Reading Time: 4 minutesSo what’s South America’s secret to staying energized? Two words: yerba mate. Pronounced “YER-ba MAH-tay”, this tasty, smooth-drinking herb made from the dried leaves of the rainforest holly plant is […]
Tea 101
Tea 101: What is White tea?
Reading Time: 4 minutesLike all tea types, white tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant – an evergreen shrub native to Asia. So what makes white tea so different from […]
Tea 101: What is black tea?
Reading Time: 4 minutesEarl Grey, Nepal Black, Orange Pekoe – what would teatime be without black tea? It’s easy to associate black tea with British high tea, but it was actually introduced to […]
Tea 101: What is rooibos tea?
Reading Time: 4 minutesSmooth, lightly sweet and caffeine-free, rooibos (pronounced ROY-bos) is Afrikaans for “red bush” – a South African miracle plant with tons of benefits. It’s especially popular with health-conscious sippers because […]
Tea 101: What is Matcha?
Reading Time: 5 minutesPeople are going crazy for matcha. We get it – it’s energizing, detoxifying and makes a killer green tea latte. So how is it different from regular green tea? Matcha […]
Tea 101: What is herbal tea?
Reading Time: 5 minutesHerbal teas are caffeine-free infusions made of anything from herbs and spices to fruits and nuts. Our herbal and fruit infusions are where we really let our imaginations run wild. We […]
Tea 101: What is Green Tea?
Reading Time: 4 minutesBright, invigorating and packed with antioxidants, green tea is the most popular drink in the world (after water). And like all tea types, it comes from the leaves of the […]
Tea 101: What is Oolong Tea?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re new to oolong tea, then you’re in for a treat. Falling somewhere between green and black teas, semi-oxidized oolongs (aka wulong) make up one of the most diverse […]
The Top 5 traditional teas you need in your collection
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen it comes to fashion, everyone has their favourite go-to basic tee. When it comes to tea, we’ve got our own list of tried and trues – classic blends that […]
Chai 101: What is chai tea and how to make it at home
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen it comes to chai, we’re definitely not snobs. Hot, iced, traditional, caffeine-free – we think you should do whatever makes you feel cozy. Bursting with rich and spicy flavours, […]