Steeping Around With Rekaya

Rekaya Gibson
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Steeping Around With Rekaya

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.

  1. Review: Breville Electric Tea Kettle

    14/02/2023

    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 (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

    4 min
  2. What is Honeybush Tea?

    01/08/2022

    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

    4 min
  3. Loose Leaf Tea vs Tea Bags: What’s the Difference?

    14/04/2022

    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

    5 min
  4. Black-owned Tea Brands to Support

    28/02/2022

    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/ 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/

    6 min
  5. 10 Ways to Celebrate National Hot Tea Month

    25/01/2022

    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

    7 min
  6. Reignforest Tea Bar

    16/12/2021

    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 & 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/

    5 min
  7. What is Chai?

    11/10/2021

    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

    5 min
  8. Role of Black Children in U.S. Tea Production (1800s)

    19/09/2021

    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

    6 min
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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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  • Création
    Rekaya Gibson
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2023
  • Épisodes
    26
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