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Steeping Around episodes
- Show 38: Happy, Happy HibiscusManish and Tere sip on decadent hibiscus cocktails as they relay information about the widespread cultivation and uses of this beautiful and delicious tea. From China to Africa, Mexico to the Hawaii, hibiscus is enjoyed in numerable ways, and you too can indulge in this delightful tea – even with tequila.21 min
- Show 37: Honeybush Tea–The Other Red TeaManish Shah introduces another spectacular South African tea this week, Honeybush (not to be confused with Rooibos, of last week). Along with show producer Tere Clark, Manish explores the fine attributes of this other red tea, its history, cultivation, and availability.19 min
- Show 36: Rooibos: The Red Bush TeaIntroducing Rooibos, the first of a line of herbal teas that Manish will be examining in detail. Manish reveals its origin and history, how to make it from home and how to spice it up a bit, and finally, the many ways that Rooibos can influence your health.18 min
- Show 35: Who’s Got the Herbal Tea?Show producer Tere Clark joins host Manish Shah this week for an introduction to herbal teas. What is the difference between an herbal tea and a regular tea, anyway? How is it that some pick us up, and others calm us down?18 min
- Show 34: Gen Mai Cha: The Toasted Rice TeaHave you ever seen that strange green tea with little bits of popcorn stuck in it? Manish Shah introduces listeners to Gen Mai Cha this week, a deliciously different tea that perhaps isn’t as bizarre as you may think. Manish explains what it is, the origins, and the ways in which we can experiment with this incredible tea.16 min
- Show 33: Lapsang Souchong: Smooth Like Butter!Host Manish Shah introduces listeners to another famous scented tea this week: the smooth and smokey Lapsang Souchong. To aid in his exploration, Manish welcomes Chef Robert Wemischner to the show to discuss his books about cooking with tea. Don’t miss the final segment, where Chef Wemischner discloses a mouth-watering recipe for Lapsang Souchong Butter.22 min
- Show 32: Jasmine Teas–Cooking and CritiquingManish continues his exploration of Jasmine scented teas, distinguishing the key differences between grades and varieties and describing the methods to make each into a spectacular cup. In place of the Question of the Week, Manish invites you into his kitchen, where he lets loose one of his personal recipes using Jasmine green tea.18 min
- Show 31: Jasmine Teas–A Midsummer Night’s LaborManish Shah details the difference between the flavors imparted in teas like Earl Grey and those of scented teas, like Jasmine. He describes the intricate, several-month process involved in creating Jasmine tea, as well as the varying grades available on the market20 min
- Show 30: Talk Over Tea–The History and Health Benefits of PuerTea master Zhuping Hodge joins Manish Shah for a chat about Puer tea, live from Seven Cups tea house here in Tucson, Arizona. Zhuping details the history of Puer, how it went from both rags to riches and from an “old person’s tea” to a delicacy enjoyed by people of all ages, all around the world.22 min
- Show 29: Fermentation, Fungus, and Fabulous Puer TeaWhat do wine, cheese, and scotch all have in common? There are numerous answers to this question, but the one we have in mind is the process of fermentation. Joining the list of fabulous fermented products is Puer tea.19 min
About Steeping Around
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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…
dirt and we’re going to take you into the nitty-gritty. What is tea? Why should we drink the stuff? What do we do with it? Manish Shah will be delving deep into the world of tea: introducing you to the people who make it, the people who sell it and those who drink it. Brace yourself – you’ll soon know everything you never knew you wanted to know about tea. You’ll be Steeping Around with Manish Shah.