Jun 30, 2020
Posted by: Anna Kydd
One of the many fascinating things I learned during my first tea masterclass in London in 2010 was that 'herbal tea' wasn’t really tea. In this month’s blog we explore what defines tea, why we mistakenly call herbal infusions ‘tea’ and what you can call herbal tea instead.
Mar 03, 2020
Posted by: Anna Kydd
Hidden within the mist-covered forest on the slopes of the Batukaru mountain range in Jatiluwah, central Bali, lies D’Wan Tea, Bali’s first tea garden. Tasting the teas at D'Wan Tea reminded me of why I love single origin tea so much – its incredibly exciting when you can taste a tea’s habitat in its flavour.
Jan 16, 2020
Posted by: Anna Kydd
A well brewed cup of tea is a relaxing, restorative experience; it awakens us and replenishes our body and mind. It gives us an opportunity to slow down and bring calmness and serenity to our day. But not all cups of tea are created equal. Follow these 6 steps and you’ll be steeping tea like a professional.
Dec 11, 2019
Posted by: Anna Kydd
I’ve always loved this time of year. Since I was a little kid, the lead up to Christmas has always felt like such a magical time. But now I am a working parent, I’m railing against the feeling that the magic is disappearing. So I have devised a little recipe for how tea can help us keep our minds and our bodies intact on Christmas day.
Oct 15, 2019
Posted by: Anna Kydd
In this month’s blog I get to the bottom of matcha, covering the basics and telling you what you need to know if you want to include this nutrient powerhouse into your daily tea routine.
Jul 17, 2019
Posted by: Anna Kydd
Pick up a handful of oolong tea leaves, hold them to your nose and you might smell pannacotta and cashew; peaches, strawberries and cream; cinnamon and dried fruit; or even musk, spice, flowers and tobacco. In my experience, of all the six categories of tea – white, green, yellow, oolong, black and dark tea – oolong is the most likely to surprise and delight a tea drinker. In this month’s blog we take a closer to at oolong tea.
Apr 29, 2019
Posted by: Anna Kydd
We often think of tea as a warm, comforting drink that makes us feel nurtured and relaxed. But it can be just as enjoyable, and just as nourishing, when infused in cold water. While tea has been steeped in hot water for centuries, the technique of cold-brewing tea is a modern trend, one that creates a different flavour experience to traditional hot-steeping.
Jan 29, 2019
Posted by: Anna Kydd
As a tea lover since childhood and trained tea master, I realise I’m more biased than most when it comes to tea, but here’s eight reasons why I think you should add drinking more (good quality) tea to your New Year’s resolution list.
Oct 18, 2018
Posted by: Anna Kydd
You might already know that your daily cup of tea is good for your body, but what might surprise you is that it can also be good for your brain. This month we share how drinking tea can boost your brain function.
Sep 13, 2018
Posted by: Anna Kydd
Research has shown us that practising mindfulness can retrain your brain to be more calm, present, content, creative, focused, productive and less stressed. Tea is a very sensory experience that lends itself easily to mindfulness. Most tea drinkers have at least one cup of tea each day, making it the perfect way to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine.
Jul 18, 2018
Posted by: Anna Kydd
This month we take a look at green tea; why it is often labelled a superfood, what you will taste when you drink it, how it is different to black tea and how to brew the perfect cup.
Jun 24, 2018
Posted by: Anna Kydd
There are between 2000 and 3000 different types of tea produced across the world from the simple tea leaf. But we only see around 1% of this available at the supermarket. Here are six ways artisan tea is different to supermarket tea.
