Year of the Snake - The Tradition and Culture of the Chinese Zodiac
Tea History
Year of the Snake - The Tradition and Culture o...

The Chinese Zodiac is a Chinese traditional belief of a 12-year cycle with each year dedicated to a specific animal. Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, the Chinese zodiac is more...

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...

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 History of Tea Gifting
Tea History
The History of Tea Gifting

At Newby, we understand that tea has a rich and complex past. Over 5000 years of history are behind every cup of tea that we enjoy. Wars were fought over...

Special Formosa: Tea of the Month
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Special Formosa: Tea of the Month

This month’s tea of the month is the extremely rare and exclusive from our super premium Gourmet Collection. This is an unusual green tea from the famous tea producing island,...