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Another herbal tea this Monday! Whittard Peppermint tea is a simple, pure herbal tea. Like T2, Twinings, and countless other tea brands, Whittard have a pure peppermint infusion in their regular line up. Available as loose leaf or tea bags…
I usually start my tea reviews in the morning, when I’m craving something strong and rich. Naturally, Lichfields Red Berries sounded far too light… but I gave it a go anyway. The results were impressive! In this tea review, I’ll…
After a week of some very bad news (RIP, Queen Elizabeth II) reviewing a regal and elegant tea like Whittard Piccadilly Tea seems like the right move. It’s a black tea blend and part of Whittard’s permanent range – it’s…
It feels like summer has finally waned and it’s time to delve into Lichfields English Breakfast tea. A classic blend, but not always well executed. I picked up these Lichfield tea samples in a hotel, but there are places to…
I love a good sleep tea, from Whittard Dreamtime to a simple chamomile. But they aren’t all made equal. Some teas opt for ingredients that feel comforting and sweet, while others go for the scientifically researched ingredients to help you…
This is the first gaiwan I ever used and I’m so excited to share it with you all this week. The Craftedleaf Qinghua Blue Cloud Gaiwan is a beautiful example of a classic gaiwan. It’s surprisingly easy to use and…
They say that Darjeeling is the Champagne of tea, but I’m not a wine drinker so that means little to me. But you don’t need to know much about wine – or tea, for that matter – to understand that…
After a week of writing about various Christmas trees, from the Lodgepole Pine to Nordmann Fir, I am more than ready for Basilur Winter Stars tea. This blend, which is part of the Infinite Moments Collection, features a black tea…
Over the past year or so, I’ve really come to enjoy the flavour of fennel. So, when Hampstead Fennel and Peppermint tea popped up in my review list, I welcomed it with open arms. If you’re unfamiliar with the flavour…