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How to Steep Tea
Once you have found your tea, you will need something to steep it with! Char have a range of options for this which can be a little intimidating, so let's talk through them together.
What is Tea Perfuming?
Have you ever wondered about flavoured tea? Where did this notion of adding flavours originate, and how is it done today? Find out in this blog post
What is Astringency and Why does it Matter?
Have you ever sipped a cup of tea and experienced a drying, puckering sensation on your tongue? That is what we call astringency.
Tea Regions Guide: Teas of Assam
Roughly half the tea produced in India is grown in Assam: the largest tea-growing region in the world. So what makes this region so good for tea?
Tea Regions Guide: Teas of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan tea, more commonly known as Ceylon tea, is easily distinguishable on a global market by its signature full-bodied, citrus-note taste. A firm favourite in Britain, this country’s tea is synonymous with some of England’s most iconic blends.