Why tea lagged behind coffee in the West

Knowing that tea in China is far more than a drink—that it’s a daily medicine, a social ritual, and a quiet philosophy of life—Sara Jane invites Jesse Appell to share its deeper wisdom with listeners. Together, they explore the ancient Chinese principles behind tea’s healing properties, the cultural power of the tea table, and why you never want to be “invited to tea” by the Chinese government.

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