The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast
An unfiltered dive into coffee, hospitality, and small business. Sitting down with friends across industries - bartenders, photographers, mug makers, and more - for in-depth conversations on the work folks are doing, what motivates them, and their expert tips that everyone should know. Expect candid interviews, hot takes, and plenty of tasty things. Tune in bi-monthly for good coffee and tasty banter.
The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast
Ep 8: The Journey of Song Tea with Peter Luong
On this episode, Trevor and Josiah call long-time friend Peter Luong, founder of Song Tea out of San Francisco, CA. Song Tea has been Madcap’s tea partner since 2015, providing Madcap cafes with exceptional teas on a seasonal rotation.
Shenanigans include:
Trials and tribulations of aging teas, how Peter’s family business led him to creating Song Tea, and the challenges of sourcing amidst changing market dynamics.
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Episode chapters:
00:00 The Art of Aging Tea
00:03 Peter's Journey into the Tea Industry
03:06 The Philosophy Behind Song Tea's Selection
05:38 Understanding Tea Making
08:40 The Evolution of Tea Preferences
11:27 Challenges in the Tea Business
22:57 The Art of Tea Making
26:01 Crafting Unique Teas
29:59 Understanding Tea Terminology
33:46 Sourcing and Quality Control
37:32 Navigating Trends in the Tea Industry
45:33 Future of Tea Experiences
Check out Madcap Coffee:
Website: Madcapcoffee.com
Everywhere on socials: @madcapcoffee
Check out Song Tea:
Website: songtea.com
Socials: @hellosongtea
Music: Blue Shell by Connor Price and K. Keed
