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Steeping Around With Rekaya
by Rekaya Gibson
Steeping 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.
Episodes
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Review: Breville Electric Tea Kettle
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...
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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...
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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...
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Black-owned Tea Brands to Support
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...
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10 Ways to Celebrate National Hot Tea Month
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....
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Reignforest Tea Bar
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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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Tea-Inspired Cookbooks
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 –...
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Difference Between Afternoon Tea and High Tea
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...
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The Birthplace of Sweet Tea
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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Black History Month: 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...
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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...
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The English Rose Tea Room
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...
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How to Taste Tea
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:...
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How to Choose the Best Tea Subscription Box
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....
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Gifts for Tea Lovers
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...
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Health Benefits of 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...
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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...
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Introduction
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Steeping 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.
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Rekaya Gibson
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Steeping Around With Rekaya currently has 26 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Steeping Around With Rekaya about?
Steeping 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...
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Steeping Around With Rekaya is created and hosted by Rekaya Gibson.
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