Steeping Around With Rekaya

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 episode: Breville IQ Tea Kettle amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson [https://www.amazon.com/shop/rekayagibson] (affiliate link) The Republic of Tea - republicoftea.com [https://www.republicoftea.com/]  World Tea Conference and Expo worldteaexpo.com [https://www.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

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

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 [http://www.meplustea.com] Happy to Be Me tea by MEplusTea – https://www.meplustea.com/product-page/happy-to-be-me [https://www.meplustea.com/product-page/happy-to-be-me] MEplusTea Virtual Tea Chat registration (April 21, 2022) – www.rekayagibson.com/teachat [http://www.rekayagibson.com/teachat] MEplusTea Sample Tea Box - https://www.meplustea.com/product-page/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

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 Alexandria Mentioned in This Episode: Chocolate Drop by Tyme for Tea Online - https://tymeforteaonline.com/ [https://tymeforteaonline.com/] Candid Tea - https://candidtea.com/ [https://candidtea.com/] CALABASH Tea & Coffee - https://www.calabashtea.com/ [https://www.calabashtea.com/] Brown Leaf Tea Bar - https://www.brownleaftea.com/ [https://www.brownleaftea.com/] Cup of Té - https://cupofte.com/ [https://cupofte.com/] Thés Lac Rose - https://en.theslacrose.com/ [https://en.theslacrose.com/] World Tea Conference & Expo – https://www.worldteaexpo.com/ [https://www.worldteaexpo.com/]

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. 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