Coucou everyone!

Pinkies up, its time for high tea! Put on the kettle and settle in for a tour of English, Russian, and Turkish tea culture, but first we travel to China to learn about its origins thousands of years ago. We also dissect the history of a couple famous blends, and share the difference between English, Irish, and Scottish breakfast tea - because we know you're just dying to know!

Main topic sources:

History of Tea

How tea conquered Britain - BBC Bitesize 

The history of afternoon tea - a great British tradition 

Samovar - Russian Studies - Macalester College 

The Russian tea tradition - La Via del Tè

RUSSIAN TEA & TEA PARTY CULTURE 

Polish and Greek tea cultures – Balkan Hotspot. 

Tea in Turkey - Wikipedia 

The Difference Between English, Irish and Scottish Breakfast Teas | The Kitchn 

A Brief History About The Russian Caravan Tea - Teabox 

The History of Tea and Twinings

Earl Grey tea - Wikipedia 

Mini topic sources:

NPR: For Centuries, People Have Searched For Answers In The Bottom Of A Tea Cup

Kate's recommendation: Langres Cheese

Catherine's recommendation: "A Heart Worth Stealing" book by Joanna Barker

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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!