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Top 5 soothing teas to enjoy this Christmas
Top soothing teas to enjoy this ChristmasWith Christmas just a few weeks away, it can be a stressful time of the year with shopping for presents and food and drink during the holidays. Tea is a wonderful drink with so many benefits, and just the thing for a busy Christmas!…
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Christmas gifts for tea lovers!
Need some Christmas gift ideas for your loved one this year? If they are a faithful tea drinker, this is the perfect blog for inspiration with our range of Christmas themed tea and luxury biscuits.Our festive Christmas themed tea is heart-warming, with Christmas spices and little edible Christmas confetti, perfect…
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What is Chai?
“Chai” is the Hindi word for “tea”, which was derived from “cha”, the Chinese word for “tea”.The Hindi term chai means a mix of spices which is then steeped into a tea-like drink. Whilst chai recipes can vary , the traditional ingredients of a spiced tea blend usually include:black tea…
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Ways to brew loose leaf tea
To fully appreciate your loose leaf tea, it is essential you choose a good quality tea and water. Ensure you read and fully understand the preparation guide for the tea you are using and that your water is at the correct temperature (you can find out more about temperature on our…
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Does drinking tea cool you down?
Drinking a cold drink on a hot summer’s day seems to be the best way to help you stay cool, but is that really the case?According to Professor Peter McNaughton at the University of Cambridge, hot beverages, such as tea or hot water, will raise your core body temperature. And…
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Mindfulness with tea
With the pandemic affecting the ability to do our daily activities, and the unfortunate passing of loved ones, it has had a large impact on our mental health over the year. Almost one in five adults (19.2%) were likely to be experiencing some form of depression during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic…
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