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Steeping Around Network
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.
The Final Steeping
In our final episode of Steeping Around, Manish, Lisa, and a secret guest discuss the show.  Where has Steeping Around come from, and where will it be going?  And what is the significance of the number 108?  Find out, in this final Steeping. Show 108– The Final Steeping To continue to learn about all things […]
Aug 7, 2013
Tea Parties, Now and Then
Manish and Lisa discuss the many types of tea-times and relay the history of “low tea”, the famous Victorian tradition.  Then, they explain how you can host a tea party of your own, whether you choose to be elaborate or modern in your approach. Show 107– Tea Parties, Now and Then Lisa prefers black teas, […]
Jul 10, 2013
Entertaining – Padma and Tea
Padma Lakshmi of Bravo’s hit TV series Top Chef joins us again this week in a continuing interview about her love of and connection with tea.One of her favorite ways to entertain guests is with tea. How? Tune in to find out. Show 105– Padma Takes On Tea Check out Padma’s line of teas, called Easy […]
Jun 26, 2013
Padma Takes On Tea
This week’s show features a wonderful interview with one of the top celebrities of the culinary world–Padma Lakshmi, of Top Chef! In addition to her expansive knowledge and experience in the world of fine cuisine, Padma knows an awful lot about tea. This week, she talks about her tea heritage and her new line of […]
Jun 12, 2013
Tea, The Ingredient
We’re talking all things tea, but this time we’re not talking about tea-the-drink, but instead tea as a culinary ingredient.  Join Manish and Lisa in a special interview with Chef Ramiro Scavo of Pasco Kitchen & Lounge, as he describes the many ways that tea can make a recipe unforgettable. Chef Scavo fondly remembers poaching […]
Apr 3, 2013
A Perfect Pair – Tea and Food Pairings
We’ve all heard of pairing wine with our favorite foods, but what about tea?  This week Manish and Lisa explore the diverse possibilities of tea pairings , from white teas to black teas, and from Asian to Mexican food.  We also welcome Timothy Hsu back to the show today, for more of his insights on […]
Mar 20, 2013
Tea and Cigar Pairings
We’re entering the exciting world of tea pairings, and our first is rather unusual: tea and cigars. Did you know that for every tea, there is a perfect cigar to match? Find out the benefits of pairing these two arts of enjoyment and how to make a pair yourself in this exciting show. If you […]
Feb 28, 2013
Bloopers and Bellinis
We’ve produced over a hundred shows of Steeping Around, and it’s time to party!  Join Manish and Lisa in celebrating with this very special, very funny bloopers show.  Listen in on all the stuff that gets cut out of the show… for better or for worse!  Cheers, and happy anniversary! Try adding a little Sweet […]
Feb 20, 2013
Shapes and Sizes: The Leaves Reveal
Manish and Lisa wrap up our series on tea leaf reading, or tasseomancy, by focusing once again on tea.  What type of tea is used?  Should it be loose leaf, or can the leaves from tea bags be read as well? And what sorts of shapes and symbols present themselves, what do they mean? Amy […]
Feb 6, 2013
Fate or Fortune – What’s in the Cup?
The leaves in the bottom of our cup have a message for us. But–is the fortune that they describe our fate, or have we some say in the matter? Amy Taylor, a professional tea leaf reader, joins us once again to describe the nature of tea leaf readings. How should we interpret the symbols left […]
Jan 23, 2013
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