April 12, 2021
Loose-Leaf Tea Love
Whilst it may seem like a lot of fuss to make tea with tea leaves, there are some benefits. And when the days are slower – the weekend – it’s a great way to take time out, turning the humble tea making process into a ceremony.
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January 05, 2021
That cup of tea suddenly becomes more important. So pop the kettle on and take a few minutes to just be. Mindfulness is an important tool for coping in today's uncertain world. Taking a few minutes out to ground yourself and take stock can make all the difference.
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September 04, 2020
Well, we won't be the first to say we'll be glad to see the back of this year. And even though summer has only just left us and we haven't even heard a BOO from Halloween yet, it won't be long till Christmas! Whatever happens over the next few months, we're here to make sure no one's short of a good cup of tea, or the perfect stocking filler or tea gift.
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August 26, 2020
It’s no secret that we Brits love a good cuppa. Indeed, there isn’t much that a nice hot brew can’t solve. Believe it or not though, there’s a whole world of tea out there that goes way beyond your average box of teabags you’ll get in the supermarket. At New English Teas, we have a world renowned selection of fine and delicate flavour teas to suit all tastes, all crafted with the finest ingredients. But what if you don’t know your Darjeeling from your Earl Grey? What’s actually the difference? For those wanting to branch out on the classic cuppa, we’ve put together our Tea 101 just for you, helping you to discover your new favourite.
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July 24, 2020
Green tea is one of the healthiest drinks on the planet. From preventing cardiovascular disease to lowering diabetes risk to improving brain function, here are 8 fantastic ways green tea benefits your health.
Antioxidant Health
Green tea is loaded with polyphenol antioxidants including a catechin called EGCG. These antioxidants fight against free radicals to prevent cell damage and protect the body against disease as well as reduce inflammation
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July 24, 2020
We’re all familiar with the tea caddy as a box or receptacle used to store tea. But how much do you know about its origins? Read on to learn more about the history and evolution of the trusty tea caddy.
Where Does the Caddy Get Its Name?
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July 24, 2020
People from all over the world drink tea in many different ways for different reasons. When it comes to tea, every country has its own unique traditions, preparation methods, and blends. This blog post explores different tea traditions from across the globe and how tea is enjoyed around the world...
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July 24, 2020
Black tea is a variety of tea that comes from the Camelia sinensis plant. Other teas, including oolong, green, yellow, and white tea also come from this plant, however, what makes black tea unique is that black tea is the only tea that is completely oxidised.
This means that the molecules in the tea leaf react with oxygen, and this is what gives the leaves a rich, robust, malty taste, and gives black tea its signature full-bodied flavour and smooth aroma.
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June 04, 2019
With Father’s Day around the corner, 16th June 2019, we thought it would be fun to run an office poll to see which our Dad’s favourite tea would be! In our infinite wisdom, we naturally thought Afternoon Tea would be a firm leader, but it turns out that Earl Grey was the top choice – who knew!
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