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Oct 3
58m 8s

Ep 92: Hot Commodities: Matcha & Sustain...

Nethra Rajendran and Cecilia Rios
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Matcha, it’s everywhere, from your morning latte to the latest wellness trend. But what does it really take to bring this vibrant green powder from farm to cup, and what can its journey teach us about sustainability?

In this week’s episode, Nethra and Cecilia peel back the layers of matcha’s story tracing its production, supply chain, and booming global consumption. They explore how centuries-old traditions are colliding with modern demand, and why the way we grow and source matcha matters for people, planet, and the future of tea.

This episode also features a special interview with Michael Ham, Co-Founder and President of Wild Orchard Tea. Michael shares how Wild Orchard is reimagining the tea industry through regenerative farming building soil health, restoring ecosystems, and proving that sustainability and flavor can go hand in hand. His work offers a powerful glimpse into how a single crop, grown differently, can reshape the future of agriculture.

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