Join tea expert So-Han from West China Tea, distiller C.J. from Still Austin Whiskey Co., and host Richard for an in-depth exploration of rye whiskey and rare Chinese tea. So-Han introduces a unique red tea called Hong Ho Kuei (Red Monkey Chief), a variant of the famous Taiping Houkui green tea from Anhui province. He explains the tea's origins, processing methods, and how different mountain sides affect tea flavor. C.J. shares his journey into distilling, inspired by YouTube videos and homebrewing experiments. He discusses Still Austin's grain-to-glass philosophy and their use of the distinctive Brasetto rye varietal. The group samples and compares Still Austin's regular rye, cask strength rye, and a special single barrel release. They explore how proof levels, blending techniques, and barrel selection impact flavor profiles. Throughout the tasting, So-Han and C.J. draw parallels between tea and whiskey production, discussing topics like water quality, terroir, and the art of blending. They also touch on the growing Texas whiskey industry and Still Austin's innovative approaches. The episode highlights the exceptional pairing of Hong Ho Kuei tea with Still Austin's ryes, revealing new flavor dimensions when combined. It concludes with reflections on the craft spirits movement and the importance of exploring diverse rye whiskey expressions. Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast, tea lover, or curious about craft beverages, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and tasting insights from passionate experts. @TeaHouseGhost @stillatx ⸺ credits ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Richard Amiro - host http://richardamiro.com So-Han Fan - guest https://www.youtube.com/@TeaHouseGhost - https://westchinatea.com/ Cory Cranfill - a really helpful guy  https://youtube.com/@shedlogic - https://www.righttoolmedia.com C.J. Helms- guest https://www.stillaustin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stillatx/ https://www.instagram.com/cjhh521 ⸺ socials ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Website: https://whiskeyprovisioner.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyProvis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeyprovisioner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyProvisioner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_provisioner