There’s no doubt that sleep is an important pillar of health. Good quality (and quantity) sleep is something that a lot of us struggle to achieve. Modern life is busy and distracting, with a fast pace that keeps us up at night. On...

Drinking tea is embedded in the fabric of many cultures, ceremonies and rituals across different lands around the world. Most of us make tea in a bit of a hurry, yet the ritual of tea making is important and worth perfecting. Whet...

Pu-erh tea (pron. pu-ayr) is a Chinese tea worth discovering. Pu-erh tea is made from the camellia sinensis plant, just the same as the other ‘true teas’. We know the likes of green, oolong and black tea enjoy plenty of attention...

What exactly is jasmine tea? Where does it come from? Does it have any health benefits or risks? Jasmine tea is a refreshing and floral tea blend with an interesting flavour. Jasmine tea is a curious creation and one that des...

White tea may be a lesser known tea compared to green or black tea. Yet, the subtle flavour and fragrance of white tea is worth discovering for yourself. Long revered as a symbol of nobility and purity, white tea has an airy de...

Chai. Five Spices. One Tea. How can so much deliciousness come from just a few ingredients steeped in hot water? Therein lies the art of a perfect cup of tea. And while chai is no ordinary tea, it’s a fine example of how differ...

Ah… Chai latte! You can almost taste the warm spices and luxurious frothy milk right now. This spiced-tea drink has become especially popular over the last decade. Most coffee shops nowadays feature a delicious and warming chai la...

If ever there was a tea synonymous with calmness, it would have to be chamomile tea. Bearing a subtle floral sweetness, and a beautiful pale yellow colour, this tea helps to relieve stress, promoting stillness and relaxation. C...

What is Oolong Tea? Acts like a green tea, seems like a black tea, but it’s something in the middle. Oolong tea is a type of Chinese tea made from the camellia sinensis tea plant. It is one of the five true Chinese teas, togethe...

Do you fancy a tea that boasts as much beautiful colour as it does health benefits? The wonderful amber-rich red of rooibos tea is a warming treat unlike any other herbal tea. Naturally caffeine-free, rooibos is a brew that promot...

Genmaicha tea is a blended Japanese (sencha) green tea made with toasted rice kernels. Genmaicha is unlike other green teas. Genmaicha is distinctly bitter yet rounded with yummy ‘popcorn’ flavoured notes. This tea is a lovely...

Peppermint tea is a celebration of everything bright, fresh and uplifting. It’s a vibrant and verdant cup of joy! It imparts a cooling, invigorating taste and is a wonderful herbal tea. Peppermint tea on it’s own is a deli...