188: Scared in the Dark
Renee Rubens is the founder of Symphony of Leaves, a luxury tea company rooted in ethical sourcing and sensory sophistication. After decades in global media sales, she followed her passion for tea into a new venture that blends her business savvy with botanical elegance. In this episode, she dishes on premium pu-erh, purposeful partnerships, and proper preparation.
What you'll learn about:
✨ Why tea bags are basically dust in a disguise (and what to sip instead)
🍵 How a Brit’s sass and a global pandemic led to a tea empire
🏨 Why hotels and spas are the new hot spot for high-end tea
🌿 What makes real tea real—and why chamomile doesn’t count
💧 The water temperature trick that’ll totally change your cup
📱 A henna mishap + no cell signal = Renee’s wildest travel story
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