<![CDATA[Steeping Around With Rekaya]]>49115ae0-85df-537d-8bc3-34ff944fa63dThu, 01 Jan 2026 18:52:42 +0000Captivate.fmRekaya Gibsonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/9d2c5120-d00a-42ce-9ba0-064bbac86040/steeping-around-revised.jpgSteeping Around With RekayaRekaya GibsonRekaya GibsonSteeping Around with Rekaya is a podcast where the host, Rekaya Gibson, discusses all things tea. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and connect with tea lovers from around the world. Gibson does this by offering: 1) Teatime - where she features teas that she likes; 2) Tea Talk - where tea learning takes place; 3) Tea News – where Gibson shares what's going on in the world of tea from events, cool teaware, the latest tea trends, and everything in between; and 4) Special Steeping Around Segments – where the host "steeps" around the world to talk to tea shops, tearoom owners, and other experts in the tea industry.https://steeping-around-with.captivate.fmfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/steeping-around-with/nopodcastReview: Breville Electric Tea KettleReview: Breville Electric Tea KettleIn teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features blackberry sage by The Republic of Tea. In tea talk, she reviews the Breville IQ electric tea kettle. In tea news, Gibson shares the tea flavors of the year by Beck Flavors and mentions the World Tea Conference and Expo coming up in March.

Mentioned in this episode:

Breville IQ Tea Kettle amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson (affiliate link)

The Republic of Tea - republicoftea.com

World Tea Conference and Expo worldteaexpo.com Source:

Kiel, A. 2023, Jan. 11. Experts Name Black Sesame, Garden Mint, London Fog Among Flavors of the Year. World Tea News. bit.ly/3GUktRx

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features blackberry sage by The Republic of Tea. In tea talk, she reviews the Breville IQ electric tea kettle. In tea news, Gibson shares the tea flavors of the year by Beck Flavors and mentions the World Tea Conference and Expo coming up in March.

Mentioned in this episode:

Breville IQ Tea Kettle amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson (affiliate link)

The Republic of Tea - republicoftea.com

World Tea Conference and Expo worldteaexpo.com Source:

Kiel, A. 2023, Jan. 11. Experts Name Black Sesame, Garden Mint, London Fog Among Flavors of the Year. World Tea News. bit.ly/3GUktRx

]]>fb59457e-d6b4-4d05-b094-e11feb8320ffTue, 14 Feb 2023 10:05:00 -050004:05falsefull2525What is Honeybush Tea?What is Honeybush Tea?In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features honeybush tea by Numi. In tea talk, she discusses honeybush tea, an herbal tea native to South Africa. In tea news, she announces the expansion of Clipper, a British-based tea company, to the United States.

Mentioned in This Episode: Numi Tea, numitea.com What is honeybush tea? What are the health benefits of honeybush tea? What are the side effects of honeybush tea? How to prepare honeybush tea? South Africa Clipper, clipper-teas.com

Sources:

Kiel, A. (2022, June 29). U.K.-based Clipper Tea Expands in the United States with New Packaging and Flavors. worldteanews.com/retail/uk-based-clipper-tea-expands-united-states-new-packaging-and-flavors

Lang, A. (2020, May 19). Honeybush Tea: Benefits and Side Effects. Healthline. healthline.com/nutrition/honeybush-tea#bottom-line

WebMD. Health Benefits of Honeybush Tea. webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-honeybush-tea#1

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features honeybush tea by Numi. In tea talk, she discusses honeybush tea, an herbal tea native to South Africa. In tea news, she announces the expansion of Clipper, a British-based tea company, to the United States.

Mentioned in This Episode: Numi Tea, numitea.com What is honeybush tea? What are the health benefits of honeybush tea? What are the side effects of honeybush tea? How to prepare honeybush tea? South Africa Clipper, clipper-teas.com

Sources:

Kiel, A. (2022, June 29). U.K.-based Clipper Tea Expands in the United States with New Packaging and Flavors. worldteanews.com/retail/uk-based-clipper-tea-expands-united-states-new-packaging-and-flavors

Lang, A. (2020, May 19). Honeybush Tea: Benefits and Side Effects. Healthline. healthline.com/nutrition/honeybush-tea#bottom-line

WebMD. Health Benefits of Honeybush Tea. webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-honeybush-tea#1

]]>b473e518-d658-497d-b39d-a19e579daf85Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:20:02 -050004:03falsefull2424Loose Leaf Tea vs Tea Bags: What's the Difference?Loose Leaf Tea vs Tea Bags: What's the Difference?In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Happy to Be Me, an herbal blend by MEplusTea. In tea talk, she discusses the difference between loose-leaf tea and tea bags. In tea news, she announces a free Virtual Tea Chat event with MEplusTea in honor of National Tea Day on April 21, 2022 (United Kingdom).

Mentioned in This Episode:

MEplusTea – www.meplustea.com

Happy to Be Me tea by MEplusTea – https://www.meplustea.com/product-page/happy-to-be-me

MEplusTea Virtual Tea Chat registration (April 21, 2022) – www.rekayagibson.com/teachat

MEplusTea Sample Tea Box - https://www.meplustea.com/product-page/sample-tea-box

Source:

Goodwin, L. (2019, October 2). "Teabags vs. Loose Leaf Tea: Why is Loose Leaf Tea Better Than Teabags?." The Spruce Eats. https://www.thespruceeats.com/teabags-vs-loose-leaf-tea-766321

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Happy to Be Me, an herbal blend by MEplusTea. In tea talk, she discusses the difference between loose-leaf tea and tea bags. In tea news, she announces a free Virtual Tea Chat event with MEplusTea in honor of National Tea Day on April 21, 2022 (United Kingdom).

Mentioned in This Episode:

MEplusTea – www.meplustea.com

Happy to Be Me tea by MEplusTea – https://www.meplustea.com/product-page/happy-to-be-me

MEplusTea Virtual Tea Chat registration (April 21, 2022) – www.rekayagibson.com/teachat

MEplusTea Sample Tea Box - https://www.meplustea.com/product-page/sample-tea-box

Source:

Goodwin, L. (2019, October 2). "Teabags vs. Loose Leaf Tea: Why is Loose Leaf Tea Better Than Teabags?." The Spruce Eats. https://www.thespruceeats.com/teabags-vs-loose-leaf-tea-766321

]]>cecbbe51-deea-46b8-b3ba-b5c7111b5c3fThu, 14 Apr 2022 07:44:25 -050005:02falsefull2323Black-owned Tea Brands to SupportBlack-owned Tea Brands to SupportIn teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Chocolate Drop by Tyme for Tea Online. In tea talk, she highlights six Black-owned tea brands for Black History Month. In tea news, she announces the World Tea Conference & Expo being held on March 21-23, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Photo Credit: Courtney Alexandria

Mentioned in This Episode:

Chocolate Drop by Tyme for Tea Online - https://tymeforteaonline.com/

Candid Tea - https://candidtea.com/

CALABASH Tea & Coffee - https://www.calabashtea.com/

Brown Leaf Tea Bar - https://www.brownleaftea.com/

Cup of Té - https://cupofte.com/

Thés Lac Rose - https://en.theslacrose.com/

World Tea Conference & Expo – https://www.worldteaexpo.com/

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Chocolate Drop by Tyme for Tea Online. In tea talk, she highlights six Black-owned tea brands for Black History Month. In tea news, she announces the World Tea Conference & Expo being held on March 21-23, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Photo Credit: Courtney Alexandria

Mentioned in This Episode:

Chocolate Drop by Tyme for Tea Online - https://tymeforteaonline.com/

Candid Tea - https://candidtea.com/

CALABASH Tea & Coffee - https://www.calabashtea.com/

Brown Leaf Tea Bar - https://www.brownleaftea.com/

Cup of Té - https://cupofte.com/

Thés Lac Rose - https://en.theslacrose.com/

World Tea Conference & Expo – https://www.worldteaexpo.com/

]]>a125d9a4-ead3-4ce0-95ef-d06be7988784Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:50:06 -050006:26falsefull222210 Ways to Celebrate National Hot Tea Month10 Ways to Celebrate National Hot Tea MonthIn teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Taylors of Harrogate Lemon and Ginger Tea. January is National Hot Tea Month. In tea talk, she shares 10 ways to celebrate National Hot Tea Month. In tea news, she mentions the Laneway Tea Festival scheduled for February 12, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Taylors of Harrogate Lemon and Ginger Tea - https://www.taylorsofharrogate.com/

"Tea Blending 101" hosted by Just Add Honey Tea Company - https://justaddhoney.net/ and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-blending-101-tickets-248841861707?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Food Temptress Cookbook Store - https://bookshop.org/shop/FoodTemptressCookbookStore

Podcast episode: "Tea-Inspired Cookbooks"- https://steepingaroundwithrekaya.libsyn.com/tea-inspired-cookbooks

Spotify – "Afternoon Tea Piano Playlist – Perfect Background Music for Tea Time" - https://open.spotify.com/album/2M8T3D4jWFFL5EnqiOhGMl

Taste of Home: Earl Grey Tea Cookies - https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/earl-grey-tea-cookies/

Rekaya Gibson's Amazon page: "Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers" - https://www.amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson

Sources:

Brisbane City Council. (2021, December 21). "BrisAsia Festival: Laneway Tea Festival." Brisbane, Queensland, Government (Australian). https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/laneway-tea-festival-156939600

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Taylors of Harrogate Lemon and Ginger Tea. January is National Hot Tea Month. In tea talk, she shares 10 ways to celebrate National Hot Tea Month. In tea news, she mentions the Laneway Tea Festival scheduled for February 12, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Taylors of Harrogate Lemon and Ginger Tea - https://www.taylorsofharrogate.com/

"Tea Blending 101" hosted by Just Add Honey Tea Company - https://justaddhoney.net/ and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-blending-101-tickets-248841861707?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Food Temptress Cookbook Store - https://bookshop.org/shop/FoodTemptressCookbookStore

Podcast episode: "Tea-Inspired Cookbooks"- https://steepingaroundwithrekaya.libsyn.com/tea-inspired-cookbooks

Spotify – "Afternoon Tea Piano Playlist – Perfect Background Music for Tea Time" - https://open.spotify.com/album/2M8T3D4jWFFL5EnqiOhGMl

Taste of Home: Earl Grey Tea Cookies - https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/earl-grey-tea-cookies/

Rekaya Gibson's Amazon page: "Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers" - https://www.amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson

Sources:

Brisbane City Council. (2021, December 21). "BrisAsia Festival: Laneway Tea Festival." Brisbane, Queensland, Government (Australian). https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/laneway-tea-festival-156939600

]]>76e70071-aa62-4bc7-ae58-b15872d9d192Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:32:07 -050007:09falsefull2121Reignforest Tea BarReignforest Tea BarIn teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Indigo Punch by Harney & Sons. In Tea Talk, she visits Reignforest Tea Bar in Chesapeake, Virginia in her "Steeping" around segment. In Tea News, she mentions author Emily Winfield Martin's collaboration with Harney & Sons.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Harney & Sons, Indigo Punch - www.harney.com

Reignforest Tea Bar (Chesapeake, Virginia) - www.reignforestco.com

Sources:

Penguin Random House News. (2021, August 23). Author/Illustrator Emily Winfield Martin Extends Her Brand With "Wonderful Things" Tea. Penguin Random House. https://global.penguinrandomhouse.com/announcements/author-illustrator-emily-winfield-martin-extends-her-brand-with-wonderful-things-tea/

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Indigo Punch by Harney & Sons. In Tea Talk, she visits Reignforest Tea Bar in Chesapeake, Virginia in her "Steeping" around segment. In Tea News, she mentions author Emily Winfield Martin's collaboration with Harney & Sons.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Harney & Sons, Indigo Punch - www.harney.com

Reignforest Tea Bar (Chesapeake, Virginia) - www.reignforestco.com

Sources:

Penguin Random House News. (2021, August 23). Author/Illustrator Emily Winfield Martin Extends Her Brand With "Wonderful Things" Tea. Penguin Random House. https://global.penguinrandomhouse.com/announcements/author-illustrator-emily-winfield-martin-extends-her-brand-with-wonderful-things-tea/

]]>7d0acaec-689b-40fb-a0d6-447a36b532eeThu, 16 Dec 2021 12:09:02 -050004:45falsefull2020What is Chai?What is Chai?In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Flamingo Vanilla Chai by David Rio. In tea talk, she discusses the history of chai. She explains what chai is; what chai means; and what chai is made of; and what the health benefits of chai are. In tea news, she announces the opening of Namaste Chai in Fargo, North Dakota.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Flamingo Vanilla Chai by David Rio - https://www.davidrio.com

Rani Singh, Owner of Namaste Chai (Fargo, North Dakota) – https://www.facebook.com/namastechaifargo

Sources:

Chai Direct. (2021). 10 Things You Should Know. Chai-Direct.com. https://www.chaidirect.com/10-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Chai-s/195.htm

Hurley, B. (2021, September 6). West Fargo Woman Brings Traditional Chai Tea to the Metro. Valley News Live. https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/09/06/west-fargo-woman-brings-traditional-chai-tea-metro/

Krishna, P. (2019, February 8). What Is Chai and How to Make It. Food & Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/tea/chai-tea/what-is-chai-how-to-make-chai

New World Encyclopedia contributors. (2018, August 31). Masala chai. New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/p/index.php?title=Masala_chai&oldid=1014299.

Petre, A. (2017, July 20). How Chai Tea Can Improve Your Health. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chai-tea#TOC_TITLE_HDR_7

Teatulia. (2021). Tea 101: What is Chai. Tetulia.com. https://www.teatulia.com/tea-varieties/what-is-chai.htm

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Flamingo Vanilla Chai by David Rio. In tea talk, she discusses the history of chai. She explains what chai is; what chai means; and what chai is made of; and what the health benefits of chai are. In tea news, she announces the opening of Namaste Chai in Fargo, North Dakota.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Flamingo Vanilla Chai by David Rio - https://www.davidrio.com

Rani Singh, Owner of Namaste Chai (Fargo, North Dakota) – https://www.facebook.com/namastechaifargo

Sources:

Chai Direct. (2021). 10 Things You Should Know. Chai-Direct.com. https://www.chaidirect.com/10-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Chai-s/195.htm

Hurley, B. (2021, September 6). West Fargo Woman Brings Traditional Chai Tea to the Metro. Valley News Live. https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/09/06/west-fargo-woman-brings-traditional-chai-tea-metro/

Krishna, P. (2019, February 8). What Is Chai and How to Make It. Food & Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/tea/chai-tea/what-is-chai-how-to-make-chai

New World Encyclopedia contributors. (2018, August 31). Masala chai. New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/p/index.php?title=Masala_chai&oldid=1014299.

Petre, A. (2017, July 20). How Chai Tea Can Improve Your Health. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chai-tea#TOC_TITLE_HDR_7

Teatulia. (2021). Tea 101: What is Chai. Tetulia.com. https://www.teatulia.com/tea-varieties/what-is-chai.htm

]]>fa2f12c7-e287-4348-bbb5-6a52cc2887f0Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:16:45 -050004:43falsefull1919Role of Black Children in U.S. Tea Production (1800s)Role of Black Children in U.S. Tea Production (1800s)In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features American Classic Tea by Charleston Tea Garden. In tea talk, she discusses the role of colored (Black) children who picked tea at Pinehurst Tea Plantation (Summerville, South Carolina) in the 1800s. Dr. Charles Shepard, the plantation owner, manages to produce award winning teas with their help. Gibson attributes the early success of growing tea in the United States to Black children. In tea news, she announces that the Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited Board approved an increase in monthly green leaf payments for farmers.

Mentioned in This Episode:

American Classic Tea – www.charlestonteagarden.com

Charleston Tea Garden – www.charlestonteagarden.com

Dr. Charles U. Shepard, Owner of Pinehurst Tea Plantation, Summerville, South Carolina

Sources:

Kiel, A. (2021, September 1). KTDA Enhances Tea Farmer Earnings, Approves Green Leaf Payment Increase. World Tea News. https://www.worldteanews.com/origins/ktda-enhances-tea-farmer-earnings-approves-green-leaf-payment-increase

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. (1898 - 1931). Pinehurst Tea Gardens, Summerville, South Carolina. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-5468-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Shepard, C. U. (1899) Tea culture: The Experiment in South Carolina. Washington, Govt. print. off. [Web.] Library of Congress. https://lccn.loc.gov/agr09001862.

South Carolina Historical Society. (2019, February 8). State's 1st Child Labor Law Passed February 1903. The Sumter Item. https://www.theitem.com/stories/states-1st-child-labor-law-passed-february-1903,322461

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features American Classic Tea by Charleston Tea Garden. In tea talk, she discusses the role of colored (Black) children who picked tea at Pinehurst Tea Plantation (Summerville, South Carolina) in the 1800s. Dr. Charles Shepard, the plantation owner, manages to produce award winning teas with their help. Gibson attributes the early success of growing tea in the United States to Black children. In tea news, she announces that the Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited Board approved an increase in monthly green leaf payments for farmers.

Mentioned in This Episode:

American Classic Tea – www.charlestonteagarden.com

Charleston Tea Garden – www.charlestonteagarden.com

Dr. Charles U. Shepard, Owner of Pinehurst Tea Plantation, Summerville, South Carolina

Sources:

Kiel, A. (2021, September 1). KTDA Enhances Tea Farmer Earnings, Approves Green Leaf Payment Increase. World Tea News. https://www.worldteanews.com/origins/ktda-enhances-tea-farmer-earnings-approves-green-leaf-payment-increase

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. (1898 - 1931). Pinehurst Tea Gardens, Summerville, South Carolina. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-5468-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Shepard, C. U. (1899) Tea culture: The Experiment in South Carolina. Washington, Govt. print. off. [Web.] Library of Congress. https://lccn.loc.gov/agr09001862.

South Carolina Historical Society. (2019, February 8). State's 1st Child Labor Law Passed February 1903. The Sumter Item. https://www.theitem.com/stories/states-1st-child-labor-law-passed-february-1903,322461

]]>5806b671-475f-4190-9f79-3277e0be50a3Sun, 19 Sep 2021 17:48:29 -050006:18falsefull1818History of Growing Tea in the U.S.History of Growing Tea in the U.S.In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Pineapple Mint by Shaka Tea. In tea talk, she shares the history of growing tea in the United States from 1799 to present day. In tea news, she announces the launch of Mavusana Premium Rooibos Tea in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Shaka Tea - www.shakatea.com

Mamaki, a native plant of Hawaii

André Michaux, French Botanist

Henry Middleton

Dr. Junius Smith

Dr. Alexis Forster

Dr. Charles Shepard, Pinehurst Tea Plantation, Summerville, South Carolina

Thomas J. Lipton Incorporated

Mark Fleming and William Barclay Hall

Charleston Tea Garden – www.charlestonteagarden.com

American Classic Tea, a 100% tea from America's own tea garden

Bigelow Tea Company - www.bigelowtea.com

U.S. League of Tea Growers – www.usteagrowers.com

Mavusana Premium Rooibos Tea - www.mavusana.co.za

Stellenbosch, Western Cape in South Africa

Bibliography:

Charleston Tea Garden. (2021). Our History: The Charleston Tea Garden's History. Charleston TeaGarden.com. https://charlestonteagarden.com/history

Griesbach, R.J. (2013). 150 Years of Research at the United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Introduction and Breeding. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service,

Washington, DC. https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/np/150yearsofresearchatusda/150yearsofresearchatusdaintro/

Helmer, J. (2017, March 28). Pinkies Up! A Local Tea Movement Is Brewing. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/03/28/521380607/pinkies-up-a-local-tea-movement-is-brewing

IOL Reporter. (2021, August 19). This Stellenbosch Entrepreneur Has Created His Own Rooibos Tea Brand. GQ. https://www.gq.co.za/wealth/this-stellenbosch-entrepreneur-has-created-his-own-rooibos-tea-brand-f5d97941-94a4-472e-aec8-04572a3831df

Neimark, J. (2016, August 23). Yes, America Has a Working Tea Plantation. We Visited It. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/08/23/488817144/america-s-only-full-time-tea-taster-talks-about-life-on-the-charleston-tea-plant

Purvis, K. and (1997, October 8). Tea for Two. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1997-10-08-9710080133-story.html

Tatum, J. (2013, February 25). Tea times in Summerville. The Summerville Journal Scene. https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/tea-times-in-summerville/article_e8f5c862-97b7-5a54-87fe-1e053e731088.html

Webster, D. (2000). Two for Tea: America's only commercial tea crop is grown on an island with plants more than a century old. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/two-for-tea-100768628/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, August 6). Charleston Tea Garden. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charleston_Tea_Garden&oldid=971490436

]]>In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Pineapple Mint by Shaka Tea. In tea talk, she shares the history of growing tea in the United States from 1799 to present day. In tea news, she announces the launch of Mavusana Premium Rooibos Tea in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Shaka Tea - www.shakatea.com

Mamaki, a native plant of Hawaii

André Michaux, French Botanist

Henry Middleton

Dr. Junius Smith

Dr. Alexis Forster

Dr. Charles Shepard, Pinehurst Tea Plantation, Summerville, South Carolina

Thomas J. Lipton Incorporated

Mark Fleming and William Barclay Hall

Charleston Tea Garden – www.charlestonteagarden.com

American Classic Tea, a 100% tea from America's own tea garden

Bigelow Tea Company - www.bigelowtea.com

U.S. League of Tea Growers – www.usteagrowers.com

Mavusana Premium Rooibos Tea - www.mavusana.co.za

Stellenbosch, Western Cape in South Africa

Bibliography:

Charleston Tea Garden. (2021). Our History: The Charleston Tea Garden's History. Charleston TeaGarden.com. https://charlestonteagarden.com/history

Griesbach, R.J. (2013). 150 Years of Research at the United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Introduction and Breeding. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service,

Washington, DC. https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/np/150yearsofresearchatusda/150yearsofresearchatusdaintro/

Helmer, J. (2017, March 28). Pinkies Up! A Local Tea Movement Is Brewing. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/03/28/521380607/pinkies-up-a-local-tea-movement-is-brewing

IOL Reporter. (2021, August 19). This Stellenbosch Entrepreneur Has Created His Own Rooibos Tea Brand. GQ. https://www.gq.co.za/wealth/this-stellenbosch-entrepreneur-has-created-his-own-rooibos-tea-brand-f5d97941-94a4-472e-aec8-04572a3831df

Neimark, J. (2016, August 23). Yes, America Has a Working Tea Plantation. We Visited It. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/08/23/488817144/america-s-only-full-time-tea-taster-talks-about-life-on-the-charleston-tea-plant

Purvis, K. and (1997, October 8). Tea for Two. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1997-10-08-9710080133-story.html

Tatum, J. (2013, February 25). Tea times in Summerville. The Summerville Journal Scene. https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/tea-times-in-summerville/article_e8f5c862-97b7-5a54-87fe-1e053e731088.html

Webster, D. (2000). Two for Tea: America's only commercial tea crop is grown on an island with plants more than a century old. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/two-for-tea-100768628/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, August 6). Charleston Tea Garden. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charleston_Tea_Garden&oldid=971490436

]]>59264bc5-8695-436b-9520-b158502604c2Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:29:57 -050007:07falsefull1717Tea-Inspired CookbooksTea-Inspired CookbooksIn Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Decaffeinated Green Tea by Bigelow Tea Company. In Tea Talk, she discusses three tea-inspired cookbooks coming soon in August and September 2021. In Tea News, she shares details about Alaska's first tea farm.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Bigelow Tea Company – www.bigelowtea.com

Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/shop/RekayaGibson (I'm an affiliate. I receive a small commission when you make purchase using this link.)

  1. "Come for Tea: Favorite Recipes for Scones, Savories and Sweets" by TeaTime Magazine and edited by Lorna Reeves
  2. "American Girl Tea Parties: Delicious Sweets & Savory Treats to Share" by Weldon Owen
  3. "Modern Teatime: Enjoying Together - Sweet and Salty Recipes for Every Occasion" / Modern Teatime: Gemeinsam genießen - süße und salzige Rezepte für jeden Anlass (German Edition) by Marco D'Andrea (Note: available on Amazon)

Sipping Streams Tea Company – www.sippingstreams.com

Source:

Robyne, KUAC. (2021, June 6). For Alaska's First Tea Farm, Geothermal Energy is Key. Alaska Public Media. https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/06/06/alaskas-first-tea-farm-in-fairbanks-is-geothermally-heated/

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Decaffeinated Green Tea by Bigelow Tea Company. In Tea Talk, she discusses three tea-inspired cookbooks coming soon in August and September 2021. In Tea News, she shares details about Alaska's first tea farm.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Bigelow Tea Company – www.bigelowtea.com

Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/shop/RekayaGibson (I'm an affiliate. I receive a small commission when you make purchase using this link.)

  1. "Come for Tea: Favorite Recipes for Scones, Savories and Sweets" by TeaTime Magazine and edited by Lorna Reeves
  2. "American Girl Tea Parties: Delicious Sweets & Savory Treats to Share" by Weldon Owen
  3. "Modern Teatime: Enjoying Together - Sweet and Salty Recipes for Every Occasion" / Modern Teatime: Gemeinsam genießen - süße und salzige Rezepte für jeden Anlass (German Edition) by Marco D'Andrea (Note: available on Amazon)

Sipping Streams Tea Company – www.sippingstreams.com

Source:

Robyne, KUAC. (2021, June 6). For Alaska's First Tea Farm, Geothermal Energy is Key. Alaska Public Media. https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/06/06/alaskas-first-tea-farm-in-fairbanks-is-geothermally-heated/

]]>85542c1b-b9d8-40ad-a0fc-06bd2ad3b967Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:07:00 -050005:32falsefull1616Difference Between Afternoon Tea and High TeaDifference Between Afternoon Tea and High TeaIn Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Ito En Oi Ocha Unsweetened Green Tea, Japan's number one green tea brand. In Tea Talk, she discusses the difference between afternoon tea and high tea. Gibson compares the attire, times, settings, and menus for both. In Tea News, she announces Milo's Tea Company partnership with Auburn football's quarterback Bo Nix and Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore.

Mentioned in this episode:

Ito En Oi Ocha Unsweetened Green Tea – www.itoen.com

Milo's Tea Company – www.drinkmilos.com

Sources:

The AfternoonTea.co.uk Team. (2021, August 3). Afternoon Tea Etiquette - Top 10 Dos & Don'ts. AfternoonTea.co.uk. https://afternoontea.co.uk/news-reviews/the-afternoontea-co-uk-team/afternoon-tea-etiquette-top-10-do-s-don-ts/

Avila, A. (2021, July 2). Why Alabama Fans are Done with Milo's Sweet Tea. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/alabama-milos-famous-sweet-tea

Brown, A. (2017, August 4). High Tea vs. Afternoon Tea. Teatime Magazine. https://www.teatimemagazine.com/high-tea-vs-afternoon-tea

Hughes, A. (2021, July 3). Auburn Football: Alabama Fans Walk Back on Milo's Backlash. Fansided. https://flywareagle.com/2021/07/03/auburn-football-alabama-fans-milos/

Reiter, A. (2015, July) High Tea and Afternoon Tea Are Not the Same Thing. Food Network. https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/2015/07/high-tea-and-afternoon-tea-are-not-the-same-thing

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Ito En Oi Ocha Unsweetened Green Tea, Japan's number one green tea brand. In Tea Talk, she discusses the difference between afternoon tea and high tea. Gibson compares the attire, times, settings, and menus for both. In Tea News, she announces Milo's Tea Company partnership with Auburn football's quarterback Bo Nix and Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore.

Mentioned in this episode:

Ito En Oi Ocha Unsweetened Green Tea – www.itoen.com

Milo's Tea Company – www.drinkmilos.com

Sources:

The AfternoonTea.co.uk Team. (2021, August 3). Afternoon Tea Etiquette - Top 10 Dos & Don'ts. AfternoonTea.co.uk. https://afternoontea.co.uk/news-reviews/the-afternoontea-co-uk-team/afternoon-tea-etiquette-top-10-do-s-don-ts/

Avila, A. (2021, July 2). Why Alabama Fans are Done with Milo's Sweet Tea. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/alabama-milos-famous-sweet-tea

Brown, A. (2017, August 4). High Tea vs. Afternoon Tea. Teatime Magazine. https://www.teatimemagazine.com/high-tea-vs-afternoon-tea

Hughes, A. (2021, July 3). Auburn Football: Alabama Fans Walk Back on Milo's Backlash. Fansided. https://flywareagle.com/2021/07/03/auburn-football-alabama-fans-milos/

Reiter, A. (2015, July) High Tea and Afternoon Tea Are Not the Same Thing. Food Network. https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/2015/07/high-tea-and-afternoon-tea-are-not-the-same-thing

]]>a57c7a4a-6a54-4c21-9e94-3610370de44fThu, 08 Jul 2021 03:52:19 -050004:58falsefull1515The Birthplace of Sweet TeaThe Birthplace of Sweet TeaIn Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Raspberry Iced Tea by Tejava. In Tea Talk, she discusses the history of Summerville, South Carolina, the official birthplace of sweet tea. She highlights its Sweet Tea Trail Guide, and she mentions some stops on the trail. In Tea News, she announces The Republic of Tea's launch of Beauty Brain. #NationalIcedTeaMonth

Mentioned in this episode:

Tejava – www.tejava.com

Summerville, South Carolina – www.visitsummerville.com

The Republic of Tea – www.republicoftea.com

Sources:

Overdeep, M. (2019, June 21). This Charming South Carolina Town is Known as The Birthplace of Sweet Tea. Southern Living.

https://www.southernliving.com/news/summerville-sc-birthplace-of-sweet-tea

Public Relations. (2021, April 1). The Republic of Tea Launches Innovative Beautifying Botanicals® Beauty Brain™ Tea. The Republic of Tea.

https://the.republicoftea.com/media-releases/beautifying-botanicals-introduction/

Summerville Visitors Center. (2021). About Us. Summerville Visitors Center. https://www.visitsummerville.com/about

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, May 31). Summerville, South Carolina. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summerville,_South_Carolina

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Raspberry Iced Tea by Tejava. In Tea Talk, she discusses the history of Summerville, South Carolina, the official birthplace of sweet tea. She highlights its Sweet Tea Trail Guide, and she mentions some stops on the trail. In Tea News, she announces The Republic of Tea's launch of Beauty Brain. #NationalIcedTeaMonth

Mentioned in this episode:

Tejava – www.tejava.com

Summerville, South Carolina – www.visitsummerville.com

The Republic of Tea – www.republicoftea.com

Sources:

Overdeep, M. (2019, June 21). This Charming South Carolina Town is Known as The Birthplace of Sweet Tea. Southern Living.

https://www.southernliving.com/news/summerville-sc-birthplace-of-sweet-tea

Public Relations. (2021, April 1). The Republic of Tea Launches Innovative Beautifying Botanicals® Beauty Brain™ Tea. The Republic of Tea.

https://the.republicoftea.com/media-releases/beautifying-botanicals-introduction/

Summerville Visitors Center. (2021). About Us. Summerville Visitors Center. https://www.visitsummerville.com/about

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, May 31). Summerville, South Carolina. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summerville,_South_Carolina

]]>91626f40-a920-47c7-90dd-c3163c390ad8Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:07:32 -050005:32falsefull1414Where to Buy Camellia Sinensis (Tea) Plants?Where to Buy Camellia Sinensis (Tea) Plants?In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Orange Creamsicle by Southern Virginia Tea Company, a loose-leaf tea business based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In Tea Talk, she discusses where to purchase Camellia sinensis (tea) plants. In Tea News, she mentions the launch of Coca-Cola Japan's "1,2 Cube" freeze-dried green tea cubes.

Mentioned in this episode:

Orange Creamsicle by Southern Virginia (SoVA) Tea Company (formerly Quintin Tea Room) - www.quintinstea.com

Camellia Forest Nursery - www.camforest.com

Camellia Shop - www.camelliashop.com

OldSouthCamellias – www.etsy.com

Coca-Cola Japan's 1,2, Cube - www.amazon.co.jp

Sources:

Grant, A. (2020, August 24). Gardening Know How: When to Harvest Tea Plants: Information on Tea Plant Harvesting. Gardening Know How. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/tea-plant/harvesting-tea-plants.htm

Japan, G. (2021, May 17). Coca-Cola Japan Releases Freeze-Dried Green Tea and Coffee Cubes for Instant Brews. Japan Today.

https://japantoday.com/category/features/new-products/coca-cola-japan-releases-freeze-dried-green-tea-and-coffee-cubes-for-instant-brews

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Orange Creamsicle by Southern Virginia Tea Company, a loose-leaf tea business based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In Tea Talk, she discusses where to purchase Camellia sinensis (tea) plants. In Tea News, she mentions the launch of Coca-Cola Japan's "1,2 Cube" freeze-dried green tea cubes.

Mentioned in this episode:

Orange Creamsicle by Southern Virginia (SoVA) Tea Company (formerly Quintin Tea Room) - www.quintinstea.com

Camellia Forest Nursery - www.camforest.com

Camellia Shop - www.camelliashop.com

OldSouthCamellias – www.etsy.com

Coca-Cola Japan's 1,2, Cube - www.amazon.co.jp

Sources:

Grant, A. (2020, August 24). Gardening Know How: When to Harvest Tea Plants: Information on Tea Plant Harvesting. Gardening Know How. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/tea-plant/harvesting-tea-plants.htm

Japan, G. (2021, May 17). Coca-Cola Japan Releases Freeze-Dried Green Tea and Coffee Cubes for Instant Brews. Japan Today.

https://japantoday.com/category/features/new-products/coca-cola-japan-releases-freeze-dried-green-tea-and-coffee-cubes-for-instant-brews

]]>cac2649c-1224-48ed-8363-b7f14bf83cfeWed, 02 Jun 2021 03:58:21 -050006:32falsefull1313What is Bubble (Boba) Tea?What is Bubble (Boba) Tea?In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Fruity Paradise by Tiesta Tea. In Tea Talk, she explains what Bubble Tea is. The Taiwanese tea drink is also known as Boba, pearl milk tea, bubble milk tea. In Tea News, she shares an update on the tapioca pearl shortage in the United States.

Mentioned in this episode:

Tiesta Tea – www.tiestatea.com

Fantasia Coffee & Tea, Cupertino, California

Kung Fu Tea – www.kungfutea.com

Chatime - www.chatime.com.tw/en/

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice - www.cocobubbletea.com

Gong Cha - www.gong-cha.com

Sources:

Allied Market Research. (2021). Bubble Tea Market Expected to Reach $4.3 Billion by 2027. Allied Analytics LLP. https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/press-release/bubble-tea-market.html

Browning, K. (2021, April 16). Another Unlikely Pandemic Shortage: Boba Tea. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/16/business/boba-shortage.html

Kung Fu Tea. (2021). About Kung Fu Tea. Kung Fu Tea. https://www.kungfutea.com/about-kung-fu-tea

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, May 14). Bubble Tea. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, May 2). Tapioca Balls. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapioca_balls

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Fruity Paradise by Tiesta Tea. In Tea Talk, she explains what Bubble Tea is. The Taiwanese tea drink is also known as Boba, pearl milk tea, bubble milk tea. In Tea News, she shares an update on the tapioca pearl shortage in the United States.

Mentioned in this episode:

Tiesta Tea – www.tiestatea.com

Fantasia Coffee & Tea, Cupertino, California

Kung Fu Tea – www.kungfutea.com

Chatime - www.chatime.com.tw/en/

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice - www.cocobubbletea.com

Gong Cha - www.gong-cha.com

Sources:

Allied Market Research. (2021). Bubble Tea Market Expected to Reach $4.3 Billion by 2027. Allied Analytics LLP. https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/press-release/bubble-tea-market.html

Browning, K. (2021, April 16). Another Unlikely Pandemic Shortage: Boba Tea. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/16/business/boba-shortage.html

Kung Fu Tea. (2021). About Kung Fu Tea. Kung Fu Tea. https://www.kungfutea.com/about-kung-fu-tea

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, May 14). Bubble Tea. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, May 2). Tapioca Balls. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapioca_balls

]]>17e1c94f-9e33-4d4e-bce6-c96ac9fe1c16Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:42 -050004:45falsefull1212History of National Tea Day (United Kingdom)History of National Tea Day (United Kingdom)In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Breakfast Blend by Fortnum & Mason. In Tea Talk, she discusses the history of National Tea Day in United Kingdom (UK), celebrated annually on April 21. In Tea News, she shares information about HumaniTea, UK's first ready-to-drink vegan lattes. She also shares a fun fact about teatime.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fortnum & Mason - https://www.fortnumandmason.com

Jammie Dodgers - https://www.burtonsbiscuits.com/

Cadbury Dairy Milk Whole Nut Chocolate - https://www.cadbury.co.uk

Humanitea - https://humanitea.co.uk/

JusTea – https://justea.com Use coupon code for 20% off: steepingaround20 (valid until May 1, 2021)

Sources:

Admin. (2021, April 16). "National Tea Day 2021: When & How to Celebrate?" NationalDayTime.com. https://nationaldaytime.com/national-tea-day/

British Council. (2021). "National Tea Day."

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/magazine/national-tea-day

Humanitea. (2021). "Our Story." https://humanitea.co.uk/about/

MatthewBlogger. (2016, November 11). "What exactly is British teatime?" British Council.

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/magazine/life-around-world/what-exactly-british-teatime

National Today. (2021) "National Tea Day – April 21, 2021." https://nationaltoday.com/national-tea-day/

Powell. E. (2021). "National Tea Day and 8 Other Tea Holidays You Should Celebrate." Plum Deluxe. https://www.plumdeluxe.com/national-tea-day

UK Tea and Infusions Association. (2021). "All you need to know about tea." https://www.tea.co.uk/about-tea

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Breakfast Blend by Fortnum & Mason. In Tea Talk, she discusses the history of National Tea Day in United Kingdom (UK), celebrated annually on April 21. In Tea News, she shares information about HumaniTea, UK's first ready-to-drink vegan lattes. She also shares a fun fact about teatime.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fortnum & Mason - https://www.fortnumandmason.com

Jammie Dodgers - https://www.burtonsbiscuits.com/

Cadbury Dairy Milk Whole Nut Chocolate - https://www.cadbury.co.uk

Humanitea - https://humanitea.co.uk/

JusTea – https://justea.com Use coupon code for 20% off: steepingaround20 (valid until May 1, 2021)

Sources:

Admin. (2021, April 16). "National Tea Day 2021: When & How to Celebrate?" NationalDayTime.com. https://nationaldaytime.com/national-tea-day/

British Council. (2021). "National Tea Day."

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/magazine/national-tea-day

Humanitea. (2021). "Our Story." https://humanitea.co.uk/about/

MatthewBlogger. (2016, November 11). "What exactly is British teatime?" British Council.

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/magazine/life-around-world/what-exactly-british-teatime

National Today. (2021) "National Tea Day – April 21, 2021." https://nationaltoday.com/national-tea-day/

Powell. E. (2021). "National Tea Day and 8 Other Tea Holidays You Should Celebrate." Plum Deluxe. https://www.plumdeluxe.com/national-tea-day

UK Tea and Infusions Association. (2021). "All you need to know about tea." https://www.tea.co.uk/about-tea

]]>ed631351-8ad3-4df1-9094-d5eaa69550f7Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:44:34 -050005:43falsefull1111How to Make Southern Sweet Tea?How to Make Southern Sweet Tea?In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Southern Breeze Sweet Tea Half & Half Cold Brew Sweet Iced Tea. In Tea Talk, she discusses how to make southern sweet tea using Lipton Tea bags. In Tea News, she shares information about Afternoon Tea at the Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.

Mentioned in this episode:

JusTea – https://justea.com

Coupon code for 20% off: steepingaround20 (valid until May 1, 2021)

Southern Breeze Sweet Tea - www.southernbreezesweettea.com.

Southern Sweet Tea Recipe by Lipton Tea - https://www.lipton.com/us/en/world-of-tea/recipes/southern-sweet-tea.html

Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club (The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph Collection), Afternoon Tea - www.cavalierhotel.com

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Southern Breeze Sweet Tea Half & Half Cold Brew Sweet Iced Tea. In Tea Talk, she discusses how to make southern sweet tea using Lipton Tea bags. In Tea News, she shares information about Afternoon Tea at the Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.

Mentioned in this episode:

JusTea – https://justea.com

Coupon code for 20% off: steepingaround20 (valid until May 1, 2021)

Southern Breeze Sweet Tea - www.southernbreezesweettea.com.

Southern Sweet Tea Recipe by Lipton Tea - https://www.lipton.com/us/en/world-of-tea/recipes/southern-sweet-tea.html

Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club (The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph Collection), Afternoon Tea - www.cavalierhotel.com

]]>f42877f5-49c7-4ad0-b7a1-c87ea4a7ded3Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:49:52 -050004:53falsefull1010What is Purple Tea?What is Purple Tea?In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Purple Chocolate by JusTea based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In Tea Talk, she discusses "What is Purple Tea?" with Paul Bain at JusTea. He shares the history of purple tea; the health benefits of purple tea; how to brew purple tea; how to store purple tea; and much more. In Tea News, she mentions the World Tea Virtual Summit: Strategies for Success that is scheduled for March 15-16, 2021.

About Paul Bain

Paul Bain is the Tea Captain at JusTea, the first farmer-direct tea partnership between Kenya and Canada. Born and raised in Vancouver, Paul is passionate to connect tea drinkers with the small-scale farmer who made their cup possible. JusTea's healthy new Purple Tea won the top food and beverage award in BC: Gold Medal for "Product of the Year".

Mentioned in this episode:

Purple Chocolate – https://justea.com/product/purple-chocolate

Coupon code for 20% off: steepingaround20 (valid until May 1, 2021)

JusTea – https://justea.com

Coupon code for 20% off: steepingaround20 (valid until May 1, 2021)

World Tea Virtual Summit: Strategies for Success, March 15-16, 2021

https://www.worldteaexpo.com/virtualsummit

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Purple Chocolate by JusTea based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In Tea Talk, she discusses "What is Purple Tea?" with Paul Bain at JusTea. He shares the history of purple tea; the health benefits of purple tea; how to brew purple tea; how to store purple tea; and much more. In Tea News, she mentions the World Tea Virtual Summit: Strategies for Success that is scheduled for March 15-16, 2021.

About Paul Bain

Paul Bain is the Tea Captain at JusTea, the first farmer-direct tea partnership between Kenya and Canada. Born and raised in Vancouver, Paul is passionate to connect tea drinkers with the small-scale farmer who made their cup possible. JusTea's healthy new Purple Tea won the top food and beverage award in BC: Gold Medal for "Product of the Year".

Mentioned in this episode:

Purple Chocolate – https://justea.com/product/purple-chocolate

Coupon code for 20% off: steepingaround20 (valid until May 1, 2021)

JusTea – https://justea.com

Coupon code for 20% off: steepingaround20 (valid until May 1, 2021)

World Tea Virtual Summit: Strategies for Success, March 15-16, 2021

https://www.worldteaexpo.com/virtualsummit

]]>3961f1f5-3a55-4e91-9dc8-03cbc8053e2eThu, 11 Mar 2021 04:38:53 -050012:08falsefull99Black History Month: African American Tea RoomsBlack History Month: African American Tea RoomsIn Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Chocolate Pear Cobbler Green Tea by Umami Gourmet Coffee and Exotic Tea based in Chicago, Illinois. In Tea Talk, she discusses African American Tea Rooms in honor of Black History Month and Women's History. They include Mayme Lee Clinkscale's Ideal Tea-Room and Ruth's Tearoom. In Tea News, she mentions the distribution of Shaka Tea throughout the United States.

Mentioned in this episode:

Umami Gourmet Coffee and Exotic Tea - www.umamitea.com

Ideal Tea-Room, 3344 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Proprietress Mayme Lee Clinkscale

Jack and Jill of America - www.jackandjillinc.org

Ruth's Tea Room, 128 East Cecil Street, Winchester, Virginia, Proprietress Ruth Jackson

Shaka Tea - www.shakatea.com

Sources:

Brehm, B. (2020, October 18). Winchester Park Dedicated to Honor Owner of Integrated Tea Room. NBC Washington. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/winchester-park-dedicated-to-honor-owner-of-integrated-tea-room/2447632/

Lowe, S.C. (2020, October 26). Open Forum: Ruth's Tea Room also was a welcoming place for gay community. The Winchester Star. https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/open-forum-ruths-tea-room-also-was-a-welcoming-place-for-gay-community/article_e4be5f2c-81d7-5c72-8f13-16a89025471b.html

O'Connor, C. (2021, February 16). Hawaii-based Shaka Tea to begin national retail rollout with 7-Eleven. Pacific Business News. https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2021/02/16/hawaii-tea-brand-to-launch-7-eleven-partnership.html

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division, The New York Public Library. (1925). The Ideal Tea Room at 3344 South Michigan Avenue; Mrs. Mayme Lee Clinkscale, proprietress. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47de-4d68-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.

Whitaker, J. (2011, February 13). African American Tea Room. Restaurant-ing through history. https://restaurant-ingthroughhistory.com/2011/02/13/african-american-tea-rooms/

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Chocolate Pear Cobbler Green Tea by Umami Gourmet Coffee and Exotic Tea based in Chicago, Illinois. In Tea Talk, she discusses African American Tea Rooms in honor of Black History Month and Women's History. They include Mayme Lee Clinkscale's Ideal Tea-Room and Ruth's Tearoom. In Tea News, she mentions the distribution of Shaka Tea throughout the United States.

Mentioned in this episode:

Umami Gourmet Coffee and Exotic Tea - www.umamitea.com

Ideal Tea-Room, 3344 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Proprietress Mayme Lee Clinkscale

Jack and Jill of America - www.jackandjillinc.org

Ruth's Tea Room, 128 East Cecil Street, Winchester, Virginia, Proprietress Ruth Jackson

Shaka Tea - www.shakatea.com

Sources:

Brehm, B. (2020, October 18). Winchester Park Dedicated to Honor Owner of Integrated Tea Room. NBC Washington. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/winchester-park-dedicated-to-honor-owner-of-integrated-tea-room/2447632/

Lowe, S.C. (2020, October 26). Open Forum: Ruth's Tea Room also was a welcoming place for gay community. The Winchester Star. https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/open-forum-ruths-tea-room-also-was-a-welcoming-place-for-gay-community/article_e4be5f2c-81d7-5c72-8f13-16a89025471b.html

O'Connor, C. (2021, February 16). Hawaii-based Shaka Tea to begin national retail rollout with 7-Eleven. Pacific Business News. https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2021/02/16/hawaii-tea-brand-to-launch-7-eleven-partnership.html

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division, The New York Public Library. (1925). The Ideal Tea Room at 3344 South Michigan Avenue; Mrs. Mayme Lee Clinkscale, proprietress. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47de-4d68-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.

Whitaker, J. (2011, February 13). African American Tea Room. Restaurant-ing through history. https://restaurant-ingthroughhistory.com/2011/02/13/african-american-tea-rooms/

]]>65ebbf9c-10b4-4b64-a969-5c3886495270Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:16:52 -050005:22falsefull88African American Tea CeremonyAfrican American Tea CeremonyHappy Mardi Gras! In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Release Recharge Tea by FREEaliTEA based in New Orleans. In Tea Talk, she discusses the African American Tea Ceremony, a fictional celebration, created by Karyn-Siobhan Robinson in honor of Black History Month. In Tea News, she mentions TeaTime Magazine's 100th issue.

Mentioned in this episode:

FREEaliTEA - www.freealitea.com.

TeaTime Magazine - www.teatimemagazine.com

Sources:

Kiel, A. (2021, February 3). TeaTime Celebrates 100th Issue, Permanently Increases Page Count. World Tea News. https://worldteanews.com/tea-industry-news-and-features/teatime-celebrates-100th-issue

Robinson, K-S. (1996, February 23). The African-American Tea Ceremony. Washington City Paper. https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/289103/the-african-american-tea-ceremony/

]]>Happy Mardi Gras! In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Release Recharge Tea by FREEaliTEA based in New Orleans. In Tea Talk, she discusses the African American Tea Ceremony, a fictional celebration, created by Karyn-Siobhan Robinson in honor of Black History Month. In Tea News, she mentions TeaTime Magazine's 100th issue.

Mentioned in this episode:

FREEaliTEA - www.freealitea.com.

TeaTime Magazine - www.teatimemagazine.com

Sources:

Kiel, A. (2021, February 3). TeaTime Celebrates 100th Issue, Permanently Increases Page Count. World Tea News. https://worldteanews.com/tea-industry-news-and-features/teatime-celebrates-100th-issue

Robinson, K-S. (1996, February 23). The African-American Tea Ceremony. Washington City Paper. https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/289103/the-african-american-tea-ceremony/

]]>051bb9ec-10b3-49a0-9016-5549e721dbbdMon, 15 Feb 2021 06:44:02 -050005:05falsefull77The English Rose Tea RoomThe English Rose Tea RoomHappy National Hot Tea Month! In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Warming Chai Tea by Farmtrue. In Tea Talk, she visits The English Rose Tea Room in Virginia Beach, Virginia in her "Steeping" around segment. In Tea News, she highlights Tucson Tea Company's act of kindness.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Warming Chai Tea – www.farmtrue.com

The English Rose Tea Room, Virginia Beach, Virginia -

Tucson Tea Company - www.tucsontea.com

]]>Happy National Hot Tea Month! In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Warming Chai Tea by Farmtrue. In Tea Talk, she visits The English Rose Tea Room in Virginia Beach, Virginia in her "Steeping" around segment. In Tea News, she highlights Tucson Tea Company's act of kindness.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Warming Chai Tea – www.farmtrue.com

The English Rose Tea Room, Virginia Beach, Virginia -

Tucson Tea Company - www.tucsontea.com

]]>961d6f02-4048-4625-95e5-358a7861f116Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:04:17 -050004:05falsefull66How to Taste TeaHow to Taste TeaIn Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Private Selection Sweet Cinnamon Spice Herbal Tea. In Tea Talk, she discusses how to taste tea properly with Stephanie Synclair, founder and owner of LaRue 1680. In Tea News, Gibson announces the closure of Fresh Cup Magazine.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Private Selection Sweet Cinnamon Spice Herbal Tea – www.Kroger.com

LaRue 1680 (luxury loose leaf tea and accessory shop) – www.larue1680.com

Fresh Cup Magazine - www.freshcup.com/fresh-cup-farewell/

]]>In Teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Private Selection Sweet Cinnamon Spice Herbal Tea. In Tea Talk, she discusses how to taste tea properly with Stephanie Synclair, founder and owner of LaRue 1680. In Tea News, Gibson announces the closure of Fresh Cup Magazine.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Private Selection Sweet Cinnamon Spice Herbal Tea – www.Kroger.com

LaRue 1680 (luxury loose leaf tea and accessory shop) – www.larue1680.com

Fresh Cup Magazine - www.freshcup.com/fresh-cup-farewell/

]]>ebf76d71-fc94-4760-951d-33a2fc8bf9a2Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:33:40 -050020:14falsefull55How to Choose the Best Tea Subscription BoxHow to Choose the Best Tea Subscription BoxHost Rekaya Gibson features Chocolate Gingerbread by Tea Drops. In Tea Talk, she discusses how to choose the best tea subscription box. In Tea News, Gibson shares that Kenya reestablished its Tea Board.

Source:

Bolton, D. (2020, December 19). Kenya Reestablishes Tea Board. STiR Coffee and Tea. https://stir-tea-coffee.com/tea-report/kenya-reestablishes-tea-board/

Mentioned in This Episode:

Chocolate Gingerbread by Tea Drops

https://www.myteadrop.com/

]]>Host Rekaya Gibson features Chocolate Gingerbread by Tea Drops. In Tea Talk, she discusses how to choose the best tea subscription box. In Tea News, Gibson shares that Kenya reestablished its Tea Board.

Source:

Bolton, D. (2020, December 19). Kenya Reestablishes Tea Board. STiR Coffee and Tea. https://stir-tea-coffee.com/tea-report/kenya-reestablishes-tea-board/

Mentioned in This Episode:

Chocolate Gingerbread by Tea Drops

https://www.myteadrop.com/

]]>72574b10-fdca-4caa-9cd8-c0f6e1c043eaThu, 24 Dec 2020 03:56:50 -050006:52falsefull44Gifts for Tea LoversGifts for Tea LoversHost Rekaya Gibson features Pineapple Tea Blend by Tadin Herb & Tea Company based in California. In Tea Talk, she showcases five gifts for tea lovers. She also shares a link to tea gifts in her Amazon shop. In Tea News, Gibson highlights a Future Market Insights (FMI) report that discusses the growth of pyramid teabags.

Mentioned in This Episode

  1. Pineapple Tea Blend, Tadin Herb & Tea Company https://www.tadin.com/product/pineapple-tea/
  2. Lifted Cup a Yard of Tea Gift Set https://www.worldmarket.com/

  1. JusTea, Hand-carved Kenyan Tea Spoon https://justea.com/product/tea-spoon

  1. Tea Bag Wallets by ThatsSewFabulousToo Etsy - https://etsy.me/39uB2Ew

  1. Tea and I, The Blissful Brew Tea Gift Box https://www.teaandi.com/teaaccessories/p/teagiftbox

  1. Food52, Matcha Tea Set https://food52.com/shop/products/6846-palais-des-thes-matcha-tea-set

  1. Rekaya's Amazon Shop - Gift ideas for tea lovers https://www.amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson
  2. Future Market Insights (FMI) report and analysis https://worldteanews.com/market-trends-data-and-insights/pyramid-tea-bag-market-2020

]]>Host Rekaya Gibson features Pineapple Tea Blend by Tadin Herb & Tea Company based in California. In Tea Talk, she showcases five gifts for tea lovers. She also shares a link to tea gifts in her Amazon shop. In Tea News, Gibson highlights a Future Market Insights (FMI) report that discusses the growth of pyramid teabags.

Mentioned in This Episode

  1. Pineapple Tea Blend, Tadin Herb & Tea Company https://www.tadin.com/product/pineapple-tea/
  2. Lifted Cup a Yard of Tea Gift Set https://www.worldmarket.com/

  1. JusTea, Hand-carved Kenyan Tea Spoon https://justea.com/product/tea-spoon

  1. Tea Bag Wallets by ThatsSewFabulousToo Etsy - https://etsy.me/39uB2Ew

  1. Tea and I, The Blissful Brew Tea Gift Box https://www.teaandi.com/teaaccessories/p/teagiftbox

  1. Food52, Matcha Tea Set https://food52.com/shop/products/6846-palais-des-thes-matcha-tea-set

  1. Rekaya's Amazon Shop - Gift ideas for tea lovers https://www.amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson
  2. Future Market Insights (FMI) report and analysis https://worldteanews.com/market-trends-data-and-insights/pyramid-tea-bag-market-2020

]]>bb0b34de-738b-4925-b417-e43fd8c6deebTue, 01 Dec 2020 02:37:41 -050008:23falsefull33Health Benefits of TeaHealth Benefits of TeaHost Rekaya Gibson features Rose Amber, an herbal tea blend by KēWi Teas based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In Tea Talk, she discusses the health benefits of tea with sisters Kristina and Erin Walden, owners of Soul Stir Tea & Wellness LLC and KēWi Teas. In Tea News, Gibson highlights Mennä, an innovative tea tumbler with an infuser basket that has SteepStop-ReSteep® Technology.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Soul Stir Tea Wellness LLC / KēWi Teas (www.kewiteas.com)

Mennä (www.mennalife.com)

World Tea Virtual Tea Summit (www.worldteaexpo.com)

Health benefits of green tea

Health benefits of black tea

Health benefits of white tea

Health benefits of oolong tea

Health benefits of pu'erh tea

Health benefits of herbal tea

]]>Host Rekaya Gibson features Rose Amber, an herbal tea blend by KēWi Teas based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In Tea Talk, she discusses the health benefits of tea with sisters Kristina and Erin Walden, owners of Soul Stir Tea & Wellness LLC and KēWi Teas. In Tea News, Gibson highlights Mennä, an innovative tea tumbler with an infuser basket that has SteepStop-ReSteep® Technology.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Soul Stir Tea Wellness LLC / KēWi Teas (www.kewiteas.com)

Mennä (www.mennalife.com)

World Tea Virtual Tea Summit (www.worldteaexpo.com)

Health benefits of green tea

Health benefits of black tea

Health benefits of white tea

Health benefits of oolong tea

Health benefits of pu'erh tea

Health benefits of herbal tea

]]>f32a02c4-0b5c-4870-8b4c-9ebdacca97b4Sun, 15 Nov 2020 06:06:40 -050029:14falsefull22What is Tea?What is Tea?Host Rekaya Gibson features her first Teatime with an Apple Cranberry Spiced Green tea by Tyme for Tea Online. In Tea Talk, she defines tea and steep. Also, she answers the question: "What is a cup of tea." She discusses the different types of teas such as black, oolong, green, and white. She shares their steeping times and temperatures. Furthermore, she explains why herbal teas are not considered tea. In Tea News, she mentions the World Tea Virtual Summit, tea trends, and the growth in the U.S. tea industry.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Tyme for Tea Online

Australian Tea Masters Tea Flavour Wheel (available in English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese Kanji, Japanese Kana)

The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook: A Guide to the World's Best Teas

World Tea Expo

Sources:

"Tea." Encyclopedia of Products & Industries - Manufacturing. Retrieved October 16, 2020 from Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/plants-and-animals/plants/plants/tea

Han, E. (2019, June 8). "How to Brew Black Tea." The Kitchn. https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-brew-black-tea-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-201670

Newton, T. (2017, July 5). "Do You Know The 6 Different Kinds of Tea?" Perfect Daily Grind. https://perfectdailygrind.com/2017/07/do-you-know-the-6-different-kinds-of-tea/

"White Tea Definition Final." Retrieved. October 19, 2020 from Tea Association of the USA. http://www.teausa.com/14942/white-tea-definition-final

Trapp, K. (2019, April 9). "How Much Loose Tea Per Cup." Sweet Steep Tea Blog. https://www.sweetsteep.com/how-much-loose-leaf-tea-per-cup/

]]>Host Rekaya Gibson features her first Teatime with an Apple Cranberry Spiced Green tea by Tyme for Tea Online. In Tea Talk, she defines tea and steep. Also, she answers the question: "What is a cup of tea." She discusses the different types of teas such as black, oolong, green, and white. She shares their steeping times and temperatures. Furthermore, she explains why herbal teas are not considered tea. In Tea News, she mentions the World Tea Virtual Summit, tea trends, and the growth in the U.S. tea industry.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Tyme for Tea Online

Australian Tea Masters Tea Flavour Wheel (available in English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese Kanji, Japanese Kana)

The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook: A Guide to the World's Best Teas

World Tea Expo

Sources:

"Tea." Encyclopedia of Products & Industries - Manufacturing. Retrieved October 16, 2020 from Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/plants-and-animals/plants/plants/tea

Han, E. (2019, June 8). "How to Brew Black Tea." The Kitchn. https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-brew-black-tea-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-201670

Newton, T. (2017, July 5). "Do You Know The 6 Different Kinds of Tea?" Perfect Daily Grind. https://perfectdailygrind.com/2017/07/do-you-know-the-6-different-kinds-of-tea/

"White Tea Definition Final." Retrieved. October 19, 2020 from Tea Association of the USA. http://www.teausa.com/14942/white-tea-definition-final

Trapp, K. (2019, April 9). "How Much Loose Tea Per Cup." Sweet Steep Tea Blog. https://www.sweetsteep.com/how-much-loose-leaf-tea-per-cup/

]]>19f07bac-bedc-43d2-a03e-897e93f51d21Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:40:59 -050013:38falsefull11IntroductionIntroductionSteeping Around with Rekaya is a bimonthly podcast where the host, Rekaya Gibson, discusses all things tea. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and connect with tea lovers from around the world. Gibson does this by offering: 1) Teatime - where she features teas that she likes; 2) Tea Talk - where tea learning takes place; 3) Tea News – where Gibson shares what's going on in the world of tea from events, cool teaware, the latest tea trends, and everything in between; and 4) Special Steeping Around Segments – where the host steeps around the world to talk to tea shops, tearoom owners, and other experts in the tea industry.

Why Rekaya Started This Podcast

Gibson started this podcast because she loves tea – loose leaf and traditional bagged tea. She also did not find many podcasts talking about tea. She has been podcasting in a different category for almost four years, so she decided to give this one ago.

About the Rekaya Gibson

Gibson has more than 10 years' experience writing about food, drinks, and travel. She is an author, a freelance journalist, and writing instructor. She also is a product curator for Cuisine Noir Magazine. She has written and published eight books in multiple genres including "The Food Temptress Wine Journal." She has contributed content for Amtrak, HuffPost, The Spruce Eats, Fresh Cup Magazine, and several lifestyle magazines. She podcasts from Virginia (United States). Connect with her at www.rekayagibson.com.

]]>Steeping Around with Rekaya is a bimonthly podcast where the host, Rekaya Gibson, discusses all things tea. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and connect with tea lovers from around the world. Gibson does this by offering: 1) Teatime - where she features teas that she likes; 2) Tea Talk - where tea learning takes place; 3) Tea News – where Gibson shares what's going on in the world of tea from events, cool teaware, the latest tea trends, and everything in between; and 4) Special Steeping Around Segments – where the host steeps around the world to talk to tea shops, tearoom owners, and other experts in the tea industry.

Why Rekaya Started This Podcast

Gibson started this podcast because she loves tea – loose leaf and traditional bagged tea. She also did not find many podcasts talking about tea. She has been podcasting in a different category for almost four years, so she decided to give this one ago.

About the Rekaya Gibson

Gibson has more than 10 years' experience writing about food, drinks, and travel. She is an author, a freelance journalist, and writing instructor. She also is a product curator for Cuisine Noir Magazine. She has written and published eight books in multiple genres including "The Food Temptress Wine Journal." She has contributed content for Amtrak, HuffPost, The Spruce Eats, Fresh Cup Magazine, and several lifestyle magazines. She podcasts from Virginia (United States). Connect with her at www.rekayagibson.com.

]]>39c586eb-9439-42e4-836a-d00a891c3eceWed, 16 Sep 2020 00:18:27 -050003:10falsetrailer