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10 Smart Business Advice I was Given
When I made the transition from the corporate to running my own business, there were elements I was confident about. I knew my skills and experiences in planning, organisation and administration would be transferable into my new venture. For the briefest moment I thought about studying a business course but that was only the briefest…
Productivity Tips for the Busy Tea-Lover
Every Sunday, you set intentions for the week ahead; plan, prepare and proceed! Then Monday morning starts with a nightmare journey into work or the meeting you had been prepping for ages gets postponed. Or if like me, you are self-employed the co-working space has poor internet connectivity and all your plans needs to be…
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Tea
We have been drinking tea for such a long so why do we still get it wrong? Most of us drink more than 2 cups of tea a day and yet we seem to brew it quite badly. Why? Is it because we make tea more out of habit and we aren’t even aware of…
The Day in the Life of a Tea Blending Expert
As we head towards launching our teas online, there is a lot to be done! For this blog I will describe a day when the blending juices are in full flow. Also I have been asked what a typical day of a tea blending expert is like, so here goes; The day almost always starts…
What is Ceylon/Sri Lankan Tea?
This tropical island in South Asia produces over 318 million kilos of tea (2009). This has slowed somewhat over the last few years due to the global financial crisis, strife and uncertain times in countries who are major buyers of Ceylon tea. The tea estates are located at elevations from 400m to 2450m. It’s the…
The 5 Questions I Get Asked Most Often About Tea
I am still surprised that people have so many questions on tea! Even though it’s the second most popular beverage in the world, the first is water! So, you would think that people would know a little more than I discovered! I have ranked the ones I get asked the most often below: Q –…
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Loose Leaf Tea
You have bought some delicate loose leaf tea that’s fragrant, full of flavour or light and bright. To draw out all its flavours and goodness, these are some of the things NOT to do: Use water that’s been standing in the kettle, probably pre-boiled and cooled (a few times?) Use freshly drawn and filtered water.…
Fir, Lime, Rose and Chocolate Mint Infusion
Bring the heady aromas of Christmas back into the house with this infusion. Hemlock, spruce or Douglas fir work best. Foraging in winter. Pick the very tip of the branches; these are the most tender and full of flavour and fragrance. Rinse well and let them air dry at room temperature on a wire rack…
How to Throw a Tea Party in 5 Easy Steps
You have been to lots of parties over Christmas and New Year’s and had whale of a time at friends’/families’ homes. Time to return the favour but you want to do it as easily as possible. How does just 5 easy steps to achieving that sound? Let’s start, you will need your tablet/ pen and…