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The Neuroscience of Interiors, with Franky Rousell (Jolie)

June 29, 2026

Franky is the founder and CEO of Jolie Studio – an international interior design practice focusing on creating immersive spaces that appeal to all five senses.Follow Franky on:Instagram @frankyrousell or @joliestudioltdwww.wearejolie.com_Behind the scenes and recipes on my SubstackFollow me on @thevenetianpantryFollow the show @spillingtea_podcast to see snippets of the conversations and related contentShop my homeware range on thevenetianpantry.com_On this episode, we drink Avantcha’s Milk O...

A Personal Note

June 22, 2026

As you may have noticed, I had to take an unplanned break from recording season two of Spilling Tea. The good news is that we're back. There are four more episodes to round up the season that I'm about to share with you very, very soon. But before we crack on, I just wanted to explain why the pause happened, give some context and also extend an invitation to you all. Back in January, I experienced a pretty dramatic miscarriage during my second trimester, and so naturally, I had to take a brea...

A Tea Masterclass with Sally Gurteen

December 01, 2025

Sally Gurteen is a tea expert, writer, cook extraordinaire, and Avantcha's marketing manager. She is also my foodiest friend. The first half of the conversation is a true tea masterclass: from how tea is classified and where it comes from, to practical tips for storage, favourite blends from the Avantcha collection, and how Sally brings tea into the kitchen through both sweet and savoury recipes.The second half explores Sally’s personal relationship with food and tea, deeply influenced by her...