Apple and cinnamon is such a classic flavour combination, yet a lot of teas I’ve tried have got it wrong. The apple gets too sweet and the cinnamon is often backed by a silly amount of anise-flavoured spices. But I’d…
Oranges, satsumas, and tangerines will forever be Christmas fruits in my mind. No matter how summery and sweet they taste, my first thought will always be eating the fruit first thing on Christmas morning. I was so excited about the…
I always love the idea of pumpkin chai or pumpkin tea. But then I see how much sugar is in the ingredients list, not to mention the swirl of cream and dusting of brown sugar on top. So, when I…
When I stroll into the village (AKA, arrive in a puddle of sweat and collapse on the floor because yes, I am that unfit) this is one of my favourite teas to order from the café. They stock several of…
Sipping sparkling elderflower cordial from a champagne glass and giggling at the pretentiousness is one of my favourite memories from childhood. It was a chance to sip something sweet and feel part of the “grown-up” crowd. And now that I…
Amid the mass of chai teas warming my toes every other day this October, my Teapro subscription box arrived. Instead of going the way of pumpkin lattes and a half tonne of cinnamon, this month we’re getting a selection of…
There’s this magical Christmas tree farm hidden somewhere in the back roads around where I live. Once a year, I visit this Christmas tree farm and while selecting the best tree to squeeze into the dining room corner, I sip…
Ceylon Emerald is one of those tea names that just sounds so regal and yet exotic at the same time. This tea was perfectly named and one of my favourites from the Teakruthi collection. It’s sweet, refreshing and exactly what…
My final tea from my What-Cha order has finally been reviewed and I’m almost glad I’ve waited this long. A hot, sweet cup of black tea is just what you need when it’s cold outside. Assam Prithvi Small-Holder ‘Golden Tippy’…