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The importance of a sustainability mindset

The importance of a sustainable mindset

After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. About 100 million cups are drunk every day in the UK alone, accounting for almost 36 billion cups a year, according to the Internat...

Why is Sencha green tea so special and how do you make it?

Why is Sencha green tea so special and how is it prepared?

If you are a fan of green tea, you have certainly heard of Sencha. It is the most popular green tea variety in Japan, where it is highly valued by everyone. They say that with this wonderfully har...

Whats in a name - tea, tisane or infusion

Tea, tisane or infusion: that's what the names mean!

Tee If you take it seriously when you call "tea", you quickly realize that a lot of what is often called tea is actually not a "real" tea at all. Tea in the traditional sense is the only drink tha...

What is steeping and why you should care

Brew tea-that's why it's so important to do it right!

Brew-up is a crucial part of tea preparation-those who master it will be rewarded with a great taste experience! First of all, it is important to know what is meant by "tea brewing" in the first p...

Fascinating facts of the tea story

Fascinating facts of tea history

Tea has been an important part of human culture for centuries. The triumph of tea from its first use in China to the most popular drink in the world (after water) is fascinating. Here are some key...