Tea Time with a Mentor: Jenny Tse, Founder of Sipping Streams Tea Co. On Her Cultural Journey through Entrepreneurship, Support of Community in Alaska and How the “Test and Try” mentality Applies to Life, Work and Tea

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“To get through the turbulence in life, reflecting will help you see the good. You have to pull out the good stuff, lean into it and then see where you can improve.”

— Jenny Tse

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jenny Tse is the founder and owner of Sipping Streams Tea Company, the bestselling author of The Essence of Tea, and the host of the Essence of Tea a podcast. Sipping Streams – the only
geothermal-powered tea farm in the world – began as a vision in 2004 when Jenny noticed the way that tea was able to bring different people together. Bootstrapping from absolutely nothing 16 years ago and building a business without so
much as a mentor, Jenny’s passion for community, sustainability, and quality have allowed the Sipping Streams Tea Company to weather 2 recessions and a pandemic.

Sipping Streams’ custom tea infusions have won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the North American Tea Championships and 2nd at the Global Tea Championships, along with earning Jenny a 1st prize for the Top Tea Infusionist at the 2011 World Tea Expo. Sipping Streams also has been featured in Fresh Cup Magazine, Edible Alaska, and NPR

Show Notes:

Meet Jenny Tse, born in Hong Kong and raised in Fairbanks Alaska. She later started the world’s only geothermal tea farm and is winning international acclaim for her blends. We explore the challenges and rewards of building a business from scratch, the importance of community support, and the role of mentorship in entrepreneurship. Jenny will share insights and lessons learned from her own experiences, as well as tips and advice for our listeners.  

We’ll also dive deep into the world of tea, exploring different blends and flavors, discussing the art of blending, and learning about the health benefits of this beloved beverage.  

Whether you’re a tea lover, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world around you. Grab a cup of your favorite tea, sit back, and join us for an inspiring conversation with Jenny Tse, the founder of Sipping Streams Tea Co., Author, Podcast Host of The Essence of Tea.  

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