Long Island Tea
Long Island Tea

Long Island Tea

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Welcome to Long Island Tea with your hosts Kristen Reynolds and Sharon Wyman from Discover Long Island, the region’s official destination marketing and leadership organization.


Tune in weekly to catch these Long Islanders spill the tea, dishing on the best from the destination, seasonal adventures, insider tips, and more. With segments like "How You Doin" #LongIslandLife, CelebriTea, Taste of Long Island, and Uncorked Advice, Kristen and Sharon connect with listeners (HotTeas) sharing tips for visitors and residents, personal stories, and lots of laughs along the way.


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Slow Shopping Mode = ON
NOV 12, 2024
Slow Shopping Mode = ON

IT'S TIMEEEEE! The Queen says it's time and we couldn't agree more - this week the ladies catch up and discuss "slow shopping" as we approach the holiday season. Something else exciting to enjoy around the holidays is our Taste of Long Island by White Post Farms in Melville where you can enjoy a DELICIOUS treat from their market. We of course have some fabulous Long Island Life as well as exciting things to do This Weekend on the East End.


#TasteOfLongIsland


Soaking up the cozy season with a slice of Pumpkin Bread from our friends at White Post Farms in Melville! Award-Winning & Farm-Made pies on premises that can be shipped anywhere - Perfect for a corporate, family/friend or teacher gift - or to bring to a holiday house party! Take the family to enjoy a great day at the farm and experience meeting the Giraffes, Ronnie’s Birdie Landing, Magic Shows, Pony Rides and so much more! They also offer birthday parties and were voted ‘Best of LI” for Long Island’s Best Farms - Learn more at whitepostfarms.com *You can also find them on our mobile app!*


#LongIslandLife


PSEG Long Island Raises Thousands Of Dollars For Breast Cancer

A walk was held at Jones Beach State Park to support the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The event topped $70,000 in donations!


Long Island Wine Country Legacy Dinner to Celebrate Bedell Family


Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame sets 20th anniversary 'Holiday Celebration'


New Blog: Seasonal Slices and a Glass of Wine: Fall's Best Wine Pairings

-Head on over to Melville and pick up a pie at White Post Farms. Their pumpkin pie won a National Pie Contest Award in 2017! Pairs well with Peconic Bay Vineyards Chardonnay 2022.

-Stop by Pietros in East Meadow for the best SQUASH PIZZA SLICE this season! Pairs well with McCall 2014 Hillside Pinot Noir.

-Enjoy Apple Pie from Harbes Orchard pairs well with Sparkling Pointe 2019 Brut

Read more at discoverlongisland.com/blog


#ThisWeekendOnTheEastEnd


Friday, November 15th

Truman Capote’s “The Thanksgiving Visitor” at Southampton Arts Center 7p

Saturday, November 16th

WHB Farmers Market at the Village Green 9a-1p

Truman Capote’s “The Thanksgiving Visitor” at Southampton Arts Center 2p

The Great American Soulbook at The Suffolk 8-10p

Sunday, November 17th

Holiday Princess Tea Party at the Sea Star Ballroom 10a

Truman Capote’s “The Thanksgiving Visitor” at Southampton Arts Center 2p

Some Enchanted Evening at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 8p

For more events to check out and detailed info please visit eastendgetaway.com


CONNECT WITH US:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNY

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcast

X(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/

DM us on any of our social channels or email [email protected] to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!

Shop Long Island Apparel!

shop.discoverlongisland.com


Check out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!

amazon.com/shop/discoverlongisland


Be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)


Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information



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"It's our Anniversary! We're here for YOU'Z"
NOV 5, 2024
"It's our Anniversary! We're here for YOU'Z"

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HOT TEAS! We are so excited and proud to have been spilling all the #LongIslandTea with each and every one of you for FOUR YEARS… to celebrate the ladies are indulging in Apple Cider Donuts and Wine from Harbes Family Farm and Vineyard + Michael has some fun trivia for both our hosts and listeners on some of the highlights/most fun moments from over the last year. We also are excited to announce an exciting new partnership with East End Getaway transforming our weekend events segment to “This Weekend on the East End!” To make this episode even better… WE HAVE NEW MERCH!!! Check out our brand-new winter essentials at shop.discoverlongisland.com also... we are paying tribute this week to Peanut #IYKYK


#TasteOfLongIsland


Not only is it the 4 Year Anniversary of the Long Island Tea Podcast, it’s also the 35th Anniversary of Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck!


We’re celebrating with some delicious seasonal apple cider donuts from their farmstand and some bubbly Blanc De Blancs from Harbes Vineyard - Using only estate Chardonnay grapes, this sparkling wine was produced using the traditional méthode champenoise. Absolutely delicious with wonderful pear aromas and small pearlescent bubbles this wine has a refined mouth feel and a refreshingly dry finish. Awarded gold at the 2022 New York Wine Classic.


Take advantage of the farm for the rest of the fall season (private birthday party bookings available and for school field trips!) and enjoy 3 for $20 or even 5 for $30 Tastings at the vineyard! Learn more at harbesfamilyfarm.com *You can also find them on our mobile app!*


Want to be featured on Taste of Long Island and be featured on our social channels and website? Email us at [email protected]


#LongIslandLife


We’re proud to announce our newest segment and sponsor, East End Getaway showcasing all of our good friends on the East End of beautiful Long Island. Each week we’ll be bringing you all of the most exciting events to experience out east from vineyards to theaters to hotels - Here is what is happening #ThisWeekendOnTheEastEnd


Friday, November 8th

Slam Poetry at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 7p

Fish & Sips at Long Island Aquarium 7-10:30p

The Four Horseman at The Suffolk 8-10p


Saturday, November 9th

Westhampton Beach Farmers Market at the Village Green 9a-1p

Bad Animals: The Heart Tribute at The Suffolk Theater 8-10p


Sunday, November 10th

LI Bridal Expo at the Long Island Aquarium 12-3:30p

Funny Women of a Certain Age at The Suffolk 2-4p


For more events to check out and detailed info please visit eastendgetaway.com


CONNECT WITH US:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNY

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcast

X(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/

DM us on any of our social channels or email [email protected] to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!

Shop Long Island Apparel!

shop.discoverlongisland.com


Check out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!

amazon.com/shop/discoverlongisland


Be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)


Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trick or Treat! *Happy Halloween*
OCT 29, 2024
Trick or Treat! *Happy Halloween*

HAPPY HALLOWEEN HOT TEAS! We're in the Spooky Spirit today in the studio with our HORRIFIC Decor including a surprise appearance from Michael Myers but fear not, our sweet tooth is in for a TREAT with a special Taste of Long Island from Disset Chocolate! The ladies chat about Kristen's recent travels which of course includes some chaotic stories, some must-do events this week as well as the tea on the final episodes of the Golden Bachelorette.


#TasteOfLongIsland

Trick or Treating today with our friends at Disset Chocolate in Cutchogue! Their seasonal and holiday collections are famous spanning from chocolate bars, BonBons, BonBars, Hot Chocolate Bombs and even Chocolate PAINTINGS you can make at a Disset Workshop! (Every Saturday or Private with Booking!)


Learn more and order yours today at dissetchocolate.com

*You can also find them on our mobile app!*


#LongIslandLife


Halloween Happenings on Long Island! (Thursday October 31st)

Haunted Encounters: A Magic Halloween Show at Theatre Three

Halloween Adult Skate Night United Skates of America

Dave & Boo-ster’s At Dave & Buster’s Islandia


Check out so many more at discoverlongisland.com/events or our mobile app


Not only is it Halloween this week, it’s also Diwali and Day of the Dead! Don’t miss some exciting happenings with our partners including:

**DIWALI Celebration at the Curry Club at Saghar on Friday, November 1st

**Day of the Dead Celebrations at Besito (Fri & Sat) (All Locations)

**Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead Celebration at The Clubhouse and RGNY Wine on November 2nd


NEW BLOG: Exploring Suffolk County's Many Parks! Includes options for Hiking, Fishing, Hunting and Camping! Today we’ll talk about Hiking for Fall Foliage:

West

Blydenburgh County Park, Smithtown

Lakeland County Park, Islandia

Central

Cordwood Landing, Miller Place

Terrell River County Park, Center Moriches

East End

Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve, Riverhead

Sears Bellows County Park, Hampton Bays


Read more at discoverlongisland.com/blog or Tap Into Adventure with our Discover Long Island Mobile App to see what is near you!


CONNECT WITH US:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNY

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcast

X(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/

DM us on any of our social channels or email [email protected] to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!

Shop Long Island Apparel!

shop.discoverlongisland.com


Check out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!

amazon.com/shop/discoverlongisland


Be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)


Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Adulting Stinks!
OCT 22, 2024
Adulting Stinks!

The Fall Season is NOT over yet Hot Teas... this week our producer and Social/Digital Content Manager, Michael D. Magaraci is guest cohosting while Kristen is away. He is sharing October events you haven't missed yet here on Long Island as well as exciting things happening for DLI's social channels! We also showcase Village Therapy Wellness in Babylon as our Taste of Long Island and hear all the tea about the brand-new "Joker" film...


#TasteOfLongIsland


Tranquil Tote from Village Therapy Wellness in Babylon - Their mission is to help you foster your journey towards emotional and physical wellness! They offer a safe, supportive and comfortable environment where you can feel free to be your true self and work on healing your body and mind. They offer therapy for children, teens and adults From stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, conflict resolution, infertility grief they are here to help anyone no matter the issue at hand.


Don’t miss their Clay and Meditation event on November 21st!

You can book a free 15 minute consultation with one of their staff members + learn more at villagetherapywellness.com


*You can also find them on our mobile app!* Want to be featured on Taste of Long Island and be featured on our social channels and website? Email us at [email protected]


GIVEAWAY ALERT: You have one more week to show us your best Fall Porch and/or Halloween Decor and you can win 2 Spill The Tea Hoodies & How You Doin’ Mugs! Enter by following us on Instagram & TikTok - @longislandteapodcast


Fall Long Island Restaurant Week is Here! We have a new blog showcasing some of our partners who are participating - running this Sunday, 10/25-11/3


-Prime 1024 - Roslyn

-Shandon Court - East Islip

-Limani Grille - Commack

-Arlo Kitchen and Bar - North Port

-Mirabelle at Three Village Inn - Stony Brook

-Bayberry - Islip

-The James - Babylon


Read more at discoverlongisland.com/blog or Tap Into Eat with our Discover Long Island Mobile App to see what is near you!!


Check out or brand-new "October Events You Haven't Missed Yet" TikTok @discoverlongisland to see a full list of last-minute fall festivities to close out October!


CONNECT WITH US:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNY

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcast

X(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/

DM us on any of our social channels or email [email protected] to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!

Shop Long Island Apparel!

shop.discoverlongisland.com


Check out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!

amazon.com/shop/discoverlongisland


Be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)


Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Just stick me on the front lawn."
OCT 15, 2024
"Just stick me on the front lawn."

We've been all over the place and the schedule has been so crazy that you can just stick us out with the Halloween decorations! This week we're chatting about more exciting things happening this season, sipping some delicious Long Island Wine with a Taste of LI from Raphael Vineyards and giving two lucky Hot Teas a chance to win some merch!


#TasteOfLongIsland

2019 Raphael Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve - The 2019 vintage recently won best red in the state at the 2024 New York Wine Classic. It also marks 25 years in business for Raphael. Pairs well with duck breast, delicata squash and more!

Join their wine club and enjoy membership benefits including being the first to receive their limited, handcrafted wines at a 20% discount, automatically shipped to you four times per year.

The tasting room is open all season and you can learn more about how to book an event or purchase a bottle at raphaelwine.com


#LongIslandLife

GIVEAWAY ALERT: Celebrate SWEATA WEATHA & Show us your best Fall Porch and/or Halloween Decor and you can win 2 Spill The Tea Hoodies & How You Doin’ Mugs! Enter by following us on Instagram & TikTok - @longislandteapodcast


Check out our New Blog: “Luxury Travel Guide to Long Island”

Stay in a Luxury Hotel!

-Oheka Castle - Huntington

-Montauk Manor Resort - Montauk

-Topping Rose House - Bridgehampton

-Hotel Moraine - Greenport

& more!


Karen Sullivan from The Wellness Stop reached out because she’s taking part in The Long Island Film Premiere of the “M Factor Screening & Wellness Showcase” at Regal Cinemas in Deer Park Tanger Outlets.

“Shredding the Silence on Menopause" Includes: Panel discussion from wellness experts, a wellness showcase, shopping opportunities, mix and mingle and a swag bag! They are offering our listeners and followers a discount:

You can use code “LIT10” They will receive $10 off the ticket price of $45!


Get tickets here: https://intentionallivingmagazine.com/the-m-factor-shredding-the-silence-on-menopause/


#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland


Friday, October 18th

-Last chance to enjoy LI Oyster Week (Ends on Sunday)


Saturday, October 19th

-Pindar Fall Harvest Festival

-Halloween Fest - Riverhead

-Port Jefferson Oktoberfest & Chowder Crawl

-Hempstead Lake Fall Family Fishing Festival

-Breakfast with Bluey at Lily’s Babylon


Sunday, October 20th

-Northport Halloween Hayride


CONNECT WITH US:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNY

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcast

X(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/

DM us on any of our social channels or email [email protected] to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!

Shop Long Island Apparel!

shop.discoverlongisland.com


Check out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!

amazon.com/shop/discoverlongisland


Be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)


Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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