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Journey to Mexico (and Brooklyn!) with Sarah and The Shrub as they talk about the thirst quenching Agua Fresca, indie concerts, favorite firsts, tacos, and more.
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- âAgua Frescaâ (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agua_fresca
- GuzmĂĄn, Alicia Inez. âThe Beauty of Aguas Frescasâ New Mexico Magazine, 2 April 2019. https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/matteos-aguas-frescas/
- Pinkham, C.A. âThe Origin of Mexicoâs Iconic Agua Fresca Drinkâ Yahoo!Life, 15 May 2024. https://ca.style.yahoo.com/origin-mexicos-iconic-agua-fresca-011506851.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGfNkkvGhgQrgskIM4E4uPWl7Fh9Xm01HPqwNNI5bqFm8TiOpnVz-RA2Q2SQGuGQGLDJf_DsjqE5bNUhRA8mgCJz7E7G001zSB1QWO81OI3xTNxKoG5VVv1JylYnnaxoAwHthYgg5cy8ieCIYoxyjGSs3fWONiZV9w6dWjtTa_ou
- Diaz, Sierra. âViva Aguas Frescasâ Austin Chronicle, 14 July 2017. https://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2017-07-14/viva-aguas-frescas/
-âLicuadoâ (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licuado
- âTamarindoâ (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamarindo_(drink)
- Nash, Elias. âWhat is Horchata and How Is It Made?â Yahoo!Life, 8 October 2023. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/horchata-made-071500363.html
- âHorchataâ (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horchata
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Take a trip to Ancient Greece with Sarah and The Shrub as they chat about a little tincture not too far off from shrubs - The Oxymel!
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- âOxymelâ (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymel
- Slagle, Ali. âOxymel is the Tart, Herbal Tonic You Can Make at Home.â Bon Appetite, 2 Nov. 2017. https://www.bonappetit.com/story/make-oxymel-herbal-tonic
- Deluca, Leo, âAncient Honey-and-Vinegar Combo Could Actually Treat Infected Wounds.â Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2023. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ancient-honey-and-vinegar-combo-could-actually-treat-infected-wounds/
- âHippocratesâ (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocrates
- âSekanjabinâ (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekanjabin***
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Get your fermentation on whith Sarah and The Shrub covering Kombucha! Also a little story (some might say rant...) from a recent weird event, and a spicy face-off between two shrubs.
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- âKombuchaâ (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombucha- Zeratsky, Katherine. Mayo Clinic Consumer Health. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/kombucha-tea/faq-20058126
- MacKeen, Dawn. âAre There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha?â The New York Times, 16 Oct. 2019. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/16/style/self-care/kombucha-benefits.html
- Maicas, Sergi. âThe Role of Yeasts in Fermentation.â Microorganisms, August 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7466055/#:~:text=Upon%20a%20strictly%20biochemical%20point,by%20converting%20sugar%20into%20alcohol.
- Davani-Davari, Dorna; Negahdarjpour, Manica; Karimzadeh, Iman; Seifan, Mostafa; Mohkam, Milad; Masoumi, Seyed Jalil; Berenjian, Aydin; Ghasemi, Younes. âPrebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications.â Foods, March 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6463098/
- Grushkin, Daniel. âMeet the Woman Who Wants to Grow Clothing in a Lab.â Popular Science, 17 Feb. 2015. https://www.popsci.com/meet-woman-who-wants-growing-clothing-lab/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Axb37lMWI
- https://www.youtube.com/@YouBrewKombucha
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Sarah and The Shrub delve into the history, pharmacology, and brewing of the psychoactive beverage Kava.
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- âKavaâ (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava
- âLapita Cultureâ (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapita_culture
- âKavalactoneâ (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavalactone
- âKava.â Alcohol and Drug Foundation, 06 June 2024. https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/kava/
- âKava - Uses, Side Effects, and More.â WebMD.
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-872/kava
- âKava.â National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/kava***
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Sarah and The Shrub cover the history and making of Bubble Tea, and discuss a little about her experience with AA. Potential (NA) drinking game: count how many times she says the word "boba".
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- âBubble Teaâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea
- âTapioca Pearlâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapioca_pearl
- âPopping Bobaâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popping_boba
- Wei, Clarissa. âThe Story Behind Bubble Tea, Taiwanâs Iconic Drink.â National Geographic, 3 October 2023.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/what-is-boba-bubble-tea-taiwan
- Krishna, Priya. âA Brief History of Boba.â Food & Wine, 6 June 2017.
https://www.foodandwine.com/origins-of-boba-tea-6406857
- Wong, Maggie Hiufu. âThe Rise of Bubble Tea, one of Taiwanâs Most Beloved Beverages.â CNN Travel, 29 April 2020.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/taiwan-bubble-tea-origins/index.html***
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Let's wrap this bad boy up. Brewing methods, grinders, what's a latte vs. a cappuccino? Sarah and The Shrub cover all kinds of basics on what goes into your favorite cup of coffee.
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- âKopi Luwakâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak- â5 Things to Know About Cold Brew.â Kaldiâs Coffee Roasting Company, 5 May 2023. https://kaldiscoffee.com/blogs/news/5-things-you-should-know-about-cold-brew#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20biggest%20myths,hot%20brewed%20coffee%2C%20even%20espresso.
- Simon, Lucy. âWhatâs the Difference Between Cold Brew and Iced Coffee?â Food & Wine, 31 July 2023. https://www.foodandwine.com/cold-brew-vs-iced-coffee-7567073
- Fick, Karen. âCoffee Filtering Principles.â Diffordâs Guide. https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1113/coffee/filtering-principles
- Fick, Karen. âCoffee Filtering Techniques.â Diffordâs Guide.
https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1113/coffee/filtering-techniques- âThe Ultimate Brew Down: Aeropress Vs. French Press.â Handground.com https://handground.com/grind/ultimate-brew-down-aeropress-vs-french-press
- Nice, Karim. âHow Espresso Machines Work.â Howstuffworks.com. https://home.howstuffworks.com/espresso-machine.htm- Fry, Phoebe. âWhatâs the Difference Between an Espresso, Americano, and More Coffee Drinks?â Real Simple, 23 February 2023. https://www.realsimple.com/types-of-coffee-drinks-7112708;
- Barlow, Tony. âMacchiato vs. Latte vs. Flat White: In-Depth Comparison Guide.â MajestyCoffee.com, 14 May 2023. https://majestycoffee.com/blogs/posts/macchiato-vs-latte-vs-flat-white#:~:text=Macchiatos%20consist%20of%20a%20small,1%2F3%20microfoam%20milk%20ratio.
- https://bluebottlecoffee.com/us/eng/brew-guides/siphon
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We've got a two-parter folks! There's just so. much. to. learn. about. coffee. Here's a *wee* bit of history, and what's going on with the plant itself. Also, Sarah and The Shrub are joined by a surprise beverage guest!
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- Beller, Debra. âHow Coffee Works.â HowStuffWorks.com.
https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/coffee.htm/printable
-âWhat is Coffee?â National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc.
https://www.ncausa.org/About-Coffee/What-is-Coffee
-âTropic of Cancerâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropic_of_Cancer
-Coffee Shrub Spritzer Recipe:
https://www.saveur.com/coffee-shrub-spritzer-recipe/***
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Oh no, not another podcast episode about caffeine!
How many cups of coffee do you think Sarah and The Shrub had before this episode?
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Sources
-Grisel, Judith. Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction. Anchor Books, 2019.
-W. Bryant, Charles & Clark, Josh, hosts. âThe Duality of Caffeine.â Stuff You Should Know, iHeartPodcasts, 16 Jan. 2016.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duality-of-caffeine/id278981407?i=1000360672007
-Justin Evansm John R. Richards, Amanda S. Battisti. âCaffeineâ StatPearls Publishing. 8 June 2023.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519490/
-âCaffeineâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine
-âAdenosineâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenosine#Adenosine_receptors
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Do you know what's in an egg cream? Join Sarah and The Shrub in this mildly chaotic episode to find out! Plus - story time.
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-âEgg Creamâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_cream-âCreamâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cream#:~:text=Cream%20is%20a%20dairy%20product,using%20centrifuges%20called%20%22separators%22.
-âPilkâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilk-âBoris Thomashefskyâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Thomashefsky-âGem Spaâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gem_Spa#cite_note-7
-âCream vs. Milk: Whatâs the Difference Between Cream and Milk?â MasterClass, 27 Oct. 2021.
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/cream-vs-milk-explained-âAn Ode to the Egg Cream, an Iconic New York City Drinkâ Food & Wine, 3 Aug. 2023
https://www.foodandwine.com/egg-cream-7551803#:~:text=The%20mythical%20origins%20of%20the%20egg%20cream&text=Others%20believe%20that%20it%20was,he%20sourced)%20his%20chocolate%20syrup-Adler, Dan. âGem Spa, the East Villageâs General Store, Rememberedâ Vanity Fair, 12 May 2020.
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/gem-spa-remembered-Romagnoli, Robert. âMeet Louis Austerâ NYC Eats, 2022-2024.
https://www.newyorkcity-eats.com/louis-auster-âHistory of the Egg Creamâ A Slice of Brooklyn.
https://asliceofbrooklyn.com/history-of-the-egg-cream/
-Arenstein, Noah. â12 Things You Didnât Know About NYC Egg Creamsâ Thrillist, 19 Nov. 2014
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/things-you-didn-t-know-about-egg-creams-nyc-âNew York City Egg Cream Recipe and Historyâ Whatâs Cooking America.
https://whatscookingamerica.net/history/nyeggcreamhistory.htm-Fox, Joy. âHistory of the Egg Cream Sodaâ Imbible Magazine, 16 June 2011.
https://imbibemagazine.com/history-of-the-egg-cream-soda/
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A fascinating history of bitters. Also, happy allergy season!
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- Parsons, Brad Thomas. Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas. New York, Ten Speed Press, 2011.
- âBittersâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitters
- âHouse of Angosturaâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Angostura
- âSack (wine)â (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_(wine)
- Harans, Julie. âAll About Bitters: The Bar Cart Essential That Transforms Cocktails in a Dashâ Epicurious, 10 Nov. 2023.
https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/what-are-bitters
- Smith, Peter. âA Brief History of Bittersâ Smithsonian Magazine, 20 March 2023.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-brief-history-of-bitters-159271950/#:~:text=Around%201824%2C%20Johann%20Siegert%2C%20who,what%20bar%20you%20went%20to.
- Robicelli, Allison. â4 nonalcoholic bitters for even better zero proof cocktailsâ Washington Post, 1 June 2023
https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/06/01/best-nonalcoholic-bitters/***
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It's getting goopy in the booth! Sarah and The Shrub meet up with a seafaring friend: Sea Moss Gel
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- âHealth Benefits of Sea Mossâ (WebMD)
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-sea-moss
- Blum, Dani. âIs A Spoonful of Sea Moss the Key to Good Health?â New York Times, 10 Jan. 2023.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/well/eat/sea-moss-gel-benefits.html- âChondrus Crispusâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chondrus_crispus- âCarrageenanâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrageenan- âSpirulina: Are There Health Benefits?â (WebMD)
https://www.webmd.com/diet/spirulina-health-benefits- âSpirulina (dietary supplement)â (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirulina_(dietary_supplement)- âWhat Are the Benefits of Sea Moss?â (Cleveland Clinic)
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sea-moss-benefitsYouTube:
- Foodie Nationâs âTrinbagonian Sea Moss Punchâ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgJqL8rTtXM- Vegan with Curves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_jCa8jE4Rc
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Sarah and The Shrub take a deep dive into the world of adaptogens.
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-âAdaptogenâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptogen
-What are adaptogens and should you be taking them? UCLA Health, Feb 16 2022
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/what-are-adaptogens-and-should-you-be-taking-them#:~:text=Adaptogens%20are%20herbs%2C%20roots%20and,soups%2C%20smoothies%20and%20other%20foods.
-âAdaptogensâ (Cleveland Clinic)
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/22361-adaptogens
-âHypothalamusâ (Cleveland Clinic)
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22566-hypothalamus
-âEndocrine Systemâ (Cleveland Clinic)
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21201-endocrine-system
-Velislava Todorova, Kalin Ivanov, CĂ©dric Delattre, Vanya Nalbantova, Diana Karcheva-Bahchevanska, Stanislava Ivanova âPlant AdaptogensâHistory and Future Perspectivesâ Nutrients 2021 Aug; 13(8): 2861. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8398443/
-Catherine J. Dunlavey âIntroduction to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis: Healthy and Dysregulated Stress Responses, Developmental Stress and Neurodegenerationâ J Undergrad Neurosci Educ. 2018 Spring; 16(2): R59âR60. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6057754/#:~:text=The%20hypothalamic%2Dpituitary%2Dadrenal%20axis%20(HPA)%20is%20the,Breedlove%20and%20Watson%2C%202013).YouTube:
-Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng) from Mountain Gardens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn5vCF1j3Wc&t=21s
-Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis | Endocrine System from Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqz4WOwfz4Q
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Maybe more than you ever wanted to know about carbonated water.
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-âCarbonated Waterâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonated_water
-âClub Sodaâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_soda
-âGasogeneâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasogene
-âJoseph Priestleyâ (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Priestley
-Directions for Impregnating Water with Fixed Air by Joseph Priestly, 1772 as published on Todayinsci.com
https://todayinsci.com/P/Priestley_Joseph/PriestleyJoseph-MakingCarbonatedWater1772.htm
-âFizzy Water: The Unnatural History of a Carbonated Drinkâ transcript from the Science History Institute Distillations podcast
https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/distillations-pod/fizzy-water/
-âThe Seltzer Bubbleâ NYT article by Sheila Marikar
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/13/style/seltzer-sparkling-water-bubble.html
-New Oxford American Dictionary, âEffervescenceâ
-Gasogene demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5PW4FvLPfw
-Soda Siphon demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtA3Wvqw1iQ
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It begins! Meet your host and learn all about our tantalizing titular character, The Shrub (spoiler alert: taste buds are gonna flip)
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Research Sources
- âShrub (drink)â (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrub_(drink)
- "Shrubs" by Tim Oakley for Class Magazine published in Diffordâs guide
https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/535/bws/shrubs
- âWhatâs shaking in the cocktail scene? Shrubs.â by Jessica Gelt for the Los Angeles Times
https://www.latimes.com/style/la-xpm-2012-may-26-la-fo-shrub-cocktails-20120526-story.html
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