Whilst it is true that tea in general works wonders in relaxing our mind and body, specific types of tea work even harder to help aid with the stress and anxiety we may feel in our daily lives. Alongside the relaxing rituals I spoke about in my previous post, (you can find it here, if […]
A story depicting the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild in the later stages of life. Grandad is sick, and is cared for by his loving granddaughter, where they find happiness in life’s simple things, such as sharing stories over a hot cup of tea. And boy, does Grandad have some stories. It is these moments that later become some of the most treasured memories of all.
So, you have just bought one of our tea caramels and are now thinking what do I put with it! Other than the usual suspects of it being great for a cake filler, topper for ice cream, stirred through yoghurt, or paired with chocolate or cookies (which are all perfectly good uses for it, I […]
I think dessert would have to be my favourite meal of the day. Maybe not the healthiest, but definitely the most enjoyable. I am always on the lookout for something sweet, yet when making my own, I do try and limit the sugar as much as I can, and I think the addition of tea […]
As we leave 2023 behind, we step into the Year of the Dragon which represents good luck, strength, and health. The dragon is the only mythical creature out of the 12 zodiac signs and embodies a strong importance in Chinese culture, making it one of the most significant symbols. Chinese New Year symbolises prosperity, health, […]
There has been much debate over what type of tea is overall better in terms of taste: Loose leaf or tea bags. Whilst it is true that tea bags win hands down for convenience, you cannot look past loose-leaf tea for its superiority in flavour. The reason behind why loose-leaf tea always wins this category […]
When I was writing part one, I realised how many uses there were for our used tea bags, so it seemed fitting that we had to have a part two. If you have not yet read part one, please do so here. But for now, I will continue on with more handy uses for our […]
A lot of us are familiar with our standard black, green, oolong, sometimes even white and Pu-erh tea varieties, and we may have heard the term herbal tea before, but have we ever stopped to think what are the differences between them all? Before embarking on this journey of tea, I was aware of their […]
As an early childhood teacher I have worked a lot with younger children, and it was my job to develop their learning in many ways. One way which is my particular favourite, is through the use of real-world situations in play. When children play, they develop a sense of wonder and understanding of the world, […]
In my previous blog I shared some DIY skincare products that everyone can make with simple ingredients and their chosen tea. I thought I would follow up with some information on what type of tea works best for our different skin needs, and of course why they are so good for us! Depending on what […]
