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How To Make Oolong Bubble Tea

This month we’re celebrating all thing oolong with our tea of the month ...

Meet nine-year-old Airlie – the little baker with a big dream

It can often take a long time for children to figure out what they reall...

Dandelion Tea Benefits

A weed? Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)? Not at all, this humble plant ...

The Best Biscuits For Dunking In Tea

May is home to what has got to be one of our favourite national days… Na...

Anomalies & Curiosities: An Anthology of Gothic Medical Horror

I love to read short stories. There was a time when my morning routine c...

Starbucks creates 400 jobs across UK towns and cities as coffee giant awaits 'busy summer '

Starbucks, which currently employs 3,664 staff across the UK, said some ...

OPINION: May is the gateway to a blossoming summer

May, heavy with quick-ripening promises, still finds me restless. The g...

Chamomile lawn? Begin with a teabag

Herbal teas aren’t always to everyone’s taste but they are a superb sour...

We're Hiring | Trade Support Assistant

Our trade team is growing fast and we need a detail orientated tea nut t...

How the Immunity Booster Tea Can Keep You Healthy

Small drops make mighty ocean. Little grains of sand make the pleasant l...

Rediscovering 174 years of Tea

Article by: Aurora Prehn and Mark Nesbitt From: Teajourney.pub Collectio...

Top 10 railway walks in Britain, chosen by readers

Track down fascinating, family-friendly walking and cycling routes with ...

Bath Oils And Their Benefits

GUEST POST | www.thelondontea.co.uk Hello! before I dive into discussing...

Mayday Cocktails

If your looking for an alternative to a traditional cup of tea this week...

'Fantastic response' - Success for venue's new outdoor café

A coastal theatre has hailed the "fantastic" success of a new venture af...

Jan Heath – Sharing Her Love of Art, on Teabags

A different form of tea artistry - we caught up with UK artist Jan Heath...

Sainsbury’s apologises for Cornish cream tea scone ‘blasphemy’

Sainsbury’s has been forced to apologise after customers in Cornwall wer...

Alice Kinsella: How To Relax

It’s always good for us to take some time out and see how we can reduce ...

5 Green Tea with Mint Benefits

Green Tea is now a widely accepted health potion. With added benefits of...

Feats of Clay – Creating Teaware

Yesterday I had my first private pottery lesson from the talented Marc J...

The Queen’s Chocolate Biscuit Cake

Today’s recipe for The Queen’s Chocolate Biscuit Cake is a variation on ...

8 Ways to Use Tea Bags Apart from Drinking the Brew

1.       Infuse Simple Syrups Give your cakes and patisserie a whole new...

5 Mind-Body Benefits of Drinking Tea

The science of tea Benefit 1: Fights Viruses and Boosts Immunity Black a...

Benefits of Green Tea for Your Skin

Green tea is not just a drink but its goodness is increasingly being use...

World Earth Day

It is Earth Day and here at Tregothnan we are reflecting on the importan...

Is Black Tea Healthy?

The best black teas come from Sri Lanka.   As one of the world’s oldest ...

Warwickshire v Essex, Hampshire v Gloucestershire: county cricket – live!

Updates from opening day in third round of matches Talking points: Essex...

Homeworkers fuel surge in Nestlé coffee sales

Pandemic-stricken shoppers seeking caffeine fix spur biggest quarterly r...

12 of the UK’s best independent bookshops, chosen by readers

From old tales to new thinking, gardening to science fiction, our tipste...

Italian cafe with outdoor seating to open for summer

Flights might be cancelled this summer but a Norfolk business owner is h...

Jane Austen’s tea drinking not under ‘interrogation’, says museum

Jane Austen’s House says decision to update displays with information on...

Tea-riffic sneak preview of GoGoDiscover T-Rex design

As part of National Tea Day, a Norwich shopping centre has teased a snea...

Benefits of Rooibos

Red Tea 1. Its caffeine-free Rooibos tea is an herbal tea and its entire...

Blend Your Own Tea!

If you've always thought you'd make an amazing tea taster, now's the tim...

Official Terms & Conditions: National Tea Day Draw

The post Official Terms & Conditions: National Tea Day Draw appeared fir...

New Danish bakery in Norwich sells over 1,000 pastries in first week

The owner of a new Danish bakery and café in Norwich has been overwhelme...

Flavia C500....An Alternative Coffee Vending Machine

The Flavia C500 coffee & tea machine is reliable, stylish, compact and o...

5 Teas for Weight Loss and Glowing Skin

Tea is a potent natural ingredient and offer a plethora of benefits for ...

On the Bullards, City! New gin celebrates Canaries' promotion

Gin firm Bullards has created a new lemon gin called 'Goin Up' to coinci...

Billionaire brothers ‘to bid for Caffe Nero after buying Leon for £100,000,000’

Mohsin Issa, 49, and Zuber Issa, 48, are entrepreneurs from Blackburn wh...

Exploring Flavour 3 : How to taste tea

'Mission Accomplished' - Norwich City fans celebrate promotion

Norwich City fans were celebrating Premier League promotion earlier than...

A-Z Dates - A dating idea for every letter of the alphabet

Alphabet A-Z Dates you should do I'm back with another post on dating id...

'We can see the light' - bumper trade for lunchtime cafés since April 12

Lockdown easing and the rush back to the shops has seen cafés relying on...

Spring Giveaway Competition - Win a Beauty Bundle

Spring Giveaway - Health & Beauty Bundle The sun is shining and spring h...

Handwashing and hot tea: Eswatini celebrates roll out of solar-heated water

New stations at health clinics improve hygiene in locations where warm w...

Popular museum gears up for weekend reopening

The region's premier working transport museum is set to open its gates f...

Matcha Cookies – Brown Butter, White Chocolate, Walnuts

I made these DELICIOUS Matcha cookies following Becca’s recipe on Cookin...

England making the most of Covid rules easing, ONS figures show

From restaurant bookings to a surge in traffic, across the country peopl...

Without this magical brew, Can you think of Rain

Not a big fan of rains, but I definitely try my best to enjoy the sound ...

Tea- The Magic Key Of Ethos

Life experience is like a rainbow, it has all the colors- some we love, ...

“Tea not just a drink rather a lifestyle”

Tea, the second most consumed beverage on this planet after water. Oh!! ...

I Had No Idea This Would Happen To Me: The Ugly Side of Blogging

*Pours huge glass of wine* I told you I would spill the tea but we need ...

National Tea Day – 1 Week To Go!

It’s pretty much our favourite time of the year here at Tregothnan. The ...

Historic Debenhams building goes up for rent

The former Debenhams store in King's Lynn has gone up for rent, stripped...

6 Fine Teas by TE-A-ME, Best Times to Consume & How it Can Benefit You

TE-A-ME Teas have endured a quest for finest tea flavours that will cate...

What to Grow in Your Own Herbal Tea Garden

1. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Elderberry is one of the easiest and most...

Can you drink milk and stay ethical? I’m desperate to work out how | Emma Beddington

Should we go for oat milk? Seaweed-fed cows? But then there’s the packag...

Does Matcha Green Tea Make You Poop?

This is a rather eyebrow-raising topic but it’s too interesting not to c...

The lockdown finished off my favourite tearoom. It’s like losing a piece of myself | Emma Beddington

As the high street reopens, thousands of once-flourishing businesses rem...

Old-Fashioned Almond Rice Cakes

Today’s recipe for Old-Fashioned Almond Rice Cakes is a fabulous recipe ...

Covid: Restaurants and pubs have reopened, but what are the rules?

Pubs, cafes and restaurants in England can now open for customers seated...

Feats of Clay – Creating Teaware

Yesterday I had my first private pottery lesson from the talented Marc J...

Is England's café culture set for a boost?

Councils tell the BBC more than 840 pavement licences have been granted ...

First Flush at Jersey Fine Tea

And so it’s begun: first flush season at Jersey Fine Tea is underway! Ou...

Gelato and chocolate shop to open two new Norfolk stores

Those with a sweet tooth will have something to look forward to post-loc...

No more weak cuppas: App directs you to best brews in town

Paul Greyner has launched Find My Tea, an app where users will be able t...

Spring into April with English Grown Tea

As we head into the spring, with restrictions easing and more of us bein...

How To Make Rhubarb & Ginger Iced Buns

Spring is here, bringing with it a whole new season of delectable goodie...

Tea Review from The Lazy Literatus

The not-so-slothful blogger Geoffrey Norman, aka Lazy Literatus, took th...

Best Time to Drink Kashmiri Kahwa Green Tea

A perfect Kashmiri Kahwa Green Tea is as dynamic a flavour as to go at a...

Introducing Birchall Traditional Breakfast Tea In Packs Of 40

Welcome To The Latest Member Of The Birchall Family “Birchall Traditiona...

Coastal café launches to tackle social isolation after lockdown

A new café has opened its doors in a bid to tackle social isolation in a...

What is the Best Tea Kettle to Buy?

Are you a tea lover who has found yourself asking, what is the best tea ...

Gifts for Tea Lovers

Shopping for the perfect gift for such a person can be a very intimidati...

Does Black Tea Contain Caffeine?

Tea drinkers will often find themselves worried about the caffeine conte...

How to Make Milk Tea

Milk tea has been growing in popularity over the past couple of years be...

Why is my Iced Tea Cloudy?

Iced-tea is the perfect drink for a summer’s day, and there are so many ...

What is the Best Glass Tea Kettle?

If you love tea, then having a kettle can be an essential appliance in y...

How to Make Tea

Tea is one of the most popular drinks on the planet, but what makes the ...

Exploring Flavour 2 : Why different teas have the flavours they do

How to eat: shakshuka

This month, we tackle a breakaway brunch hit. Does it need toast? Fresh ...

Work to start to 'breathe new life' into vacant park café

The café has been empty since last summer due to an administrative issue...

20 Powerful Body Positive Affirmations To Manifest As Summer Approaches

This time of year can be notoriously difficult if you struggle with your...

The 8 most unusual Starbucks stores worldwide

As the coffee shop celebrates 50 years, we take a look at the strangest ...

Frankie's Guys all set for live streamed performance at Marina

Management at a coastal theatre have received "a massive boost" as they ...

Meet 'Walter the whopper' - farm's biggest-ever spring lamb

A Norfolk farm has welcomed its biggest-ever spring lamb just in time fo...

When is Easter 2021: Date of the bank holiday weekend this year - including Good Friday and Easter Monday

The date of Easter Sunday varies each year because it is determined by w...

Help Crack The Case | Teapigs Easter Egg Hunt

Easter's just around the corner - but what's this?! Someone's gone and n...

If we must rate our cities, let's do it on the stuff that really matters – like goats

As York gives up its crown as the UK’s ‘best place to live’, I’ve come u...

Suez canal: Ever Given container ship freed after a week

Salvage teams and strong tides help to refloat vessel that had blocked k...

7 of the best places to kayak and paddleboard in East Anglia

With summer just a few months away, the weather is beginning to heat up,...

'It feels like freedom' - Families separated for months enjoy day at coast

Families and friends were reunited for the first time in months as lockd...

I miss office gossip, so Robert De Niro and his cucumber will have to do for now | Morwenna Ferrier

During this eternal lockdown, I’ve become invested in celebrities’ lives...

The 20 best cheese recipes

From Simon Hopkinson’s classic roquefort salad to Meera Sodha’s paneer b...

Ikea furniture, tea and French oak: goods held up by Suez canal blockage

More than 360 vessels have been stranded since giant container ship MV E...

7 brilliant bakeries to visit in Norfolk and Waveney

You can't beat freshly baked bread and Norfolk is spoilt for choice when...

Former Jubilee Hall in Norwich to reopen as £2m community hub

A former hall once used by war veterans and their families which has bee...

Why is Matcha So Bad…

Possible Reasons Why Your Matcha Tastes Awful! Ever took a sip of matcha...

1 Tea Made Into 8 Drinks

drink made in 7 totally different ways for 1 day: Morning Buzz – if you ...

Teddington named best place to live in London

This corner of Richmond borough was praised for its community spirit, in...

What shops are offering Easter egg delivery during lockdown?

How much chocolate will you be eating this Easter?

Special blessing for £2m YMCA community hub

A new £2m community hub has been blessed by the Bishop of Norwich. The ...

Alice Kinsella: Why Little Acts of Kindness Matter

We asked Alice Kinsella, our brand ambassador and elite gymnast, why spr...

Brothers send 999 thank you cards to UK ambulance stations

A pair of young brothers from the coast have sent 999 thank you letters ...

Former cafe set to become dog grooming salon

A town centre tea room is set to be transformed into a dog grooming salo...

The Benefits of the Matcha Tea

The Matcha tea is originated from China, but it was in Japan that it bec...

Tea Varieties with Higher Caffeine Content and How it can Help You

The most satisfying few minutes after waking up is watching the sunrise ...

Blog Tour: The Fountains Of Silence by Ruta Septeys

Good morning my loves! Welcome to my first post back on the newly relaun...

Mini Chocolate Eggs Thumbprint Cookies

Mini chocolate eggs thumbprint cookies will be my go-to this Easter! As ...

Find My Tea – Your new Favourite app

*This post was sponsored by Find My Tea. I spent a lot of time with my N...

Town's new mayor 'optimistic' about future out of lockdown

A town’s new mayor is feeling “optimistic and excited for the future”, a...

Best non-chocolate Easter eggs: beauty and adults-only gift sets

Think outside the box for your Easter celebrations

Chef launches online deli and taco takeaway with plans for Norwich shop

A chef who dreamt of opening a deli decided to take the plunge due to co...

Black Tea Benefits

Dive deeper into the world of tea with this in depth look into black tea...

Magnificent Macarons

We can't go past a Macaron for a sweet treat with a cup of tea at any ti...

The show will go on! Seaside theatre looks forward to lockdown easing

Sheringham Little Theatre has plenty planned for spring and summer as th...

Boost for bid to bring historic sailing barge to north Norfolk

A bid to bring the last full-sized wooden Thames sailing barge ever buil...

World Water Day 2021

We have extended our 10-year journey with Oxfam to provide clean water t...

Taste test: the best high street Easter eggs

Dark to white, nougat to mint – pastry chef and Junior Bake Off judge Ra...

Save the last slice for me: four cakes for Easter

Brilliant recipes for passion fruit panna cotta sponge, coconut tres lec...

Red Rebel Day: Did you know that 1 in 10 women can’t afford sanitary protection?

When Neelam Sultan asked me to support RedRebelDay I was keen to do what...

Kick Start Your Mornings with 7 Variants of TE-A-ME’s Best Picks

Mornings are determinants of the day. How you start your mornings makes ...

How to increase your Twitter engagement – tips that really work!

witter can be a particularly useful platform for writers and content cre...

The Guardian view on the picture book: not just for children

When a Nobel-prizewinning novelist turns to illustrated fiction, it’s ti...

Peaky Blinders star tries gelato as movie filming hits Norwich

It was quite the scoop for one Norwich business which is set to feature ...

Warner Bros film set worker stabbed colleague in row over tea

Darren Langford's neck was slashed while on the set of The Witches, star...

Pizza takeaway set to replace cafe in town

A market town cafe is set to be replaced with a pizza takeaway. The new...

Best Easter eggs 2021

How do you like your eggs?

Drag Race UK final: Norfolk queen Bimini spills the tea

RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist Bimini spills the tea on the show and her...

7 Best Benefit of Kashmiri Kahwa Green Tea

A hot cup of tea is probably the most dynamic beverage – absolutely fit ...

Couple who met at youth club celebrate 60 year anniversary

A couple who have spent 60 years together have celebrated their Diamond ...

How To Make Vegan Hot Cross Buns

First thing that springs to mind when you think of Easter? Well, ours ha...

'A beacon of change': new film to celebrate life of ceramicist Clarice Cliff

Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor will star as Staffordshire artist celebrated...

The Ultimate Easter Egg Guide – 2021 edition

I think that guides are getting quite of hand for me! I really love rese...

The honey, almond and cardamom drizzle cake ‘I can’t stop thinking about’

Perfect for a tea-time snack

Easter door wreath

Broadside café will not re-open after lockdown as owner moves on

The boss of a Broadside café has said he is ready for a new challenge af...

Why am I so tired? Plant-based solutions.

I’m tired. Is my iron low? There are many reasons why you might feel tir...

Are Matcha Tea Bags as Good as the Powder?

Is there a real difference between the quality of drink you get from mat...

Vegetarian restaurant stays open with new Kofra coffee bar next door

The owner of 'England's best vegetarian restaurant' in Norwich is no lon...

Which Adnams pubs are reopening on April 12?

A brewery has confirmed plans to reopen all its beer gardens within a we...

Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Easter

Okay, before we start I have to get this one out of the way: 🎶🎶🎶 Hot ...

Bank closures: Bringing high street bank buildings back to life

Disused banks in some towns stand vacant, but others are being repurpose...

Tavassoli's Cafe announces return of popular gyros and bottomless drinks offer in Leeds

Popular Greek cafe Tavassoli's has announced the return of their gyros a...

Matcha Salad Dressing Ideas

Recommended Twist Tea: Beetroot Acai Matcha Matcha Salad Dressing Ideas ...

Love is turning a blind eye to squashed tea bags that don’t make it to the bin | Grace Dent

‘Ignoring how annoying we all are to share space with is the bread and b...

Dubai's stray cat cafe - in pictures

A cafe in Dubai doubles as an adoption centre for some of the United Ara...

Limited edition tea-infused Easter Eggs a smash in lockdown

A Norwich chocolatier is bringing a regal theme to Easter this year.

5 Best Variants of Teame Black Teas

Black tea is one of the popular & celebrated teas in the world. It is ma...

'We've already got regulars' - New café opens in Prince of Wales Road

A new café serving pastries, paninis and other snacks has opened its doo...

Mini Egg Nests

Get the kids into the kitchen to make some delicious mini egg nests this...

Best hot cross buns 2021: We tasted the top supermarket options

We road-tested the best and juiciest fruity rolls ahead of Easter - here...

Best vegan Easter eggs: dairy, wheat and gluten free options

For good eggs everywhere

Austin English Tea Company

Needless to say Sarah’s treats were authentic and VERY delicious! I high...

What Mums Really Want For Mothers Day | Gift Guide

*This post contains gifted items and affiliate links You will all know b...

Land could be worth more left to nature than when farmed, study finds

Nature-rich sites such as woods and wetlands more valuable because of th...

Green man replaced by woman on London traffic lights

They are in 20 locations to mark International Women's Day.

International Women’s Day – Assam Outreach Campaign

On International Women’s Day 2021 we shine a light on the Assam outreach...

International Women’s Day: Recommending books by female authors

There's no better time to celebrate female authors than on International...

We can stop to take pride on International Women's Day – but only for a moment | Polly Toynbee

The fight for equality has come a long way since I started work in 1968....

Tea & Dumplings : Perfect pairings [& a recipe!] from our Saturday Instagram Live 6.3.21

5 Blogging essentials I can’t live without

Blogging is such an amazing hobby to have because you get to share your ...

9 of the best farm shops in Norfolk

It has never been more important to shop local and you can support Norfo...

Easter Holiday Traditions

Easter 2021 is just around the corner and it provides the perfect opport...

Takeaway Afternoon Tea From The Elite Hotel Group

The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused many businesses to pivot and look at ne...

Banks collecting Easter eggs for NHS staff

Banks across Norfolk and Suffolk are collecting Easter eggs to thank NHS...

Pu’er Is the ‘Champagne of Teas’ That’s Good For Your Heart

Even a novice tea drinker knows that tea—in its many varieties—can benef...

About The London Tea

Originally self-named, Abigail Kathleen, The London Tea was created to b...

We asked what your kids are wearing for World Book Day - here are your adorable photos

You sent in some brilliant photos of your little ones dressed up for Wor...

MI6 chief Richard Moore breaks cover to reveal favourite John Le Carre novel on World Book Day

Which is your favourite?

Best luxury Easter eggs 2021

Take your Easter festivities to the next chocolatey level

Buckingham Palace shares 1976 picture of Queen and Philip to mark World Book Day as duke continues treatment in hospital

Buckingham Palace has shared a 1976 image of the Queen and the Duke of E...

Let the games begin! Board game café finally gearing up to open

A board game café serving vegan-friendly cakes and snacks is finally gea...

10 of the UK’s best places to buy a takeaway picnic – readers’ tips

With picnics back on from Monday – albeit with just one person from anot...

World Book Day | Point Foundation Book Fundraiser

2020 has been a challenging year all round, so we wanted to take this op...

World Book Day – My favourite books OF ALL TIME

For World Book Day, here is a list of my favourite books of all time. Th...

Best Easter eggs for kids 2021

Your little chocoholics are in for a treat

Low-cost & homemade Mother’s Day gifts you can post to your mum this year

As we can't visit our mums on Mother's Day this year, I've had a think a...

World Book Day: Rereading my favourite childhood books

When I was thinking about all the books I loved as a child the other day...

World Book Day: five top London authors tell us how they’ve been Working From Home

Struggling to be creative or productive in the pandemic? Some of London’...

World Book Day – Book & Blend

We are donating books to World Book Day and asking Instagram users to sh...

6 Times We can Enjoy Kashmiri Kahwa Green Tea

Green tea does not require a perfect occasion. Anytime & any place is th...

Enjoy Benefits of Green Tea in a Well Designed Tin Container

Benefits of Green Tea have been long popular, may be for thousands of ye...

Hotel Chocolat boosts sales as fans feed craving online

Sales growth across key markets amid Covid lockdowns fuels expansion pla...

1 Drink Made In 7 Totally Different Ways For 1 Day

Morning Buzz – if you are anything like me, that first cup of tea is so ...

How mobile coffee cafe built in vintage horse trailer survived pandemic

The owners of a mobile coffee shop have thanked the community for suppor...

Hippodrome owners plan to open circus-themed cafe

Visitors waiting for a show at the Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth could en...

Furloughed pilot starts his own rum business

A pilot has swapped runways for rum since being furloughed from his job ...

February’s weird weather really is snow joke

We’ve had enough weather already this year to ensure “pandemic” won’t be...

11 Fantastic Herbal Teas to Fight Allergies This Spring

Herbal teas that could help alleviate common allergy symptoms: nettle te...

Popular heritage railway to reopen in April

A popular coastal heritage railway line is set to reopen in April. Nort...

Cocktail of the week: Pritesh Mody’s earl grey collins – recipe | The good mixer

Spring’s around the corner, so it’s the ideal time to enjoy this refresh...

Leeds cafe owner raises £400 for elderly man who was robbed and assaulted in Armley

A Leeds café owner has collected more than £400 for an elderly man who w...

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Our Mother’s Day gifts at a glance:Mother’s Day Virtual Tea PartyPersona...

By Rotation Eshita Kabra’s favourite things

The founder of the fashion rental juggernaut talks Naomi May through loc...

Wondering Why is Matcha So Expensive? Here Are The Answers!

So, why is Matcha so expensive? For the uninitiated, matcha, also common...

Ahmad Tea CSR Report 2020

We are delighted to share our CSR report for our community, sustainabili...

The Fabulous Ingredients From Te-a-me Tea Tins

Good ingredients make great teas. This is a well established fact. Most ...

Types of Tea (A Detailed Guide to the world of Tea)

TYPES OF TEAS  BREWED TEAS The tea we most often drink is produced by st...

The Density of Different Tea Grades

Just like us, tea comes in all different shapes and sizes. On the left i...

26 thoughtful Mothers Day gifts to buy this year!

Mothers Day is on the 14th March in the UK this year - so you still have...

Bar for sale after businessman scraps reopening project

A Norwich bar that was taken over by a tax expert a year ago with the ai...

'It's very exciting' - North Norfolk's tourist sector reacts to roadmap

Visitor attractions and tourist operators in north Norfolk have greeted ...

'Packed lunch' project helps keep families in food over half-term

Fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs have been supplied to more than 200 chi...

The History of Mother’s Day

The history of Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday. It has traditionally be...

Chocolate Filled Pancakes With Caramelised Bananas

Pancake Day Treats Now surely these Chocolate Filled Pancakes With Caram...

Exploring the benefits of tea : Blog 3 : Tea & Community

Tamal Ray’s recipe for chai-spiced mousse with caramelised pecans | The sweet spot

End your meal on a high with this light, airy dessert infused with India...

Why the Orangery Tea Room serves the 'perfect' savoury afternoon tea

She is a self-confessed afternoon tea addict, but when reviewer Donna-Lo...

From Norwich to Japan: Biddy's Tea Room turns 10

From humble beginnings above a kitchenware shop, to baking 2,000 scones ...

Review: Blue Tea Subscription Box

Are you a lover of monthly subscription boxes?    Do you like to start y...

Bass guitarist 'who lost everything' opens Bristol café

Turbowolf's bass player is carving a new role for herself in lockdown an...

Wild Beaver First

England’s first wild BEAVER chooses England’s first tea gardens! This be...

Why do video games matter? 20 books every player should read

Why do we play? How do games work? From games philosophy to sci-fi, here...

Water For Tea Brewing

To make a great cup of tea you need quality tea leaves first and foremos...

5 Best Tea Tins of TE-A-ME Teas

Winter plans? What’s better than curling up on the couch, wrapped in a q...

7 ways to mark Random Acts of Kindness week

A little bit of kindness can go a long way, and even further during a gl...

Women In Tea Industry

“Not the name, but the color of their blouse -Women in Tea Industry” We ...

Sweet success: Chocoholic, 23, starts own firm in lockdown

Life really is a box of chocolates for Norfolk trained chef Chloe Saterl...

Top 10 books that take children on a travel adventure: readers' tips

Here are classic tales to inspire infant wanderlust, from wizard’s haunt...

9 Ways To Become A 'healthier And Happier You'

A wellbeing mentor has given some tips to help people make positive chan...

Shipwreck exposed by erosion on Norfolk beach

The remains of a shipwreck have been exposed along with a raft of detrit...

Christophe’s Crêpes in Norwich has 'absolutely crazy' Pancake Day

The owner of Christophe’s Crêpes in Norwich has been overwhelmed by the ...

Pensioner, 82, helped with lockdown loneliness after local cafe gives him a job

He moved to Fife alone after his wife died, and has no family close by.

Pancake Day 2021 essentials: Tools you need to make perfect pancakes on Shrove Tuesday

No need to flip out: from frying pans to hero silicone spatulas, we’ve g...

The healthy way to do Pancake Day: easy low-sugar recipes

A few simple ingredient swaps can turn your annual pancake day feeding f...

From RuPaul to Pose: the TV providing queer community through lockdown

The pandemic has stripped us of our LGBTQ+ spaces. Until they return, te...

Pancake Day: What is Shrove Tuesday and why is it celebrated?

Butter your frying pans, as Pancake Day is finally upon us

Pancake Day 2020: Five best gluten-free recipes

No one should miss out on Pancake Day, no matter their dietary requirements

The best Mother’s Day Activities Ideas for 2021

It's Mother's Day on the 14th March in the UK this year. So here are a b...

Matcha Pancakes

A delicious pancake recipe which includes our Cocoa Matcha for extra fla...

Couple say farewell to town's landmark bistro after 40 years of service

A woman serving Great Yarmouth for more than 50 years as a hairdresser a...

Thoughts on Centre Parcs, Elveden Forest

Centre Parcs, Elveden Forest is a popular destination for UK holidaymake...

Where Does Matcha Tea Come From?

What is matcha tea? Is it different from loose leaf green tea like a sen...

How to make the most of empty vanilla pods | Waste not

A rich, full-flavoured soup that combines perfumed vanilla pods with ear...

Which Tea To Drink For The Chinese New Year?

Chinese tea on the face of it would seem the perfect drink to welcome in...

Fancy a proper brew? Why you won’t regret ditching the teabags | Fiona Beckett on drink

Until recently, I, along with 96% of tea drinkers in the UK, shunned loo...

Waves breaking, the soft snip of scissors – these soothing sounds calm my brain | Hannah Jane Parkinson

Listening to ASMR recordings of soothing daily sounds is the perfect tra...

Sweetpea Pantry Gluten Free Pancake Mix Review

Hello, it’s nearly Pancake Day (Tuesday 16th) and my favourite holiday i...

Dad jokes chapter 32 (including guest appearance from Arnie)

Brrrr - it's certainly been a chilly spell and you may need a laugh or t...

Compostable wrapping paper and ribbon: Twist’s planet friendly mission

Our ambition at Twist Teas is to continually reduce our impact on the en...

feel-good favourites | a playlist by DJ teapigs

Don't cry for me, Jackie Weaver: Lloyd Webber writes tribute to Zoom legend

Musical impresario releases ode to chief officer of Cheshire local counc...

Teapigs Feel Good Teas Now Available At Supervalu, Ireland

teapigs of Ireland, listen up! We’re super excited to announce that you ...

The best afternoon tea hampers

Scones, preserves, tea and more; this is the cream of the crop

Wizzard: how they affirmed my parents' unconditional love | Simon Hattenstone

Continuing our series on the musicians that shaped them, Simon Hattensto...

No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood review – richly tragicomic debut novel

Satire and heartache collide in the Priestdaddy author’s funny portrait ...

The Tea Festival

Have you ever wondered if tea may get replaced or substituted by another...

'No one seemed to know what happened to my aunt': Sebastian Barry on The Secret Scripture

After a slow start, the Costa prize-winner completed his novel, inspired...

Party trick Layered Iced Matcha latte

Recommended Twist Tea: Your favourite Matcha tea Party trick Layered Ice...

The Wellness Tea

Boost your balance naturally ~ The Wellness Tea

How To Make Up Beet Morning Muffins

Is there anything better than freshly baked goodies first thing in the m...

Dare we dream of weddings in 2021?

What will weddings look like in 2021 and what is a wedding celebrant ? W...

Teachers run 400 miles to fund treehouse and sensory garden

A group of teachers have walked more than 400 miles to raise money for a...

An Easy Cinnamon Tea Recipe

Total Time: 15 min Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 10 min Servings: 1 One of...

The Camellias

From one Camellia to another… The ornamental Camellia, or Camellia japon...

Norwich woman transforms lives through work making artificial eyes

When a Norwich woman first started her career she didn't expect to becom...

Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola

Our recommended tea to accompany Love in Colour: Raspberry Choc KissLove...

Guest blog: Top tips on how to avoid afternoon tea faux pas

When it comes to afternoon tea, there’s a right way and a wrong way. Tha...

Keen as mustard: 17 ways with the world’s best condiment – from barbecued ribs to deep-fried prawns

It’s far more versatile than you think – it can transform potatoes, roll...

Your Local Supermarket Offer

What's that you say? Your favourite tea company is on offer at your loca...

How to make the perfect Vegan Chocolate Cake

If you’re feeling a bit fed up and in need of some comfort, sometimes a ...

Yorkshire breathes sigh of relief as essential Yorkshire Tea lorry makes its way through snow

The whole of Yorkshire breathed an audible sigh of relief on Tuesday mor...

Opinion: Time for wholesale changes to part of Norwich city centre?

This is the view of our fine city from the mound of its wonderful castle...

Birchall Tea Selection

Birchall Tea Selection; Earl Grey, Redbush and Great Rift

How to use up lemongrass husks in cooking - recipe | Waste not

Lemongrass husks often go straight in the food waste bin, but they can b...

Garden centre's £1.25 million transformation under way

Visitors to a north Norfolk garden centre are in for a "big surprise" wh...

Tributes paid to popular teacher who loved her Norfolk beach hut

She taught generations of schoolchildren, sharing her love of making oth...

Ahmad Tea’s new ambassador

Getting to know elite gymnast, Alice Kinsella, as she shares her tips fo...

Derelict pub on eyesore site could be turned into new Co-op store

A derelict pub on an eyesore site could be demolished to make way for a ...

How To Brew A Perfect Cup of Tea: A Cup of Indian Tea

How can you brew a perfect cup of tea? As, tea has reached all over the ...

'I'm flabbergasted': Monique Roffey on women, whiteness and winning the Costa

The Mermaid of Black Conch’s author explains why she expected ‘a quiet l...

Costa Book of the Year: 'Utterly original' Mermaid of Black Conch wins

Trinidadian-born British writer Monique Roffey says she is "pinching her...

'Utterly original' Monique Roffey wins Costa book of the year

The Mermaid of Black Conch takes £30,000 award for 2020’s most enjoyable...

Bagpiper lifts spirits for care home residents on Burns Night

Spirits were lifted and happy memories made for care home residents and ...

Former bank with a secret inside for sale for £199,995

An Edwardian building with an elaborate facade situated in what was a No...

Sativa Botanicals Hemp Fresh Complexion Tea

Live less out of habit and more out of intent ~ Anon

Pretty thatched cafe on Broads up for sale for £75,000

A picturesque cafe on the Norfolk Broads, which dates to the 1600s, is u...

'Don’t talk to papa until he’s had his cup of tea': parents juggling work and family – photo essay

The new lockdown measures has meant parents are back to home schooling t...

Big C asks for home fundraisers to join in Big Cuppa

Coffee and tea drinkers are being asked to think about hosting a virtual...

Lee Lawrence: 'I loved revisiting the parts of my childhood before the shooting'

The award-winning author on the memoir he has written about his mother, ...

The White Tiger review – gripping adaptation of Aravind Adiga's class parable

Loyalty cuts both ways as a poor young Indian lands a job as driver for ...

Avast success! Sea shanty Wellerman sails into UK Top 40

TikTok craze sends 19th-century song about antipodean whalers into pop c...

'Thought-provoking' day of virtual events organised by young people

A day of free virtual events featuring a publisher, podcast host, and to...

Seaweed Mulch: Organic, Sustainable, Local, Renewable

Is Seaweed the Perfect Mulch for the Tea Garden? On an island that’s 9 m...

Non-alcoholic tea infused cocktails for Dry January

Have you been taking part in Dry January this year? If so, we have some ...

Lockdown: Police officers fined £200 for cafe meeting

Pictures show nine Met Police officers eating at a cafe in Greenwich in ...

'Gekimation': Japan takes a post-Ghibli leap into another dimension

Using thousands of lovingly crafted props and painstaking stop-motion, a...

Green Tea & Exercise: A Perfect Weight Loss Strategy

From all powerful antioxidants to energy boosting amino acids, Green Tea...

Chocolate as a charitable act

Bars that not only taste and look good, but fund good work My friend Mat...

IN PICTURES: The businesses still going strong in lockdown

While the majority of high street firms in Norfolk and Waveney have been...

Butchers' could be converted into cafe under new plans

A Halesworth family butchers' is set to be converted into a cafe, accord...

The Lost Man by Jane Harper

Our recommended tea to accompany The Lost Man: Lemongrass and Coconut Ja...

'We can't let people starve': Grocers on feared Brexit food shortages

Green grocers in Norfolk are already facing supply issues as a result of...

Discover Rhodiapolis Southern Turkey

Tea Chest Tidbits - short posts with lots of delightful photos of our ti...

Experience: I drink more than 50 cups of tea a day

I judge every tea against four categories: zing, sparkle, colour and bod...

Full list of Norwich Market stalls open or delivering during lockdown

From fresh fruit and vegetables to fish and chips, these are the Norwich...

Wine bar collapse costs council £70k after lease blunder

The closure of a wine cafe in Norwich after four months of trading means...

Wendy Simon: the interim mayor running Liverpool from her living room

Ex-social worker says Covid has hit the city hard but is confident it ca...

Group supporting cancer sufferers marks anniversary in style

A support group that provides a helping hand for those diagnosed with ca...

Chado, the Japanese tea ceremony

Not everyone knows what chado is. It's commonly used in English to indic...

Former Jarrold boss sets designs on new role

Former chief executive officer of the Norwich department store Jarrold, ...

Britons get through enough tea bags a year to cover almost 31,000 football pitches, survey claims

Consumption of loose leaf tea has also increase, according to the survey

Grand opening of new Porsche centre shelved because of Covid

A new Porsche centre in Norwich is open for essential service work but a...

'Too risky': The takeaways closing down after opening in lockdown

Owners of businesses in Norfolk allowed to open are closing to keep staf...

Victorian bathhouse uncovered beneath Manchester car park

Mayfield baths found in ‘stunning’ condition by archaeologists on site b...

Jill Miller's unique place in Norwich’s history

She is the only person to have served the City of Norwich as Deputy Lord...

Coronavirus live news: anniversary of first confirmed death in China from Covid-19 looms as Brisbane remains in lockdown

Pontiff says he will be getting the jab as early as next week; Queenslan...

Pub by the Broads lets its stand-out food speak for itself

The Rising Sun was a welcome sight when we visited on a cold and wet day...

Tea Thoughts by Thich Nhat Hanh

Each moment is a chance for us to make peace with the world Thich Nhat H...

Tea Thoughts by Thich Nhat Hanh

Each moment is a chance for us to make peace with the world Thich Nhat H...

Sainsbury's Christmas sales rise despite smaller turkeys

Families had smaller gatherings, but sales still rose 9.3% in the Christ...

Sainsbury's sees sales surge over Christmas

The supermarket giant reports a bumper Christmas, with sales up 9.3% for...

'Don't come': Boss tells shoppers to stay away for now

The boss of Norwich's Castle Quarter has told people to stay away unless...

Which shops are open in Dereham town centre?

With a new national lockdown being implemented, many of our favourite hi...

Hello, 2021 | Team Teapigs' Top Resolutions

...is it safe to come out yet? Is 2020 really gone? PHEW - finally! Is i...

Center Parcs closes all sites until at least February

Holiday firm Center Parcs, with a village near Thetford, has announced i...

Lee Lawrence’s memoir of his mother’s shooting by police wins Costa award

The Louder I Will Sing wins best biography, with other prizes including ...

The Guardian view on The Archers: happy birthday to the world’s oldest soap | Editorial

Loved and hated in equal measure, its very presence is reassuring and co...

Aldi UK enjoys sparkling Christmas as champagne sales soar

Retailer’s seasonal sales rise 10.6% driven by demand for beer, wine and...

Healthy Teas To Support Your “New Year, New Me” 2021 Resolutions

Healthy Teas To Support Your “New Year, New Me” 2021 Resolutions 2020 ha...

'I did hate TV': Selina Scott on Trump, Prince Andrew, Frank Bough and the BBC

She was one of television’s biggest names, before giving it all up to li...

The Health Benefits of Sencha Green Tea

With the phrase ‘New Year, new you’ flooding our airwaves, and lots of t...

Photos reveal the Albatros undergoing major refit

A beloved North Norfolk ship which over the years has become a landmark ...

Cat cafe bringing 'home from home' to former Greek restaurant on seafront

A cat cafe looks set to become a long-term success with a move to new, ...

Ghost Town by Jeff Young review – a book of beauty and longing

The lecturer and playwright revisits the Liverpool streets of his youth ...

What Is Matcha Green Tea?

On a bit of a wellness kick this January? Then matcha is your new best f...

Anrich Nortje and Dean Elgar put South Africa in command against Sri Lanka

Second Test day one: Sri Lanka 157; South Africa 148-1 Nortje claims car...

The big picture: the right kind of snow, London 2009

A rare white-out in London, captured by Peter Marlow in 2009, found sled...

Like Dickens, we're learning the value of plodding through our frigid streets | Rachel Cooke

Rediscovering long walks has been one of the delights of lockdown, as a ...

Rachel Ama's big vegan brunch – recipes

Boot up your weekend brunch game with baked butter beans in a rich tomat...

Drink healthy: ferments to kick off the new year | Fiona Beckett on wine

The benefits of probiotics might still be open to question, but you may ...

Volunteers spread festive cheer with Christmas lunch deliveries

They may not have been able to hold their usual communal dinner served i...

Hamper thanks for police after officers deal with crash at junction

Police returned from dealing with a car crash to find a surprise waiting...

8 Major Fashion Looks For 2021

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be weari...

Chef Galton Blackison creates soup for the homeless out of Tier 4 leftovers

Celebrity chef and Norfolk restaurant owner Galton Blackiston is donatin...

A (tea)potted history of Darjeeling

Learn about the 'land of the thunderbolt.' A brief history of the place ...

Why not try afternoon tea at Vicinity, London?

You may know, I am a huge fan of an afternoon tea. I love the opportunit...

Tea & Health

Research Shows That Tea Improves Gut Microbiota We love a good news tea ...

Ginkgo Biloba Tea Infusion

Wonderfully steeped in history the leaves of the Ginkgo Biloba Tree can ...

Just when you thought it wasn’t safe to search for tea…

What Is Chilli Chai?

W e've added chilli flakes to Assam tea, cardamom pods, chunks of ginger...

Teapigs Ethical Scheme Update | The Point Foundation

A core part of life at teapigs is our ethical scheme – we’ve always been...

What Are The Benefits Of Rooibos (Redbush) Tea?

What Is Rooibos Tea? The 300-year-old rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”) pl...

Peppermint Tea Cookie Recipe

Peppermint Tea Cookie Recipe - deliciously perfect for gift giving.

Tea Party Princess review

From one of the most original new voices in fiction comes a startling vi...

The Birchall Tea Black Friday Outlet

Black Friday – Birchall Outlet Birchall Tea will be holding their first ...

Delicious Recipes Using Earl Grey Tea

There's always time for tea and there's always room for cake ~ Anon

The proven brain function boosting benefits of matcha green tea

What is matcha green tea? ‘Mat-Cha’ is a Japanese word that means ‘Power...

How To Make A Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Discover How To Make A Pumpkin Spiced Latte If you can’t get to your fav...

The Truth About Paris (Let’s Talk About Emily in Paris)

About 2am last night, I finished up Netflix’s brilliant new series Emily...

Himachal Pradesh: A hidden gem

One of the advantages of specialising in single-batch tea is our ability...

Due Fratelli – English Breakfast Tea…

In this video Kit shows us how create perfectly textured latte milk.

Introducing London Tea

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How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea

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Teapigs Now Sell Chocolate!

Friends, there are a few honest truths in this life, and frankly our lov...

How To Make Scones

Spaghetti & meatballs, peanut butter & jelly, tea & scones... some thing...

How To Make Iced Tea In 5 Easy Steps

Now, if you’re not particularly sold on the old wives' tale that hot tea...

What Is Popcorn Tea?

Possibly the most frequently asked question by those entering the world ...

The Green Tea Guide

The revival of green tea is very much in full swing, with the young, the...

Is there plastic in our tea and packaging? | teapigs

There’s been lots of interest lately (and rightly so) in the revelation ...

Plastic Free Trust Mark | teapigs

It’s no secret that in recent years the world has been looking to plasti...

A Step By Step Guide To Making A Peppermint Julep

Now, it may just be us, but simply reading the name mint julep forces us...

Tea A Legacy

Apple Cinnamon Tea

A cup of tea would restore my normality.

A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.

How To Brew Loose Leaf Tea

Loose leaf tea has been part of the teapigs range since day dot, and we'...

Lapsang Souchong Tea: All You Need To Know

Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, ChinaBackground of Lapsang Souchong Tea...

My Current Favourite Cleansers

If I had to choose my favourite time of the day, it would 100% be the ti...

Assam Tea: What is Assam Black Tea?

Background of Assam Tea Assam comes from the Camellia Sinensis var. Assa...

Mother's Day Gift Guide

DevelopHER Overall Award 2019

I was honoured and delighted to be asked to judge and present the overal...

Strawberry Hibiscus Tea – Retail

A berry-fresh cup of Strawberry & Hibiscus InfusionOur berry fresh infus...

Looking for the best matcha cheesecake in London?

Looking for the best matcha cheesecake in London? If you are looking for...

My Favourite Cities That I've Visited

So this is a bit of a new type of post for me, I don't usually do the wh...

Darjeeling

Bulk Tea Catering Packs (1Kg): A large wholesale catering pack of loose ...

Tea Whisky Sour

Tea and whisky complement each other deliciously so why not have a go at...

Time for Tea? – Feature in Boughton’s Coffee House

Tea – our favourite daily ritual at Edgcumbes HQ (along with our fab fre...

Earl Grey Cheesecake

This Earl Grey cheesecake will guarantee to put a smile on your face. Ha...

The Story of LR Brews

Lr Brews Controlled with best-in-house arrangements at each progression ...

Last Minute Easter Wedding Gift

Last Minute Easter Wedding Gift Purchases Delivery Dates. There is now l...

Tea – A Brief History of the Nation’s – Part 1

Tea is often thought of as being a quintessentially British drink, and w...

Tea – A Brief History of the Nation’s – Part 2

Another great impetus to tea drinking resulted from the end of the East ...

Fine teas you can make with a standard kettle

Our advice on what to buy if you don't have a temperature kettle or want...

What Is A Fruit Tea And Herbal Infusion? Everything You Need To Know

Fruit Teas & Infusions Our fruit teas are caffeine free, full of delicio...

2018 Reflection: Travels, Life and Highlights

I thought that 2017 went by quickly, but nothing prepared me for how fas...

The Secret to a Brighter Smile with BlanX Pro Range

I have always been a little self-conscious about my teeth. As a young te...

10 facts about 1st Flush Darjeelings

In our latest post, Jameel Lalani shares insights and knowledge of one o...

The Story of Nitro Matcha

Jameel Lalani talks about the incoming wave of nitro matcha. Nitro match...

72 Hours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh. The capital of Scotland, the home to the Scottish Parliament ...

Shows to Binge Watch in January

Netflix is like my little happy place. The place I go to when I’m feelin...

An Introduction to Oolongs

As the leaves start falling and Autumn is all around us, it's a good tim...

What is White Tea? A Comprehensive Tea Profile

A Cup of White Tea. Photo: Rouge Framboise What is White Tea? A Comprehe...

What is Masala Chai? A Comprehensive Tea Profile

A cup of Masala Chai. Source: Organic Authority What is Masala Chai? A C...

What is Green Tea? A Comprehensive Tea Profile

Loose Leaf Green Tea. Source: Getty Images What is Green Tea? A Comprehe...

What is Rooibos Tea? A Comprehensive Tea Profile

A Cup of Rooibos Tea. Source: Nutrition Watchdog What is Rooibos Tea? A ...

History of Tea | A Brief Summary

History of Tea. Photo credit: Fine Dining Lovers The History of Tea: A B...

Loose Tea vs. Tea Bags | The Ultimate Comparison

Loose Tea vs. Tea Bags Introduction Tea bags are known for being quick, ...