This Father’s Day, gift Dad an afternoon. No luxury watch, no fancy perfume, no branded pen, just a few leisurely hours spent with you over a nice cup of tea. Over the years, life has gotten busier and the family lunches on Sunday have gotten shorter. Mum probably calls around midweek to see what you’ve […]
Black Tea
A Tea for Every New Year Resolution
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 […]
A Gift Box for Every Relationship
A beautifully curated box of tea represents infinite possibilities, and many hours of enjoyment. Whether it’s a box of tisanes flavoured with the most unusual ingredients that remind you of a holiday spent many years ago, or a collection of the finest black teas that will transport you to the estates of Darjeeling, there’s something […]
From Taiwan to Morocco: Tea Rituals Around the World
“When tea becomes ritual, it takes its place at the heart of our ability to see greatness in small things. Where is beauty to be found? In great things that, like everything else, are doomed to die, or in small things that aspire to nothing, yet know how to set a jewel of infinity in […]
Assam, Oolong or Tisane? Types of Tea You Should Know
You know that your favourite black tea originates in the tea gardens of Darjeeling or Assam and that green tea is the most popular in Japan and parts of China. But what gives the former a distinct, bold taste and the latter, a range of tastes from sweet to vegetal to fruity? We explore the […]
Yoga and Tea – A Match Made in Heaven
For thousands of years, Yoga has been known to heal the mind and body of those who practice it as a way of life. Similarly, the practice of drinking tea dates back to thousands of years and has been known to hydrate the body, cure ailments and relax the mind. Oolong, white, green and black […]