Spilling Tea

🎙️ Spilling Tea — Season 2 Teaser

The kettle’s on again! Spilling Tea is coming back for Season 2 — the first full episode drops Monday, 20 October.

In this short teaser, I share a few behind-the-scenes updates and what’s new this season:

– A simpler, snack-based format (goodbye, three-course meals 👋)

– The return of our lovely sponsor Avantcha Tea — with a brand-new discount code: SPILLINGTEA15 for 15% off their teas

– A new rhythm: bi-weekly episodes, with little in-between bonuses called Sips on Substack for my paying subscribers

Plus, an Instagram giveaway celebrating both the launch of Season 2 and my new homeware line, La Collezione — designed in collaboration with makers from Italy and the UK

The giveaway includes:🫖 Six of my favourite Avantcha teas (Majestic Earl Grey, Midnight Chocolate Mint, After Lunch Herbal Blend and more)🍵 Teaware and a Silk Teabag Explorer Box🏺 A few pieces from La Collezione — now available on thevenetianpantry.com

To enter: head to @thevenetianpantry, find the giveaway post, and follow the instructions there.Entries close Sunday, 19 October, and the winner will be announced on Monday, 20 October, when the new season officially begins.

Links mentioned:

💻 The Venetian Pantry — Shop La Collezione

🫖 Avantcha Tea — use code SPILLINGTEA15 for 15% off

🗞️ Subscribe to Spilling Tea on Substack

📸 Join the Giveaway on Instagram

The table turns and this time Amira interviews me on all things interior design. Recorded with a live audience as part of Riverscape's "At Home Series".

To find out more about Riverscape 'At Home with" Series, follow them on Instagram @riverscapeldn

Amira is on Instagram as @thedesgineditor

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I mention in the podcast:

Homework, one of my favourite scent makers (check out Steph's episode of Spilling Tea)

Jolene and Perilla, my favourite neighbourhood restaurants in Stoke Newington

Khruanghbin, my go-to musical band to play when hosting

Interior Designer Alice Grace

A favourite contemporary homeware shop: Rowen & Wren

Favourite places for Antique shopping: Homebarn, Rye, Lewes

Amira is a journalist, creative director, broadcaster, events host, and more. We chat about her journey, antique sourcing, her favorite spots in Notting Hill, and how she came to own a royal basin.

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Follow Amira on:

Instagram @thedesigneditor

www.clubrapport.com

neighbourhoodedit.com

www.patinabyrapport.com

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Behind the scenes and recipes on my Substack

Follow me on @thevenetianpantry

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This episode is sponsored by Avantcha.

With over 100 different teas in their collection, Avantcha is truly a one-stop destination for tea lovers like me. If you don't know where to start, check out Avantcha's Tea Silkbag Explorer box and take advantage of their limited-time offer for new customers: simply create an account and enjoy a complimentary box with your first order over £50.

Find out more at Avantcha.co.uk

On this episode, we drink Avantcha’s Rooibois Masala Chai

Jessica is the founder of Deorling, an interiors & antique-sourcing practice based on traditional craft. We chat about how she started her business, sourcing antiques, and why she enjoys the Juggle.

Find out more about Jessica:

Website deorling.co.uk

Instagram @deorling_

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Behind the scenes and recipes on my Substack

Follow me on @thevenetianpantry

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This episode is sponsored by Avantcha.

With over 100 different teas in their collection, Avantcha is truly a one-stop destination for tea lovers like me. If you don't know where to start, check out Avantcha's Tea Silkbag Explorer box and take advantage of their limited-time offer for new customers: simply create an account and enjoy a complimentary box with your first order over £50.

Find out more at Avantcha.co.uk

On this episode, we drink Rooibois Vanilla Earl Grey

Farrah (former editor of Cosmopolitan and Elle) is Head of Partnership for Europe at Substack. We chat about life without children, body image, and why it's necessary to embrace discomfort.

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More from Farrah:

Her Substack: Things Worth Knowing

Instagram @farrahstorr

Farrah's book The Discomfort Zone

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Behind the scenes and recipes on my Substack

Follow me on @thevenetianpantry

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This episode is sponsored by Avantcha.

With over 100 different teas in their collection, Avantcha is truly a one-stop destination for tea lovers like me. If you don't know where to start, check out Avantcha's Tea Silkbag Explorer box and take advantage of their limited-time offer for new customers: simply create an account and enjoy a complimentary box with your first order over £50.

Find out more at Avantcha.co.uk

On this episode, we drink Avantcha’s Rose Gold Black Tea

Edi co-owns the best building company in town (speaking from personal experience). We chat about all things renovation, from builders' red flags and ballpark costs, to why insulation can be problematic.

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Follow Optimal on:

Instagram @optimalbuildltd

Website optimalbuild.co.uk

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Behind the scenes and recipes on my Substack

Follow me on @thevenetianpantry

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This episode is sponsored by Avantcha.

With over 100 different teas in their collection, Avantcha is truly a one-stop destination for tea lovers like me. If you don't know where to start, check out Avantcha's Tea Silkbag Explorer box and take advantage of their limited-time offer for new customers: simply create an account and enjoy a complimentary box with your first order over £50.

Find out more at Avantcha.co.uk

On this episode, we drink Avantcha's Organic Lapsang Bai Mu Dan

Kathryn is a natural dye and paint expert with 14+ years of experience in the field. We dive into her background and how you can start playing with natural dyes in your own kitchen.

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Follow Kathryn on:

Instagram @kathryn_davey

Website kathryndavey.com

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Useful links:

London Workshops: Waitlist 

Creative Retreats & Accommodation At Mèlisses, Andros

Beginner Blog Posts & Natural Dye Resources

Get 25% off on all courses and guides with the code TVPSP

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Behind the scenes and recipes on my Substack Follow me on @thevenetianpantry

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This episode is sponsored by Avantcha.

With over 100 different teas in their collection, Avantcha is truly a one-stop destination for tea lovers like me. If you don't know where to start, check out Avantcha's Tea Silkbag Explorer box and take advantage of their limited-time offer for new customers: the cost of the box (£15) will be credited back to you as a voucher to spend on your favourite tea.

Find out more at

https://uk.avantcha.com/silk-teabag-explorer/

On this episode, we drink Blooming Moments Peach

Jojo is an acclaimed Interior Designer, Entrepreneur and Podcaster. We chat about her personal journey from a little girl who was struggling at school to becoming the powerhouse she is today.

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Follow Jojo on:

Instagram @houseninedesign

Website housenine.co.uk

Jojo's Fashion line: The T Store

Jojo and Polly's podcast The Ins and Outs

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Behind the scenes and recipes on my Substack Follow me on @thevenetianpantry

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This episode is sponsored by Avantcha.

With over 100 different teas in their collection, Avantcha is truly a one-stop destination for tea lovers like me. If you don't know where to start, check out Avantcha's Tea Silkbag Explorer box and take advantage of their limited-time offer for new customers: the cost of the box (£15) will be credited back to you as a voucher to spend on your favourite tea.

Find out more at

https://uk.avantcha.com/silk-teabag-explorer/

On this episode, we drink Avantcha's Majestic Earl Grey

Ksenija is a skincare and face massage expert, as well as a pilates instructor, naturopathic nutrition student and soon-to-be-published author. We talk about her journey, plus all things self-care.

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This week, I'm joined by my good friend and fellow multi-hyphenate, Ksenija Selivanova and her fur puppy Rio. Ksenija is the ultimate jack of all trades. She started her career as a model before pivoting to food styling for a few years and then becoming a Pilates teacher.

At some point along her journey, she started developing a deep passion for skincare and face massages and realised her true calling was, as she put it, to help people to feel better and lighter within themselves.

She achieves this both with in-person treatments across multiple locations in London and online through her Instagram and YouTube channels, where she's known as The Moments to an adoring community that is hundreds of thousands strong.

We go quite deep with Ksenja,, from the traumas that make us who we are to growing a tougher skin against criticism and protecting your own energy. But don't worry, we also talk about lighter things as well, like what must-have skincare products she would bring to a desert island.

As you will hear, she has a very funny and bubbly personality, but she also has an extremely nurturing and caring side to her.

Amongst her many talents, Ksenija is also very green-fingered. Once, after visiting her old home studio for a treatment, she offered me a fresh lemon verbena tea with leaves she grew in her garden. That stuck with me, so I thought I’d repay the favour by creating a Lemon Verbena-inspired meal, paired with Avantcha’s Lemon Verbena & Lavender tea.

Find out more about Ksenija:

Youtube

Instagram: @the_moments

Register your interest in pre-ordering her book here

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Check out my Substack Podcast page to see the recipes of the dishes I prepared for Ksenija.

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This episode is sponsored by Avantcha.

With over 100 different teas in their collection, Avantcha is truly a one-stop destination for tea lovers like me. If you don't know where to start, check out Avantcha's Tea Silkbag Explorer box and take advantage of their limited-time offer for new customers: the cost of the box (£15) will be credited back to you as a voucher to spend on your favourite tea.

Find out more at

https://uk.avantcha.com/silk-teabag-explorer/

George is the co-founder of the award-winning Architecture practice BVDS. He is also the architect we appointed for our renovation. We talk about all things reno, from underfloor heating to loft extensions and contingency budgets – including why it's never too early to get an architect on board.

Find out more about BVDS:

Website: b-vds.co.uk

Instagram: @bvdsarchitects

Check out my Substack Podcast page to see the building we talk about and to get all the recipes I made for George.

The recipes have been paired to this tea.

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This episode is sponsored by Avantcha.

With over 100 different teas in their collection, Avantcha is truly a one-stop destination for tea lovers like me. If you don't know where to start, check out Avantcha's Tea Silkbag Explorer box and take advantage of their limited-time offer for new customers: the cost of the box (£15) will be credited back to you as a voucher to spend on your favourite tea.

Find out more at

https://uk.avantcha.com/silk-teabag-explorer/