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Pressed into mountain shaped cakes, this Craftedleaf premium white tea is utterly delightful. While silver needle is my all-time favourite, you can’t deny that the slightly more robust white peony (bai mu dan) is just as delicious. If you enjoy…
It’s always a good Monday when there’s an Earl Grey tea involved. Today, Hampstead Earl Grey is on the agenda. I’ve taken my tea session outdoors, not just because it’s a beautiful day, but because I want to honour the…
They reckon that tomorrow will be the hottest day of the year, and yet here I am, drinking a hot cup of Twinings Moment of Calm. This is possibly the worst tea to drink at this time of year –…
Today I’ve got my hands on Hampstead Wild Rosehip & Hibiscus tea. It’s days like this that I consider reviewing my tea iced rather than hot… but that wouldn’t be fair to you, my readers. Seeing as I’ve reviewed teas…
Happy Independence Day for all my American readers! Stromboli might seem like an odd breakfast choice for the 4th of July, but if I’m already reviewing an English Breakfast tea, then why not throw in a little Italian too? Today…
It’s almost July as I’m reviewing this tea, so breakfast is usually a cool affair. Yoghurt, fruit, and iced tea, rather than toast or a full English. But nonetheless, Hampstead English Breakfast tea is on the agenda so it’s scrambled…
Hello and happy Monday! After a brief heatwave, normal British weather has resumed here in the UK. So, I’ve switched out my iced teas for something a little warmer and more comforting. This week I’m reviewing a Craftedleaf raw puerh.…
If the weather hasn’t brought the heat to wherever you’re located, then this tea will do the trick. Today I’m reviewing Hampstead Lemon & Ginger Tea, which is technically an herbal infusion rather than a tea. This delicious tea only…
This simple sleep aid, Twinings Sleep Tea, promises to deliver a smooth and gentle drift off to sleep, all you’ve got to do is ‘enjoy this sleep blend as a delicious part of your bedtime routine.’ I’ve tried numerous sleep…