EP53: Crafting Herbal Teas

About this episode

This episode features a conversation about the art and science of herbal teas with herbalist Vivien Rolfe.

In this episode of the Eatweeds Podcast , Robin Harford sits down with Vivien Rolfe, a herbalist and researcher with a fascinating background in both science and herbal medicine. Recorded outdoors in the serene gardens of Penny Brohn in Bristol, this conversation delves into the art and science of herbal teas, the power of plants, and the rich cultural history surrounding their use. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Curiosity Research Free Subscription: Robin Harford's Daily Plant Practices Book: Self Sufficient Herbalism by Lucy Jones ABOUT VIVIEN ROLFE Viv is a keen herbal researcher, educator and tea blender (and drinker). She splits her time between the National Centre for Integrative Medicine in Bristol teaching on the diploma, and researching herbs as part of her own business Curiosity Research. She is keen that people have fun and learn more about herbs, so co-founded the Cotswold Herb Centre to provide workshops and herb walks in Gloucestershire where she lives.

People in this episode

Host: Robin Harford

Guest: Vivien Rolfe

Topics covered

• herbal teas
• plants
• herbal medicine
• cultural history
• education

Keywords

• herbal teas
• plants
• herbalist
• education
• Cotswold Herb Centre

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Curiosity Research, National Centre for Integrative Medicine, Cotswold Herb Centre

Books & works: Self Sufficient Herbalism

Places: Bristol, Gloucestershire

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