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#29 – CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FLAVOUR OF TEA

17 April 2015

Most of the tea produced in the world is from countries which border the Indian Ocean (Sri Lanka, Kenya, and India to name a few). High seasonal rainfall caused by monsoonal weather patterns have been vital for agricultural pursuits in this region – going back... Continue reading

Health

#28 – TEA, COFFEE AND CAFFEINE

16 March 2015

As a general rule, a cup of tea contains about a third of the caffeine content of a cup of coffee. Herbal infusions such a Peppermint and Fruit Infusions do not contain caffeine. A cup of green tea contains approximately half the caffeine content of... Continue reading

History

#27 – WOULD CHINA BE CHINA WITHOUT TEA?

24 February 2015

When we enjoy a good cup of tea we rarely give much thought to the social benefits this wonderful beverage has given to the citizens of the world. It can be said that the increase in populations in China (and later India), with the subsequent... Continue reading

Brewing

#26 – ICED TEA

27 January 2015

Over 70 per cent of tea drunk in the United States is drunk as iced tea, mainly in the Southern States. Most regular teas can be drunk iced, and it is certainly a healthy and very refreshing drink, particularly in Summer. There are a few... Continue reading

Brewing

#25 – THE MISSING FLAVOUR IN YOUR TEABAG -WHERE IS IT?

9 January 2015

Flavour, aroma and colour (of the infused tea) are the essential qualities looked at when the quality of teas are assessed. Consistency, which expert tea blenders try to achieve, is not easily or always obtained. Tea is a natural agricultural product and seasonal factors can and do,... Continue reading

Tea Growing Regions

#24 – WHERE DOES TEA COME FROM?

26 November 2014

If you asked a child in most Western cities what tea is, the chances are they will say it is a brown powder in a small paper bag which has a string attached to it! The dumbing down and lack of information about this mystical and... Continue reading

Green Tea

#23 – GUNPOWDER – HEALTHY AND REFRESHING, DEFINITELY NOT LETHAL!

27 October 2014

Green Gunpowder tea is one of the most popular green teas available and it is often used as the base to blend flavoured teas such as Moroccan Mint. Although its name sounds threatening, the reason it is called ‘gunpowder’ is because the rolled leaf style... Continue reading

Tea Growing Regions

#22 – TERROIR – WHY IT APPLIES TO TEA AND WINE

6 October 2014

English breakfast, irish breakfast, scottish breakfast, melbourne breakfast, perth breakfast, the list goes on. Breakfast teas were originally blended to give a strong brew, usually taken with milk, to complement a hearty english style breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast, butter and of course kippers and... Continue reading

Selection

#21 – BREAKFAST TEAS – WHAT AND WHY

26 September 2014

Production

#20 – TEA TASTING TERMS – SPARE A THOUGHT FOR THE TEA TASTER AND BLENDER

20 August 2014

A tea taster or blender tastes many hundreds of tea samples each week. This process determines the quality of the tea and the price that it will attract. Descriptive terms used by the tea trade exist for dry leaf, infused leaf and the beverage (called... Continue reading

Brewing

#19 – MILK OR SUGAR?

12 June 2014

To enjoy the real flavour and aroma of high quality black tea try taking it without milk or sugar. Green Teas, flavoured teas and herbal infusions should be taken without milk. A mere touch of sugar or honey perhaps, if it is so desired. It... Continue reading

Brewing

#18 – TEA POTS – COFFEE FLOATS TEA SINKS

12 May 2014

Which is why coffee plungers are good for coffee and not for tea leaves. Also the plunger damages the tea leaf and causes tannins to be released which can make the tea bitter. Because infused tea sinks to the bottom of the pot, look for... Continue reading

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BLACK TEA

Ceylon

China

India

Blends

Single Estate

FLAVOURED BLACK TEA

Earl Grey

Chai

Flavoured Black

GREEN TEA

China

Japan

Oolong Tea

White Tea

Flavoured Green Tea

Artisan & Speciality Tea

HERBAL & FRUIT INFUSIONS

Fruit Infusions

Herbal Infusions

Rooibos

OTHER TEAS

Decaffeinated Tea

Organic Tea

Connoisseur Range

up to 40% OFF

Try Something NEW

Want to grab a bargain?

SEE OUR CLEARANCE ITEMS

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BLACK TEA

Ceylon

China

India

Blends

Single Estate

FLAVOURED BLACK TEA

Earl Grey

Chai

Flavoured Black

GREEN TEA

China

Japan

Oolong Tea

White Tea

Flavoured Green Tea

Artisan & Speciality Tea

HERBAL & FRUIT INFUSIONS

Fruit Infusions

Herbal Infusions

Rooibos