Richard and So-Han continue their conversation with Mike Groener of Creador Spirits and Bar Singular in part two of their exploration of mezcal and traditional tea. They dive deeper into the challenges facing small-scale producers, sustainability issues, and the importance of preserving traditional production methods in both industries. Mike shares his experiences operating a distillery in Austin and Bastrop, discussing how government regulations and infrastructure challenges affect small producers. The conversation explores the parallels between artisanal tea and mezcal production, from market pressures to resist commodification to the beauty of seasonal variations and small-batch creation. The episode concludes with a special tasting of a wedding mezcal from Oaxaca, leading to thoughtful discussions about authenticity, accessibility, and how the best products often evade commercial markets. Through their exploration of craft beverages, the hosts and guest reveal how these traditional products connect people to culture, land, and community. Featured beverages: Multiple artisanal mezcals including Lamata Agave Spirits and a special wedding bottle from Oaxaca. Fermented purple tea with golden mold from China. This engaging discussion showcases the beauty of small-batch production and the importance of preserving traditional craftsmanship in both tea and spirits. ⸺ 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 Guest - Mike GroenerIG - @creadorspirits, @lamataspirihttps://www.barsingular.com ⸺ socials ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Website: https://whiskeyprovisioner.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeyprovisioner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyProvisioner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_provisioner Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyProvis