Genmaicha ('Popcorn Tea'): A Profile
Literally translated, ‘genmaicha’ means ‘brown rice tea’. While this may not sound immediately appetizing, rest assured it is as...
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The T&B team
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
Roasted Apple and Hazelnut
While it can be said that generally our teas can be enjoyed at any time of year, some may give a nod to specific seasons or festivities....
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The T&B team
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
Tropical Oolong
Describing this luscious tea is a breeze - a summer breeze, in fact. Sweet, fruity, and robust; this tea blends mango, apple, sumac...
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The T&B team
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
A Brief History of Russian Caravan
Russian caravan is a distinctively smokey tea, typically blended with lapsang souchong (a smoke-dried black tea) and oolong (a partially...
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The T&B team
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1 min
Jasmine Green Tea
Most tea aficionados are already aware of the heap of health benefits a cup of green tea has to offer, they have been reported on time...
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The T&B team
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1 min
Coconut Truffle
Do you ever have that craving for something sweet, chocolatey and a bit naughty but know you really shouldn’t indulge…then you will be...
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The T&B team
- Mar 23, 2022
- 2 min
The Science Behind Our Purifying Tonic
We all know peppermint is great at calming upset stomachs, aiding digestion, and combating sinus congestion – but lesser known benefits...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Spanish Orange
“Te De Naranja” as the Spanish would say, this green tea is bursting with flavours and aromas that will not disappoint. Think of a...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Turkish Delight
If you’re a fan of the sweet, you are sure to love this twist on the traditional Turkish treat. This black tea incorporates rose petals,...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Turmeric Vanilla Chai
‘Chai’ is the Hindi word for ‘tea’, deriving from the Mandarin ‘cha’. Masala chai refers to a beverage, typically black tea, mixed with...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Apple & Elderflower
I woke this morning to blue skies, bright sunshine and a warmth in the breeze…Spring is on the way at last! Think of bird song, the hum...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
Milk Oolong
It is not often that I am surprised by the wonderous tastes of our teas. Lets face it, we have some pretty unique blends; many catch the...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Blue Lady
A twist on the classic Earl Grey, this black tea blend had all the foundational flavours of orange and bergamot, but with added...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
White Apricot
In the spirit of transparency, I admit now that I could be slightly biased when it comes to this delectable white tea. Stemming from my...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Liquorice & Cinnamon
We’ve kept this herbal blend very simple, liquorice and cinnamon is all that is needed to create this superbly sweet, warm and...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Rose Buds
A single rose is a symbol of love and beauty, and our rose bud tea is no different. Delicate and subtle, just 3 or 4 buds added to hot...
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The T&B team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Raspberry Parfait
One sip of this caffeine-free blend and you will understand why we gave it this name… ‘raspberries’ in abundance and ‘perfect’ it...
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The T&B team
- Apr 22, 2018
- 1 min
Smoked Teas
Smoked teas are produced from coarsely harvested teas called souchong. The smokiness of the souchong teas is a result of the tea leaves...
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The T&B team
- Apr 15, 2018
- 1 min
Moroccan Mint
Mint tea is a signature beverage of Morocco. It is not just another drink, it is a sign of hospitality, friendship and tradition....
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The T&B team
- Mar 8, 2018
- 2 min
Jasmine Green Tea and its benefits
Jasmine Green Tea is a Chinese green tea delicately infused with the intoxicating floral taste of jasmine. Our Jasmine Green Tea comes...
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