Articles of Interest

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W're often asked about the differences between the three types of tea we sell: green, black and white. We thought it was time to explain these differences in an informative article for you.

Iced tea is such a delightful beverage and especially suitable for the warmer spring and summer months. Today we look at some iced tea flavours you may wish to try, and share a recipe for a scrumptious peach iced tea.

If you're looking for an alternative natural sweetener, consider using stevia. We explain what it is and where you can find more information about this amazing plant.

Have you ever tried kombucha? Many of our customers have and not only enjoy it for its taste, but also for the benefits it provides them. Come and learn about what kombucha is and find out if it will soon be your beverage of choice too.

It's time to brew yourself a cup of tea and settle down to enjoy watching this delightful 10 minute movie created by the British Film Institute and Empire Tea Bureau. We also give a sneak preview of the 6 golden rules to making tea, as well as some lovely quotes from the movie.

The folk at Stir Tea love a date scone, and Graeme from Wild Thyme Gourmet has kindly allowed us to share his special recipe for a silky smooth date scone with you. Come and check it out.

A delightful short video about Britian's relationship with tea, we encourage you brew a pot of tea and take a moment to view Victoria Rouine's video.

Did you know that all of our five senses are used when tasting tea? We explore what each of our senses tells us and how they can alter our perception on the world's second most consumed beverage: tea.

We love a good cup of tea as much as anyone, but did you realise that there are many other uses for this traditional beverage? We share some of our favourite tips and hints on some of the many other uses for tea.

It's no secret we love everything about tea and that includes tea quotes. We've put together a collection of tea quotes to share with you, so grab a cuppa, settle back and enjoy.

Central Otago registered dietitian Helen Reid offers a series of practical tips to avoid overeating.