It is believed that up until the 17th Century, the only teas consumed were green tea and oolong tea. The production of black tea came with the need to transport...
Our tisane of the month is the deep copper coloured. The rooibos plant, or ‘red bush’, is native to the Cederburg Mountains in South Africa, and is still grown almost...
A little bit of tea trivia for you today: did you know that ‘tea tips’ are the small, young, unopened leaves of the tea plant? They are considered, by connoisseurs,...
This month the spotlight is on the wonderful and often overlooked herb. This incredibly fragrant plant produces a wonderfully clean and sunny brew that is perfect for after a meal...
According to the popular Chinese legend, tea was first discovered in 2737 BC by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung who is considered a mythological figure of ancient Chinese medicine. According...
According to legend, Tea was discovered in 2737 BC by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung, a mythical being who is considered the founding father of Chinese medicine. It is believed...