Coach Ahmad Majeed (Soccer Elite Academy, Northside United) joins the World of Tea Podcast to talk youth development, building a privately funded soccer facility in Edmonton, and the elite mentality that turns players into people of character. While we sip Orange Creamsicle, White Tea in Tangerine, Countess Grey, and Golden Eyebrow (Jin Jun Mei), we dive into discipline, community, and giving kids a home to belong and grow.

Highlights: facility access & recovery, national-level youth, balancing winning with development, and how sport + tea bring people together.

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Episode 8 of the World of Tea Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of our 2025 Tea Advent Calendar—a one-of-a-kind, patent-pending design that’s already changing how tea lovers count down to Christmas.

🌿 What you’ll discover in this episode:

The story of how our first 20 handmade calendars in 2022 grew into thousands sold worldwide.

Why we redesigned the calendar from scratch for 2025—and how it keeps tea fresher, more aromatic, and more luxurious.

Tea Spoiler Warning:
A live tasting of the first 8 teas in the calendar, including Cream of Earl Grey, Jasmine Lychee Green, Eggnog, Tibetan Monk’s Blend, Raspberry Lemon, Rooibos Masala Chai, and Candy Cane.

Fun discussions about flavour pairings, tea freshness, packaging innovations, and future gift box ideas.

Behind-the-scenes anecdotes about design flops, lightbulb moments, and partnerships with Edmonton’s best ice cream makers.

☕ Whether you’re a tea beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and flavor inspiration.

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the World of Tea Podcast – where tea meets culture, conversation, and curiosity.

🌍 Global Tea Culture
We dive into the fascinating world of Pu-erh tea—exploring raw vs. cooked styles, loose leaf vs. compressed pucks, and the art of blooming flower teas. Learn how ancient traditions, fermentation methods, and cultural practices shape the taste and story behind every cup.

🎬 Behind the Podcast
Meet Braden, our newest team member handling video editing and social media strategy. Get a look at how modern podcasts adapt across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram to reach global audiences.

🍹 Tea Experiments & Cocktails
From mint Pu-erh to butter coffee, and even a bold attempt at mezcal tea cocktails—we experiment with flavors at the intersection of tea and mixology. Not every test is a winner, but every sip sparks conversation.

✨ Culture, Food & Travel
Our tea journey branches into culinary stories, the Tea Horse Road in China, Maritimes travel in Canada, and how traditions connect across continents.

👉 If you love tea culture, global stories, and engaging conversations, this is the podcast for you.
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