Stealing tea from China was the greatest theft of protected trade secrets that the world has ever known. Robert Fortune’s actions would be described today as industrialised espionage. Whether we approve of what he did or not, his role in spreading tea outside of China is undeniable. He made history.
Warming teas can be the secret ‘recipe’ for a cosy winter day. If you feel drained of energy, a warming tea can support you regain your mojo from inside out. But a warming tea is not all about the temperature of the liquor. It’s also about the ingredients that make up that tea. Let's find out which are those ingredients.
The cultural differences between East and West have also influenced how we drink tea. Added to that is the availability of good-quality tea. As more people are introduced to mindfulness and speciality teas and connect the two, I'm hopeful that our approach to tea drinking will change.
What do chocolate and cheese have in common with tea? Apart from delighting our taste buds, they may not have things in common. But each of them goes well together…
Tea lovers around the world enjoy their tea prepared and served in different ways, some of which may surprise you. Let’s find out how Germans, Moroccans, Iranians, Americans, Thai, Taiwanese, Malaysians, Afghans and Tibetans make and serve their teas.
There is strong evidence that our dear cuppa can hinder the absorption of iron in the body. Tannins and caffeine are the components responsible for the inhibiting effect. The good news is that we don't have to give up our favourite beverage because there is an easy solution.
The seasonality of the tea is an important aspect to consider when choosing which teas to buy. That's because seasonality has an impact on quality (flavour and aroma), quantity and price. Let's discover more about the tea seasons in the major tea-producing countries.
It should come as no surprise to find out that climate change has also affected our teas. By reading this article, you will understand the problems we are faced with, their consequences and the solutions being put in place to address them.
Do you like your tea to taste the same every time and everywhere? Then blended teas are what you need. But if you want a myriad of tastes and aromas, then you must go for single-origin teas. Let's find out more about each.
Oolong teas - we love them for their complex flavour and aroma character and versatility. Floral, caramelised, roasted, fruity, and much more. China and Taiwan produce the best oolong teas in the world. But do we know how to recognise a Chinese oolong from a Taiwanese oolong? Let's find out what differentiates them.
Let's talk about the importance of storing your tea so that you can enjoy it for as long as possible. In a nutshell: make sure the tea is stored in an opaque container that is air-tight placed in a cool, dark and dry place away from any odours. But there is more to know than that.
Tea and water go hand in hand: bad water = bad tea, good water + proper brewing = good tea. Let's find out why it is so important to brew our teas using the best quality water at the correct temperature.
We have all heard so many things about tea, some true but many false or lacking strong evidence. In this article, I am analysing 12 tea misconceptions I feel strongly about because they prevent us from fully enjoying the wide range of extraordinary loose leaf teas out there.
Have you wondered what vessel you should use to brew your favourite teas? In this article, I am doing just that - clarifying what vessel material should be used for each type of tea.
They are both green teas, right? Yes, but that’s broadly everything they have in common. Curious to know the key differences between Chinese green teas and Japanese green teas? Let's get straight to it.
