Steeping Around

Steeping Around

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Steeping Around episodes

  • Show 28: The Top Two Things to Know About Te‪a‬
    With the start of a new year and the inevitable influx of “top ten” lists of every type and flavor, Manish has prepared his own “top things” list. Don’t worry, he’s keeping it short! In fact, he has narrowed to down to the two top things that everyone should know about tea.
    21 min
  • Show 26: A Chat About Cha‪i‬
    In his first guest interview, Manish Shah speaks with Diana Rosen, author of Chai: The Spice Tea of India. Diana recounts the history and healthful aspects of chai, what makes a perfect cup, and some of the ways that you can enjoy it at home.
    27 min
  • Show 24: Lisa’s Show–All About Earl Gre‪y‬
    Manish takes another exciting detour in his program this week, in response to an email from a listener: Lisa, in California. Tune in for a look at Earl Gray tea, its flavor, popularity, and even its namesake! And, for those of you fiening for caffeine, don’t miss the Question of the Week!
    21 min
  • Show 23: Storytime: The Sorted Beginnings of Black Te‪a‬
    From thieving to opium, the history of black tea more closely resembles a Hollywood blockbuster than a chapter from the history books. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn all about black tea’s misguided past. For the Question of the Week, Manish answers: Can black tea help ward off fleas?
    20 min
  • Show 21: I’ll Take My Black Tea With‪…‬
    An introductory look at black teas: discover what specifically makes a tea “black,” and the various ways that people around the world enjoy it. In the Question of the Week, Manish takes a look at one of the more common additions to black tea- milk. How does that creamy companion alter the health benefits in
    18 min
  • Show 20: Not Today’s Tea Part‪y‬
    In light of recent elections and heavy political climate here in the United States, host Manish Shah takes a slight detour from the informative shows on specific tea types. This week, we’re remembering the Boston Tea Party: how it came about, what actually happened, and what its effect has been on American tea consumption.
    18 min
  • Show 19: Oolongs for Everyon‪e‬
    Manish Shah welcomes two guest hosts this week as he wraps up his overview of oolongs. Learn how to determine if an oolong is of good quality, and if it is, how to make an excellent cup.
    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…