Since books and tea are so often grouped together, especially in the fall and wintertime, here are seven literary...
Get ready, our 2022 batch of Sincha has arrived. Every year tea lovers around the globe eagerly await the release of...
No matter the mood you’re looking for, there’s a cup of tea to help you get there. Read on to discover the best teas...
It’s genuinely a craftsman’s tea. The unique method of drying and processing gives each oolong a unique flavour and...
To honour International Tea Day we've highlighted blends from around the globe. Read to learn about the production...
Tea leaves are harvested all year round, which means they deliver a variety of different tastes, aromas and colours that are defined by the characteristics of each season. Every Spring, The Tea Haus receives a large order of premium teas, from First Flush Darjeeling to Shincha, Gyokuro, rare First Flush Oolong and more. These premium teas deliver an exceptional drinking experience, as well as embody the special seasonal features loved by so many tea drinkers around the world. Read...
Celebrate Iced Tea Month with these beautiful, refreshing, and flavourful teas!
Tea drinking has always been a pleasant experience. One can hardly deny the aromas that calm the mind, the flavours that awaken the palate and the comfort that comes with the warmth. However, when it comes to making the perfect cup of tea, too many of us are simply doing it the wrong way: from pouring boiling water straight into the cup or letting the tea leaves languish in the water for way too long. These habits can easily kill the taste of tea, but they can also easily be avoided with...
Having trouble falling asleep at night? When the white noise, weighted blankets and silk sleep masks aren't helping, it might be time to try some loose leaf teas to help you relax your mind and body before bed.
Mango Iced Tea (Decaffeinated or regular black tea; Mango Mango Black tea can also be substituted with most of our fruit blends i.e. Lime Fizz) Bring 1 litre of filtered water to a boil.In a teapot, steep 10 teaspoons of Mango Mango Black Tea for 5 minutes.Fill a jug or container with ice cubes (the jug should hold 2 litres).Add 1/3 can of frozen white lemonade concentrate to sweeten the iced tea. This will add some zest and just enough sugar.Strain the leaves and pour the hot tea into...
Cast iron teapots were created in ancient China. They were then adopted and further developed by the Japanese into practical as well as decorative handicraft items. They symbolize the everlasting strength and unity of the world. Through special chemical treatments, impurities are removed from the cast iron during the production process. A coating of misty black enamel is then applied to help prevent the development of rust. As water is boiled, trace amounts of iron in the water from the...
Did you know that applying green tea topically can be a skin saviour? It’s easy to add this antioxidant-infused tea to your skin routine at home. Green tea is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, caffeine, and plant-based compounds that protect, repair and cleanse the surface of the skin. Read more to discover the benefits of green tea for the skin and how you can make your own at-home scrub! 5 Benefits of Green Tea for Skin 1. It can repair and protect. Green tea is capable of...
Looking for some last minute gift ideas for the tea lover in your life? Here are some options to help you assemble a tea set they will love.
Maejima Gyokuro – Limited Edition Gyokuro is the highest grade Japanese green tea. It is cultivated in a special way. The name refers to the pale green color of the infusion. During my recent visit to Japan, I was able to visit Mr. Maejima, a well-respected master of the art of Gyokuro making. Mr. Maejima lives in Okabe, a small village close to Fujieda in the Shizuoka Prefecture. He won three gold medals for the best Gyokuro, more gold medals at the international green tea...
Recipe by Christine Scheer This has been another one of the fantastic dishes that we did get to enjoy during our class with Christine Scheer. Christine is always very keen on using local, seasonal, and organic ingredients for her dishes. Ingredients: 1 flank steak, about 1 ½ - 2 lbs1/4 cup (60 mL) black tea leaves1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) ground ginger1 cinnamon stick1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds1 Tablespoon (15 mL) brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: In an electric...
The tea resorts of Darjeeling are located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains in northeastern India. Good Darjeelings are often referred to as the "Champagne" of teas. They have a subtle, mellow, and muscatel like flavour. The unique combination of climate, elevation, and the quality of the soil and air make Darjeeling teas unlike any other tea. In northern Darjeeling plantations cultivate tea from bushes grown from China plants. The estates in the southern part of Darjeeling...
What is Caffeine? Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world. Caffeine is used primarily for its ability to promote wakefulness, decrease fatigue, and increase mental alertness. It is produced naturally in coffee beans, kola nuts, tea leaves, and cacao seeds and present in everyday foods and drinks like coffee, pop, chocolate, and of course tea. Caffeine’s Effect on the Body Caffeine is a methylxanthine and can block and inhibit both adenosine and...
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