About this episode
This episode explores the history and flavors of coffee and tea in Louisiana, featuring insights from various guests.
On this week's show, we trace the rich history and flavors of coffee and tea in Louisiana and beyond. Historian RL Reeves Jr. tells us about the historical origins of Luzianne, a New Orleans purveyor of tea and coffee since 1902. Then, we head to The English Tea Room & Eatery in Covington, where Jan and Tim Lantrip host us for a traditional afternoon tea. Finally, Suzanne Stone and David Feldman share what they learned while researching their book, New Orleans Coffee: A Rich History.
People in this episode
Host: Poppy Tooker
Guests: RL Reeves Jr., Jan Lantrip, Tim Lantrip, Suzanne Stone, David Feldman
Topics covered
- coffee
- tea
- history
- Louisiana
- afternoon tea
- New Orleans
Keywords
- coffee
- tea
- Louisiana
- afternoon tea
- Luzianne
- historical origins
- New Orleans
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Luzianne
Books & works: New Orleans Coffee: A Rich History
Places: New Orleans, Covington
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