Tea Articles of Interest: Tag: Tea Lifestyle

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Here are some tea related articles which we have written or come upon that we hope you enjoy reading.

  • The Heating and Cooling Nature of Tea
    Tea can be classified as either heating or cooling in nature based on its effects on the body's internal balance, rather than the temperature of the tea when you drink it.
    This article explores how this idea aligns with the holistic practices of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
    Posted: Thursday 22 August 2024
  • Milk First or Milk Second - Does it alter the taste?
    This simple question evokes strong responses. We recreated a scaled-down version of a pioneering 1935 experiment to see for ourselves.
    Posted: Saturday 4 May 2024
  • Stir Tea Guide on Choosing the Perfect Tea
    Are you searching for tea for yourself or as a gift? Are you stuck on which tea or tisane to purchase? Let us walk you through the process we use to help customers choose the perfect tea along with recommendations from our range.
    Posted: Tuesday 14 November 2023
  • Caffeine – how much is in your daily tea?
    Read the latest guidelines (May 2022) from the Ministry of Health on caffeine in tea and beverages.
    Posted: Wednesday 9 August 2023
  • Refresher Roast
    If you have a packet of tea in your cupboard that is well past its best-before (BBF), why not try a refresher roast.
    Posted: Wednesday 9 August 2023
  • Study Shows Daily Brew Can Lead To A Longer Life
    Researchers from Edith Cowan University have reported that having a cup of tea each day may help people to have better health late in life.
    Posted: Monday 5 December 2022
  • Does Your Teacup Shape Influence Your Tea Drinking Experience?
    In part two of our series on teacups, we look into whether or not the shape, size and material of your teacup can have an influence on your tea drinking experience.
    Posted: Tuesday 1 September 2020
  • A cup of tea is a hot, wet, aromatic Swiss army knife.
    "I am not sure what I’d do without tea" - read this light hearted view of life with tea. Article originally posted on The Guardian, written by Hannah Jane Parkinson 1 May 2020.
    Posted: Thursday 4 June 2020
  • Does the Colour of your Cup Influence Your Tea Experience?
    In part one of a two part series, we take a look at the influence the colour of the cup we use can have on how we perceive the colour and taste of the tea we drink.
    Posted: Thursday 4 June 2020
  • Enjoy a cuppa and take a read of this delightful tea poem by Anita May Blanchett.
    Posted: Thursday 7 November 2019
  • It’s 9am: Time for Aunt Daisy & a Cup of Tea!
    Listening to Aunt Daisy while drinking a cup of tea was one of life's most enjoyable moments for many of New Zealand's past generations. Come with us on a journey to learn about one of our most precious treasures, and grab some of her tea-themed tips along the way.
    Posted: Tuesday 23 July 2019
  • Must You Brew Tea in a Teapot? If So, Which is the Best Type to Use: Ceramic, Glass, Metal or Porcelain?
    We’re often asked teapot questions - Do you have to brew Stir loose leaf tea in a teapot? What is the best type of teapot to use? Is it a traditional ceramic or stoneware teapot? Or maybe a more modern glass teapot is the answer? We share our teapot thoughts (and other options for brewing) with you so you can decide.
    Posted: Thursday 28 March 2019
  • New Zealand Guide to Tea Etiquette (or as we like to think of it Tea Manners)
    New Zealanders have developed their own form of tea etiquette over the years but retained many of the old traditions that travelled to NZ with UK settlers. Here is a reminder of what some of those traditions are to try at your next tea party!
    Posted: Monday 26 November 2018
  • The Power of Tea in a Crisis
    Nurse Adam Miller reminds us all of the power of a cup tea in a time of ill health.
    Posted: Tuesday 31 July 2018
  • Tea and Iron Absorption
    Does the consumption of tea affect the absorption of iron from your food. Read the answers in this report by a UK Tea research organisation, Tea Advisory Panel.
    Posted: Tuesday 17 April 2018
  • Does a hot cup of tea really cool you down on a hot day?
    Pop the kettle on and have a read to find out.
    Posted: Tuesday 13 February 2018
  • Grow your own Tea - NZ Gardener Article
    Read how to grow your own camellia sinensis (tea) trees.
    Posted: Tuesday 24 October 2017