored the world of comedy and tea.

Welcome to the very first episode of Teatime with Jesse, where I invite people who live between cultures for tea! In this first episode, I hang out with Simon Twu, a talented bilingual, bicultural actor with an incredible journey in both the US and China. As we sip on the sweet, complex Alishan Oolong tea, we'll dive into boba, food show spit buckets, multiculturalism, and how the media portrays Asians and Asian Americans. It's a laid-back chat about different flavors and unique experiences. Tea & Tea Things from this episode: Alishan Oolong Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-alishan-high-climate-taiwanese-oolong Jesse's Gongfu Tea Tray Set: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesses-gongfu-tea-tray-set-carrying-case