This sounds like one of those harmless childhood dares! But I have often wondered this myself and I’d be surprised if it hasn’t crossed every tea drinker’s mind at some point. So did I dare to try it… well yes … of course. I kind of eat tea leaves all the time and this post […]
It might seem obvious at first, that green tea is a form of herb, but long ago I thought all teas were just tea, black, green or herbal. It doesn’t take much to find out that there are a number of types of ‘actual’ teas with minor differences in production. Herbal teas are different from […]
During my explorations, I’ve come across Yerba Mate so many times, that I just had to research this more. So I set about finding out everything I could about this specialty brew. Ok so it’s not quite tea, but here’s everything you need to know. So what is Yerba Mate? Yerba mate (maté), pron. Yur-ba […]
Ever wondered how that spoon full of tea arrived in your teapot? You might shovel the tea leaves into the teapot without a second thought for the multitude of processes that went into getting the tea to that perfect moment of taste. I decided to find out. So how is tea made? It’s a linear […]
Many people recognize Bubble Tea when they see it. It’s a unique beverage with Tapioca Balls at the base of the transparent cup and the extra wide straw that comes with it. Most people who try Bubble Tea Wow at the flavor, and yet it’s surprising how many people have still not tried it, more […]
Is it bad to drink tea at night? Well, for years I’ve always drunk tea in the evening, for much of that time it was mainly black tea. I didn’t ever think it was an issue, but in recent times, having explored tea further, I realized that actually, it was probably having more of an […]
When I drink tea, I actually don’t pay that much attention to the precise chemical mix, it’s more about the taste and other benefits it brings, health-wise and dare I say … spirit-wise! But I decided to research the levels of caffeine a bit in the teas, particularly green tea! Does Green tea contain caffeine? […]
Put your calorie counters away for this one. The Cream Tea, much the reserve of the West Country is without a doubt one of the tastiest tourist treats available in the western counties of England. What is Cream Tea? Also known as Devonshire Cream Tea in the County of Devon or Cornish Cream Tea in […]
All Tea originates from the leaves and buds of the Camellia Sinensis Plant. Grown in the warmer and higher climates in the world. Ideally in soft, rich, deep soil where the plant thrives best. So what are the four basic types of Tea? The four main types of Tea are Black tea, Green tea, Oolong […]
Every nation has its quirky traditions. The UK has been around a long time, so they’re bound to have their fair share. That doesn’t just mean centuries-old traditions, but modern ones too. like… What is Builders Tea? What is Builders Tea? Builders Tea is a strong, thick, sweet made Tea with milk and often multiple […]