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Steeping Together

DAVIDsTEA

32 episodes

9 months ago

On this week’s SEASON FINALE, guest Sanaya El Sayad spills all the tea by answering your most asked questions!For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click hereAbout the guest: Sanaya El SayadSanaya has been working at DAVIDsTEA for over 10 years now. She initially started as a seasonal hire in-store while working towards a history degree at McGill University. Although she was passionate about her field of study, te...

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On this week’s SEASON FINALE, guest Sanaya El Sayad spills all the tea by answering your most asked questions!For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click hereAbout the guest: Sanaya El SayadSanaya has been working at DAVIDsTEA for over 10 years now. She initially started as a seasonal hire in-store while working towards a history degree at McGill University. Although she was passionate about her field of study, te...

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Episodes (20/32)

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S2E22- Mini Episode: Answering Your Questions

On this week’s SEASON FINALE, guest Sanaya El Sayad spills all the tea by answering your most asked questions!For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click hereAbout the guest: Sanaya El SayadSanaya has been working at DAVIDsTEA for over 10 years now. She initially started as a seasonal hire in-store while working towards a history degree at McGill University. Although she was passionate about her field of study, te...

3 years ago

25 minutes

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S2 E21- The Bigger Picture w/ Chantrelle Edwards of Hella Tea

This week, we’re talking to Chantrelle Edwards, founder and CEO of Hella Tea, all about POC representation in the tea community.Today's episode is brought to you by Glitter & Gold About the guest: Chantrelle Edwards Chantrelle Edwards is the founder and CEO of Hella Tea. While growing up in Oakland, California, drinking tea was always an escape for her when life got tough. From losing her 17-year-old brother to gun violence to becoming a mother at a young age, she was determined to...

3 years ago

37 minutes

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S2E20- Mini Episode: All About Sweeteners in Tea

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...

3 years ago

31 minutes

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S2E19 - What Exactly is Flavouring? w/ Dr. Robert Sobel of McCormick FONA

We invited Research & Innovation expert, Dr. Robert Sobel, to help us unpack what natural and artificial flavouring really means.Today's episode is brought to you by S'mores Chaiabout the guest: Dr. Robert Sobel Dr. Sobel began his career in the flavour industry at McCormick FONA (Flavors of North America) in 1999. Over the years, he has taught general chemistry, quantitative chemical analysis and instrumental analysis and published manuscripts in Analytical Chemical Acta, The Journal of ...

3 years ago

55 minutes

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S2E18- Mini Episode: Cooking with Tea

Who says tea is only for drinking? This week, returning guest Nadia De La Vega talks to us about how to integrate tea into your everyday cooking and which ones are the best to cook with! For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click hereabout the guest: 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...

3 years ago

32 minutes

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S2E17- Tea and Meditation: A Moment For Yourself w/Sara Gallagher Bloom

For many, meditation is key to maintaining a sense of balance in their life. But it’s not as easy as it seems. We talk to yoga and mindfulness instructor—and tea enthusiast—Sara Gallagher Bloom to discuss the benefits of meditation and how tea can fit into your routine. Today's episode is brought to you by Organic Serenity Nowabout the guest: Sara Gallagher BloomSara Gallagher Bloom has been teaching yoga, movement and mindful practices for close to 20 years. Her yoga journey bega...

3 years ago

54 minutes

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S2E16- Mini Episode: Much Ado About Matcha

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 na...

3 years ago

26 minutes

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S2 E15- Upcoming Trends in Tea w/ Victor Yu of Random Cuisine

We have invited Victor Yu, of the Random Cuisine Blog, to walk us through the latest tea flavoured trends brewing all around us. Find out about the latest and greatest in tea beverages, desserts and beyond!Today's episode is brought to you by Organic Hojicha about the guest: Victor Yu of @randomcuisineVictor Yu is the food writer behind the Instagram @randomcuisine. But he has a wide range of interests and creative pursuits. He successfully defended his PhD thesis in 2018 at McGill University...

3 years ago

46 minutes

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S2E14 Mini Episode- Caffeine in Tea: What Does It Really Mean?

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 beve...

3 years ago

43 minutes

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S2 E13- Deep Dive Into Tea Pairings w/ Kevin Gascoyne of Camellia Sinensis

Want to learn how to pair teas and impress your guests next time you invite them over? Well, let Kevin Gascoyne give you the rundown on all things tea pairings! Today's episode is brought to you by our Garden to Cup Collection Kevin Gascoyne: about the guestTea has been running through Kevin’s veins since he was a kid. Born in Yorkshire in the North of England, his interest in tea grew in his teen years after backpacking through the Himalayas, where he first tasted fresh leaf tea straigh...

3 years ago

48 minutes

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S2 E12- Mini Episode: Pu'Erh Tea, An Enduring Love Story

Kelly joins us this week as we attempt to unravel the mystery behind tea drinkers’ longstanding love for Pu’erh, one of the most ancient tea types.For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. about the guest: 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 ...

3 years ago

29 minutes

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S2 E11- Creating Positive Change In The Tea Industry w/ The Ethical Tea Partnership

We sat down with Jenny, Executive Director at the ETP, to get a better understanding of how our industry is working together to create a fairer and more sustainable tea industry for workers, farmers and the environment.Today's Episode is brought to you by Silk Dragon Jasmine (Organic) Jenny Costelloe: about the guestJenny leads the Ethical Tea Partnership’s (ETP) global team to drive long-term, systemic change across three areas in tea: economics, equality and environment. She’s passionate ab...

3 years ago

1 hour

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S2 E10- Mini Episode: Sustainability at DAVIDsTEA

We acknowledge that there is no DAVIDsTEA without a healthy planet. So, who better to define what that means to us than Nadia, our Director of Tea Sustainability & Content?For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo see what we are doing to promote a sustainable future click here. To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. About the Guest: Nadia De La VegaNadia De La Vega's tea journey has been anything but linear. Growing up in Mexico, t...

3 years ago

27 minutes

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S2 E9- How to Introduce Tea to Non-Tea Drinkers w/ Carolina Levy of Soy Te

Carolina Levy, owner of tea company Soy Té, shares insight from her personal experience of bringing tea to Mexico.Today's Episode is brought to you by Cherry BlossomCarolina Levy: about the guestSay hola to Carolina Levy, our first international guest! She started her tea company, Soy Té, 10 years ago after travelling to rural Mexico for work. She was inspired to source local ingredients in an effort to reduce food waste, and to broaden cultural appreciation for tea and herbs in her home coun...

3 years ago

45 minutes

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S2 E8- Mini Episode: How to Make Iced Tea, Lattes & Tea Pops

Want to sip outside the box? This episode’s for you! We’re exploring all the different ways to make a cup with Freedom, our Social Media Lead and resident rule-breaker. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. About the Guest: Freedom TaylorMeet Freedom! He first joined the DAVIDsTEA team back in 2011 with our Spring Collection starring a ton of seriously stellar hits like Goji Pop, Movie Night and L...

3 years ago

24 minutes

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S2 E7- Tea Mixology 101 w/ Tao Zrafi of The Traveling Bartender

We invited Tao Zrafi, the Traveling Bartender & Mixologist, to share his secrets on the best ways to mix tea with alcohol.Today's Episode is brought to you by Blood Orange Boost Tao Zrafi: about the guestTao Zrafi is a mixologist, bar program consultant and globetrotter. If you’ve ever been to any of Montreal’s popular cocktail bars, then odds are you’ve probably tasted one of Tao’s concoctions. After moving to Canada from Tunisia at the age of 20, Tao made a life-changing decision to tes...

3 years ago

54 minutes

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S2 E6 - Mini Episode: Does Water Type Affect Tea Taste?

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...

3 years ago

30 minutes

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S2 E5- Wild Rice: An Indigenous Tradition w/ Tea Horse

Join us as we talk to Tea Horse about their unique take on wild rice and the role that tea plays in bringing people together.Today's Episode is brought to you by Manoomin Maple Tea Horse: about the guestToday we’re sitting down with Tea Horse, a woman-led, Indigenous-owned tea company, to help us get a better understanding of wild rice. Tea Horse was founded by Denise Atkinson, who is Anishinaabe ikwe (meaning Ojibwe woman) and her partner Marc Bohémier. Located on the traditional territory o...

3 years ago

1 hour

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S2 E4- Mini Episode: Licorice... Love It or Leave It?

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 Coll...

3 years ago

18 minutes

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S2E3- Building A Community w/ Mamas for Mamas

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Mamas for Mamas’ founder to explore all the amazing work the organization has accomplished to help moms and caregivers in need.Today's Episode is brought to you by Organic Mother's Little Helper About the guestShannon Christensen was born and raised in Kelowna, BC where she currently lives with her husband of 16 years and their two boys. Her passion for working with marginalized populations led her to pursue (and complete) a BA in Psychology and a...

3 years ago

49 minutes