842: Adventures in Tea with Henrietta Lovell and Flavor Forward with Nik Sharma

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube . This week, we explore flavors and techniques with two incredible guests. First, James Beard award-winning author Henrietta Lovell, aka the Tea Lady, takes us on her tea journey. From discovering the art of tea in China and countries beyond, to teaching us how to taste the nuanced flavor profiles and appreciate the craftsmanship. She left us with a recipe for Cold Brew Iced Teas that can be enjoyed like a fine wine. Henrietta is the author of Infused – Adventures in Tea and founder of the Rare Tea Company . Then, we talk to our favorite food scientist, Nik Sharma, about his latest video series, Flavor Forward with America’s Test Kitchen. He shares tips and tricks for the home cook on elevating your dinners. Like the Tandoori Salmon , Braised Lemon Chicken with Couscous , and Calabrian Chile White Beans with Almond Romesco . Nik Sharma is the author of Veg Table , The Flavor Equation , and the forthcoming Fundamentals of Flavor (Sept. 2026) Broadcast dates for this episode: January 30, 2026 (originally aired)

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842: Adventures in Tea with Henrietta Lovell and Flavor Forward with Nik Sharma is an episode from The Splendid Table by American Public Media.

This episode is 00:50:09 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2026.

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