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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Why South Korean Singer LeeHi Takes Tea, Not Coffee

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In the newest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch South Korean singer LeeHi explain why tea is more beneficial than coffee for a sore throat
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jan 25, 2022 - 2:42 pm

A cup of java may boast a variety of well-documented health benefits, but curing a sore throat isn’t one of them. This goes doubly if you’re a singer: maintaining your natural instrument is as crucial as a guitarist periodically visiting a luthier.

South Korean singer LeeHi clearly had this in mind while filming her episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, GRAMMY.com’s series where musicians reveal what’s on their riders.

Watch LeeHi Reveal The Magic Of Throat Coat

“There’s a tea called Throat Coat — someone gave it to me when I was on tour,” she tells GRAMMY.com. “I drank it when I lost my voice, and it was really effective.”

Aside from vocal health, LeeHi also praises the deliciousness of fried jokbal and the mindset that helps her have a great show.

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, get to know LeeHi better via her backstage rituals — then take a listen to her latest album, 2021’s 4 Only.

Watch the endearing video above and check below for more episodes of the series.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Watch Singer/Songwriter LP Reveal The "Emergency Food" That Gets Her Through Shows

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch singer/songwriter LP encourage listeners to stay hydrated and reveal her "emergency food" on tour
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jan 4, 2022 - 11:54 am

Alt-rock singer/songwriter LP will be the first to admit that she forgets to eat enough before shows. But she’s found a brilliant go-to in good old peanut butter.

"If you take like two spoonfuls of peanut butter — you gotta follow it with a bunch of water — you’ll be good," the New York native says with a laugh. "Emergency food, you know?"

LP’s "Emergency Food" That Gets Her Through Shows

Peanut butter and water are two things LP always needs backstage, as she explains in the below video. While she stresses the importance of staying hydrated, she’ll make an exception for particular locations — vodka in Russia, wine in Italy.

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, let LP take you on a tour of her backstage consumables and provide a bird's-eye view of what performers need while on the road.

Check out the quirky clip above and check below for more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Andrew Watt Says No To Alcohol But Yes To Snakes In The Studio

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, GRAMMY-winning musician/producer Andrew Watt explains why he treats himself like an athlete when he's in the studio or on the stage
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Sep 29, 2021 - 8:27 am

When imagining a studio session with a highly successful musician like Andrew Watt, also known as WATT, chances are you picture the "anything goes" energy of Project X. But according to the GRAMMY-winning producer, his studio time is more Survivor-meets-Dr. Dolittle.

"You kind of have to look at yourself like an athlete," WATT says of his music mindset. "Don't eat heavy things because you're using your brain all day."

Watch below to see what other studio advice WATT offers up in the newest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

WATT On Keeping An Athlete Mindset In The Studio

Whether it's his strict no-alcohol stance or his pet-friendly attitude, the superproducer seems to have found the key to success in the studio: He's worked with megastars like Justin Beiber, Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, and in 2021, he won the GRAMMY for Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards.

Scroll below for more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas and find out what some of the top artists in music can't live without while on the road.

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Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Sep 22, 2021 - 11:16 am

It's only been about a year and half since singer/songwriter Tai Verdes was working at a Verizon store in Los Angeles, trying to kick off his music career, when his laid-back bop, "Stuck In The Middle," took off on TikTok.

Today, the 25-year-old artist is in the midst of his first-ever tour, meaning it's the first time the rising star has had a tour rider. One of his special requests? The undeniably delicious combo of peanut butter and bananas, best enjoyed in sandwich form.

Tai Verdes Loves Bananas & Peanut Butter

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, find out what else the "A-O-K" singer enjoys backstage as well as what he loves most about performing live.

Afterward, watch more episodes of the fun artist interview series below.

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Ava Max discusses her favorite snacks and the different ways her opera-singing mom reminds the pop star to care for her voice in the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Herbal Tea & White Sofas video series
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Aug 5, 2021 - 2:09 pm

"I'm usually always hungry, so snacks!" Albanian American pop star Ava Max says of her tour rider. In addition to fruits and veggies, her favorite bites also include traditional Albanian dishes, cooked by her opera singer mother, with "feta on everything."

Ava Max On Her Fave Backstage Snacks & Vocal Care

Hear from the "My Head & My Heart" singer herself about her favorite backstage foods and her go-to vocal care tips in the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas above.

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