Literally translated, ‘genmaicha’ means ‘brown rice tea’. While this may not sound immediately appetizing, rest assured it is as delicious as it is beautiful. Genmaicha goes by several names, such as ‘popcorn tea’, due to fact that some grains of rice pop when they are roasted, or ‘people’s tea’, because adding rice to the tea has historically allowed it to be sold for a more affordable price to the poorer members of Japanese society. Folktales describe the origin of genmaich

‘Chai’ is the Hindi word for ‘tea’, deriving from the Mandarin ‘cha’. Masala chai refers to a beverage, typically black tea, mixed with various spices and finished with milk to create a smooth, fiery drink. We have made ours with rooibos, which itself is warm, nutty and smooth. This winning blend adds turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, fennel, and a dash of chilli, for an extra kick. The main nutritional benefit of rooibos tea lies in its rich antioxidant content and source of some

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 of a lawn mower, the smell the freshly cut grass - our apple & elderflower tea is the perfect accompaniment to this complete this scene. Apple pieces and elderflower are beautifully blended with Chinese green tea for a crisp, fresh and tangy result. These delicate flavours are a gentle refreshment at any time of the day, just brew for a few m