Many tea traditions include both tea and food. With tea having such an interesting and diverse flavour profile, tea and food have always been excellent companions. The aim when pairing them together, is to find a combination that enhances both the flavour of the tea and the dish, thus achieving balance. In order to be […]
The length of time you steep your tea for is one of the most crucial elements when it comes to making the perfect brew for you. If you steep your tea for too long, you’ll end up with a sharp and bitter tasting cup. However, steeping your tea for too short a time, could leave […]
Bubble tea? Boba tea? You might have heard of these dessert-like drinks, or you may have even tried one. But what do you really know about these trendy teas? Well, that’s where we come in. We’re here to help answer some of the burning questions you may have about these Instagram worthy brews. What Is […]
Many beginner tea drinkers are drawn to using tea bags because they are quick, cheap, and easy. But are you getting the quali -TEA experience you deserve? A seasoned tea drinker would argue definitely not. While it may take a little longer to prepare a loose leaf tea, the end results and numerous benefits are […]
It’s international women’s day and we’ve decided to celebrate today by remembering and calling attention to some of the women whose ambition, hardship and success have impacted and revolutionised a global industry. Mary Tuke, also known as “The Queen of Confectionary”, is our first extraordinary woman. Born in 1725 in England, Tuke was amongst the […]
Have you ever tried hojicha before? Maybe you’ve had it without knowing? If you’re not sure, you can read our article below to find out all about the special tea that is hojicha! The special preparation of Hojicha Compared to other Japanese green teas such as matcha or genmaicha, the leaves that eventually become hojicha […]
Is matcha the same as green tea? Read this article to find out! Below we outline 3 key differences between matcha and green tea. Matcha is grown in a different way than green tea It is not surprising that some people confuse matcha with green tea as both of these beverages come from the same […]
Have you just recently had matcha at a café and now you would like to buy some matcha tea powder for yourself to prepare matcha tea at home but don’t know where to start? Then you are in a perfect place! In this article we will review four different ways to make matcha tea. Traditional […]
The benefits of drinking matcha tea Matcha being a traditional east Asian powdered tea beverage is nowadays becoming increasingly popular in Europe and especially in the UK. In this article we are going to summarise what are the main benefits of drinking matcha tea. This non-exhaustive list of wonderful qualities matcha possesses might be in […]