The Health Benefits of Living Caffeine-Free

There is nothing wrong with a caffeinated drink from time to time, but why is the caffeine-free lifestyle becoming more and more popular?  One of the side effects of regular coffee drinking is that magnesium is flushed out of the system. Magnesium is vital for the absorption and activation of certain vitamins and minerals, therefore […]

Fan Recipe: Almond Milk

We love it when our fans get creative. We’ve received the following recipe:  A cup of almonds; 1L of olive leaf infusion (10g added to boiling water and left to infused overnight); 1 destoned date; 1 pinch of salt; a tablespoon of olive oil (optional). Soak the almonds overnight. Add the almonds, olive leaf infusion, […]

Food Pairing: Oysters & Lemon Verbena

An elevated and scrumptious food pairing: our Great Taste award-winning lemon verbena paired with Girardeau oysters. Pairing a herbal infusion with oysters felt so natural, especially in our stunning glass teaware. We used lemon verbena as it is the most intensely lemon-flavoured infusion. All your senses awaken – it’s the kind of pairing that makes […]

Great Taste Awards 2020

We are pleased to announce that our wild foraged Lemon Thyme, naturally grown Red Amaranth (grown in Kent by Chegworth Valley), organic Lemon Verbena, and our organic Damask Rose Buds, have won Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Food! Here are a few snippets from the judges: Lemon Thyme – 2 Stars “Very herbaceous […]

A Guide to Long Brewing

Let’s talk about long brewing. Our infusions aren’t just delicious hot, but they can be enjoyed iced, and in mocktail and cocktail format. A lot of herbal infusions contain low to no tannins (which are responsible for the bitter notes in tea), so can be brewed for longer periods with the addition of hot water. […]

Spent Tea Leaves Recipe: Tossed Tea Leaves on Rice

Did you know you could cook with spent tea leaves and herbs? Absolutely delicious (and tangy), nutritious and reduces waste! Here’s a recipe for a very simple dish using spent green tea leaves which you can whip up in no time. Ingredients Green tea leaves (with lots of umami) from your teapot (spent leaves)1 teaspoon […]