Does tea expire? Of late, we have been asked this question a few times. The short answer is : No. Whether you purchase loose leaf tea or tea bags, the packaging is bound to come with a best before date.…
As posted by : World Economic Forum Drinking tea reduces the risk of cognitive impairment by 50 percent—and as much as 86 percent for older adults who have a genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease—a study of 957 Chinese seniors…
Once we've brewed our tea, most of us simply dispose of the used tea leaves. Here are 3 of our favourite ways to make use of those unwanted tea leaves in favor of reducing waste : Nourish your garden…
We absolutely love this tea infographic, so we had to share it. Here are the 15 facts it contains : 1. Tea is the second most popular drink worldwide. ( after water ) 2. 27% of people state that…
Ever wondered where the tea leaves used to brew your favourite cuppa come from? White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong Tea and Black Tea; these all come from the same tea plant, Camellia Sinensis. The processing methods of the tea…
Let’s find out where and how tea came to be a drink so many of us enjoy : TIMELINE : 2737 BC According to legend, Emperor Shen Nung was sitting under a tree ( Camellia Sinensis ), while…
How many types of tea are there? At The Tea Republic, we categorise our teas into : WHITE | GREEN | OOLONG | BLACK | TISANE Theine : another name for caffeine, especially in the context of tea. WHITE TEA …
How do we know how long to infuse our tea for? How does the water temperature affect the brew? Generally all teas come with a recommended brewing / steeping / infusing duration to bring out the best flavour the…
Cinnamon tea is a refreshing tea with soothing qualities. It is very easy to prepare too! Here’s the recipe : Ingredients: 1. 375 ml water ( 1.5 cups ) 2. 1 cinnamon stick ( 3 inches long )…