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Second only to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. But for something we drink so much, we know surprisingly little about it. This week on Seasoned, we learn about tea from local experts. We talk to two tea importers in the state about what tea is, the characteristics of different types of teas, and how to savor the experience of drinking great tea. Plus, we talk to two herbal tea farmers about the benefits of herbal tea, as well as chefs who incorporate tea into their cooking.

Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email at seasoned@ctpublic.org.

Zshekinah Collier and Joseph Vazquez contributed to this show. Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show.

Guests:
Philip Parda – Co-owner of Savvy Tea Gourmet in Madison, Conn. (You can sign up for online tea tastings here). 
Jim Harron Jr. – Co-owner of Simpson & Vail in Brookfield, Conn.
Stacey Wood and David Soule – Co-owners of Whole Harmony Farm in Higganum, Conn.
Tom Kaldy – Executive chef, The Charles in Old Wethersfield
Cheryl Stair – Chef/owner of Art of Eating in Bridgehampton, NY.

Second only to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. But for something we drink so much, we know surprisingly little about it. This week on Seasoned, we learn about tea from local experts. We talk to two tea importers in the state about what tea is, the characteristics of different types of teas, and how to savor the experience of drinking great tea. Plus, we talk to two herbal tea farmers about the benefits of herbal tea, as well as chefs who incorporate tea into their cooking.
Join the conversation on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ctpublic/">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/wnpr">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ctpublic/">Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seasoned@ctpublic.org">email</a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seasoned@ctpublic.org">seasoned@ctpublic.org</a>.
Zshekinah Collier and Joseph Vazquez contributed to this show. Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show.
Guests: Philip Parda &ndash; Co-owner of <a href="https://savvyteagourmet.com/">Savvy Tea Gourmet</a> in Madison, Conn. (You can sign up for online tea tastings <a href="https://www.drinkgreatteamarketplace.com/shop/education/30">here</a>).&nbsp; Jim Harron Jr. &ndash; Co-owner of <a href="https://www.svtea.com/">Simpson &amp; Vail</a> in Brookfield, Conn. Stacey Wood and David Soule &ndash; Co-owners of <a href="https://www.wholeharmony.com/">Whole Harmony Farm</a> in Higganum, Conn. Tom Kaldy &ndash; Executive chef, <a href="https://www.thecharlesct.com/">The Charles</a> in Old Wethersfield Cheryl Stair &ndash; Chef/owner of <a href="https://www.hamptonsartofeating.com/">Art of Eating</a> in Bridgehampton, NY.

Seasoned is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host Robyn Doyon-Aitken and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.

Go to CTPublic.org/food to see our featured recipes and videos and sign up for our monthly newsletter, 'Full Plate'.

For more, visit ctpublic.org/seasoned

<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">Seasoned</a> is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/robyn-doyon-aitken">Robyn Doyon-Aitken</a> and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.
Go to <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/food">CTPublic.org/food</a> to see our featured recipes and videos and <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/newsletters">sign up</a> for our monthly newsletter, 'Full Plate'.
For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">ctpublic.org/seasoned</a>

Seasoned

Seasoned, which aired from 2020 to 2024, was a radio show and podcast from Connecticut Public that explored our state's seasonal ingredients and the passionate people who grow and cook our food. We also talked with nationally known chefs, food writers and cookbook authors.

For more, visit ctpublic.org/seasoned

Seasoned, which aired from 2020 to 2024, was a radio show and podcast from Connecticut Public that explored our state's seasonal ingredients and the passionate people who grow and cook our food. We also talked with nationally known chefs, food writers and cookbook authors.
For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">ctpublic.org/seasoned</a>

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