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Summary: 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.
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It is one week before producer Tere Clark becomes Mrs. Tere Lebaw, and in celebration Manish has taken her to tea. Manish and Tere record this week from the Chantilly Tea Room, where they delight in tasty treats and “Wedding Tea” as they discuss wedding traditions and upcoming nuptials. Congratulations, Tere! The wedding tea Manish […]
It is good, strong women that make Maya Tea the smooth-running and vibrant company that it is, so owner and host Manish Shah appreciates such women when he comes across them. Just such an example is Suzan Sculatti of the Tea Time Trading Company, whose brilliant One-Touch Teapot is turning heads across the world. If […]
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? Show 58 – Aftermath: […]
Peering into products and people reveals great use and great potential. This week, Manish and Tere take a deeper look at the gadget that won “best accessory” at the 2010 World Tea Expo. What is the Squeezmo, and why do you need one? On a similar note, Manish describes one of his family friends and helpers, […]
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. Don’t miss […]
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. Manish interviews […]
Manish and Tere reflect on their findings at the World Tea Expo, and introduce you to some of the best new tea gadgets of 2011. For those who love loose leaf tea but need a better way to enjoy it on-the-go, this episode is for you – Manish interviews Bo Olson of The Tea Spot, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. Among these uses, of course, is tea– both for […]
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). Tune in for the history, origin, and […]
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 […]
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. Calming catnip […]
This week, Manish Shah and show producer Tere Clark discuss the green herbal tea, Yerba Maté. One of the favorites of the Maya Tea Company staff, Yerba Maté holds a very special place in the hearts of drinkers, and for good reason: it pumps them up! Join Manish and Tere, as well as two guests […]
Manish and Tere leap back into their discussion of herbal teas this week, focusing on fresh and healthful Fenugreek. Tere tastes this maple-like herb for the first time as they discuss its history, health benefits, and unique flavor. Fenugreek is an aid to detoxification as well as digestion. Show 47 – Fenugreek–The “Healthy Hay”
