Episode #2: Tea and Humility verdanttea

While tea first gained popularity in China as a cure-all tonic, discovered by emperor Shen Nong, and as a meditation aid by Buddhist monks, it quickly became the ultimate symbol of humility and grace, forming the foundation for the relationship between guest and host.  We discuss this idea, illustrated by the true story of white tea and the words of a modern day tea sage turned taxi-driver.