Coucou everyone!
Pinkies up, its time for high tea! Put on the kettle and settle in for a tour of English, Russian, and Turkish tea culture, but first we travel to China to learn about its origins thousands of years ago. We also dissect the history of a couple famous blends, and share the difference between English, Irish, and Scottish breakfast tea - because we know you're just dying to know!
Main topic sources:
How tea conquered Britain - BBC Bitesize
The history of afternoon tea - a great British tradition
Samovar - Russian Studies - Macalester College
The Russian tea tradition - La Via del Tè
RUSSIAN TEA & TEA PARTY CULTURE
Polish and Greek tea cultures – Balkan Hotspot.
The Difference Between English, Irish and Scottish Breakfast Teas | The Kitchn
A Brief History About The Russian Caravan Tea - Teabox
The History of Tea and Twinings
Mini topic sources:
NPR: For Centuries, People Have Searched For Answers In The Bottom Of A Tea Cup
Kate's recommendation: Langres Cheese
Catherine's recommendation: "A Heart Worth Stealing" book by Joanna Barker
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
