The British Identitea

Around the world, the word "tea" is completely synonymous with England, and British culture. Hayden and Michael delve into understanding how this came to be, including the history of Earl Grey, Lady Grey, wartime tea rations, and surges on the power grid.

Teas reviewed in this episode: Gin Shan Oolong (TeasAU, NSW, Aus), Australiana Tea (TeaTonic, VIC, Aus), Savanna (TeasAU).

[This episode was recorded on August 13th and 17th, 2020]

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Tea Travel Tales (Pt. III - The Opium Wars)

The final instalment of this Tea Travel saga, the Opium Wars were the result of communication collapse and frustration between England and China, and England's growing monopoly on tea. Find out what caused tensions to rise high enough to bring the two nations to war, which ended with the British acquisition of Hong Kong. Teas reviewed in this episode: Golden Fortune (TeaTonic, VIC, Aus), Gaba Oolong (TeasAU, NSW, Aus), Blue Magic Tea (TeaTonic), Lapsang Souchong (TeasAU). [This episode was recorded on July 12th and 27th, 2020]

While You Were Steeping is available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher or the podcatcher of your choice. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram under @steepingpodcast or follow your hosts @michaelmandalios and @haydenrodgers on Instagram. You can email us on steepingpodcast@gmail.com. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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