5 Tips to Help Your Boston Fern Thrive
Adopting a Boston Fern from a family member who almost killed it was not on my list of priorities last year, so when I read up on the finickity nature of this plant I was a little worried. But I…
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A Quick Quilting Beginner Guide
My quilting beginner guide is the perfect starting place for anyone who wants to learn how to quilt. These comfy homemade blankets are made from three pieces: a detailed patchwork front piece, a stuffing material, and a large backpiece. Stitched…
Should You Get a Veg Box? My Experience with Grocery Subscriptions
For over a year now we’ve been receiving a weekly fruit and veg box from Riverford. Before that, we subscribed to a local grocery box that was set up during the first phase of the COVID pandemic, when no one…
L-Theanine: The Reason Tea is Better Than Coffee
It’s early October so naturally I’m starting my yearly re-watch of Gilmore Girls, but in my hand you’ll find a cosy cup of tea instead of a cup of coffee. Sure, Lorelai might turn her nose up, but I stand…
The 10 Best Hibiscus Teas for Hibi-Lovers
Hibiscus tends to split opinions. Either you love hibiscus teas or your hate them! Hibiscus has a very tart and fruity flavour, which is unusual as it’s made from the petals and blossoms of the hibiscus flower. When added to…
What’s the Difference Between Decaffeinated Tea and Caffeine-Free Tea?
Here at Immortal Wordsmith, I’ve reviewed numerous different tea types. Among them, are decaffeinated tea and caffeine-free tea. But they most definitely are not the same. You cannot use the terms interchangeably, so you’d better learn the difference! In this…
Top 3 Ways to Remove Tea Stains from Infusers
One of the reasons so many people opt for tea infusers, strainers, and mesh balls to brew their loose leaf tea is the convenience. Who wants to spend ages washing out a teapot every day? No one. But unfortunately, those…
Teas Everyone Should Own – My Top 5
I have too many teas. No, seriously. I can’t even count the number of teas I own. And I would say all of them are teas everyone should own. But I know that for most Brits, there’s just one tea…
Creating YouTube Videos – 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid
Recently, the Immortal Wordsmith team had a discussion about expanding our voice and creating YouTube videos. This had been something that had long been on the cards for Chris and me, but we all wanted to get the blog rolling…