Why your tea tastes bitter – and 3 easy ways to fix it
Why does tea sometimes taste harsh or bitter? Here I explain the difference between bitterness and astringency and share three easy ways to improve your infusion.
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The fairest of them all: white tea
Renowned for its subtle aroma and light-bodied infusion, white tea is the most gentle and delicate category of tea. As the least-processed of all the six types of tea, it can arguably be described as tea in its purest form – closest to its natural state.
Three ways to make cold tea this summer
Cold tea is the perfect cool drink to reach for as the temperature rises. Here I share three easy ways you can to make your own cold tea: sparkling tea, cold-brew tea and iced tea.
Powdered Hojicha – the low-key sister of matcha
Powdered Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea that is ground into a powder. It has a sweet, nutty and woody flavour and can be prepared in many different ways - iced Hojicha, Hojicha latte and used in baking.
The bright side of your brew: caffeine's health benefits
Caffeine is often seen in a negative light, but it can offer real body-boosting benefits. In this month's blog I explore how caffeine works in our bodies and the health benefits that come with it.
11 years in: 5 things I know for sure about motherhood
No matter how many parenting books you read, it’s impossible to fully prepare for the pervasive and permanent way motherhood changes your life. Here are five beautiful lessons I've learnt from motherhood.
Food pairing: hot cross buns x tea
A good food and tea pairing is a hedonistic experience. Yesterday, I had a little group of taste testers help me discover what teas pair best with hot cross buns. Find out out the winners...
How to switch to specialty tea: my 4-step guide
If you decide you want to transition to specialty tea, you have an exciting adventure ahead of you. Here are my four tips to help you successfully switch to specialty tea.
10 ways wine and tea are similar
From starting life off as a plant, to their shared complex flavour profile and ability to pair perfectly with food, there are many similarities between wine and tea. Chances are, if you love wine, you’ll appreciate high quality, specialty tea.
Should you add milk to tea?
In this post, I share when and why milk was first added to tea hundreds of years ago, how milk affects the flavour and health properties of tea, what do to if you want to move away from milky tea, and answer the age-old question, 'milk or tea first?'.
Creating prosperity in Myanmar with tea
Nestled in the heart of Myanmar lies a tiny new tea operation with a big ambition: to change the livelihoods of locals through the power of tea.
Five lessons I learnt from closing my business
Just because something feels scary, doesn’t mean its not the right thing to do. In January 2023, I made the huge decision to shut my business down for two months. Here I share the five biggest lessons I learnt from taking time out for a health focused sabbatical.
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