The History of Rooibos Tea: From the Cederberg to Your Cup
Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free tea from one small corner of South Africa. It's smooth and naturally sweet, with notes of honey and vanilla, and it never turns bitter, however long you brew it...
Why Do We Drink Afternoon Tea? A Short History
Afternoon tea is one of Britain's best-loved traditions: a pot of tea, delicate sandwiches, scones and cakes, and a good excuse to get out the best china. But have you ever wondered why we drink te...
How to Cold Brew Tea: Easy Iced Tea in the Fridge
Cold brewing is the easiest way to make iced tea, and it tastes better than tea brewed hot and cooled down. You just put loose leaf tea in cold water, leave it in the fridge and strain it the next ...
Oolong Tea: Its Origins, Styles and How to Brew It
Oolong sits between green tea and black tea. It's a partly oxidised tea from China and Taiwan, and depending on how it's made it can taste light, floral and creamy, or dark, toasty and rich. Here's...
Tea and Food Pairing: Which Teas Go With Which Foods?
The right tea can make a meal, and the right food can bring out flavours in a tea you never noticed. The simple rule: match delicate teas with light foods and bold teas with rich ones. Here's how t...
How to Make a Chai Latte at Home
A chai latte is black tea simmered with warming spices, then topped with hot, frothy milk. Making it at home with loose leaf tea and whole spices tastes far better than a syrup or powder, and you c...
Loose Leaf Tea vs Tea Bags: What's the Difference?
Loose leaf tea and tea bags come from the same plant, so why do they taste so different? The answer is mostly in the size of the leaf. Here's how they compare on flavour, freshness, waste and conve...
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