{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Harney &amp;amp; Sons: Tea That Makes You Smile","description":"Join host Margaret McSweeney for a special Tea Themed episode of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality with the true American Masters of Tea and Hospitality Harney &amp;amp; Sons. Visit: https:\/\/www.harney.com\/. Margaret attended the prestigious Chicago Tea Festival, and into a world of refined elegance and storied heritage for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Michael Harney, the Master Tea Blender of the iconic Harney &amp;amp; Sons. Michael Harney is the author of the greatly respected book The Harney &amp;amp; Sons Guide to Tea, a compendium of the fifty-six teas every tea connoisseur should know. On this special episode, Margaret celebrates the journey of a family-led tea empire that has redefined the luxury of hospitality, exploring the perfect synergy between global sourcing and the art of welcoming with the perfect brew. In 1983, John Harney, Michael's father, officially launched Harney &amp;amp; Sons. Harney &amp;amp; Sons now reaches tea enthusiasts on all seven continents, including Antarctica. Harney &amp;amp; Sons masterfully blends the finest tea, artisanal quality with a legacy of impeccable service. Margaret\u2019s conversation with Michael Harney explores how the firm translates their family\u2019s philosophy of &quot;mouth-filling umami&quot; and timeless hospitality into every tin. She also discovers the brand's most celebrated blends, including the romantic Paris tea and the brisk, high-altitude Havakai Frost, while delving into the nuances of tea sourcing from the gardens of Japan and China. What is your favorite blend of Harney &amp;amp; Sons Tea? Savor the day! \u2705 Be sure and visit https:\/\/www.KitchenChat.info for more interviews and recipes.&amp;nbsp; Subscribe to the KitchenChat audio podcast: Apple Podcasts:  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/kitchen-chat-margaret-mcsweeney\/id447185040&amp;nbsp;Spotify https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3PpcTPpvHEh8eOMfDUm8I9&amp;nbsp; or Webtalkradio: htps:\/\/www.Webtalkradio.com. &amp;nbsp; This podcast is also available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors App and go to the Kitchen Chat series page or visit: https:\/\/www.Expertsandauthors.tv&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Kitchen Chat\u00ae \u2013 Margaret McSweeney","author_url":"http:\/\/kitchenchat.info","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41252630\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201834280"}