Steeping Around

Steeping Around

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Steeping Around episodes

  • Show 58: Aftermath - The World Tea Expo
    George Jage of the World Tea Expo returns this week to recap June’s spectacular event. He and Manish look forward to World Tea East, premiering in six weeks’ time in Philadelphia. In the third and final segment, Manish attempts to restore confidence with one of our listeners. Can he do it?
    21 min
  • Show 57: Iced Tea: Three Methods, One Make‪r‬
    We’ve gone from extravagance to efficiency in this episode, as Manish and Tere introduce another incredible iced tea maker. John Lown of Takeya Tea Company joins Manish at the World Tea Expo to tell the story and inspiration behind one of the most complete, well thought out iced tea makers we’ve ever seen.
    19 min
  • Show 56: Cool Gadgets for Cold Te‪a‬
    As the hot summer months settle in, we turn our attention once again to iced tea. Around this time last year, Manish explained the many ways that you could make cold-brewed iced tea from home. This week, he introduces listeners to one of the most dramatic devices for that cold-brew on the market.
    20 min
  • Show 54: A Year of Steeping Aroun‪d‬
    Who ever thought that Manish Shah could continue Steeping Around for fifty-two consecutive weeks? Certainly not us, and you may be astounded as well as we revisit some of our earlier material. Join Manish, Tere, and the crew of Steeping Around in celebration as we travel through some of the most memorable moments of our last year making this podcast.
    38 min
  • Show 53: A Woman’s Touch-Blooming Thing‪s‬
    Let’s face it– looks do matter. While the most important thing is that a tea tastes good, often it is our eyes that first draws us to a particular variety. This week, Manish and Tere explore the eye-pleasing ingredients in our tea blends: flowers. Tune in to learn about roses, sunflowers, cornflowers and malva flowers.
    27 min
  • Show 52: Lavishing Lavende‪r‬
    Manish Shah and show producer Tere Clark step into the fabulously fragrant world of lavender flowers. The distinct aroma of this flower has earned its place in history, which spans several continents and time periods, each lavishing in one or another of its multitudes of uses.
    22 min
  • Show 51: Calm and Collected Chamomil‪e‬
    Manish and Tere jump back into the vast world of herbal teas this week, departing from green colored herbals and opening a new chapter: florals. Up first is chamomile, renowned across the globe for its delicate flavor and soothing effects (among a slew of other less-known health benefits).
    23 min
  • Show 50: Welcome to the World Tea Expo‪!‬
    This week Manish Shah is joined by George Jage, founding father of the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. George and Manish discuss today’s tea trends, from the baby boomers to generation Y, from first-class celebrities to first-time shop owners. Join them as they peek behind the scenes of one of the fastest growing industries in the world today.
    25 min
  • Show 49: Catnip: Calm or Crazy‪?‬
    Host Manish Shah and show producer Tere Clark launch an exploration into an herb that is usually left to felines: Catnip. In response to a listener email, Manish and Tere sip on large cups of catnip as they discuss the herb’s history, uses, brewing techniques, and most importantly, its effects on human consumers.
    20 min

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We’re taking back tea-time and kicking it up a notch while turning up the fun. No sitting around in a stuffy living room sipping from dainty china with pinkies in the air. We don’t mind a bit of…