Often characterised as ‘silky’ or ‘sweet’ because of its wonderful mild taste, every tea lover must add white tea to their collection. Drinking a great cup of perfectly brewed tea is one of the noblest pleasures of life. Black, Tisane, Green, for a tea aficionado, the choices are limitless and vary as per mood, season […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are in the thick of winter, and the air is filled with anticipation and festivity. The year is coming to an end, but before that, there’s much celebrating to do. Indulging in extravagant food and drink is the norm in December. While there are the classics that cannot be missed, there are ways to […]
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 […]
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 […]
