The Power Of Tea: How Steve Schwartz Turned Ancient Wisdom Into A Modern Wellness Movement
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 17 December 2025
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, we are joined by Steve Schwartz, the Founder and CEO of Art of Tea. Always enamored with the homeopathic impact plants can have on the body and mind, Steve has grown this passion into a leading tea brand, sourcing the finest organic teas from around the world.
A Master Tea Blender, Steve has traveled the world forging relationships with farmers, sourcing the highest-quality organic teas, and merging centuries-old traditions with modern innovation. Whether he's experimenting with kitchen blends or collaborating with top wellness brands, Steve embodies what it means to turn passion, purpose, and curiosity into lasting impact.
In this conversation, we explore:
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The foundations of Ayurvedic medicine and how it shapes Steve's approach.
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How tea can support balance, restoration, and alignment in daily life.
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The rich history of tea as medicine, ritual, and community.
How has Steve and his team touched lives using unique blends of herbs and botanicals? What's next for Art of Tea? Click play now to find out for yourself!
You can connect with Steve's vision by visiting the Art of Tea website or on LinkedIn!
Try our Wellness Collection yourself! — normally $64, only Finding Genius listeners can get our Wellness Sampler for $50 AND Free Shipping for a limited time. It includes four wellness blends, our premium tea infuser, and the Perfect Spoon in a keepsake muslin bag. Use code FINDINGGENIUS at artoftea.com.
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Keep up with Steve Schwartz socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtOfTea
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveschwarx
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofTeaTV
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artoftea
🛍️ Recommended Books & Accessories from this Episode
📖 Art of Tea: A Journey of Ritual, Discovery, and Impact – A beautifully told exploration of tea culture, mindful rituals, and the global impact of ethically sourced teas.
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📘 Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing: A Practical Guide – A foundational guide to Ayurvedic principles, offering practical tools for balance, wellness, and self-healing.
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📙 The Book of Matcha: Superfood Recipes for Green Tea Powder – A vibrant introduction to matcha, packed with recipes and insights into its health benefits and culinary uses.
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👜 Bonavita 1L Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Electric Kettle – A precision kettle ideal for brewing tea and coffee, allowing exact temperature control for the perfect cup every time.
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🎁 Matcha Whisk Set, Matcha Kit (10-Pcs) – A complete traditional matcha set with everything you need for authentic preparation and a mindful tea ritual.
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| 0:30.3 | This is the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:37.4 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius podcast. I guess today. Jacob's. |
| 0:42.5 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius podcast. I guess today is Steve Schwartz. |
| 0:47.9 | He's the CEO of Art of Tea. So we're going to talk about, you know, the teas that he makes and also Ayurvedic medicine and how the two interact. So welcome, Steve. It's an honor to be here looking |
| 0:53.1 | for it. This is going to be great. |
| 0:54.4 | Well, good. Well, tell me a bit about your background. You know, how did you get interested in tea and Ayurvedic medicine? Yeah, sure. So I'm going to weigh you back. So my background's in Ayurveda. And Iovita is a form of preventative medicine based out of India. And the way I got into that was when I was in high school I got a full paid scholarship to go to college |
| 1:11.8 | traditional college traditional university but my mom India. And the way I got into that was when I was in high school, I got a full paid scholarship to go to |
| 1:11.5 | college, traditional college, traditional university. But my mom got diagnosed with brain cancer |
| 1:16.6 | six months in a minute to college. So, yeah, thanks. I actually, I dropped out of college. I moved |
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