Steeping Around With Rekaya

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

2/14/23 • 04:05

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

8/1/22 • 04:03

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

4/14/22 • 05:02

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/

2/28/22 • 06:26

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

1/25/22 • 07:08

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/

12/16/21 • 04:45

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

10/11/21 • 04:43

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

9/19/21 • 06:18

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

8/27/21 • 07:07

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.) “Come for Tea: Favorite Recipes for Scones, Savories and Sweets” by TeaTime Magazine and edited by Lorna Reeves “American Girl Tea Parties: Delicious Sweets & Savory Treats to Share” by Weldon Owen “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/

8/1/21 • 05:32

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

7/8/21 • 04:58

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

6/20/21 • 05:32

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

6/2/21 • 06:32

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

5/17/21 • 04:45

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

4/21/21 • 05:43

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  

4/9/21 • 04:53

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    

3/11/21 • 12:07

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/      

3/1/21 • 05:21

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/    

2/15/21 • 05:06

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

1/18/21 • 04:05

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/

1/4/21 • 20:12

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/

12/24/20 • 06:52

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 Pineapple Tea Blend, Tadin Herb & Tea Company https://www.tadin.com/product/pineapple-tea/ Lifted Cup a Yard of Tea Gift Set https://www.worldmarket.com/ JusTea, Hand-carved Kenyan Tea Spoon https://justea.com/product/tea-spoon Tea Bag Wallets by ThatsSewFabulousToo Etsy - https://etsy.me/39uB2Ew Tea and I, The Blissful Brew Tea Gift Box https://www.teaandi.com/teaaccessories/p/teagiftbox Food52, Matcha Tea Set https://food52.com/shop/products/6846-palais-des-thes-matcha-tea-set Rekaya’s Amazon Shop - Gift ideas for tea lovers https://www.amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson Future Market Insights (FMI) report and analysis https://worldteanews.com/market-trends-data-and-insights/pyramid-tea-bag-market-2020

12/1/20 • 08:23

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

11/15/20 • 29:15

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.

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