Tea Blog
What Is Ceylon Tea? A Guide to Sri Lanka's Flavours
Ceylon tea is tea grown in Sri Lanka, prized for bright, brisk, citrus-led flavours that shift with altitude. Here is what Ceylon tea tastes like and how to brew it.
What Is Earl Grey Tea? Flavour, Benefits, and How to Brew It
Black tea meets fragrant bergamot. What Earl Grey is, what it tastes like, its caffeine and benefits, and how to brew it.
Ceylon Tea Benefits: What the Science Says
Ceylon tea may support heart health, alertness, hydration and more thanks to its polyphenols and gentle caffeine. Here is a clear, honest look at the benefits.
The Best Christmas Teas & Tea Gifts
A guide to the best Christmas teas and tea gifts, from spiced black blends and green Christmas tea to gingerbread rooibos, mint chocolate and Moomin advent calendars.
Rooibos Tea Benefits: A Scientific Overview of the Antioxidants
Rooibos tea benefits come from its rare antioxidants, aspalathin and nothofagin. Here is the science behind rooibos antioxidants and what research says about heart, gut, skin, and immune health.
Black Tea Benefits: What the Research Says
Black tea is rich in polyphenols and may support heart health, alertness, digestion and more. Here is what black tea does for your body and how to brew it well.
Scandinavian Tea & Nordic Tea: An Insider's Guide
Scandinavian tea blends Nordic herbs and berries like cloudberry, lingonberry and nettle into warming, characterful cups. Here is a guide to Nordic tea culture and where Nordqvist fits in.
Tea Advent Calendars: A Buyer's Guide
A guide to tea advent calendars: how they work, where the tradition comes from, and how to choose the right one, from Moomin calendars to deluxe pyramid-tea sets.
What Is Matcha and Where Does It Come From?
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from shade-grown tea leaves. It originated in China, spread to Japan, and is made through traditional steps from cultivation to grinding.
How to Make Cold Brew Tea: Ratios, Steps & Tips
To make cold brew tea, steep 6 teaspoons of loose tea (or 3 bags) in 1 litre of room-temperature water, rest 15 to 30 minutes, then refrigerate 8 to 20 hours and strain.
Caffeine and Tannins in Tea: How Temperature and Time Change Your Cup
Hot water releases more caffeine and tannins; cold water releases far less. Here is how brewing temperature and time change the caffeine and tannins in your tea.
Tea Grades Explained: OP, BOP, FBOP and Leaf Classifications
Tea grades like OP, BOP and FBOP describe leaf size and style, not always quality. Here is a clear reference table to every classification on the label.
Matcha Desserts: Recipes & Ideas for Baking with Matcha
Matcha is easy to bake and cook with thanks to its fine powder and vivid green colour. Try our matcha panna cotta and raw matcha brownies, plus simple ideas to start.
How to Make Matcha Tea: A Step by Step Guide
To make matcha, sift the powder, add water heated to about 80 C, and whisk in a brisk W motion until frothy. Here are the ratios, the temperature, and the tools.
Matcha Health Benefits: What the Research Actually Shows
Matcha may support focus, calm, fat burning, and antioxidant intake. Here is what peer-reviewed research has found, and why drinking it beats eating it.
5 Great Sleep Teas for Bedtime: The Best Caffeine-Free Brews
The best teas for sleep are caffeine-free herbal and rooibos blends. Here are 5 great bedtime teas, from naturally caffeine-free rooibos to soothing chamomile, for a calmer evening.