{"podcast":{"title":"The Splendid Table","slug":"the-splendid-table-6109976","podcast_index_feed_id":6109976,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5475776/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-splendid-table--5475776","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/193bfca957f1d7224722c32c28959212.jpg","author":"Minstrel Peace Ulinma","episode_count":791,"summary":"The Splendid Table has always connected people through the common language of food and eating. Now with award-winning food journalist Francis Lam at the helm, we’re bringing forward even more fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of food, people and culture – covering everything from the global appeal of sesame to the impact of Instagram on everyday eating. It’s a food show where everyone is welcome. Produced by American Public Media.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-splendid-table-6109976"},"episode":{"title":"842: Adventures in Tea with Henrietta Lovell and Flavor Forward with Nik Sharma","slug":"842-adventures-in-tea-with-henrietta-lovell-and-flavor-forward-with-nik-sharma","published_at":"2026-01-30T09:18:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-splendid-table-6109976/842-adventures-in-tea-with-henrietta-lovell-and-flavor-forward-with-nik-sharma","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-splendid-table-6109976","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/842-adventures-in-tea-with-henrietta-lovell-and-flavor-forward-with-nik-sharma--69681418","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69681418/vmp1531839539.mp3","summary":"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 , and The Flavor Equation . Broadcast dates for this episode: January 30, 2026 (originally aired) Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews! Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show . When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you.","meta_description":"Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube . This week, we explore flavors and techniques with two incredible guests. First, J…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3135,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-splendid-table-6109976/episodes/842-adventures-in-tea-with-henrietta-lovell-and-flavor-forward-with-nik-sharma/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-splendid-table-6109976/842-adventures-in-tea-with-henrietta-lovell-and-flavor-forward-with-nik-sharma.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}