Tea and Toast

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!

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!

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!

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 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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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?

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.