Teatime With Jesse

Teatime With Jesse

Jesse Appell is a Fulbright scholar, bilingual comedian and tea guy who has found that the best conversations happen over tea with interesting people. By sharing tea from his own tea shop with guests of diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds, Teatime With Jesse lets you be a fly on the wall of Jesse's Teahouse when interesting friends come by to visit!

Episodes

Tea Swap with Don Ho: The Journey from Attorney to Tea Consultant!🍵

November 20, 2024 • 39 mins
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 discu...
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Sipping on Aged White Tea: Tea Talk with Jesse & Parker!

November 6, 2024 • 36 mins
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 n...
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Chinese Culture with Yi Jin Chun: Exploring Heritage, Acting, and Authentic Chinese Cuisine!

October 30, 2024 • 80 mins
Hello Tea Friends! Today we're "spilling the tea" with Yi Jin Chun! 🍵🎬 Jesse chats with the Canadian-Chinese actor about his Hollywood journey, balancing cultural identity, and his love for authentic Chinese food. From acting in historical films to comparing Eastern and Western tea, this convo’s a cultural feast. Try Sister Ai's Everyday Red Tea! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/sister-ais-everyday-at-red-tea-2022 00:00 Wel...
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Tea Chat in Rome, Italy! Exploring Global Tea & Coffee Cultures Over Delicious Oolong!☕🫖

October 23, 2024 • 42 mins
Sip your way around the world in this special edition Tea Time with Jesse straight from Rome, Italy!🌍☕🍵 Join us as we explore tea & coffee cultures from Italy to India, dive into oolong & gongfu traditions, and the booming coffee scene in Taiwan! 00:00 Welcome to Italy! Meet the Tea Enthusiasts 00:24 Exploring Red Oolong Tea 02:30 Tea Culture in Italy 05:15 Comparing Tea and Coffee Cultures 07:00 Specialty Tea and Coffee Scenes ...
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Copenhagen Special Edition Tea Time With Jesse! Exploring Tea Culture & Techniques with The Beverage Forum!

October 16, 2024 • 62 mins
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 pr...
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From Plan B to Emily in Paris: Inside the Hollywood Writers’ Room with Prathiksha Srinivasan

October 9, 2024 • 62 mins
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! 🎙️✨  We dive deep into the creative writing process behind the hit show, explore cultural nuances, and discuss how cognitive dissonance shapes storytelling. Plus, we take a lighthearted detour into the world of rare dried teas—white t...
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The Editor's Journey: Stone Yu on Crafting Content and Cultural Connections

September 27, 2024 • 38 mins
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 fo...
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Traditional Chinese Folk Performance, Storytelling, and Artistry with Henry Tang

September 20, 2024 • 69 mins
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 wh...
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What's it like running a Chinese tea company? ft. Our Customer Service Rep: Angel Wheeler

September 13, 2024 • 34 mins
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:...
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Bilingual Standup Comedy in Taiwan vs. China vs. USA with ‪Lai Wei-Sheng

September 6, 2024 • 63 mins
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: http...
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Bilingual Comedians, Comedy Clubs, and Community in China vs. America

August 30, 2024 • 39 mins
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) a...
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Is AI good or bad for artists? ft. Simon Zhu

August 23, 2024 • 69 mins
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 Tibet...
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Charcoal Roasting Oolong Tea on Dongding Mountain, Taiwan

August 16, 2024 • 72 mins
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 ...
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You're not going to be internet famous overnight with Nick Touma

August 9, 2024 • 80 mins
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 shoe...
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Quality tea is just good tea with West China Tea's So-Han Fan

August 2, 2024 • 50 mins
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 unders...
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Exploring Cultural Differences: Content Creator Hasani Arnold's Move from America to China

July 26, 2024 • 91 mins
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 infrastru...
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Bringing China Folk House from Yunnan China to West Virginia with John Flower

July 12, 2024 • 60 mins
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 Ch...
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Aged Pu’er, ancient history, and knowing your audience with Dr. Felege Yirga

July 5, 2024 • 73 mins
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 draw...
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Meditating on Chinese visual art: Green tea with photographer Michael Cherney [Teatime with Jesse]

June 28, 2024 • 61 mins
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 Sp...
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China's History of Tea (and Trade) with Laszlo Montgomery

June 14, 2024 • 75 mins
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...
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