We’re thrilled to kick off our new blog series with an inside look at the heart and soul behind The Tea Makers of London. In this blog, we sit down with our founder to explore his remarkable journey from the tea fields of Sri Lanka to establishing a beloved tea brand in the UK.  More ..read more

Explore the role of ethical sourcing in the tea industry with our latest blog post. Discover how our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices ensures that every cup of tea supports not only exceptional quality but also fair wages and safe working conditions for tea workers. We delve into the challenges faced by tea producers, including the impacts of climate change, social issues, and gender inequality. Learn about our partnership with the Ethical Tea Partnership and how our direct relationships with world-renowned estates help promote community welfare and environmental responsibili ..read more

With cold brew's rise in popularity, these drinks make great alternatives to juices or energy drinks, which contain copious amounts of sugar.  More ..read more

Oolong tea enchants its diverse flavours, deep-rooted history, and potential health advantages, making it a tea that deserves exploration and admiration. Oolong is a semi-oxidised tea, made from the leaves of the tea plant (camellia sinensis). Like most tea, it originated in China, but has spread to several other countries such as Taiwan, Vietnam and even New Zealand in its recent history. The name oolong comes from the Chinese name, wūlóng, which translates as ‘dark dragon’. It likely emerged sometime between the 7th and 10th centuries in China, although its exact or ..read more

Fruit-Infused Cold Brew Tea recipes We’re always looking at exciting and different approaches to tea here at Tea Makers, and with summer fast approaching, we’ve turned our attention to a seasonal favourite, cold brew tea, but with a twist.  We've combined fruit with a range of our loose-leaf teas, to bring you a healthy alternative to store-bought, artificial iced teas. These recipes all feature natural ingredients which you can buy with your groceries, and are easy to make and delightful to drink. * These recipes are all made in our 800ml easy pot.  *For those with a sweet tooth, fe ..read more

Hibiscus Health Benefits Looking for the perfect healthy, fruity beverage? Read on to discover why a hot or cold brewed hibiscus tea should be your healthy, go-to brew for when looking for a healthy tea. Forget artificial flavours and energy drinks packed with added sugars: for an antioxidant-rich thirst quencher, we’re stashing a caddy of wholesome hibiscus tea in our kitchen cupboards.   A refreshing, immune-boosting alternative to plain old water, hibiscus tea packs an array of health benefits (see below) that studies have shown may run from weight loss and cancer-fighting propert ..read more

#TeaBreak July For our Tea Makers, Tea Break destination recommendation in July, we’re taking you on a Safari to Kent’s largest wildlife park. The amazing ‘Port Lympne Safari Park and Animal Reserve’ in Hythe, Kent. This incredible breeding sanctuary for endangered animals by the Aspinall Foundation is a real treat for adults and children animal lovers alike. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park was set up as a private zoo in 1973 by John Aspinall to provide more room for his animals in his first zoo near Canterbury, it then opened to the public in 1976. Set over 600acres, including the beau ..read more

Dragon Well Tea, also known as Longjing tea, is a green tea made from pan fried young tender buds of the Camellia Sinensis plant. Known as one of China's most prestigious speciality teas, with many health benefits and is renowned for its high quality.   We have compiled the ultimate guide to Dragon Well Tea; the origins, health benefits and our luxury loose leaf top picks for you to explore this delicious Chinese Tea.   History Of Dragon Well Tea Dragon Well Green Tea, has been a part of Chinese Tea culture for thousands of years, renowned for its heads of state calibre and contains ..read more

The Oakley Court Hotel  This month in July, we have an amazing new ‘Hotel of the Month’ for you as part of our new Tea Makers summer store feature. We have an incredible historic building in stunning settings, so we would like to Introduce you to The beautiful, Oakley Court Hotel, A Historic Building  This historic hotel is situated between the idyllic British countryside of Windsor, Ascot and Eden. An authentic Victorian mansion house, with the warmth of a family home, surrounded by 35 acres of English countryside, overlooking the River Thames bit only an hour’s drive from ..read more

Cocktail Recipes with our friends @Liqueurious  We had the pleasure of catching up with the lovely Jason from our partners over at Liqueurious, if you’ve not heard or tried Liqueurious you are certainly missing out! Liqueurious make fabulous alcoholic Liqueur blends from Tea & Coffee, and they are AMAZING. Jason is a very knowledgeable specialist in flavours a mixing, the perfect guy to have at a BBQ or party as his cocktail making skills are next level. The Liqueurious Black Tea, Black Tea Decaf and Green Tea Liqueur are all made using Tea Maker of London Teas. The Black Tea Liqueur ..read more