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Tea and Mindfulness: The Art of Tea Meditation
In our fast-paced, multitasking world, finding a moment of peace can feel like a luxury. Yet, the practice of mindfulness reminds us that calm is within reach if we pause and pay attention to the present moment. One way to invite mindfulness into daily life is through the simple ritual of drinking tea. Tea meditation…
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Caffeine and Tea: What You Need to Know
Tea is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, and its subtle caffeine content gives it a unique appeal to both casual drinkers and those seeking a gentle energy boost. But what exactly is caffeine, and how does it manifest in tea? Let’s dive into the science behind caffeine, its benefits and drawbacks, and how…
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The Ultimate Guide to Storing Tea: Keep Your Leaves Fresh and Flavourful
Whether you’re a casual sipper or a dedicated connoisseur, how you store your tea can make a significant difference in its flavour and freshness. Proper storage ensures that your tea remains as delightful on your last brew as it was on the first. In this post, we’ll explore the best practices for storing tea and…
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The Art of Tea Blending: A Guide to Crafting Your Perfect Cup
Tea is more than just a drink; it’s an experience, a ritual, and for many, a journey of discovery. While a single-origin tea can offer a pure taste of its origins, blending teas allows for endless creativity and personalization. Tea blending is an ancient art, and creating your own blends can be a rewarding way…
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Tea Travels: Singapore Sightseeing and Tea Sipping
There are 2 things I love more than anything in this world- Travelling and Tea. When starting a blog, I was tied between writing about these two subjects, but eventually decided tea, mainly because I drink substantially more tea than I get to travel (although I wish I could do each in equal measure but…
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Introduction to Tea Types; Perfection of Pu’er
The final tea variety we will discuss, is possibly the least well known, especially to the Western tea world, and that is the Pu’er variety. Pu’er Tea Basics Pu’er, is a fermented, aged ‘green’ tea which is compressed into ‘cakes’/ discs of tea. Pu’er Tea takes its’ name from the ancient tea trading town of…
