Tea has been the world’s favorite beverage for more than 5,000 years. Across five millennia - from the FIRST accident to the FIRST advertisement, from the FIRST blend to the FIRST book and from the FIRST reference to the FIRST recipe, the history of Tea has been as enduring as it has been enticing.   We revisit tea’s incredible journey with its unexpected twists and unintended turns, recounting its memorable moments and momentous milestones. We revel at tea's enduring and endearing metamorphosis that has made it as appealing and alluring today as it was 5,000 years ago.  ..read more

The magic of Noel/Nativity/Christmas begins way before the actual day - the days of advent. Advent is a time of fun, surprises, and warmth - the advent calendars replicate all of this to ensure that each day brings a different happy surprise. It’s a fun game before Santa makes an appearance, bringing a super-exciting gift each day either 24 or 12 days before Christmas. Advent calendars are not just beautiful and tiny, but also affordable and are a great way to relax, take some ‘me time’, and unwind. We are ticking one advent task off your list - these unique advent calendar ideas are sure to p ..read more

As the holiday season approaches, one tradition that brings excitement and anticipation is the advent calendar. These delightful countdown calendars have evolved from simple paper versions to a wide array of creative designs, offering a daily surprise leading up to Christmas. If you're wondering what to put in your advent calendar this year, we've got you covered. Amazing Advent Calendar Fillers Let’s explore ten amazing ideas to fill your advent calendar with joy and delight. Pick Delicious Treats Start the holiday season on a sweet note by filling your advent calendar with delicious tre ..read more

The holiday season is always a magical time for kids, and what better way to count down the days until Christmas than with an Advent calendar? These delightful treasures add an extra sprinkle of anticipation and excitement to the festive season. In 2023, we've scoured the market to bring you the 10 best Advent calendars for kids that are sure to make their countdown unforgettable. From traditional treats to imaginative surprises, let's dive into this merry list! LEGO Advent Calendars For little builders and fans of the iconic LEGO bricks, the LEGO Advent Calendars are a perfect choice. Each ..read more

  The Chinese made tea an enigma. The Japanese made tea an art. The English made tea an etiquette…and the Americans poured (ice) cold water on all this – and invented a refreshing, sweet, chilled beverage that they drink by gallons! As peak summer sets and we are heading into June - the National Iced Tea Month, we thought it was the perfect time to pay our homage to this uniquely American beverage that changed our concept of tea forever. Join us as we recount early beginnings and key events that had made Iced Tea a hot favourite.  ,  Americans drink a mind-boggling 3.8 billion g ..read more

  Central Asia was at the heart of the ancient Silk Road, connecting the East with the West, Asia with Europe and the Orient with the Imperial. From finest silks and ornate porcelain from China to aromatic spices from India to intricate carpets from Persia, everything was traded along the Silk Road. But importantly and interestingly, the Silk Road not only carried goods, it also carried ideas : philosophy and folklore, knowledge and news, religion and rituals. And Central Asia became the melting pot of cultures, where eastern traditions got infused with the region’s rich customs. Wh ..read more

  English Breakfast or Earl Grey, Darjeeling or De-caff, Black of Green, the world's favourite beverage is available in a myriad of choices and preferences. Each one of us has our favourite tea…or teas, based on weather, workplace and weekday! But ever wondered, what would be favourite teas of world-famous people! Rich and famous as they are, most of them are choosy, or shall we say, selective, about their teas. From poets to politicians and from detectives to dramatists - each one has their favourite tea!   Read on as reveal the surprising favourite tea of some of the famous people ..read more

Between May 29 and June 6, 1866, the five best sailing ships of the time embarked on an epic adventure and made their way across 15,800 miles for a prize. A premium price for delivering the first tea of the season to London.   It has always been about the very first tea of the season and so it was, 151 years ago. When five clippers — as the specially built tea-ferrying ships were called — raced their way to be the first to arrive in the London Docks and secure the highest price from buyers. It was a time when a tea company was willing to pay that extra bit for the tag of being the freshe ..read more

  Surprisingly, for a country that is traditionally known for its strong, black coffee, Turkey is at the top spot in per capita consumption of tea. What makes this even more surprising is the fact that tea in Turkey is a fairly recent phenomena - only in the last 100 years that tea has become central to Turkish life and culture.   Pronounced Çay, the word for Chai, tea in Turkey is much more than a hot beverage. Like in most other countries, tea is a an integral part of the everyday life and social fabric of the people of Turkey. From morning to midnight, from streets to shops, fro ..read more

The elusive and exclusive world of White Teas have only recently been opened to us. Reserved for emperors and royals in medieval China, the story of white tea is as rare as it is riveting.  Join us on a fascinating journey from medieval origin to modern phenomena of this singularly unique tea that is White as Cloud, Pure as Snow, Aromatic as Orchid!     ‘White as cloud, pure as snow, aromatic as orchid’ - this is how poets in China described White Tea. It is one of the most delicate and least processed of all teas. And it is very, very rare because it is made only from the fres ..read more