Breakfast tea: is this the best tea for the morning? So often we think of tea as an afternoon beverage but increasingly people are discovering that it is preferable to coffee early in the morning and especially at breakfast. This is possibly because it is more thirst quenching when we feel somewhat dehydrated after a night’s […]
Keemun, from Qimen county in Anhui Province, is one of China’s ten famous teas. Previously known as Tribute Teas, keemun was Britain’s favourite tea in the nineteenth century. These black teas are known as the ‘Burgundy of teas’ for their winey character, floral notes and orchid aroma. They were first produced in the 1870s using […]
The flavour of herbal teas: appreciating the taste Herbal teas are more accurately described as herbal infusions or tisanes in that they are not based on the tea plant, Camellia sinsensis. Rich in antioxidants, there are a huge variety of them, many long acknowledged for their health benefits. Many also have a very attractive flavour. […]
This post is the first in our series on where you can drink good tea in historic tearooms with unforgettable surroundings. Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow These historic tearooms were designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Cranston family were great supporters of him. Stuart Cranston, a tea merchant, opened a tearoom which proved a great success. […]
Why Drink Green Tea? Anyone with an interest in tea will have heard an awful lot about why to drink green tea over the past few years. This is not just because green tea does your health a favour but enjoying it introduces you to a whole new tea drinking pleasure. The tastes vary from […]
Mindful Tea Drinking: The Art of the Afternoon Pause Discover mindful tea drinking or the art of the afternoon tea pause and return your inner calmness. Learn how slowing down with a simple cup of tea can restore calm and focus to your day. This is in line with our theme #making-time-for-good-things. Rediscovering the Pause […]
Ceylon teas: an insight into its history and growing. Ceylon teas were planted in 1867, in what is now Sri Lanka, after a coffee blight wiped out all the coffee plantations on the island. Since then Ceylon tea (as it is still known) has not looked back. Sri Lanka is the world’s third largest tea producer […]
Discover five simple tea moments to bring warmth, calm, and comfort to your autumn days with teas picked to match the mood. A Season for Slowing Down As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, tea becomes more than a drink — it becomes a companion. Autumn invites us to gather warmth wherever […]
18th Century Tea Chests: for a valuable new commodity Tea first exported from China to England in was extremely expensive and was stored in ceramic Chinese caddies, frequently blue and white. Soon tea chests were made in which to keep these tea caddies under lock and key and to be placed in the drawing room. […]
Saffron infusion: a distinguished history Saffron infusion is the best way to appreciate this historic spice. Saffron has a history stretching back to at least the 7th century BC. It is grown in the Middle East and has been traded along the Silk Road, between East and West, for Indian ivory, Chinese silk and Arabian […]
