While You Were Steeping

Following on from the Silk Road stories, Hayden and Michael explore the boom of tea trade by sea, monopolised by The East India Company, and its indelible impact on British colonialism, and the popularity of tea around the world.

Teas reviewed in this episode: Wattleseed Breakfast (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Aus), Tea Party Tea (TeaTonic, VIC, Aus), Bright Spark Tea (TeaTonic). [This episode was recorded on July 12th and 20th]

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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Time to jump back to ancient China at the beginning of the Common Era. Hayden and Michael dive deep into the history of The Silk Road, as the first instalment in their saga of Tea Travel Tales, exploring the thousand-year journey of tea's introduction to countries all over the world. Teas reviewing in this episode: Kakadu Dreaming (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Aus), Chai Masala (Elmstock, WA, Aus), Fruit Quencher (Elmstock). [This episode was recorded on July 12th and 15th]

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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Time to jump back to ancient China at the beginning of the Common Era. Hayden and Michael dive deep into the history of The Silk Road, as the first instalment in their saga of Tea Travel Tales, exploring the thousand-year journey of tea's introduction to countries all over the world. Teas reviewing in this episode: Kakadu Dreaming (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Aus), Chai Masala (Elmstock, WA, Aus), Fruit Quencher (Elmstock). [This episode was recorded on July 12th and 15th]

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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Fast forward to the 1770s in colonial North America. Hayden and Michael dig into the history of one of tea's most significant moments on the world stage: The Boston Tea Party. They discuss its relevance in the wake of major protests in the USA, as well as its role in the foundation of the country, and democracy on the world stage. Teas reviewed in this episode: Native Mint (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Aus), Lemongrass & Ginger (Elmstock, WA, Aus), Darjeeling Premium (Elmstock).

[This episode was recorded on June 3rd, 2020]

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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Fast forward to the 1770s in colonial North America. Hayden and Michael dig into the history of one of tea's most significant moments on the world stage: The Boston Tea Party. They discuss its relevance in the wake of major protests in the USA, as well as its role in the foundation of the country, and democracy on the world stage. Teas reviewed in this episode: Native Mint (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Aus), Lemongrass & Ginger (Elmstock, WA, Aus), Darjeeling Premium (Elmstock).

[This episode was recorded on June 3rd, 2020]

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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While You Were Steeping is a curatorial tea and culture podcast. Join your hosts, ex-housemates and theatre graduates Hayden Rodgers and Michael Mandalios as they discover the rich history of tea across time and cultures, and review locally sampled teas of all kinds.

EPISODE NOTES: Equipped with some of Jane's great key milestones, Hayden and Michael start at the very beginning, delving into the stories of the discovery of tea, primarily in China, but in other cultures as well. The myth of Shennong, the etymology of tea around the world, the creation of the teabag, and the invention of "afternoon tea" are all covered.

Teas reviewed in this episode: Strawberry Gum Green (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Australia), Lemongrass & Ginger (The Rabbit Hole), Dragon Pearls (Elmstock, WA, Australia)

[This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2020]

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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While You Were Steeping is a curatorial tea and culture podcast. Join your hosts, ex-housemates and theatre graduates Hayden Rodgers and Michael Mandalios as they discover the rich history of tea across time and cultures, and review locally sampled teas of all kinds.

EPISODE NOTES: Equipped with some of Jane's great key milestones, Hayden and Michael start at the very beginning, delving into the stories of the discovery of tea, primarily in China, but in other cultures as well. The myth of Shennong, the etymology of tea around the world, the creation of the teabag, and the invention of "afternoon tea" are all covered.

Teas reviewed in this episode: Strawberry Gum Green (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Australia), Lemongrass & Ginger (The Rabbit Hole), Dragon Pearls (Elmstock, WA, Australia)

[This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2020]

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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While You Were Steeping is a curatorial tea and culture podcast. Join your hosts, ex-housemates and theatre graduates Hayden Rodgers and Michael Mandalios as they discover the rich history of tea across time and cultures, and review locally sampled teas of all kinds.

EPISODE NOTES: Ready to throw themselves into the rich history of tea, Hayden and Michael chat with tea historian, somelier and educator Jane Pettigrew in the United Kingdom. She talks about her personal experiences of having her life changed by tea, and walks our hosts through the major highlights of tea-in-history, equipping them with all the talking points they need to move on with the season.

Teas reviewed in this episode:

Great Grandfather's Tea (Elmstock, WA, Australia)

This episode was recorded on May 15th, 2020

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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While You Were Steeping is a curatorial tea and culture podcast. Join your hosts, ex-housemates and theatre graduates Hayden Rodgers and Michael Mandalios as they discover the rich history of tea across time and cultures, and review locally sampled teas of all kinds.

EPISODE NOTES: Ready to throw themselves into the rich history of tea, Hayden and Michael chat with tea historian, somelier and educator Jane Pettigrew in the United Kingdom. She talks about her personal experiences of having her life changed by tea, and walks our hosts through the major highlights of tea-in-history, equipping them with all the talking points they need to move on with the season.

Teas reviewed in this episode:

Great Grandfather's Tea (Elmstock, WA, Australia)

This episode was recorded on May 15th, 2020

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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While You Were Steeping is a curatorial tea and culture podcast. Join your hosts, ex-housemates and theatre graduates Hayden Rodgers and Michael Mandalios as they discover the rich history of tea across time and cultures, and review locally sampled teas of all kinds.

This Introduction episode is exactly what it says on the label. Get to know Hayden and Michael, how they came to be tea-loving friends, and what you can expect as they go on their journey of discovery in the wide world of tea.

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on [email protected]. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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