Aug 27, 2021
In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Pineapple Mint by Shaka Tea. In tea talk, she shares the history of growing tea in the United States from 1799 to present day. In tea news, she announces the launch of Mavusana Premium Rooibos Tea in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Shaka Tea - www.shakatea.com
Mamaki, a native plant of Hawaii
André Michaux, French Botanist
Henry Middleton
Dr. Junius Smith
Dr. Alexis Forster
Dr. Charles Shepard, Pinehurst Tea Plantation, Summerville, South Carolina
Thomas J. Lipton Incorporated
Mark Fleming and William Barclay Hall
Charleston Tea Garden – www.charlestonteagarden.com
American Classic Tea, a 100% tea from America’s own tea garden
Bigelow Tea Company - www.bigelowtea.com
U.S. League of Tea Growers – www.usteagrowers.com
Mavusana Premium Rooibos Tea - www.mavusana.co.za
Stellenbosch, Western Cape in South Africa
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