Talk Tea To Me

Put the kettle on and join us as we get grounded with Rebecca Prephan, owner of "Satara, House of Mystical Wellness". We get to the root of the holistic practices, daily rituals and routines that Rebecca incorporates and encourages to create a sense of well-being and to promote healing. She shares the details of her robust apothecary and of course we chat about the magical Goddess Tea that she custom blends. Grab a cosmic cuppa and get cozy. Om.  https://www.satarawellness.com/  

Welcome to our latest episode. Join us for a lively chat with Paul Frushour from Bearded Man Provisions and learn about the origins of this unique Texan tea brand as well as the philosophies that Paul infuses into his business and life. We explore all of the Bearded Man tea blends currently available and find out what is on the horizon too. Pour a cuppa and get cozy. https://beardedmanprovisions.com/

Join us for a much overdue catch up intro and a fun chat with Sandra Russell, our first repeat guest. She tells us all about her recent trip to the UK, afternoon tea at Betty's and high tea in the sky. Pour a cuppa and get cozy. https://www.whittard.com/us/homepage https://www.bettys.co.uk    

Put the kettle on and join us as we chat about our first visit to The Tea House on Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano, California for Angela's Birthday Tea. Another fun adventure for us. BOO! Next we break down our lists of favorite scary books and films just in time for Halloween. Lisa's literary expertise and gothic novel knowledge shine in this episode. Grab a cuppa and get cozy tea peeps.  https://theteahouseonlosrios.com https://rishi-tea.com https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ https://neworleansteacompany.com/ https://august.la https://premierteaco.com https://songtea.com/products/snow-jasmine https://www.hvteacompany.com https://www.thevalleyhive.com https://www.tealyra.com/loose-tea/fruity-tea/cherry-goddess/?combination=392_1386¤cy=USD&r=no&gad_source=1              

Hi tea peeps. Put the kettle on and join us for a conversation with the founders of Birdsong Tea. It's an insightful and heartwarming chat about their tea company and the passion behind this deeply personal project. We discuss everything from homemade chais to their son's pediatric cancer journey and a lot in between. You will definitely be moved by their story and you're going to immediately want to order some of their delicious teas. Also, it is Angela's first solo intro. Pour a cuppa and settle in and welcome Mandeep and Bhavika Taunk.  https://birdsongtea.com/  

Join us as we discuss autumnal flavors and current books we are reading. Plus a lot of random chit chat including male singers we adore, a Chai themed cafe discovery, memories of various desserts we've enjoyed and more. Put the kettle on and pour a cuppa, won't you? https://chaiwaleandco.com https://unionjackstea.com https://drinkchapters.com https://www.breannerandall.com https://www.bookreporter.com/authors/william-friend

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome a special co-host, Angela's husband, Rob, and our guest Zack Bradcovich of Happy Valley Tea Company. A fun conversation about Zack's tea journey and how he was inspired to create craft teas inspired by cocktails. We discuss mocktails, Lemon Drops, community and how we can all enjoy teas in multiple ways. Plus Rob and I break down our Seattle or 'Teattle' trip. Grab a cuppa tea and enjoy this episode with us, won't you?   https://www.hvteacompany.com/ https://perennialtearoom.com/ https://thecrumpetshop.com/ https://www.fridaytea.com/ https://paisleyparlour.com/ https://experience-tea.com/ https://kobukcoffee.com/tea/  

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome our talented and charming guest, Pradeepa David, of Limewood Art. We were so fortunate to have the opportunity to chat with Pradeepa about her watercolor art business, what inspires her and our very fun collaboration. We discuss the exciting giveaway we are launching, over cups of tea of course, and talk about sharing the creative spark and joy of art with others. Also Lisa tells about her recent trip to Maui. Can you say Aloha? Grab a cuppa.  https://limewoodart.com/ https://www.hvteacompany.com/ https://teapigs.com/ https://mauibees.com/ https://twiningsusa.com/  

Put the kettle on and join us as we catch up and discuss our wonderful tea time for Lisa's birthday at the Huntington Library and Gardens. We take you through our day and how the newest version of the Rose Garden Tea Room surprised us. Plus we gab about some other fun things, like one of our fave local shops, Tansy. Grab a cuppa tea peeps! https://huntington.org/ https://shoptansy.com/ https://www.satarawellness.com/  

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome special guest, Michele Duivenvoorden, founder of The Lovely Tea Company. We learn about Michele‘s tea journey from her charming childhood memories to becoming a tea house owner to starting her own tea company. What an inspiring conversation we had! Grab a cuppa, get cozy and settle in for our delightful conversation.

Put the kettle on and join us as we get overly caffeinated while blindly taste testing popular Irish black teas in honor of Saint Patrick's Day. We discuss all kinds of things including memories of trips to Ireland, our first feature in a magazine, Trader Joe's, Depeche Mode and much more. Grab a cuppa and have a listen.  https://www.mmpublication.org/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/tipsywhimsey/?etsrc=sdt  

Put the kettle on and join us for our true and official first episode of 2024. We catch up with a cuppa and talk about some incredible Valentine's Day tea blends, Lunar New Year, the recent storms in Los Angeles, plus we break down a list of recommended black teas and so much more. Welcome back tea peeps! https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/home/ https://rishi-tea.com/ https://www.harney.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/YorkshireTea/page/6A44A763-C900-4557-BDEB-8E33D3E8138B?ref_=ast_bln https://ritualchocolate.com/ https://www.smithtea.com/ https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-black-teas-5116763      

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome our dear friends & tea time companions, Kierstin and Leslie. It's a very lively and vibrant chat about our holiday afternoon tea at Julienne in San Marino, CA. We also wrap up our year and talk about future tea dates. Cozy up with your fave cuppa!   https://www.juliennetogo.com/

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome Fiona from "Magic In The Leaves". We had a delightful and insightful conversation about her tea leaf reading journey. From her glorious Irish roots to injecting a bit of magic in your daily life. We also got a quick lesson on the basics of reading the leaves. Grab a cuppa and cozy up!   https://www.magicintheleaves.co.uk/ https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ https://www.marksandspencer.com/

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome our delightful guest Sandra Russell to the podcast. We discuss tea history in the United States focusing on her home state of South Carolina. Since this month marks the 250th anniversary of the first tea parties in the U.S., it's a very timely discussion. Grab a cup of tea and settle in as we chat and learn about these events, the S.C. tea scene, as well as cute mugs, Lisa's recent visit to Tea Rose Garden, the Beckhams, The Crown, Holiday hampers and much more. https://www.instagram.com/brillbrits/?hl=en https://www.etsy.com/shop/BreadandBadger https://oliverpluff.com/ https://www.whittard.com/us/homepage https://www.fortnumandmason.com/  

Hi tea peeps! The Holidays are fast approaching. Join us as we chat about and share our picks for tea themed gift ideas this year. We have a big juicy list of suggestions for you. We also get into our love of the Spice Girls. Put the kettle on and cozy up with a cuppa.   

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome Nicole Wilson to the podcast. She is a tea educator, blogger and author. We discuss her background, her personal tea journey, authoring a tea recipe book, and her very cool YouTube channel.  Time to cozy up with a cuppa and listen to a fun chat about our favorite beverage.  https://www.teaformeplease.com/

Put the kettle on and stir the cauldron! This is the recap of our experience at the Vogel Victorian Haunted Tea Party. We take you step by step through our spooky evening. From the moment we arrived at the 125 year old Victorian home to the magical drive home, we break it all down. We also chat about celebri-lattes and Halloween things! Grab a cuppa and get cozy tea peeps.    The Vogel Victorian (@thevogelvictorian) Instagram https://www.instagram.com › thevogelvictorian   https://www.redmaplecafe.com/   https://www.tradernickstea.com/   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CutsofTea  

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome Giles and Mark from Two Spoons Tea. We had a delightful chat with these two gents from the UK and learned so much about where their love of tea comes from, how dedicated they are to the quality of their brand and the culture of tea drinking. You'll definitely want to cozy up with your favorite cuppa while listening to this episode that's filled with humor, adventure and plenty of great, informative stories about our favorite beverage.   

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome Kristen Spears Rud and Sharissa Bradley from MM Publication. We discuss how to master the mundane as they tell us about their practices for seasonal living, honoring our own needs, and of course tea. They introduce us to their NORA tea blend, a traditional and supportive infusion for women. Grab a cuppa, get cozy and enjoy our conversation about wellness and well-being in a modern world. https://5twopress.com/ https://www.mmpublication.org/

Put the kettle on and join us as we celebrate 25 whole episodes of the podcast. We indulged in a posh tea service at the Langham Huntington Hotel to mark the occasion and we are chatting all about it. Grab a cuppa!

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome Jade Johnson from the wonderful Fuelled By Tea podcast. She is the author of the book "Tea, The Great British Answer to Everything". We discuss that great British cuppa in depth and dive in to Jade's journey from the UK to Australia, and what inspires her. Cozy up with your favorite tea and enjoy our chat! 

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome Olyve Rose from the ParTEA With Me Blog. She is a successful blogger that tours and reviews afternoon teas in the Northern California region. We had a lively and honest conversation about her tea time expectations and experiences. Get cozy with your cuppa and let's talk tea! https://parteawithmeblog.com/

Put the kettle on and join us for episode 22! Our guest is Nicolette Spears from Trader Nicks Tea Co. She takes us on her entrepreneurial tea journey through the years and talks about how the wonderful Trader Nicks brand came to be. Full of magic, wonder, delightful flavors and a little pixie dust, we know you will really enjoy our chat with her. Grab a cuppa and get cozy, and maybe put on you favorite Disney soundtrack in the background.  https://www.tradernickstea.com/

Put the kettle on and join us for our 21st episode! We discuss Lisa's recent trip to Maui and talk about some of the fun things she got to experience there including a visit to a tea farm. Angela chats about a recent vintage Disneyland auction and checking out the newly opened Levain Bakery in Los Angeles. Grab a cuppa and settle in. https://mauiteafarm.com/  

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome Lisa's cousin, Stephanie. We get to hear about her tea experiences in the UK and some fun details about her wonderful holiday there. Get cozy with your cuppa. 

Put the kettle on and join us for episode #19. We are back and talking about all sorts of things that have happened over the last couple of months. Join us as we get our podcast bearings back, with a bit of tea talk too. Pour yourself a cuppa! 

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about our recent afternoon tea adventures at Rose Tree Cottage in Pasadena, Ca and the Cat and Fiddle in Los Angeles, Ca. Honest reviews and real tea talk. Pour yourself a cuppa!

Put the kettle on and join us as we chat with Vani from Drop A Cuppa about her recent experience at the Toronto Tea Festival. She takes us through her day and we learn what it's like to immerse yourself all day long at the fest. Vani also discusses the art of making a tea bomb! Join us, wont you?  

Put the kettle on and join us we toast to the Lunar New Year, the year of the rabbit. We discuss traditions and celebrations plus sample special teas for the occasion. We also chat about Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, some sad current events and a tease for our next special guest. Grab a cuppa and cozy up! 

Put the kettle on and join us as we welcome our delightful guest, Petra Marin, from Union Jack's Tea in La Crescenta, Ca. We discuss tea sourcing, building your dream business, customer care and what's on the horizon for Petra. Cozy up with a cuppa and settle in! 

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about our holiday afternoon tea at Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica, CA and discuss what we did over the winter break. Topics include Palm Springs, Tim Burton, china patterns, tea sets and peppermint bark! 

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about some gift ideas for all of you tea drinkers! We also get into our favorite holiday movies and music. Get cozy with us and grab a cuppa. 

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about Thanksgiving and chat with our special guest, Ann Doetkott, from Tipsy Whimsey. A lively episode where we discuss Ann's wonderful & artistic creations, her jewelry, crystals, and much more. Just the start of our support small businesses series, featuring perfect gift ideas for the holidays. Grab a cuppa! 

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about our Harvest/Halloween tea time experience at Tea Rose Garden in Pasadena, CA and subsequent adventures. We also discuss holiday gift ideas and who and where we are supporting and buying from this season. Momo Cocoa, Tipsy Crystal Shop, The Tea Embassy, Union Jacks Tea.  

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about Angela's birthday tea time at Chado, more Disney finds, Tea Drops, theteabook.com teas and Halloween. 

Put the kettle on and join us as we review our tea experience at Buena Vida in Santa Monica, CA. Prepare for lots of belly laughs and silly stories in this ep. 

Put the kettle on and join us as we pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth ll, discuss her tea of choice, some general ramblings on about a few things too-all over a delicious cuppa and some tasty scones.  

Put the kettle on and join us as talk about our trip to Napa, our love for the band a-ha, early autumn stuff and some general catch-up chat over comforting cuppas. 

Put the kettle on and join us as we interview Yvonne Fide of Momo Cocoa. We sample some of the delicious tea blends she creates and discuss her journey on the road to creating and selling the exceptionally creamy brewing cocoas Momo Cocoa is known for. Join us! 

Put the kettle on and join us as we discuss the origins of the British afternoon tea time, talk about the most recommended places for tea in London and reminisce about some of the teas we enjoyed during visits to the UK. 

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about a lot of things, like our most recent afternoon tea in Montrose, CA. We get into  some Disney chat, a discovery of a magical apothecary shop and plenty of random topics, including more trips down memory lane. 

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about some wonderful tea destinations in the greater Seattle area. 

Put the kettle on and join us as we talk about Lisa's birthday tea in Pasadena, CA

Our first episode. Join us as we introduce ourselves and kick things off with some Platinum Jubilee Tea talk and friendship chit chat.