Tea gift ideas for Sinterklaas and Christmas, by budget
Looking for a gift for Sinterklaas on 5 December or for Christmas? Tea suits almost anyone: it is personal without being a gamble, and it actually gets used. Below are…
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Objects, ingredients and everyday tea moments.
How to choose a glass teapot with a filter
A glass teapot with a filter is the easiest way to brew loose tea and botanical tea at home. You see the leaves open…
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Gongfu tea at home: a simple way to start
Gongfu cha (功夫茶) means making tea with care. Instead of one big pot that steeps for minutes, you use a small pot, more…
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Tea glossary: gongfu, gaiwan, fairness cup and more
Words you meet on our product pages and in our guides, explained in a sentence or two. The Chinese name is given where…
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A simple tea & fruit moment
Enjoy floral tea alongside naturally sweet dried fruit, using ingredients and teaware you enjoy.
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Choosing botanical tea
A guide to rosebuds, chrysanthemum and red dates, and how to enjoy them in your daily rituals.
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How to choose a tea gift
A good tea gift fits the way the recipient enjoys tea. Think about when and with whom they drink it, and the right set…
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Tea for two at home
A pot of tea for two is one of the simplest ways to spend time together. A small table, a tea you both enjoy and…
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Care for your everyday objects
Before first use Rinse every piece with warm water and let it dry. Check the product page for anything specific to…
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Creative uses for used tea leaves
Good loose leaves give more than one cup. Once they are truly spent, they can still be useful around the house and…
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How tea is made: from leaf to cup
All true tea comes from one plant, Camellia sinensis. Green, white, oolong, black and dark teas taste so different…
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Tea harvest seasons explained
Tea plants grow in flushes: periods when new shoots appear. When the leaves are picked shapes the taste of the tea in…
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How tea brewing changed over the centuries
Tea has been prepared in many ways over more than a thousand years. Each method shaped the teaware of its time, and…
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Pu-erh is a fermented tea from Yunnan in south-west China. Brewed with care it is smooth and deep, and good leaves…
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A guide to essential teaware
Teapots, pitchers, cups and trays each have a job. Knowing what they do makes it easier to choose a set that fits the…
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Eastern aesthetics at the tea table
Eastern aesthetics value what is quiet, natural and slightly imperfect. At the tea table, these ideas turn a simple…
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