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Misadventures With Tea

Joseph Castillo, Micropone Productions

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Welcome to Misadventures with Tea, the perfect podcast for tea connoisseurs, enthusiasts, and lovers of all things tea. In each episode, we take you on an adventure filled with rich history, hilarious real-life stories, and, of course, live tea tastings that’ll leave you craving a hot cuppa tea. Whether you’re a seasoned tea enthusiast or just here for fun, grab your favorite mug and join us as we spill the tea on everything from oolong to Earl Grey!
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In this episode of Misadventures With Tea, Join Paul and I as we spill the tea—literally—on black lychee tea, the smoky-sweet brew once fit for Chinese concubines and now perfect for sipping while bingeing White Lotus. From ancient palace intrigue to tropical resort chaos, we explore how this mysterious tea bridges centuries of scandal, luxury, and…
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“She walked in with a kettle and secrets. Rooibos—the kind that stains your cup and your conscience. I knew then it wasn’t just tea. It was trouble.” You’ve sipped, you’ve steeped, and now it’s time to gulp down the rest. In Part 2 of our rooibos-fueled ramble, the kettle whistles louder, the plot thickens like overbrewed tea, and the loose leaves …
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Brew yourself a cup of rooibos (yes, the red gold from South Africa) and get cozy, because we’re diving deep into the kettle of curiosity! In Part 1 of this two-part steeped saga, we stir up the unexpected, the unexplained, and the mildly posh—because what’s life without a little bit of flavor? Stay tuned for Part 2, where things get even sweeter (…
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Ever set the stage for the perfect tea moment, only to realize—you forgot the actual tea? In this delightfully nutty episode, Cathy and I steep ourselves in the chaos of well-intentioned tea time gone wrong. From desperate substitutions (hot lemon meringue pie water, anyone?) to the art of pretending you totally meant to bring chamomile instead of …
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Brewing up a storm… In this episode, Marianne and I steep ourselves in the art of Moroccan Mint Green Tea—infused with jasmine flowers and a dash of nostalgia (because apparently, it tastes like Grandma?). If that piques your chai-riosity, grab your favorite mug and join us as we spill the tea! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswit…
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In this episode, join Frank and me as we drift through the aromatic past of tea culture and Frank's misadventure in Chile. We bond over film and talk about film projects we have worked on, like the Kill Zone and soon-to-be-released Under the Orange Tree. If this interests you, grab your favorite mugs and come spill the tea with us! Instagram - http…
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Dennis Hulbert has had a very successful career for 39 years with the U.S.D.A Forest Service as the Region 5 Aviation Officer representing California and Pacific Islands. After retiring he began to focus on his lifelong passion as a musician and his work with the music group that he founded 33 years ago, Machaira. Working with such notable musician…
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From plot twists to tea leaves, Join Heath and I as we brew up wild theories on movies, comics, and the odd chance of sharing oolong with Wolverine! Just kidding, we go down memory lane instead. If this interests you then grab your favorite mugs and come spill the tea with us! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswithtea/ Email - misa…
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Sit down with Kaylea and I as we enjoy a nice cup of earthy, delectable rooibos and reminisce on how we got to this point and hopefully our life's trajectory. Seize the day! Grab your favorite mugs, be mindful, be demure, and come spill the holistic tea with us! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswithtea/ Email - misadventureswithte…
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A tea as tastefully complex as its origin story, Lady Londonberry decides she does not want Alex and I to disclose her history by arriving on the scene on a noisy train. Will this stop us from discussing her? No. So grab your favorite mug and enjoy spilling the tea with us! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswithtea/ Email - misadve…
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As if it weren't enough, I almost choked on this dirty, I-I mean clean, crisp, sweet, freshly brewed Jasmine Oolong Tea. Rich with character and hot water, this nature in a cup ages like Fine wine from sitting in my Pantry for a long time. Join Holly and me in this episode by grabbing your favorite mug and spilling the tea with us! Instagram - http…
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Keeping with the nature of the podcast, we forget to share the name of the podcast so here goes. Welcome to the 1st Episode of Misadventures with Tea where we brew some Lapsang Souchang tea by the pine at the campfire by the prestigious barn with our friend Ethan. So grab your favorite Mug and enjoy spilling the tea with us! Instagram - https://www…
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