July is proving to be quite hot this year – if I haven’t just jinxed it. But on one of the cooler days, I finally got around to taste-testing and reviewing WhatCha’s Ceylon New Vithanakande tippy black tea. This tea…
From a young age, health professionals, teachers, dentists, and government bodies highlight the importance of drinking plenty of water. For most, the cost of bottled water in the UK is excessive compared to tap water. This is especially the case…
Have you ever heard of sorrel tea? If you’re a tea drinker, you definitely have – you just didn’t realise it. Hibiscus, the more common name for sorrel, is such a popular ingredient in fruit teas. Despite being derived from…
After a short hiatus (I got busy with work, sorry) I am back with a tea that I initially reviewed and photographed back in March. So, you’ll have to excuse the images of hot cross buns! Today, I’m finally giving…
In the UK (and probably elsewhere), May is mental health awareness month 2025. Today I am going to outline some brief tips that you might not have considered to help you with your mental health. Forget generic run of the…
For several years, governments around the world have struggled to get to grips with cryptocurrency. There seems to be an under-riding fear that cryptocurrency has the potential to supplant native fiat currencies and as a result, most countries have been…
Is Russell Brand guilty? Well, that is ultimately for the jury to decide, however this is an interesting case for several reasons. A Quick Overview of the Case Presumption of Innocence There are of course varying views among the general…
If you’ve enjoyed a good quality scotch lately, chances are you have experienced a finishing technique of some form. Whisky finishing techniques are part of the scotch making process where the scotch is transferred from one type of barrel to…
With spring finally in the air (honestly, it feels like it took forever!), my thoughts are turning to lighter evenings, blooming flowers, and of course, finding the perfect gifts for all those tea-loving friends and family with spring birthdays. And…