CVC Capital Partners Exploring Sale of Kericho Tea Gardens | Dunkin’ Will Soon Begin Selling Hard Tea at Select US Locations | A Study of UK Biobank Data Shows Tea May Lower the Risk of Gout

HEAR THE HEADLINES –  CVC Capital Partners Exploring Sale of Kericho Tea Gardens | Unilever Brands Are Not for Sale | Dunkin’ Will Soon Begin Selling Hard Tea at Select US Locations | A Study of UK Biobank Data Shows Tea May Lower the Risk of Gout| GUEST – ZhenTea Co-owner Phil Rushworth| FEATURE INTRO – Phil Rushworth loves adventure camping, canoeing, climbing, and hiking. This week the Ottawa-based co-owner of ZhenTea describes teas and techniques to help Tea Biz listeners enjoy special moments in the great outdoors.Taking Tea in the Wilderness – When Studio Executive Phil Rushworth married Zhen Lu, he became part of an established Chinese tea family. His mother-in-law Jianli Wu is a nationally certified tea art specialist, taster, and appraiser with more than 25 years of experience in the tea business. She has authored five books on tea. The couple live in Ottawa and visit China frequently. Phil has a background in science and engineering and brings his unique “scientific” perspective focusing on the mechanism and chemistry of tea and its processing. Although a relative newcomer to Chinese tea, Phil explains that he has gradually come to understand the nuance in teas cherished in China. He describes his work as a bridge between science, intuition, and Western and Eastern culture.<br/><br/>Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations<br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands<br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy