For our last episode of season 1, we named it tropical and ethical, covering both aspects you may not always find together, much like Gin & Tea! (I'm getting better at links) 

Sophie finally tries Earl Grey Tea and gives her verdict, whilst Craig tries O.M.Tea - Island Vibes - Tropical Green Tea. Moving then to gin, Sophie has the wonderful Spit-Roasted Pineapple Gin by That Boutique-y Gin Company and Craig has Canaïma Gin with some Dash grapefruit soda water. A great way to round up the season! 

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Craig, showing the Canaïma gin in a tropical plant setting.

This week, we had technical difficulties with our sound recording and so Sophie has recorded an interlude to explain.

As an extra treat, our Instagram page is now live so please check it out - https://www.instagram.com/ginandteapodcast/

We will return next week with episode 10, the season 1 finale. Most good finales usually make you wait an extra week anyway ;)

Take a sip and enjoy!

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This week's theme is Botanicals, and Craig drinks Rooibos (not from the tea family but in fact a legume) and Sophie enjoys a Rooibos blend which is good for digestion. Botanicals remain the hot topic for the gin, where Craig has the Edinburgh Gin 1670 Royal Botanical Gardens Gin and Sophie has one of her all time favourite gins; Warner's Rhubarb Gin!

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Sophie, finding the closest thing to a red bush to display the gin and tea by.

Tea, Tea and more Tea! (with hints of gin) Sophie and Craig are joined this week by special guest Luba, and find out about more exotic teas including a Korean Barley Tea. Craig tries a Masala Chai Tea, and Sophie samples the LoneWolf Cactus and Lime Gin. We also learn about Samovars.

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Luba, showing the wonderful Korean tea set.

This week, Sophie and Craig take you on a journey with the Russian Caravan Tea, aptly helping name this episode Trade and Transport. Complimented by Edinburgh Gin's Bramble & Honey Gin and then Verdant Spirit Dry Gin, your taste buds will travel the four corners of the world.

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Sophie, trying to include a caravan using a wonderful Lego model. 

Sophie and Craig are joined by special guest Glen, who tries not just one, but two different teas and three different gins!! Teas are Yorkshire Tea Toast & Jam Brew and Aldi Scottish Breakfast Tea, followed by Greyson's London Dry Gin, Finton's Special London Dry Gin and Brewdog LoneWolf Cloudy Lemon Gin.

Also features the creation of the SlAldi.

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Glen, highlighting the gins as the teas could not fit in the photo.

This week, Sophie and Craig try the powerful tea, Lapsang Souchong, not for the faint hearted, and Sophie tries the much taster Burleighs Leicester Tigers Gin. With some added history chat and 'special guest' Richard III.

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Sophie, highlighting the smoky depths of Lapsang Souchong.

For this episode, we are joined by special guest Lynne, who introduces us to a green tea in the form of Twinings Pineapple & Grapefruit Green Tea and the lovely Gin Bothy Stirrup Cup. Craig tries Shetland Reel Gin and Sophie joins Lynne on Gin Bothy with the Merry Berry. We also are joined by another spirit, in a more fleeting form, with a great story to match.

Take a sip and enjoy!

(other sound effect not included as Lynne's impression was too good!) 

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Episode art taken by Lynne showing the Big Big Gin Festival glass. 

This week, Sophie and Craig try the interesting Lady Grey Tea (try with or without milk!) and the mystery gin from last week is revealed and tasted - the fruity Bombay Bramble.

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Sophie, in sharp contrast to the snow, Spring is on the way and the Daffodils are starting to appear. 

The second episode of Gin & Tea featuring special guest Em, who introduces us to Haysmith's Spice Apple and Ginger Gin along with Whitley Neill Gooseberry Gin. Craig tries Ceylon Tea and Mez aka Sophie tries a mystery gin we'll find out about at a later date. 

Take a sip and enjoy!

Episode is clean, bar one swear from Craig hence why having to label as explicit... 

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Episode art taken by Em featuring those colourful ice cubes!