The relationship between tea and menswear, from Jacob, wearing the Flight Suit at home: “In college, I learned that I have an arrhythmic reaction to coffee, so tea is my performance booster of choice. It’s also become a deep passion. My tea drinking ritual is morning focused, specifically around black tea which has the highest amount of caffeine. When I first got into tea, I stuck to the classics. Mostly pre-made breakfast blends. Then, I started trying single estates from the Assam Valley of India. The interest grew deeper, and I eventually began adding a black tea from China, called Pu-erh, for a little earthy funk. I started to blend them together so each region brought something unique to the flavor profile. The same process is holds in clothing and textiles. First you try the classics, get to know the lay of the land, find out what you like, then explore and see what else is out there. The searching covers fit, material, and make. Each part of it contributes to creating something refreshing, and that is the truly fun of it.” Jacob’s Primary Recipe: Using a 36oz, 6-cup tea pot from @uptonteaimports, blend: 2 tablespoons of Assam CTC (Crushed Tea Curl) 1 teaspoon of Royal Pu-erh 1 teaspoon of English Breakfast Steep at 212 degrees and add a splash of milk, plus a little bit of sugar to mellow it out. Enjoy to start the day.