Podcasts about tea sommelier

Welcome to another episode of Wine Behind the Scenes! Today, with renowned tea expert Nicole Wilson, we step beyond the vineyard and into a world where common tea and wine secrets are revealed. Tea and wine share more in common than you might think. Both are shaped by terroir, tradition, and time. Nicole, a passionate tea educator and writer with over 15 years of experience, takes us on an adventure through the rich flavours, brewing techniques, and cultural significance of tea. She also reveals its fascinating parallels with wine. Whether you're a devoted tea drinker or a wine enthusiast, this episode will open your eyes to the artistry and commonalities behind both beverages. So, pour yourself a cup, settle in, and prepare for an enlightening conversation that might just change the way you sip and savour forever! In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the fascinating parallels between tea and wine, including their shared origins from single plants: Camellia sinensis for tea and Vitis vinifera for wine. Learn about the importance of terroir in both beverages and how the environment influences flavour profiles. Explore the concept of aging in tea, and how it can change flavour over time, similar to wine. Uncover the art of pairing tea with food, including unique combinations like tea and cheese, and how tea can enhance culinary experiences. Gain insights into emerging trends in the tea industry, including the shift towards single-origin teas and the growing interest in tea education among consumers. Nicole Wilson is a renowned tea expert and the creator of the popular blog, Tea For Me Please, which recently celebrated its 16th anniversary. Growing up in a household where tea was a daily ritual, Nicole's passion for this ancient beverage blossomed during her college years when she sought alternatives to coffee. Nicole also worked in a wine shop, where she discovered fascinating parallels between tea and wine.  With a focus on education, Nicole has transitioned her blog from product reviews to a rich resource for tea enthusiasts.  Her journey into the world of tea deepened when she began writing for a tea website, receiving samples from around the globe and sharing her insights with an eager audience. She is currently pursuing certification as a Tea Sommelier through the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, further solidifying her expertise in the field. In addition to her writing, Nicole is passionate about the cultural and social significance of tea, often drawing connections to its historical roots and the communal experiences it fosters. With over 150 varieties of tea in her collection, she continues to explore new flavours and pairings, including innovative recipes that blend tea with wine. When she's not sipping on her favourite brews or sharing her knowledge with others, Nicole can be found engaging with her audience on various social media platforms, where she inspires a growing community of tea lovers. Discover more about her journey and insights at TeaForMePlease.com. Contact Nicole Wilson here:  Website: https://www.teaformeplease.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teaformeplease TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealteaformeplease Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teaformeplease/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleamartin/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/teaformeplease1/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/teaformeplease Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/teaformeplease

What if the secret to your favorite cup of tea lies beneath the surface, in the soil? Join us as we dive deep into the world of tea science with Dylan Rothenburg, a dedicated researcher and the founder of Wu Mountain Tea based in Guangzhou China, whose journey is helping us to understand how to appreciate tea and the science behind it. After moving to Beijing at the age of 16, Dylan immersed himself in Chinese culture and language, eventually discovering his passion for tea under the mentorship of Professor Zhang. Now pursuing doctoral research focused on the symbiosis between tea plant roots and the soil microbiome, Dylan has a unique perspective that blends rigorous scientific inquiry with a deep appreciation for the art of tea.In today's podcast, Dylan shares insights from his journey and research, highlighting the intriguing effects of green tea on brain health. We'll also delve into China's organic certification and examine the fascinating relationship between tea plant roots and their soil microbiome.Be sure to follow his adventures on YouTube and Instagram, and check out the insightful tea courses available on his website: Be sure to follow his adventures on YouTube and Instagram, and check out the insightful tea courses available on his website: Wu Mountain Tea – Awaken to Tea Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! Subscribe to Bottled in China to follow the journey!Check out our new website & find out more at https://www.thebottledshow.com

 What if the secret to a perfect cup of tea lies not just in the brewing, but in the centuries-old traditions that shape it? In this episode, we welcome Shunan Teng, the visionary founder of Tea Drunk in New York City. In this episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese tea with Shunan Teng, founder and CEO of Tea Drunk, a renowned tea house in New York City. Shunan has become a pivotal figure in the tea community, dedicated to preserving the ancient traditions of Chinese tea while educating a new generation of enthusiasts. Each year, she travels to historic tea mountains in China, collaborating with heritage farmers to harvest and craft teas that honor centuries-old practices.Join us as we explore the history of tea in China, from its ancient origins to its modern-day significance. We will examine the three most popular types of Chinese tea and the unique characteristics that define them. Additionally, we'll discuss the concept of terroir and its impact on flavor profiles, as well as the intriguing market dynamics of Puer Tea.As we navigate this complex world, Shunan will also address common misconceptions about Chinese tea in the West, providing clarity and insight. Prepare to be immersed in the art and science of tea, where tradition and modernity converge in a steaming cup. Find out more at teadrunk.com Want to learn about tea? Visit teadrunkacademy.comStay Connected:Instagram: instagram.com/teadrunkYouTube: youtube.com/teadrunknycFacebook: facebook.com/teadrunknycTwitter: twitter.com/teadrunknycLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/tea-drunk Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! Subscribe to Bottled in China to follow the journey!Check out our new website & find out more at https://www.thebottledshow.com

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You've heard of wine sommeliers — but have you heard of a tea sommelier? Today, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Yukino Aoshima, an actual tea sommelier in Las Vegas who consults with restaurants and teaches classes. Yukino explains how tea programs work at high-end Vegas restaurants, the best way to order tea, boba, and matcha at cafes, and where to buy tea and brew the best cup ever at home. Tea places mentioned in this episode: Block 16 Urban Food Hall at the Cosmopolitan Bang Bar at the Cosmopolitan Tao at the Venetian Brew Tea Bar (multiple locations) Sheffield Spice & Tea on Eastern Grand Yunnan Tea on Sahara Tea and Whisk on Jones Vesta Coffee downtown and Summerlin We're on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tea Sommelier and Founder of Tea and Grazing, Kim Jack-Riley joins me today to share her inspiration for creating a travelling tea room offering unique and eclectic experiences for enjoying tea.    Kim's journey through the world of tea spans from London to the Caribbean, New York and Bali where she celebrates and shares the diverse culture and traditions whilst highlighting the social and cultural significance of tea rituals and its ability to foster connections and community.    She passionately advocates for fair treatment and empowerment of the predominantly female workforce behind tea harvesting, envisioning a world where their contributions are recognised and valued, inspiring listeners to approach tea drinking with more mindfulness, empathy. Together we recognise the broader social impact of our everyday rituals.    Let's Connect :    With the Tea and Grazing : https://teaandgrazing.co.uk/   With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website

Tea lovers in India form a vibrant and diverse community united by their shared passion for the beloved beverage. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the serene hills of Darjeeling, tea enthusiasts can be found in everywhere. Please join our Facebook Community ‘Career Advisor Hub' for more information by clicking on the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/studyabroadacademyYouTube ChannelInstagram ChannelTwitterLinkedInWhat you will learn in this podcast?Who is a tea sommelier?What are the educational qualifications required?What is the pay package one can expect?Support the show

Sylvain gets pretty worked up about Nestle's decision to exit the freezer section with their pizzas and other frozen staples, the latest report from the AgriFoods lab on the cashless economy, Canadian dairy in the dumps, and we visit the discount grocery store sector. Finally, a bit of trouble for our friend Yanick Gervais at Olymel, who is closing some processing plants We get the "T" from our extraordinary guest Shabnam Weber, President of the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, and a special announcement about the show!About ShabnamFor almost two decades, Shabnam Weber owned and operated her own tea company in Toronto, Canada. With retail stores and a wholesale business, her company was one of the first of its kind in Toronto.  Her passion and love of tea led her to become involved with the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada as a Director, sitting on a number of committees, most notably the Education Committee where she wrote the Tea Sommelier® program.Shabnam divested from her business' and took the position of President of the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada in 2018. She has transformed the association through the programs and resources it offers members and become an industry leader. She is the Canadian representative on the UN FAO's Intergovernmental Group on Tea where she sits on a number of working groups as well as being the Vice-Chair of the working group on Smallholders and co-Chair of the working group on Tea and Health.Through her time as an entrepreneur and her industry involvement for over twenty years, she has a unique perspective on multiple angles of the business advocating for all.  Shabnam values the diversity offered by all parts of the tea industry, both in Canada and beyond and focuses always on the bigger picture.  About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row. Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America.

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Today I connected with Poorvi Chordia, Co-Founder of Herbs + Kettles, an MD and tea sommelier We chatted about the wellness aspect of tea, her balancing her various roles as a mother, wife, doctor, and business owner, and the importance of living a holistic lifestyle. Poorvi uses the practice of steeping and drinking tea as a metaphor for life, "go with the flow, and let it go". Poorvi shared her journey to co-owning a tea company and how she connects western and eastern medical practices with her teas. She and her husband co-own this company that sells in person at farmers' markets in #atlanta and also is available online. Website IG:@herbsandkettles

It's back-to-school time across the country.  For a lot of people that also means thinking about career transitions.  There's a multitude of reasons why that is: Summer vacation is coming to end (people start to think about ending the year with a new job/career) Parents with young children can focus again on working full-time or part-time now that kids are back in school  COVID-19 pandemic seems to be normalizing in schools or some people want to fulfill their new year's resolutions about career/jobs.   For employers, it also tends to be a busy hiring season as their own teams are back from vacationing (especially in multinational/global teams) and focused on finishing the year strongly.  It never hurts to look at your resume.  In fact, many career coaches recommend updating your resume on a monthly basis to keep it fresh and avoid the stomach-turning feeling of updating your resume before your next job hunt.  However, we realize that most people are not that methodical about it).   If it's been a while since you updated your resume, here are the top trends in the resume world: 1. Branding Statements Gone are the days of “Objective” statements at the top of your resume!   Branding statements have been around for a while and continue to dominate most modern resume formats. Your branding statement should reflect the role/job and superpower you have in the professional world.  2. Employers are looking for candidates that share their “Whole Self”  It's now ok to list skills other than your professional industry on your resume.  Ex. Tea Sommelier for a recent candidate as part of our branding statement 3. Your experience section should reflect an accomplishment-driven resume versus task driven resume. Write your resume to appeal for online applications, also known as Application Tracking Systems (ATS).   Utilize free online resources like JobScan If you're a listener in midlife, here are a few other things to consider for your next resume update: Please limit your work experience on your resume to the last 10-15 years It's as far back as most employers would like to know, as it's the most relevant to the job. List any relevant experience more than 15 years old in a separate section called “Additional Experience” if you think it's important for your current job search.   Remove your home or mailing address - only your city is needed!   There are a lot of reasons for this - privacy, data mining and so much more.   Resources Since the Mailbox community is so special and personal to us, I'm also going to share a resume template in Microsoft Word that you can use if you're needing a resume overhaul and don't know where to start.   Schedule a complimentary 15-minute Zoom session with a career transition coach, Denyse Rabbat Complimentary Resume Guide & Template from Denyse Rabbat Career Coaching JobScan

This week, our guests Celia & Kelly discuss sweetener in tea—from the ones you add before you sip to those already built into your favourite blends.For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click hereAbout the guests: Celia Aceae & Kelly MillerCelia Aceae Celia's obsession with tea began as soon as she could sip. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation and natural resource compliance at Lethbridge College in Alberta. She went on to obtain a Red Seal in horticulture from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, and currently works as a Tea, Herb & Sustainability Specialist at DAVIDsTEA. But we're not done yet! Celia has also completed an additional bachelor's degree of Science in Horticulture, basically proving that her love of tea and plants is no passing fancy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and their various impacts on individuals as well as the planet, Celia has committed most of her time to the proliferation of tea and plant knowledge. As a trained Tea Sommelier, she brings joy to those around her by sharing a cup of tea with anyone and everyone, at any time. Fun fact: she lived in Japan for three months studying matcha production and the Japanese tea ceremony, so quiz her, she loves it!Kelly MillerKelly Miller has been tea obsessed for nearly a decade. What is the source of her obsession, you ask? It all started when Kelly visited a DAVIDsTEA store for the first time to buy a gift for a friend. Intrigued by our Birthday Cake tea, she gave it a quick sip. And just like that Kelly, the tea sommelier, was born. THAC (Tea and Herbal Association of Canada) Certified, Kelly currently works as the Research & Development Lead at the DAVIDsTEA headquarters. Her generous and exploratory nature makes her an indispensable member of the team as she continuously pushes for new flavour innovations. Since her first introduction to the world of tea, she has tried over 10,000 teas AND her personal collection exceeds 1,500 unique teas and blends! 

And the spotlight goes to… mmm matcha! This week, we're diving deep into the creamy, energizing & traditional world of matcha with none other than our four-time returning guest, Celia.For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here about the guest: Celia AceaeCelia's obsession with tea began as soon as she could sip. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation and natural resource compliance at Lethbridge College in Alberta. She went on to obtain a Red Seal in horticulture from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, and currently works as a Tea and Sustainability Specialist at DAVIDsTEA. But we're not done yet! Celia has also completed an additional bachelor's degree of Science in Horticulture, basically proving that her love of tea and plants is no passing fancy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and their various impacts on individuals as well as the planet, Celia has committed most of her time to the proliferation of tea and plant knowledge. As a trained Tea Sommelier, she brings joy to those around her by sharing a cup of tea with anyone and everyone, at any time. Fun fact: she lived in Japan for three months studying matcha production and the Japanese tea ceremony, so quiz her, she loves it!

In our longest mini episode to date, we take a deep dive—or at least a shallow dip—into all things caffeine in tea. Returning guests Nadia & Celia help unpack the not so simple topic that's on the minds of many tea lovers. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here About the Guests:Nadia De La VegaNadia De La Vega's tea journey has been anything but linear. Growing up in Mexico, tea was not a common beverage... but luckily for Nadia, her mother would brew black loose leaf tea every morning. She completed her science degree in Montreal, where she developed an affinity for food pairing and recipe development. Joining the DAVIDsTEA family in 2012 (and we are SO glad she did!), she put her superpowers to use to help develop tea-based recipes. As the Director of Tea Sustainability and Content at DAVIDsTEA, Nadia and her team primarily oversee sustainability initiatives and tea knowledge across the brand while ensuring all tea information is authentic, fun and relatable. You can normally find her drinking a cup of Orange Pekoe or Organic Jasmine Black Pearls, while working on impact initiatives and indulging in some serious tea talk! Celia AceaeCelia's obsession with tea began as soon as she could sip. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation and natural resource compliance at Lethbridge College in Alberta. She went on to obtain a Red Seal in horticulture from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, and currently works as a Tea, Herb & Sustainability Specialist at DAVIDsTEA. But we're not done yet! Celia has also completed an additional bachelor's degree of Science in Horticulture, basically proving that her love of tea and plants is no passing fancy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and their various impacts on individuals as well as the planet, Celia has committed most of her time to the proliferation of tea and plant knowledge. As a trained Tea Sommelier, she brings joy to those around her by sharing a cup of tea with anyone and everyone, at any time. Fun fact: she lived in Japan for three months studying matcha production and the Japanese tea ceremony, so quiz her, she loves it!

Did you know the type of water you use to steep your tea makes a difference? Find out how on this week's episode with Quality manager and Straight Tea Specialist Ravi PillaiFor a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here About the Guest : Ravi PillaiTo put it simply, Ravi Pillai is one heavy dude. Let us explain. You see, Ravi is many things. He's a certified Tea Sommelier, Tea Specialist and Tea Professional. He has over 35 years of experience in the tea industry with 20 years of that dedicated to the management of tea estates, overseeing tea processing, pre and post harvesting practices… the list goes on! *Takes a deep breath* Not to mention, Ravi has also worked in international trading and managed the purchasing of teas at auction and developed customised blends for companies all over the world. Pretty cool, huh? But hold, please. We're not done yet. Traveling all over the Middle East, Europe and East Asia, Ravi also served on the Board of Directors of the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada AND the Board of the World Tea Expo. Ravi has been with the DAVIDsTEA family for 11 years (that's over a decade!!!) working as the Manager of Tea Quality, Straight Teas & Sachet Development. So, it's basically a proven fact that he has an incredible wealth of knowledge (though his humble nature would never admit it…) but what we really love most about him is his generosity, kind-heartedness and his ability to tell a good tale about his very many adventures.

Join us this week for a deep dive into what seems to be one of our most polarizing ingredients: licorice. With Tea Specialist Celia AceaeFor a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here About the Guest: Celia AceaeCelia's obsession with tea began as soon as she could drink. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation and natural resource compliance at Lethbridge College in Alberta. She went on to obtain a Red Seal in horticulture from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, and currently works as a Tea and Sustainability Specialist at DAVIDsTEA. But we're not done yet! Celia is also completing an additional bachelor's degree of Science in Horticulture, basically proving that her love of tea and plants is no passing fancy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and their various impacts on individuals as well as the planet, Celia has committed most of her time to the proliferation of tea and plant knowledge. As a trained Tea Sommelier, she brings joy to those around her by sharing a cup of tea with anyone and everyone, at any time. Fun fact: she lived in Japan for three months studying matcha production and the Japanese tea ceremony, so quiz her, she loves it!

Melissa Salazar walks us through becoming a tea master and sommelier, starting her own tea company, and teaching other tea lovers how they can do the same. Grab your own cup of tea and listen as she describes her tea journey, explores the science behind the health benefits of tea, and tells you the secret to brewing the perfect cup of tea. FIND MELISSA SALAZARShop her tea's here: Red's Zen Tea Become a certified tea blender here: ITMA's Certified Tea Blending Course Become a certified tea sommelier here: ITMA's Certified Tea Sommelier CourseInstagram: @redszenteaFIND MEWMT Instagram: @walkmethrough.jpg Website: https://walk-me-through.mailchimpsites.com/Support WMT: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/walkmethroughPersonal Instagram: @eugenia.jpgCREDITSTrack: Electric Ten — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/qooMP-upphwFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/electric-tenSupport the show

"Be fearless, be brave, be bold, love yourself." ~Haruki Murakami. New concepts and ideas are born everyday, the difference between one that floats and one that doesn't, is the same as the difference between being fearless and being a conformist. Experimenting with new things and creating novel hybrids as a means of self-awareness and exploration is the new trend! In this fast paced era, our guest for this episode: Anamika Singh, has succeeded in creating something truly amazing. Thinking beyond the societal construct, Anamika in her journey of experimenting with flavours has brought to us some naturally delicious varieties of tea. It is solitude and silent contemplation she says that gives her the space to come up with these jaw dropping tastes. Knowing from very early on, that she wanted to be a Tea Sommelier, she started her journey as one straight out of school, and while it has been challenging at times, it has also been full of fun and excitement. It is not only in, creating new flavors but also educating people about the richness of this often overlooked beverage that keeps her motivated. Conducting workshops to create this very awareness has become a very integral part of her life. Tea, while dominates a huge part of her life is not her only passion. Harbouring a love for photography she's tempted to merge her two hobbies. Her brave journey is an inspiration for many entrepreneurs starting out. Let experimentation for self- identification be your #SecondAct! Key highlights from today's podcast: Where you come from doesn't matter, how much you fight to reach your destination is what defines you. Tea- a drink around which relationships are built! Creativity and love: the mantras to becoming successful. It is important to just be and not try to prove anything to anyone. Website: https://thesecondact.in/ . Social Media Links - Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AkWwPa LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3h9t4DT Twitter: https://bit.ly/3yfi8uq Facebook: https://bit.ly/3qEARga YouTube: https://bit.ly/2X87Jn4 . Follow Anamika Singh - Website: https://anandinihimalayatea.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tea_whisperer_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamika-singh-b7621a54/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnandiniHimalayaTea/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iiact/message

How do you choose a tea online, when you can't simply follow your nose? Today Kelly Miller joins us with tips and tricks to finding the best teas for you online, either from DAVIDsTEA or one of our many, many competitors! We want you to find your cup of tea, regardless or whether it is ours or not! Today's episode is brought to you by:Sweet Potato Pie: as a tea? Yeah, we went there!

Why do we love tea so much? Not just at DAVIDsTEA, but as a culture? Today, Nadia de la Vega joins us to help us count all the ways we love the world's second most consumed beverage. Filled with tea talk, tea love and tea trivia, our first episode is brought to you by: Forever Nuts: our bestselling tea for over the last decade! Why you may ask? Honestly...we don't know! 

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on... Monarch Tea Co. whose products can be found in select retailers in our aread, as well as cafes and restaurants across Ontario. Beyond the tea, though, Monarch offers tea education online and for in-person get-togethers, and services for corporate events. It is all about spreading appreciation of tea! Guest: Katie Cyr, founder and owner of The Monarch Tea Co. Certified Tea Sommelier https://monarchteaco.com/ What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, is it tea you're looking for?  This podcast was inspired by the conversations that happen across DAVIDsTEA—in our stores, our office & with our online communitea.  Simply put, we LOVE tea talk. But even more than that, we think our tea people (yes, we mean you!) are the coolest. Sharing our passion for tea culture, tea trivia and tea recipes is what we've always wanted to do. And so, here we are, ready to take on the world of tea with you, one episode at a time. Steeping Together is THE podcast for anyone who knows that the most meaningful moments of your life happen when you make a connection with someone and learn to appreciate their perspective… and it's just oh so much better with a cup of tea in hand!

Do you want to know the perfect tea to drink while you watch Bridgerton, Outlander or even Shadow and Bone? Well, you are in for a treat this week! The Fan Girls are talking with Tess, the L.A. Tea Sommelier! The Fandoms she chose are as follows, Bridgerton, Sanditon (Jane Austen), Shadow and Bone, Game of Thrones, and of course Outlander. For each fandom, Tess paired it to a tea and a tasty treat as well as how to prepare it. Get ready to be utterly delighted at the insightful reasoning Tess had behind each pairing.Be sure to Follow Tess on Instagram @LAteasommelierWe are so excited to have launched our Etsy Store that has a variety of custom-made digital downloads designed by yours truly. For this week only Sept. 15-21st we are offering 20% off our Etsy store with the code TEA20. The link to our store and all the info will be in the show notes. This coupon code is only available to those who have listened to our episode.The Fan Girls are so appreciative of our faithful listeners and we want to say thank you! For the 1st 3 five star written reviews on Apple Podcasts, we receive from September 1st on we will mail you a special gift!! Email us a screenshot of the review at thefangirlspodcast@yahoo.com to enter!!Thank you for joining us today! Please be sure to subscribe to our podcast to hear all the latest episodes. Visit our Esty store and explore our collection of fun fandom digital downloads. We want to connect with our fellow fans, so give us a follow on Instagram @thefangirls podcast and Twitter @the_fan_girls and like our community page on Facebook to join the conversation. See you next time!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I was introduced to Dilhan Fernando in 2013, by someone who knew us both and thought we had many common values so could perhaps work together in some way. The following year I attended Dilmah's School of Tea in Sri Lanka and that inspired me to study independently for 2 years to become a Tea Sommelier. Dilmah produce incredible tea ...and it really does make a huge difference to your tea drinking experience .....but ,important as that is , it is the tip of the tea bush as far as what this business achieves .Their purpose has kindness at the heart of everything they do and that manifests itself in every single interaction they have .Hear Dilhan Fernando share some of his stories, his values , the things that excite him about his role and responsibilities and how that drives everyone involved in their business .This is an inspiring conversation, make yourself a lovely cup of tea and listen to it .... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matcha tea Olekszik Dorottya, tea-sommelier, tea nagykövet, a Tea Akadámia alapítója- Tartós energiát biztosít..., igazi antioxidáns bomba..., megnyugtat és ellazít..., fiatalít..., megvéd a betegségektől..., csökkenti a koleszterinszintet és a vérnyomást..., gyorsítja az anyagcserét..., égeti a zsírt..., javítja az állóképességet..., méregtelenít..., és Még nagyon finom is! Ma reggel a matcha tea különleges ízélményébe merülünk el: Olekszik Dorottya, tea-sommelier segítségével!

Tea Time anyone? It’s a small word, with a tonne of PUNCH and health benefits! It’s the second most consumed beverage in the world and the choices are “A PLENTY”. So much so, which ones are best for ….sleep….anxiety….energy…. sore muscles…. There’s a tonne of information and ideas to sift thru so, on this episode of Eat This with Lianne, we are joined by a real “Tea Sommelier”.  So let’s dive deep into the tea pot together, and steep awhile…

Hablar con esta emprendedora fue realmente un viaje a la cultura del té, no solo por su manejo y conocimiento de esta bebida, sino también por el recorrido que le ha tomado a Marcela Figuera llevar su marca La Firoa a posicionarse como un té de "autor" siendo ella la primera Tea Sommelier & Te Blender a nivel Centroamericano desde 2012. Única experta en té certificada en la región. Personalmente, descubrir a La Firoa me cautivó y despertó en mí una verdadera pasión por los tés "de autor" como yo les llamo. Marcela ha estado en constante preparación por lo que en el 2014, realiza un curso de Blending en Londres, eso le permite diseñar sus propias mezclas de té y tisanas. Ha diseñado alrededor de 30 mezclas distintas. Esta mujer visionaria, no solamente se ha quedado con su conocimiento, sino que ha logrado entrar a una cantidad muy grande de restaurantes, hoteles y café de gran prestigio en El Salvador y Centroamérica. Siendo El Salvador un país "cafetalero" y amantes del café en todas sus variedades, Marcela y su marca ha logrado trabajar de la mano con los mejores baristas de país y ha generado una mancuerna especial que le ha permitido caminar de la mano entre estas dos bebidas que no son excluyentes. Sigue a La Firoa en sus redes sociales para conoce más de todos sus mezclas originales y con productos importados desde Asia y Europa, logrando sabores únicos. Encuéntrala en Instagram y FaceBook como @lafiroa

Originally from Scotland but now based in England, Jane Milton is our newest guest on VIP Chat Over a Cuppa. As the 1st person to be certified a Tea Sommelier by the Tea Association of Canada, and brains behind a food & drink manufacturing consultancy operating in England and overseas, Jane was introduced to Dilmah in 2013 in the form of a partnership between Tea and Cake. Start streaming now to find out more about Jane's overwhelming experiences at the 70th Dilmah School of Tea!

Why aren't we all drinking tea? Many other cultures believe in its restorative properties, but most Americans aren't there yet. Chefs Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa talk with Jenny Wong, a Tea Sommelier, and Elyse Petersen, the CEO & Founder of Tealet. Hear how enjoying tea can be like enjoying wine. Learn what makes one tea much better than another. And find out why the production of tea to an expert can be just as important as the production of food to a chef. Yep, we are "spilling the tea" on tea. Find out more at https://2-sharp-chefs--a-microphone.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Can you guess which country in the world is the largest exporter of tea? Did you guess Kenya? That’s right, Kenya provides for tea drinkers all around the world from black tea to green tea, and now a new delicious purple tea that has more antioxidants than any other type of tea and has only 40% of the caffeine. Unfortunately, a large part of the tea industry is using exploitative labor on their farms. My guest this week is trying to change that. Paul Bain is the “Tea Captain” of JusTea. JusTea is a company that represents family tea partnership with small scale Kenyan tea farmers. Paul has traveled from Vancouver to Kenya every year for the past seven years. Aside from Canada, Kenya is the country Paul has spent the most time in. In many ways, it’s become home to him as he works directly with small scale farmers and living with them on the tea gardens, processing tea together. Paul is passionate about connecting you back to the farmer who made your cup of tea possible. Join me as I hear more from Paul about the ways that small scale tea farms are changing lives and communities in Kenya. 4:09 – The Paul 101 JusTea is a family business with Paul, his wife Sally, and their three-year-old daughter, Cleo. They started JusTea in 2012, not long after Paul graduated from university with a focus on East African Studies and International Development. Paul had spent time in Uganda doing charity work as well, and after talking to his family about the needs the witnessed for projects on the ground, he wanted to find a way to raise awareness and create more impact on the ground. There wasn’t enough money raised for the projects that local Ugandans were trying to help with in their communities. Paul went back to Uganda in 2012 to try to find partners to help up a social enterprise. Their intention was to focus on trade rather than aid and to create sustainable wages. Their first partnership was with tea farmers, and Paul and his team learned all about the ins and outs, the joys and struggles of working on a tea farm. After researching for about a year and a few trial runs, JusTea was born in 2014. 6:53 – The Largest Exporter of Tea in the World While Kenya is relatively new as a tea growing country, as a former British colony, the country has a huge demand for tea exports to the UK. Tea farming has been passed down from generation to generation, and there are now over half a million small scale tea farmers. Tea is also a regular part of Kenyan culture. When you visit a Kenyan household, you’ll always be greeted with a cup of hot Chai. The country has become a powerhouse in the industry is just 100 years. They also have the perfect conditions for growing tea: the farms are chemical and pesticide free and they’re right on the equator at a high elevation. Even though Kenya is the largest exporter of black tea, no one really knows about it because the story of the farmers in Kenya isn’t told. JusTea is trying to change that to present a whole-leaf, flavorful cup of tea directly from farmers who have sustainable employment and stories that are known. 11:14 – Partnering with Farmers Larger, well-known tea brands have cut corners to down grade the product. Both farmers and the environment can be hurt when big corporations want to obtain their tea as cheaply as possible. When researching the Tea Act in Kenya, Paul quickly discovered it’s not set up to benefit the small-scale farmer. Massive factories and corporations are the ones allowed to produce the tea. It was actually illegal for farmers to pick the tea and make it into a finished product. JusTea worried they might even be shut down at the very beginning of their business. JusTea was able to present to the county governor and Tea Board of Kenya about the quality of their tea and their goals to tell the Kenyan story and put Kenya on the map. Farmers loved the plan because they were earning more without having to go through brokers, distribution houses, tea shops, etc. Kenya actually changed their Tea Act to make it legal for farmers to set up a cottage industry license to set up a tea producing factory on their own farm or in a cooperative. Kenya and Kenyan farmers face an uphill battle for independence as a former British colony. Whether farmers own their own few acres of farms or are tea pickers working for larger corporations, there is little opportunity for people to leave the industry. They have their basic needs met but have no way out of the cycle. Farmers only earn a portion of the amount of pay for tea leaves that they drop off at the factory. They typically receive a bonus at the time of year when school fees are due, but when there is an oversupply of tea, they receive very little bonus or no bonus at all. 19:00 – Shifting from Trade, Not Aid JusTea realized that farmers were not able to sustain their families as tea pickers or small-scale farmers. JusTea set up the first small-scale farmer owned farms with loans and training on how to make their own tea. Farmers pick the tea and process it themselves and JusTea buys it directly from them as a finished product and farmers earn more that way. JusTea is creating awareness at the same time as they’re creating demand, so there’s still a long way to go. Most of the world still doesn’t know that Kenya is the largest exporter of black tea, so JusTea is focusing on Purple Tea to draw attention to Kenyan tea. Purple Tea! Purple Tea is completely delicious and completely unique to Kenya. The purple pigmentation you see in Purple Tea and in foods like cabbage, eggplant, etc., is created by an antioxidant called anthocyanin. Purple Tea also has the lowest amount of caffeine out of all the different types of tea. JusTea is the first company to bring this healthy Purple Tea to North America and have won numerous awards for it already. Purple Tea is also helping JusTea’s mission of helping connect farmers to consumers by introducing the farmers on the packaging of Purple Tea tins. Even the wooden scoops included in the tins employ carvers in Kenya! Paul is also a professional Tea Taster. Technically, a Tea Sommelier. What a job! He’s tasting JusTeas Kenyan teas at least once a week. They’re constantly doing tea cupping (tea tasting) and even offer small classes for local businesses to learn more. All you need to know about tea tasting is whether you like the taste or not. The Exciting World of Tea! Tea is the second most widely consumer beverage after water in the world. When Paul hears that someone doesn’t like tea, he thinks they just haven’t tried very much of it. He loves helping people explore the wide variety of flavors and health benefits of high-quality tea. If you’d like to explore tea on your own, Paul recommends you take a friend to a tea shop or tearoom and ask to smell the different teas they have. If you a tea smells good to you, you’ll probably like the taste as well. Follow your nose and find your own tea adventure! Paul recommends adding a little milk and sugar to your tea. If you’re trying to cut back on caffeine, Paul recommends a Black Tea Breakfast Blend or Earl Grey. They still have caffeine but won’t have the crash that comes with coffee thanks to an ingredient called allithiamine that balances out caffeine. You won’t get the jitters either. Black teas also hold milk and sugar well. In Kenya, tea is prepared by boiling a pot of water and add 1/3 tea, 1/3 milk, and 1/3 sugar. It’s traditionally a sweet, milky treat in Kenya. Paul also likes to drink it pure with nothing added. JusTea isn’t a tea bag tea, they are whole-leaf ingredients. There are many teas that are sweet enough on their own without milk and sugar. You typically only add milk and sugar to tea that is intense and strong on its own. It’s also fun to experiment by adding honey or almond milk or steaming milk and making tea lattes! There’s no wrong way to do it, it’s such an eclectic and creative beverage! 35:15 - Getting To Know Our Guest Find out what most influenced Paul to what he’s doing today with JusTea. At 38:16, check out Paul’s answer to some light-hearted get-to-know you questions like “What is something I’d never guess about you?”, “What makes you feel most alive?”, “ and of course the question I ask all my guests, “What does it mean to you to run a business with purpose?”.  Are you ready to try that PURPLE TEA?! I know I am! Paul is even giving you a discount code! Use Molly15 for 15% off at https://justea.com/ You can also find JusTea on Amazon! Here are the other ways you can CONNECT with JusTea! Memorable Quotes: 8:43 – “We want to present a whole-leaf quality cup of tea with incredible flavors that are fresh and farmer direct, and creating sustainable employment for farmers and allowing the tea drinker to know who made the cup of tea possible.” 17:45 “How the industry is currently set up for these small scale farmers is that they (farmers) suffer when the corporation that’s selling the tea doesn’t find new markets.” 19:45  - “We’re creating awareness at the same time as we’re creating demand for this product since no one really knows about Kenyan tea, even though they are the largest exporter of black tea.” 24:55 - “I take pictures of the farmers and add their profiles to the Purple Tea tins. When we bring some extras back to Kenya and extras to give to their friends they get so excited and say “I’m a celebrity!” 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 in 2018: Gold Medal for “Product of the Year”.

Domenico is a Tea Culture Historian, an Executive Tea trainer at Fortnum & Mason and quite simply and expert on all things Tea related. In 1995 he received a Masters Degree with his dissertation on “The Introduction of Tea Trade into the British Civilization from its Origin up to the 20th Century”.In this show Charles and Theo find out a whole host of things such as what the difference is between yellow and black Tea. How you should stir your cup, why the shape of your Tea pot is so important, why you should never use boiling water, what the various health benefits are of each Tea type and also why some Tea's being sold are not actually Tea at all! (along with how to spot the fakes).From start to finish Domenico fascinates the guys with his knowledge on everything to do with Tea. He's also wonderfully Italian and very, very nice man!Watch, Listen and SUBSCRIBE on...YoutubePeriscopeTwitterStitcherFacebookI-TunesSoundcloud@VialucciMediaRecorded in London.Audio & Visual Production by Peter Kinahan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having experienced dynamic challenges and barriers throughout her personal life and career, while falling in love with tea somewhere along the way, Sheena decided to combine passion and purpose through entrepreneurship. After becoming a certified Tea Sommelier, through the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada, Sheena decided to combine passion and purpose through entrepreneurship. Tease Tea was born as an outlet to self empower through tea while also supporting women around the world. A portion of proceeds from every order supports organizations dedicated to the empowerment of women through Tease Tea's Charity Program. In 5 short years, Sheena has built Tease Tea as solopreneur side hustle out of her condo to a million dollar business empowering tea lovers in 30+ countries.   Save your spot on Tease Tea Founders Fund   Episode Overview:   This is another guest recommendation from Adrian Salamunovic the co-author of the Free PR book. Innovators tend to hang out with other innovators that are changing and challenging the norm. You're going to love our guest, Sheena Brady. This episode is a game changer! I get to chat with Sheena Brady who is the CEO & founder of Tease Teas. We talk about: Did you know that Tea Sommelier is a thing? A real thing? Crazy eh? Tease Teas unique business model Her entrepreneurial challenges & how she is always giving back Tease Tea Founders Fund - $20K GRANT that you don’t need to pay back. That was inspired by the painful challenges that she had to growing her business From cash flow challenges, which many many innovators have talked about Lack of support from banks to help navigate entrepreneurs to understanding & interpreting their balance sheet metrics AND.. of course, I had to find out what her favourite tea is. Tea Sommelier, through the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada   About Tease Tea Founders Fund: No payback, no equity — just access up to $20,000 worth of funding to grow your venture. The fund has been invested in by other budding entrepreneurs who are looking to pay it forward to the next generation of social entrepreneurs. The fund is brought to you by Tease Tea which aims to self empower through your tea desires, all while empowering women around the world.     Application Process: 8 questions + video submission. Selection committee scores applications. Top 10 announced- 2 recipients will receive the available funding. All applicants will have access to the digital mentorship. During the incubator period.     Registration and Cut off: April 9th 2019 Applications Open May 3rd Applications Close May 22nd Winners Announced Up to $20 000 in available funding     About Tease: Tease Team believe you can self empowered by choosing the right tea to compliment your goals and desires while empowering women around the world. They take pride in working with tea packers who source from the top 10% grade of tea gardens from around the globe that are sustainably managed. With so many great tea companies that focus on traditional or classic teas and tea blends, their approach is modern, and about your goals & desires while supporting other women around the world. What is a tease? To them, being a tease means confidently leaving your mark. To inspire and empower yourself and those around you, leaving them wanting more.   Resources Mentioned:   Tease Tea Founders Fun Tea Sommelier Adrian Salamunovic Episode: How To Get Press Attention Without Hiring A PR Firm Using The FREE PR Book     Connect with Sheena   Website: TeaseTea.com and TeaseTeaFoundersFund.com LinkedIn: Sheena Brady Twitter: @Sheena_Brady and @Tease_Tea Instagram: @Tease_Tea Facebook: Tease Tea

This week we kick off a tasty series on sharpening your palate. Heather Hind is a certified Tea Sommelier and in this episode we talk about tea's origins and the peculiar niche its found in North America's culinary scene.

Sheena Brady is a Merchant Success Leader at Shopify Plus and the CEO/Tea Sommelier behind Tease Tea. She believes that “however you feel, there is always a tea for that.” In this episode, Sheena shares how she went from restaurant hostess to tea entrepreneur, why she hasn't quit her 9-5 despite owning a successful business, and how she finds balance as an entrepreneur and mother. -- Tease Tea: teasetea.com / @tease_tea Follow Sheena: @sheena_brady More episode show notes: selfcaresunday.co

Get the inside scoop on what it's like to become a tea sommelier. Learn about the certification process (yes, it takes years!), what you can do with the degree and the truth about the tea making process and is that tea out of a tea bag really any good! We talk with certified tea sommelier, Lisa McDonald, owner of Teahaus and Eat More Tea!

A Canadian hospitality employee creates a line of tempting teas that grow to sell $30,000+ a month on Amazon.com. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on A Taste of the Past, host Linda Pelaccio is joined by tea sommelier for the historic St. Regis Hotel in New York City, Elizabeth Knight. Widely recognized as one of the country’s foremost authorities on tea and entertaining, Knight shares her passion as the founder of Tea with Friends, a website devoted to all things tea. A certified English Tea Master, she is the author of bestselling books on the subjects of tea and entertaining including Tea with Friends, Celtic Teas with Friends, Welcome Home, and Tea in the City New York - A Tea Lover's Guide to Sipping and Shopping in the City.

Lifetime entrepreneur, Bill Beyer is our guest this episode. He and his family are building a world-class tea company. Savoy Tea is the third venture that Bill has started, and he's on his way to creating one of the first billion dollar brands without raising a dollar of capital. Savoy Tea has 3 (soon to be 5), locations where they create a customer-centric atmosphere and serve their house-blended teas. They source tea from tea gardens and family farms all over the world: China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, South Africa, Argentina… And yes, Bill is actually a certified Tea sommelier. You can find more information, and order your blend here: https://savoytea.com/ Hosts: Michael@startupjunkieconsulting.com Brett@startupjunkieconsulting.com

Carmel Kilkenny speaks with Bill Kamula, a Tea Sommelier, and one of the founders of Toronto's Tea Festival.

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the implications and predictive qualities of the 'hive mind'.  Then, at 8:58, they discuss trending topics including the modern day caveman, Faraday Caged Bar, the Himmler Diaries, 1007 Robot Dance, and 1.8 Million Year old Cancer.  At 26:23, Jesse McIntosh publishes his experiments with a test sample of 2 dogs. At 28:05, the failed athletes discuss the Cubs chances of winning the World Series and of course the WAL: World Arm Wrestling League. At 37:33, your Facebook World News Update.  At 35:19, BL5000 returns to lend her voice to a Marshall McLuhan quote and the Hive Mind Remix. At 40:58, Deb Loftis remembers how Little Yellow Pad started and ponders a career as a Tea Sommelier.  Finally, at 47:29, Gina D'Acciaro tells a celebrity filled story of advice giving!  #Hermit  

On tonight’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy learn all about tea from the Tea Sommelier from Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy's 2007 Product of the Year Tavalon Tea Chris Cason. Chris has been studying tea for a long long time and he is a big part of why Tavalon is known throughout the world as a cutting edge tea company. Whether it is creating signature tea drinks for Bloomingdales or mixing tea infused adult beverages, Chris is a creative dude who loves his tea. To learn more about how and why a Tavalon Tea gift Set is the ultimate gift please check out his website www.tavalon.comFor more Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy check out our Wellness Minutes blog where we give you in depth information on health, fitness and weight loss topics in 3 minutes or less every single day. iTunes

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Now on with the show… On tonight's show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy learn all about tea from the Tea Sommelier from Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy's 2007 Product of the Year Tavalon Tea Chris Cason. Chris has been studying tea for a long long time and he is a big part of why Tavalon is known throughout the world as a cutting edge tea compnay. Whether it is creating signature tea drinks for Bloomingdales or mixing tea infused adult beverages, Chris is a crewative dude who loves his tea. To learn more about how and why a Tavalon Tea gift Set is the ultimate gift please check out his website www.tavalon.comNext John Biggs from CrunchGear was too busy gadget hunting in Paris so he sent Doug Aamoth up to the plate to pinch hit. Doug told us about all kinds of cool gadgets and even explained the pros and cons of some fitness apps for the new G1 Google phone. To get your gadget fix from our favorite fitness gadget blog please check out Doug at www.crunchgear.comWe closed the show with Mercury Morris, former All Pro running back and kick returner from the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins. this segment had very little to do with fitness but since the Fat Guy is a huuuge Miami Dolphin fan and we had the chance to interview one of his childhood heroes we couldn't pass it up. Mercury talked about the New England Cheatriots attempt to go undefeated and he shared his feelings about this year's last unbeaten team the Tennessee Titans. He also said that every Dolphin fan should go to his website www.mercurymorris22.com and check out all the cool t-shirts, caps and other great stuff commemorating the Unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins. Go Phins!Dr Fitness had lots of tips about how to manage a fun run with your kids. Remember, you can find a tip a day at our new website www.wellnessminutes.com or on iTunes here. Or our blog www.drfitnessblog.com Amazingly the Fat Guy is being followed by dozens of people who are interested in what he eats each day. Who would have thought?  Anyone can follow the Fat Guy's eating exploits on Twitter.  Food journals are great ways to lose weight and the Fat Guy is always trying anything in order to lose those last 20 pounds. So take a peek into his food diary. You never know what he'll write. Somehow he can stay compliant to writing on Twitter but he can't fit in exercise each day. That's right, moments after he eats something the Fat Guy Twitters about it and you can follow him so that one day if you try real hard you too can look like the Fat Guy. Please go to www.twitter.com/fatguy Hot mom, Kathie Larkin was  not helping out today. Be sure to check out Kathie's website www.getkathie.com. Remember we are now on every morning in Michigan. On radio station WKNW. They asked us to create a Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy "Wellness Minute." So now a new Wellness Minute runs on that station each morning at around 7:40. Each Wellness Minute features the doctor and I going over 5 of his best tips on a given wellness subject like: losing weight, getting in shape, living a healthy lifestyle, etc. Now these Wellness Minutes are available online.  If you have a favorite radio station that you think would benefit from our Wellness Minutes send them an email telling them about it and who knows maybe you can hear us everyday too. Also once again, I need you to please do me a favor. My kid Max has been doing a radio show called "Kid Power Radio" for awhile now and you should check it out. Tiffany from The Daily Candy called his family friendly radio show "Hilarious!" This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of TMZ or Entertainment Tonight mixed in with a little Wayne's World. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn't like on TV, at the movies, video games, in books and in music and even restaurant reviews. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. He had a big show recently he interviewed Meatwad from Aqua Teen Hunger Force on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. And if your kid sends Max an email he'll read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpowerradio.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax at Yahoo.com. He has gotten emails from kids from England, Australia, China and even the US. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated.  Thanks to you his show is rocketing up the charts! As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Now you can listen to only the expert interviews at our new website www.healthexpertradio.com here or on iTunes here. 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