What is black tea? All you need to know.
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What is black tea? All you need to know.

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...

Tisane of the Month: Rooibos Orange
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Tisane of the Month: Rooibos Orange

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...

Tippy Teas
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Tippy Teas

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,...

A Comprehensive Guide to Lemon Verbena Tea
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A Comprehensive Guide to Lemon Verbena Tea

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...

The origins of tea and its medicinal properties
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The origins of tea and its medicinal properties

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...

The Medicinal Value of Tea
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The Medicinal Value of Tea

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...