Gin & Tea
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Spilling the tea on all things Gin & Tea related. (among other things)
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Gin & Tea Season 4 Review Show
February 23, 2024 20:14 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBThe closest we can get to turning back time as we look back at season 4 and see what our favourites were. Which gin and which tea were yours?? Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing her new use of a Bloody Shiraz gin bottle, now a light!
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 10 - If I Could Turn Back Time (Organic Japanese Kukicha Roasted Twig Tea and Angus Alchemy Prickly Gin - Navy Strength)
February 03, 2024 10:49 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe finish off season 4 with a tea and gin that have very earthy and floral flavours. Maybe not top of our favourites list, though enjoyable all the same. We wish we could turn back time and start the season again, but worry not, the end of season review show is coming! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, trying some sort of 'alchemy' in the garden with a photo.
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 9 - Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (BIO Vietnam Rainforest Kim Tuyen Tea and Anno Extreme 95% Gin)
January 26, 2024 20:05 - 39 minutes - 37 MBWell, this week we were not sure what we were quite saying, but the tea and gin certainly seemed good. We try a tea from Vietnam, a country we had never tried tea from before, and the worlds strongest gin at 95%! ! (it was rather nice) Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, trying to do an artsy photo in the garden.
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 8 - I Got You Babe (BIO Rukeri FOP Rwanda and Cascave Stormy Gin)
January 19, 2024 20:12 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHave we finally done it?? Have we found a 5 star gin and tea? Yes. Listen and find out more. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing some stonework with the wall like a cave to go with the gin. Don't ask where her brain goes to with photos!
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 7 - I Hope You Find It (Jun Chiyabari tea and Hendrick's Lunar Gin)
January 12, 2024 20:12 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBA new country and tea for us to try today with the Jun Chiyabari from Nepal. Alongside Hendrick's Lunar Gin, which Sophie had been wanting to try for a while due to the name. What did we think? Take a listen and see. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie; Luna decided to sleep under the bed and not pose for the photo, so had to be creative.
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 6 - Believe (An Taigh Dubh Blackhouse Tea and Forty Spotted Tasmanian Gin)
January 05, 2024 20:03 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHappy New Year! And with a new year, comes our next episode of the podcast. We sample a very smoky tea from the Hebrides, alongside a gin from another island in the South Hemisphere; Tasmanian. Throw in some Kylie Minogue references and you have another classic episode of chaos. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing My Fox enjoying the tea and gin, maybe a little too much!
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 5 - Love and Understanding (Chun Mee Organic Green Tea and The Duke gin)
January 02, 2024 21:17 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBFor our last episode of 2023, we had a very good green tea in the form of Chun Mee, alongside the surprising The Duke gin (in a good way!) We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024! Join us next year for more delights. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing these delights in the tree, rather than under it but still there!
Merry Teamas Day 24 - With love from Santa
December 24, 2023 17:03 - 13 minutes - 18 MBWe have reached day 24 of the Merry Teamas Advent Calendar. Today we have a special guest; Santa has joined us! To enjoy the green tea that we have. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and catch you all on the flip side in 2024. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, with Santa and a tree to wish everyone a very Merry Teamas!
Merry Teamas Day 23 - Primed for Fruit
December 23, 2023 10:53 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBOn the 23rd of Merry Teamas, which is the best prime number, Sophie got to try the fruit tea again. It was still really tasty. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, with more sheep.
Merry Teamas Day 22 - Dar (jee) ling
December 22, 2023 18:25 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBToday's advent tea is the Darjeeling. Nothing added, pure tea goodness. Still not a fan. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, trying to be creative with showing the Jasper on the handle.
Merry Teamas Day 21 - The return of Cinnamon Chocolate
December 21, 2023 22:57 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBStill the worst tea of the calendar. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, featuring Boris the sheep with her Crazy Sheep Lady mug.
Merry Teamas Day 20 - Ginger and Lemongrass
December 20, 2023 22:11 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBToday Sophie is joined by Craig to enjoy the spicy ginger tea, which tastes a lot better than it smells! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, featuring the Researcher's Night mug, her fountain pens and D&D notebook.
Merry Teamas Day 19 - Chamomile and Mint
December 19, 2023 22:31 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBOne of the top teas of the calendar today with the mixed herb delight of chamomile, peppermint and rose hip. A great tea for a light night drink. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, outside with Mr Duck and Mr Gnome along with the eevee mug.
Merry Teamas Day 18 - Green tea
December 18, 2023 21:56 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThe last of the teas today with a new green tea to try. It has all the flavours you expect of a good green tea. Nothing else to say really. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie; she knows it's not Easter, but she still decided to have her Mini Eggs mug today. Assisted by her model, Luna.
Merry Teamas Day 17 - Fennel and Thyme
December 17, 2023 22:07 - 9 minutes - 13 MBBack in thyme today with the Fennel tea from over a week ago. Full of herby flavours, and no overpowering flavour of cinnamon. A nice wind down tea for this Sunday evening. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, with the Bensberger Kaffeebecher and the memories of her Grandmothers.
Merry Teamas Day 16 - Well Chai
December 16, 2023 17:38 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBBack to the Chai tea today, which Sophie tried without milk. It wasn't as bad as she thought, though did prefer it with milk. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing The Only Choice mug and starring Nils, her Wizard.
Merry Teamas Day 15 - More Rooibos!
December 15, 2023 21:41 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBDay 15 brings back the wonderful Rooibos tea to help unwind this Friday evening. Nothing more to add. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing the knight mug, with a knight, at night.
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 4 - Wasn't It Good (Gin and Tonic Tea and Timber Rum)
December 15, 2023 21:18 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBWe are changing things up this week with Broughty Blends Gin and Tonic tea, along with, a rum, Timber Botanical rum. We did say we try other beverages, and the episode still contains gin and tea. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, with a teapot to catch the falling timber rum.
Merry Teamas Day 14 - Fruity
December 14, 2023 21:45 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBToday's offering is possibly the best so far from the calendar (spoilers!) with a rosehip, hibiscus and red berry flavoured fruit tea mixture. It's magical. I cast give me good tea ;) Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, with her Wizard mug and Wizard hat.
Merry Teamas Day 13 - Enjoy a second time
December 13, 2023 17:43 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBWe are back with the Enjoy tea, which would be nice if not so overpowering on the cinnamon flavour front. 'Things sweet to taste prove in digestion sour.' Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, with Shakespeare and tea.
Merry Teamas Day 12- Extra Relaxing
December 12, 2023 21:07 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBAfter a long and busy day, a nice relaxing tea of camomile and lavender is very much welcomed. Take time to relax as we are almost half way to Christmas. Not sure how that has happened! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing her Doctor Who mug relaxing in bed.
Merry Teamas Day 10 - Chai Wellness
December 10, 2023 17:08 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBA great tea to unwind with and take a 5/10 minute break with to recharge during a busy month in the run up to Christmas. A spicy chai, which goes well with milk. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing the Blackwell mug and tea bag in her Christmas tree. Most of the tree has animals...
Merry Teamas Day 9 - Darjeeling
December 09, 2023 16:47 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBThe advent tea calendar finally has a black tea! In the form of a Darjeeling. Which isn't Sophie's favourite, but it is still a decent tea. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, keeping it pure and simple like the mug.
Merry Teamas Day 8 - Mixed Herbal Tea
December 08, 2023 21:49 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBToday's tea is actually rather nice for day 8, with a refreshing peppermint, rosehip and camomile blend with extra herbs. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, with an added tree to make it look foresty.
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 3 - Paradise is Here (Welsh Breakfast Tea and Warner's X Four Pillars Harrington Shiraz Gin)
December 08, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week brings a blend of different flavours, with Welsh Breakfast Tea and a match made in heaven with two of Sophie's favourite gin producers coming together and creating a wonderful gin! Find out what we think of both and whether these blends really do go together. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, blending different elements together.
Merry Teamas Day 7 - Enjoy
December 07, 2023 17:09 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBDay 7 brings another Rooibos tea, this time full of very strong cinnamon flavours, with a hint of elderflower. (by strong, this equates to overpowering cinnamon flavours) Take a sip and enjoy! (maybe?) Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, who drinks and knows things.
Merry Teamas Day 6 - Rooibos
December 06, 2023 21:55 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBA little later today and a fitting tea with a lovely, natural Rooibos to round off a busy day. Full of all the flavours you'd expect from a good Rooibos tea. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, letting you decide who the imposter is ;)
Merry Teamas Day 5 - Cinnamon Chocolate
December 05, 2023 20:48 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBDay 5 of Merry Teamas and the band is back together, ie, Craig has joined to drink today's tea! (which he quickly regretted as doesn't like the tea). One maybe only for fans of German Christmas biscuits. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, trying out the camera on her new phone with an 'artsy' photo.
Merry Teamas Day 4 - Thymey
December 04, 2023 17:28 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBStart of the week brings another herby tea to try, this time with fennel and thyme notes, alongside some citrus undertones. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, with the great cat mug and a different kind of time.
Merry Teamas Day 3 - Spicy
December 03, 2023 18:56 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBToday's tea of ginger (ingwer) and lemongrass (zitronengras) was a little disappointing, and should have been named Spicy. (though not as hot as you'd like and think!) Let's see what the next day brings... Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing the Contented Cockers mug and some lemons in a fancy way.
Merry Teamas Day 2 - Relax
December 02, 2023 18:19 - 6 minutes - 9.13 MBFeeling rather festive today after some snow came this morning and after putting the Christmas decorations up. Today's tea is another herbal delight called Relax; full of camomile and lavender flavours. Hope everyone has a relaxing day 2 of Merry Teamas! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing her Scion My Fox mug outside in the snow that fell today!!
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 2 - Elusive Butterfly (Silver Needle tea and Tayport Distillery Scots Pine and Wild Rose Gin)
December 01, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week's episode we were pineing for some new things to try (see the wonderful pun) so we got to taste some White Yin Zhen Silver Needle Organic tea, along with Tayport Distillery's Scots Pine and also Wild Rose gins. See what we thought about both, Sophie having tried a Silver Needle tea before, whilst it was another new tea for Craig to tick off his list. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, trying to be artsy with the leaves in the garden wh...
Merry Teamas Day 1 - Power Wellness Tea
December 01, 2023 17:58 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBOur Advent Calendar has returned; this year with a tea advent calendar! Find out Sophie's thought on all the teas from her Bio & Fair Tee-Adventskalender. Today's is Power, which takes 10 minutes brewing time and is full of herby, black pepper, ginger and cinnamon notes. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing her wonderful Xhorhas mug by the fire. (it's cold and frosty outside)
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 1 - Catch the Wind (Myanmar Green Pindaya tea and GinSinger gin)
December 01, 2023 17:31 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBSeason 4 has arrived! We are back, baby. We start off this season with a tea and gin brought back from Sophie's recent travels in the form of Myanmar Green Pindaya (a new tea for both of us!) and GinSinger gin. With new flavours and tastes blown in, what did we make of them both? Well, take a listen and find out! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing some autumn colours which took a while to get the leaf to stay.
Gin & Tea Season 4 Episode 1 - Catch the Wind
November 24, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBSeason 4 has arrived! We are back, baby. We start off this season with a tea and gin brought back from Sophie's recent travels in the form of Myanmar Green Pindaya (a new tea for both of us!) and GinSinger gin. With new flavours and tastes blown in, what did we make of them both? Well, take a listen and find out! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing some autumn colours which took a while to get the leaf to stay.
Gin & Tea - Honeybadger Games Special
November 18, 2023 13:15 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBBefore we delve into season 4, we had the absolute pleasure to speak to Cath from Honeybadger Games about all things tea and D&D. Please enjoy this special and find out more about these fantastic teas, our love for D&D and maybe some cats too?? Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, showing some of the tea classes from Honeybadger Games. and our The Only Choice mugs.
Gin & Tea Season 4 preview
October 20, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBWe're back baby! Well, we will be very soon after being away. We thought to do a short intro to where we have been and what to look forward to in season 4, but instead we spoke, a lot, and created this whole episode for you. Aren't you all lucky? ;) Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, who wasn't sure what photo to add so you get her new Wizard mug, with the manatea with wizard tea in it.
Gin & Tea Special - Whisky Special
February 26, 2023 10:55 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBAnother special flying your way where we were meant to be going on a Gin Distillery tour, but instead, we ended up on a Whisky one. (listen to find out why, blame lies solely with one of us) We however had a great time at Kingbarn's Distillery, learning about whisky, doocots, different smells and distilling. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, of the tasting glasses whilst at the distillery during our tasting. Check out our Instagram for more photos!
Gin & Tea Special - York Gin Special
February 10, 2023 20:04 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThe first in our 2023 G&T specials, we are back with a look at the fabulous York Gin! And if you wonder where the tea is, well, take a listen to see which of the gins has tea notes. See how we rate 6 gins and catch up with us as we take you on another tasting journey. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, including history books and gin that was tasted. Plus the York gin cat in the logo!
Gin & Tea Special - York Gin
February 10, 2023 20:04 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThe first in our 2023 G&T specials, we are back with a look at the fabulous York Gin! And if you wonder where the tea is, well, take a listen to see which of the gins has tea notes. See how we rate 6 gins and catch up with us as we take you on another tasting journey. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from Pixabay Episode art taken by Sophie, including history books and gin that was tasted. Plus the York gin cat in the logo!
Gin & Tea Season 3 Review Show
September 09, 2022 20:32 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBIt's finally here, our season 3 review show where we look back at another great season and rate the teas, gins and everything in-between. Find out what Gin and Tea are Sophie and Craig's favourites, and catch us on the flip side soon with more facts, laughs and drinking. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a> Episode art taken by Sophie, trying to show tha...
Gin & Tea Season Special - German Tea Special
August 05, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBAnother special this week as we try a range of German teas Sophie brought back from Germany. With some German thrown in for good measure, and a little surprise at the end too. We understand and learn more about German tea culture, and Craig finds a new favourite. Prost! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a> Episode art taken by Sophie, stacking all those lo...
Gin & Tea Season Special - In Nature Teas
July 22, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBThe first of our specials this season, Sophie and Craig try four teas from In Nature Teas; their Black Tea, Tangerine White Tea, Puerh Age 5 year old and Lotus Slim Tea. A great range of great teas! Take a listen as we try each one and rate what we think and find out more about this Tea company. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a> Music by <a href="/users...
Gin & Tea Season 3 Episode 10 - Ending on a Wild High
July 15, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBSo we have made it to the end of season 3, already! We end the season on a Wild High with the Yunnan F.O.P. tea and Tosh Gin. Both full of lovely foresty and woody flavours, which has been a theme this season. Catch you on the flip side for some specials, end of season review show and season 4 coming in the future... Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a> ...
Gin & Tea Season 3 Episode 9 - All shades of Green
June 24, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOur episode is very green this week, as we try Gunpowder Green Tea and the Burleigh's National Forest Gin. (also in a very nice green bottle!) Both are refreshing as the warmer weather continues. There will be a short break before our last episode of the season, but we'll catch you on the flip side. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a> Episode art taken by...
Gin & Tea Season 3 Episode 8 - Refreshing Summer Vibes
June 17, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week, we try something a bit different with the Oolong Kombucha and find out what makes a kombucha. Gin wise, we find a new refreshing summer tipple with the Tarquin's Rhubarb and Raspberry Gin. Hope everyone enjoys a drink in the sun as summer feels like it is arriving. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a> Episode art taken by Sophie, keeping it sim...
Gin & Tea Season 3 Episode 7 - Back to the Land Down Under!
June 03, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWe return this week to an Aussie tea and gin, with Australian Billy Tea by the Berry Tea Shop and Garden Grown Gin by Grown Spirits. Full of flavours found in the bush, both are packed full of flavours. See what Sophie and Craig think of these! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a> Episode art taken by Sophie, taken in her garden and showing this week's tea...
Gin & Tea Season 3 Episode 6 - Poppin' Tunes
May 27, 2022 19:02 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBA new tea to try and a tasty gin from two far Eastern countries! We try Genmaicha tea, which is full of little popped parcels of rice and the full of flavour Sông Cái gin, taking you on a journey from Japan to Vietnam. Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a> Episode art taken by Sophie, showing the genmaicha and lovely flowers that have appeared in the garden...
Gin & Tea Season 3 Episode 5 - From Witch to Pitch!
May 20, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis week's episode includes a tea and gin, both gifts and both made fairly locally to Sophie and Craig. We try a tea called Ground by Stoneroot, which is a blend and made by local herbalist Clare. And bought from a 'witch' market for us. And on the gin side, we try Pickering's Gin, the first exclusive gin distillery established in Edinburgh for over 150 years. Take a listen and see what we think! Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&a...
Gin & Tea Season 3 Episode 4 - All mixed up!
May 13, 2022 19:04 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, Sophie and Craig try the M&S Christmas Spiced Tea and Aviation Gin. Join us on our voyage taste flight, exits can be found at the front and rear of the podcast. (Sorry for the less than excellent sound quality this week. Realised after recording that the webcam mic had recorded rather than the proper mics...) Take a sip and enjoy! Music from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=658">Pixabay</a...