Happiness is only half when not shared. And at The Hillcart Tales, happiness for everyone is strongly encouraged. Perhaps that is why there is more to just good tea — each box of The Hillcart Tales covers the origami flower pods (single tea bags) and each part of the monocarton is reusable. A good cup […]
“The Goal of art was the vital expression of self”. Some find it in the melody of flute. Some in the brush they hold and some pour it out in the home they live in. As for the latter, their home becomes their canvas; their sanctuary, their refuge. And I am this kind of a […]
The Indian summer is a time of marriages & mayhem. The sun sizzles and burns with an intensity only matched by the blaze of the Indian wedding fever. It doesn’t matter that you aren’t the one getting married, if you know anyone, friend, cousin, husband’s friend’s cousin, no matter how remotely connected, if you’ve received […]
It’s that time of the year again when you need to start thinking about what you’re going to get mum for Mother’s Day. It’s got to be something sweet and thoughtful, but not a spa voucher, because she still has the one you got her on her birthday last year. So what then? Handbag? She has […]
Want to beat the soaring temperatures this summer? Forget cold brewed coffees or a fruit juice, a cup of hot tea is just what you need to beat the heat without unwanted calories. The ritual of drinking a hot beverage on a warm summer day goes back centuries. In fact, offering a cup of hot […]
Black, white, mint or tisane, no matter what kind of tea you prefer, they are packed with flavonoids and have health altering benefits. And that’s probably the reason why black tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. Everyone knows that drinking tea is good for health. But what makes […]
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and nothing shows love and affection like cooking a well-thought out meal for your loved ones. While a romantic dinner for two at a fancy restaurant is certainly nice, a homemade dinner, catered to the tastes of your loved one can really up the ante. Setting the Mood While […]
There are few pieces of crockery that bring about as much sentimentalism as tea sets do. When you think of china being passed down over generations in a family, it is usually a tea set. One with flowery patterns that is beautiful in a quaint, old-fashioned way. Or maybe one that has a scene from […]
The 18th century saw the mushrooming of tea gardens in England, starting with London. These wonderful green spaces provided respite from the congested, polluted city spaces and provided an opportunity for socialising in the outdoors during the warmer months of the year. Although tea drinking became popular in England in the 17th century, it was […]
The New Year, with its promise of a healthier, happier you, signifies turning over a new leaf and kicking old habits. Although these changes may seem challenging, there are a few small steps that you can take to help you in the right direction. For those who want to exercise more For those who are […]
