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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…
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…