People often ask us about composting tea bags. And we understand why! As a nation, we reportedly drink 100 million cups of tea every day. If you’re like us, you probably use a fair number of tea bags. And if, like us, you’re no fan of food waste, it’s natural to wonder what can be done with them.   Many confidently guess that tea leaves are a safe bet for the compost bin. But ​tea bags are another (altogether more complex) matter. Can you compost tea bags? Moreover, should you compost tea bags? The shortest answer we can give you is: YES – in some cases. And you can certainly make th ..read more

Pulp Tea? What’s That All About, Then? So, you’ve caught wind of Pulp tea! Perhaps you’ve spotted a magenta box or two being shared over on Social. Maybe you’ve seen our Dragonfly x Pulp collaboration being raved about in the press – NME for example. (Not to brag, but whether you’re a milk-and-sugar type or not, you can save the teaspoon… it’s been causing quite the stir!) Or did you see Jarvis himself announcing Monday Morning Tea? Anyway, you’ve got questions. And that’s fair enough, it’s not everyday a band of British music legends decide to create their own take on the nation’s favouri ..read more

If you come to this page in - shall we say - a delicate state, you probably want a succinct answer. In short, we can tell you: YES. Tea is good for a hangover!   Still, the longer explanation holds many helpful tips. So why not grab a cup, get as comfy as you can and find out why tea is a great home remedy for hangover. What causes hangovers? Many of us know what it feels like to wake up regretting that last drink or few. Hangover symptoms range from fatigue and muscle aches to headache and nausea. But how do alcoholic drinks create these symptoms? According to some sources, the main cau ..read more

What are the benefits of drinking green tea? People often ask this question, and no wonder! Used medicinally for centuries and touted today as a superfood, green tea has quite a reputation. For us, the foremost benefit of drinking green tea is in the moment itself. The act of preparing and deeply appreciating a reviving cup of green tea is a small self-care ritual. We think there’s no better way to quieten the mind and connect with the present. But enjoyment is only one of the reasons green tea is held in high esteem. Today, the once ancient Chinese remedy appears regularly in scientific jour ..read more

As a delicious and uplifting way to stay hydrated, there are always benefits to drinking a cup of herbal tea. It can boost wellbeing and ready you for sleep, not to mention specific health benefits related to the tea’s ingredients! Variously known as herbal infusions, fruit infusions and tisanes, we like to simply call these wonderful warmers ‘herbal teas’. They’re distinct from ‘true teas’ – white tea, oolong tea, pu’er tea, green tea and black tea – which always come from the Camellia sinensis bush. There’s so much more to know about this rainbow of hot drinks. Why not take a tea break, pre ..read more

Tea mindfulness is an ideal way to ‘press pause’ on the day. Put simply, this means turning the time spent making and drinking tea into moments of meditation. As well as intensifying your enjoyment of the tea, this practice can be beneficial in many ways. Join us as we explore the origins and benefits of tea mindfulness. We’ll round out with our steps to to help you develop your own ritual at home. The origins of mindful tea drinking Mindfulness is rooted in Zen Buddhist meditation practices, used for centuries throughout East Asia. Buddhism, which offers up many ways to bring focus to our ..read more

We are often asked about how tea and coffee compare in terms of caffeine content. While caffeine isn’t necessarily harmful, too much can have adverse effects. This is why many of us monitor our caffeine intake. Did you know, the average adult in the UK consumes 130mg of caffeine per day1? Yet few really understand the factors that affect how much caffeine ends up in your hot drink. Spoiler alert: short of analysing each cupful in a lab, it’s impossible to say exactly how much caffeine either tea or coffee contains. But don’t despair! By understanding the variables involved, it is possib ..read more

Believe it or not, there are times even we crave something other than a warm cup of tea. Some settings simply call for something ice-cold and revitalising- we think no drink ticks those boxes like a refreshing iced tea.  Complete with the myriad wellbeing benefits and nuanced flavours of your base tea, iced tea takes on a whole new character, which is:  Deeply thirst-quenching  Easy to make  Endlessly customisable  A delicious alternative to water, soft-drinks and alcohol  How to make iced tea  Be ..read more

At Dragonfly, we are not really about blowing our own trumpet. But in celebration of our 20th Birthday, we thought we would reflect on twenty characteristics and achievements that make us who we are and that make us proud. So here are the 20 reasons to love Dragonfly!    1. Proudly independent We’re a family-owned, British company rooted in five generations of tea craftsmanship. Tea is much more than just a drink for us, it is who we are.   2. Great Taste Producer We really care about the taste of our teas and have won many Great Taste Awards over the years. So much so tha ..read more

Reasons to love white tea: The Dragonfly guide Why drink white tea? For us, the number one on the list of white tea benefits is enjoyment. An intentional moment with a warm cup of delicate, elegant Bai Mudan brings a sense of peace and clarity all its own. Yet it would be remiss not to mention the other significant - and yes, extraordinary - benefits of white tea. Feel free to put the kettle on, settle into a comfy spot and join us while we explore the many reasons to love this special tea. What is White Tea? Like green and black tea, white tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. Th ..read more