EP 98 — Simon Cheng: The History and Functional Application of Teas

Do you treat tea as medicine? If not, you’ll probably change your mind as you listen to this delicious Living 4D conversation as Pique Tea founder Simon Cheng takes Paul on a journey that surveys the history and medicinal benefits of tea. Just for Living 4D listeners, save 5 percent on your purchase of Pique Tea at this link and use the discount code CHEK at checkout. Learn more about Simon and Pique Tea via social media on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . Show Notes Surgery for sleep apnea gone bad was a whole health wake-up call for Simon. (10:13) Are you drinking enough tea? (18:00) The worst quality of tea you can drink. (23:06) Chemistry affects the caffeine content of tea. (32:17) An important tip on preparing matcha tea. (43:38) “Everything you need is already inside.” (51:22) Tea: A history lesson. (1:01:21) Coffee versus tea. (1:07:22) Teas for stress management. (1:16:39) How tea may benefit your gut. (1:32:50) The effect of tea on hunger. (1:45:08) Using teas with breath work. (1:53:53) Do you have a tea-drinking protocol? (2:07:32) Resources Catechins and polyphenols in tea Zig Zag Zen: Buddhism and Psychedelics by Allan Badliner and Alex Grey Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert Thanks to our awesome sponsors : Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), BiOptimizers (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code paul10 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout) and Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout). As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Thanks to our awesome sponsors : Paleovalley BIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15 Organifi CHEK20 Wild Pastures Korrect SPIRITGYM Pique Life CHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.