Black tea is not just a great beverage option, but it is also a versatile ingredient that can add a unique flavor & aroma to your food recipes. Lapsang Souchong black tea is pine smoked, making for a rich, smokey flavour that you can use in a variety of food recipes. Cooking with black tea is an affordable way of spicing up your meals & showing off to friends at dinner parties. Check out our 3 must-try Lapsang Souchong black tea recipes below. Garlic Sautéed Spinach with Black Tea A great breakfast option, & rich in vitamins & iron, this garlic sautéed spinach with lapsang sou ..read more

‘Tis the season of iced tea - & we’ve got the perfect summer blend for 2023. Porter Hill’s tea of the month for June is our Raspberry Lemon Verbena. The sharp citrus mouthfeel softens into a berry bombshell, with a sweet floral aftertaste that lasts as long as a summer evening! Our Tea of the Month for June is our sweet & floral Raspberry Lemon Verbena blend. Use the code QUALITEA for 10% off the blend throughout JUNE. from £3.50 Grams: Select Grams 50g 100 150 250 500 100050g 100 150 250 500 1000 Quantity: Add To Cart Aroma, Colour, Flavour Notes Equal parts sweet, equal parts sour ..read more

It’s beginning to feel a little fresher outside. Coat weather still, but you can leave your gloves at home. Bluebells are popping up along footpaths while pungent wild garlic fills the air. May is the time to recap, refresh & use the longer evenings to unwind & relax. Our Tea of the Month for May is the fruity fresh Pai Mu Tan – or White Peony. Use the code MAYREFRESH for 10% off Pai Mu Tan throughout MAY. from £4.00 Grams: Select Grams 25 50 100 250 500 100025 50 100 250 500 1000 Quantity: Add To Cart Aroma, Colour, Flavour Notes Pai Mu Tan is a subtle cup of tea with sweet, fruity ..read more

What Is English Nettle? English nettle, scientifically known as Urtica dioica, is a versatile and valuable plant with a rich history. Native to Europe and Asia but found worldwide today, it is recognized by its serrated leaves and stinging hairs. These tiny, hair-like structures contain a stinging substance that can cause discomfort when in contact with the skin. However, this remarkable plant has been used for centuries in various ways, from traditional medicine to culinary delights. What Is Nettle Tea? One of the most popular uses of English nettle is to make nettle tea. This herbal infusio ..read more

What is tea liquor & why does it matter? After steeping your leaves the liquid yield is called Tea Liquor. It holds secrets to the tea you are about to taste. Take a read of our Basic Guide to Tea to find out more ..read more

As the summer holidays draw to close, we look towards the return to an old-new routine. Brew up a cup of our herbal Meadow Morning Walk & start your busy day slow & steady. While is the shop & between fulfilling online orders, we sometimes get creative with our teas & herbal ingredients. Sometimes that creativity yields a blend that hits the nail on the head. Meadow Morning Walk was inspired by my morning routine with my son. After breakfast & before the first coffee of the day, we take a walk around Lepton Great Wood. Our route takes us down green pastures, over brooks, u ..read more

Should you rinse tea leaves before drinking? So tea-heads say you must rinse the leaves, others say it’s a waste of time. Read our Basic Guide to Tea below for information about rinsing tea leaves before drinking ..read more

In the pursuit of radiant and rejuvenated skin, the answers might just be brewing in your tea cup. That's right – loose leaf tea, celebrated for its aromatic flavors and soothing qualities, can also work wonders as a base ingredient for your very own DIY cosmetics. Join us on a journey of exploration as we unveil three simple and effective recipes that harness the power of loose leaf tea to create nourishing and indulgent beauty products. 1. Green Tea Glow: Rejuvenating Face Mask Revitalize your skin with the calming touch of green tea. This antioxidant-rich face mask combines the benefits of ..read more

Tea is a spectrum of colour & taste, oxidisation & processes, but to pour the perfect cup you first need to know the best temperature to brew tea leaves with. Our Basic Guide to Tea below introduces the basics to tea leaves brewing temperature. You’ll find the best temperature & duration to brew white tea, green tea, oolong tea, black tea & red bush tea ..read more

Introduction Water is an essential element of our daily lives, used for everything from quenching our thirst to cooking our favorite meals. But not all water is the same. Depending on its mineral content, water can be categorized as either hard or soft. Have you ever noticed a filmy layer on the surface of water or experienced a distinct taste difference when making tea? These phenomena are closely tied to the concept of hard water. In this article, we'll dive into the effects of hard water on tea brewing and explore why that seemingly innocent cup might taste a bit different. Understanding Ha ..read more