Aldana began creating tea blends during the pandemic to solve her stomach problems.
The episode begins with the host introducing tea as the topic and guest Aldana Aispurú, who owns Alba. The host provides brief historical context, noting tea originated in China over 4,000 years ago according to legend. Aldana then explains her personal journey into tea blending, which started during the pandemic when she had stomach problems and began experimenting with herbs. She describes her blending process, emphasizing that all her teas have specific functions, like her 'Luna' blend designed for menstrual cycle relief with anti-inflammatory and sedative properties. The conversation covers tea preparation details, including why water shouldn't boil and how different teas require specific temperatures (85°C for green, 90°C for black and red). Aldana explains infusion times and recommends against adding sugar. She discusses the different tea types—white, green, black, and red—all from the same plant but processed differently. Matcha is mentioned as ground tea leaves used in cooking. The hosts talk about tea consumption habits, including cold tea options for summer. The episode concludes with an announcement about a free tea tasting event at Aldana's cart this Sunday at 3:30 PM, where attendees can sample her blends and purchase products. The event will feature tea with accompaniments like brownies and scones, inspired by British afternoon tea traditions.
