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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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Tea Travel Tales (Pt. I - The Silk Road)

Time to jump back to ancient China at the beginning of the Common Era. Hayden and Michael dive deep into the history of The Silk Road, as the first instalment in their saga of Tea Travel Tales, exploring the thousand-year journey of tea's introduction to countries all over the world. Teas reviewing in this episode: Kakadu Dreaming (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Aus), Chai Masala (Elmstock, WA, Aus), Fruit Quencher (Elmstock). [This episode was recorded on July 12th and 15th]

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The Boston Tea Party

Fast forward to the 1770s in colonial North America. Hayden and Michael dig into the history of one of tea's most significant moments on the world stage: The Boston Tea Party. They discuss its relevance in the wake of major protests in the USA, as well as its role in the foundation of the country, and democracy on the world stage. Teas reviewed in this episode: Native Mint (The Rabbit Hole, NSW, Aus), Lemongrass & Ginger (Elmstock, WA, Aus), Darjeeling Premium (Elmstock).

[This episode was recorded on June 3rd, 2020]

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