Tea and Toast
A podcast about tea and toast, exploring the simple joys of life. Join the hosts as they discuss their favorite beverage, tea, and share stories with friends. The show celebrates the small, beautiful moments that make life special.
Episodes
Tea Time with Your Favorite Guy
Do the men in your life view tea time as a decidedly feminine affair? Would you enjoy their company at the tea table? From boyfriends or husbands to fathers and sons, we've got ideas. Listen to learn a few ways to make your afternoon tea a bit more male-friendly!
Tea Mistakes That Worked
Every once in awhile, we come across something thought to be a mistake but turns out to be a success. In this episode we highlight a few mistakes in the tea world that ended up being highly successful...and delicious!
A Special Tea Blend Just Right for Summer
Does your morning tea routine feel a bit too heavy for the heat of summertime? We've been experimenting with light, fresh herbal blends and think we've created one that's hit the mark for all day summer sipping. Try it and let us know what you think!
Traveling with Tea's a Breeze!
Do you have travel plans for the summer? Do you sacrifice good tea while on the road? You don't have to! In this podcast we discuss several nice and easy ways to make traveling with tea a breeze!
A Tea Time Field Trip
Recently, a weekend get-away turned into a Tea Time Field Trip! In this episode you'll hear all about the oldest American tea farm located in Fairhope, Alabama.
If you could, who would...
If you could have tea with anyone, past or present, who would that be and why? We'd love to hear your answer! Listen to this month's podcast and hear how other ladies answered this question.
Kintsugi - Broken is Beautiful
If you've ever chipped a favorite tea cup or pot and thought it no longer had any value, you'll be interested to learn about this extraordinary Japanese art form that transforms brokenness into beauty.
A Brand New Year 2026
How exciting to be starting our 5th year of Tea and Toast! We'll celebrate the joys of 2025 and look ahead to fabulous teatimes in 2026. Join us!
A Different Kind of Tea...Tea Balls?
This month's episode is for the adventurous tea drinker only! Blending herbal and tea knowledge together, we've created a uniquely different hot beverage perfect for winter sipping. These tea balls are health-promoting, delicious, versatile, and very portable. Let us know what you think!
Who is your afternoon tea dream date?
Is it a celebrity, a loved one, someone from history? Listen in as we share several responses from listeners across the country. We would love to hear your answer, too!
"For all the tea in China" and other Tea Idioms
We use them all the time but where did these expressions come from and what do they mean today? Join us as we learn the origins of such phrases from our resident linguist and even look at a few expressions from another language. Do they translate into English?
Make New (Tea) Friends
Have you fallen into a tea rut? Does your current tea disappoint you? Perhaps it's time for a new friend to enliven your tea routine. Join us today for a tea challenge sure to add interest to your morning cuppa!
What's YOUR favorite tea?
We all love tea but most of us have a special favorite tea that just makes us happiest of all. Join the Three Sisters as we share our favorite teas and how they came to hold that place of honor. You may discover a new favorite of your own after hearing our recommendations. Let us know!
How Does Your (herbal) Garden Grow?
If you have an interest in growing a few herbs which are good for tea blending, you'll want to listen to this episode. Master Herbalist, Julia Stowe shares ideas for anchor herbs, healthy herbs, and beautiful herbs, all easy to grow and excellent for creating your own refreshing herbal tisane.
What Type of Tea Are You?
Are you on a quest to find the perfect tea blend? Why not create your own that reflects the flavors you like best? In this episode, learn the components necessary to blend your signature tea!
Tea Time Memories are Worth Keeping
When does a moment become a memory? Well, just about every tea moment turns into a beautiful memory but how quickly we forget them! In this episode we discus the merits of a tea journal and even have one to give away. Listen in to learn about our monthly give aways. You just might be a our next winner!You can find Tea Journeys, A Journal of Tearoom Adventures on Amazon and in our tearoom.
Please DO eat the Flowers!
It's spring time and all the flowers are in bloom! They look good enough to eat...and guess what? Many of the spring blooms are edible! Join us for a run down of the ones you can eat and those you should leave for the bees.
A Different Kind of Cold Brew
In recent years cold brewing tea has because quite popular and with good reason. It is a simple process and produces an excellent beverage. But today we learn about another steeping method that takes cold brewing to a new level. Join us as we discuss Koridashi. It's chilling!
A Green Tea You'll Actually Like!
While we are not green tea fans by any means, there are two that we really do like and think you would too! Join us for this episode and we'll share these healthy tea treasures with you. Let us know if you agree!
A Tea Book List for 2025
If your goal for the new year is to learn more about TEA than this podcast will surely be of interest to you! We'll discuss and recommend our favorite tea books of all time. Join us!
A Tea-Infused Holiday
Have you ever wondered how you can include tea into your holiday menus? Join us to discover countless ideas for unusual and unique ways of incorporating more of our beloved tea into your festivities while delighting the taste buds of your family and guests!
It's Chai Season!
While coffee shops everywhere claim it's Pumpkin Spice Latte season, we object! For tea lovers it's Chai Season and if you'd like to learn how to make traditional, scrumptiously delicious chai, join us for this podcast.
Tea Concentrates - Perfect for a Party!
Would you like to have the taste of perfectly, freshly steeped loose-leaf tea without the wait, without the fuss? Then you'll be very interested to learn about tea concentrates! Join us for this episode of Tea and Toast.
Celebrating 10 Years of Tea
These past 10 years have been quite a tea journey for Three Sisters Tearoom. Join us as we reflect back on special moments shared with our tea community.
The Perfect Tea for Every Mother
May is a month full of special celebrations like graduations, weddings and most importantly, Mother's Day. Afternoon tea is the perfect gift to give your special mum but planning and executing that gift can be daunting. In this episode we tell you all you need to know about preparing a petite version of afternoon tea sure to bless your mother! Recipes included!
Pairing Tea with Letter Writing
We all understand that tea pairs well with many things; cucumber sandwiches, cheese, chocolate, but how about letter writing? For example, what tea would you most enjoy when writing letters to children or an old college roommate? We'll discuss just such things in this episode of Tea and Toast. Thank you for listening.
Mushroom "Tea"
Mushrooms are very healthy for us to ingest and dried mushroom powder is a delicious and easy way to add these health benefits to our diet. Add the powder to soups or sauces or enjoy them our favorite way...as a tea!
Tea Stories No. 4
Join us for a tea chat with Andrea discussing the merits of Thai Tea and a tea story that will remind us all to always buy the yellow teacup!
Dwelling with Tea
The year has come to an end and we are dwelling in the joy of this season and reflecting on all the beautiful tea memories we've made with you in 2023.
It's Cold and Flu Season...Tea to the Rescue!
October to April has been dubbed Cold and Flu season but we disagree. It should be Tea Season! Why suffer one cold after another during the winter months when we have a secret weapon. Have a listen to learn more.
Tea Stories No. 3
Have you ever found yourself a million miles from home and feeling quite insecure and alone? Tea Story No. 3 deals with a young bride in the midst of just such a situation. Listen to discover how tea helped save the day!
Jane Austen's Tea Habits
Just in case you ever wondered how Jane Austen really drank her tea, have a listen to this conversation with Jennifer and Julia and find out.
Sharing our love of...Kombucha
Do you make this refreshing, energizing tea beverage at home? It's really not hard and oh, so much more nutritious than the store-bought grocery store varieties. Learn how Julia grew her own SCOBY and what she uses for interesting second fermentations. She's inspiring!
Tea 201: Oolongs
In this episode we'll share everything you never knew you wanted to know about oolong teas! Many years ago, the youngest Sister dubbed oolong..."oooh yum" and we could not agree more heartily! Join us as we discus the merits of our favorite type of tea.
Tea Stories No.2
Here's another amusing story that weaves tea together with...World War II! Happy to have Meredith on the podcast again!
Tea Stories No.1
Through the years we have collected many tea stories. Today we share the first one we even wrote down about the "right" Dolores. Enjoy!
Pine Needle Tea
We have a special treat this month. Master herbalist, Julia Stowe joins Tea and Toast and shares reasons we'll all want to wild foraging pine needles for a delicious and nutritious tea. Loaded with vitamins and minerals and a light spicy flavor, pine needle tea just might become a favorite for us all!
Blue Stockings Society
You may wonder, just what is a Blue Stockings Society? Don't worry, you are not alone. In this episode we will discuss the mystery behind this organization and unveil our 2023 4th Friday tea event. We are excited to share the fun with you!
Tea Musings; A Bit of This and a Bit of That
As 2022 comes to a close, we've had a few tea tidbits rolling around in our minds and today we'd like to share them with you. Nothing grave or weighty in the podcast! And by the way, on Christmas morning I was awakened to the clink-clink of a china cup as Julia brought me "morning tea." It was, well, as superb as I'd always dreamt it would be!
Do You Want to Dance?
Have you heard of the Tea Dances that were so popular with the youth culture of the interwar years? Well, take a few moments and listen to this charming piece of tea history.
Homecoming Tea with Julia
After nearly 4 months traveling the British Isles, Julia has come home! In this episode she shares her adventures and her observations of the English tea culture, up close and personal.
Tear Water Tea with Gabriel
With Julia wayfaring about England all summer, I asked my favorite wee man to help me with this month's podcast. He's a keen tea drinker and is always eager to share his thoughts!
CelebriTEAS
This episode will tickle your funny bone as we share how a few favorite celebrities take their tea. No scientific studies, no in-depth research, just pure entertainment. Enjoy!
Drink Tea. It's Good for You!
Do you love tea? Well, here are a few reasons to love it even more. From Matcha to Pu'erh, we know tea is a healthy beverage. In this podcast we discuss which tea is best to drink for specific maladies.
The Legend and Lore of Earl Grey Tea
Was it a heroic Earl or a brilliant marketing scheme that gave birth to the world's most popular tea? Have a listen to this episode of Tea and Toast and decide for yourself!
Tea Flight to France
Tea may not be the first beverage that comes to mind when discussing France but historically it does have an interesting, albeit brief, tea culture thanks especially to one member of the royal family.
Tea Flight to East Frisa
Journey with us, from the comfort of your home, to a tiny corner of Germany where we'll discover a most interesting and unique tea culture. No passport required!
"I have three teacups..."
Do you believe every teacup has a story? Well, we sure do and in this podcast we'll share a few of those with you. If you have a teacup with a story you'd like to share, let us know. We'd love to hear it.
Other Tea Rebellions
All Americans are familiar with the Boston Tea Party of the American War for Independence, but did you know there were other tea rebellions held throughout the Colonies? Enjoy this month's podcast and learn more about these brave acts of rebellion that were deep sacrifices to our tea-loving forefathers (and mothers!).
The Heart of Tea
Tea has a spirit and a heart and in today's podcast we share a talk given at a fundraising tea event held in South Carolina. May you be the heart of tea to someone who needs it this Thanksgiving!
Three of Our Favorite Non-Teas
Of course we love tea most of all but today we are discussing three traditional tea-like beverages with interesting stories to tell. Although not tea at all, they share similar properties and are worth giving a try!
Phenomenal Women in the Tea World
To recap our Phenomenal Women Tea Series, this podcast contains a delightful look at each of the women we learned about at our summer 2021 afternoon teas; Queen Alexandra of England, Caterina de Braganza of Portugal, and Penelope Barker of North Carolina. Truly phenomenal tea women!
Coffee to Tea; Making the Switch
Have you ever considered trading in your morning mug of coffee for a cup of tea? Well, have a listen to this month's episode of Tea and Toast TN for illuminating ideas sure to make you succeed in your quest!
Queenagers' Herbal Tea Blend
Looking for a delicious, healthful, caffeine-free herbal tea? Blossom Arts herbalist, Julia Stowe, talks about her special blend designed intentionally for seniors and the very young, or anyone trying to avoid caffeine. Just four simple herbs blended for flavor and health!
Beyond the Teacup
We all know how to use tea leaves when brewing our pot of tea but what's a girl to do with those leaves after that? Have a listen to this month's episode of Tea and Toast TN and hear about a handful of interesting and creative ways to use tea leaves beyond the teacup.
What's in a Name?
New parents contemplate, deliberate, even ruminate countless names when naming a child. After all, it has to last a life time so one best get it right! Ever wonder how teas get their names? If so, have a listen to this month's episode of Tea and Toast TN for a bit of fun information on that very subject.
Tea is Better than Water
Drinking water is so good for us but is tea even better for general health? Could be! Have a listen to this month's episode of Tea and Toast TN and lean why that just might be true.
Beautiful Blooming Teas
What could be more dramatically beautiful than watching tea bloom in a glass teapot? Where do these blooming teas come from and for what purposes were they used? Join us for this month's episode of Tea and Toast TN and learn all about these flowering beauties.
Tea Terms
The word TEA has many meanings and on this month's episode of Tea and Toast TN we will explore a few of them. So grab your favorite cup of tea and join us for the fun!
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