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Ep 71: Get Rid Of Stress With These Adaptogenic Teas

Feb. 28, 2023

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show helping 1 million people opTEAmize their minds, bodies, and spirits through tea. Today we are diving into all things Adaptogens! 1) What is stress and why it is both good and bad. 2) What are …

Ep 70: Lemon Balm Herbal Tea...The Herb To Help Ward Off Evil Spirits & Bacteria

Feb. 24, 2023

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show helping 1 million people opTEAmize their minds, bodies, and spirits through tea. Today we are diving into all things Lemon Balm Herbal Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) Th…

Ep 69: Representing Asian Culture, The History & Health Benefits of Taiwanese Oolongs, & Building Tradition with Terrence Co-Founder of Us Two Tea

Feb. 22, 2023

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the podcast helping 1 million people opTEAmize their minds, bodies, and spirits through tea. Today...we are honored to be talking with the co-founder of Us Two Tea, Terrence. Us Two Tea represents qual…

Ep 68: Earl Grey Black Tea...Better Than Some Cancer Drugs???

Feb. 20, 2023

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it opteamizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Earl Grey Black Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main topi…

Ep 67: Peppermint...How This Herb Can Soothe Your Stomach & Boost Your Memory

Feb. 17, 2023

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it opteamizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Peppermint Herbal Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main to…

Ep 66: Dragonwell Green Tea...The Most Prized Chinese Green Tea

Feb. 15, 2023

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it opteamizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Dragonwell Green Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main top…

Ep 65: Ashwagandha...Regulator of Stress & Builder of Strength

Oct. 5, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Aswhagandha. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) Th…

Ep 64: Pu'erh Tea...The Best Hangover Cure?

Oct. 3, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Pu'erh Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) The…

Ep 63: Licorice Root Tea...Endurance Booster & Gut Healing

Oct. 2, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Licorice Root Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics:…

Ep 62: Iron Goddess of Mercy Tea...The Merciful Tea for Skin, Bone, & Overall Health

Oct. 1, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Iron Goddess of Mercy Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main…

Ep 61: Rose Tea...Love Potion, Heart Opener, & Mood Booster

Sept. 30, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things rose. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) The histo…

Ep 60: Jasmine Green Tea...Meditative & Cancer Fighting

Sept. 29, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Jasmine Green Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics:…

Ep 59: Hibiscus...The Tisane To Enhance Heart Health

Sept. 28, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things hibiscus. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) The h…

Ep 58: Silver Needle White Tea...The Tea To Enhance Meditations

Sept. 27, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things Silver Needle White Tea. We broke this episode down into 3 main t…

Ep 57: Yerba Mate...Your New Coffee & Pre-Workout Alternative

Sept. 26, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things yerba mate. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) The…

Ep 56: English Breakfast Tea...The Tea To De-Stress, Improve Recovery, & More

Sept. 25, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Have you ever thought about the origins of English Breakfast Tea? That may sound like a silly questio…

Ep 55: Ginger Root...The Best Herb To Combat Nausea, Inflammation, & More

Sept. 25, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things ginger. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) The his…

Ep 54: Chai...How To Spice Up Your Life With This Ayurvedic Blend

Sept. 23, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things chai. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) The histo…

Ep 53: Chamomile...More Than Just A Sleepy Time Tea

Sept. 22, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things chamomile. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) The …

Ep 52: Matcha...The Powdered Tea of Warrior's

Sept. 21, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show that teaches you all things tea and how it optimizes longevity, recovery, and performance. Today we are diving into all things matcha. We broke this episode down into 3 main topics: 1) What is…

Ep 51: How These Teas Will Replace Your Ibuprofen & Lower Inflammation with Chelsea of Indigo Vibes Apothecary

July 14, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the podcast teaching athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance. My name is Vince LaPelusa, and my mission is to teach YOU how to work with tea so you can recover quicker, play lo…

Ep 50: Why Rosemary Tea May Be Your Next Addition To Your Pre-Competition Routine

June 24, 2022

Have you ever thought about a common herb, like rosemary’s, functionality? Meaning have you thought that maybe there’s more to this herb, maybe it can be worked with intentionally? And as athletes, can this possibly boost ou…

Ep 49: Overtraining & What We Can Do To Recover w/ Liz Morgan

April 19, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the podcast teaching athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance! My name is Vince LaPelusa, and I am a brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt who has been drinking tea for over 10 years …

Ep 48: Changing The Perception of Tea for Athletic Performance w/ Chloe & Aliyah of The Continua Podcast

April 8, 2022

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the podcast teaching athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance. My name is Vince LaPelusa, and I am a brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt who has been drinking tea for over 10 years …