Tek Mehreteab is the co-CEO of Chado Tea Room. Originally from Eritrea, he was initially hired as a cook at Chado in 1999 when he walked into the original L.A. location on West 3rd. St. and he was subsequently promoted by founders Devan and Reena Shah to run the business with them. Tek sits down with Ben to talk about his focus on customer education and the story behind each tea (13:17), tea & chocolate pairings (23:30), what he looks for in teas (34:46), and more!

Current curiosities:

Ben: @indianmatchmakingshow

Tek: Cultural delicacies (i.e. bird's nest soup!) 

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Tek Mehreteab: @chadotearoom

How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod

Ben: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!