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The festive season is a great excuse to make some fun tea-infused cocktail to impress friends and family. Here are a few favourites to warm up your gatherings.

Thanks to modern scientific research, we know that there’s a good reason why tea has such a calming, stress-reducing effect. That’s because tea (that has been made from leaves of the camellia sinensis plant) contains l-theanine, a beneficial compound that helps to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation and wellbeing.

Ever wondered why you can get a single origin coffee in most high street cafes these days, and yet when it comes to tea you are offered just a cheap tea bag?

As we brace for warmer temperatures this summer, refreshing iced tea and cold brews can help you cool down and keep hydrated.

Hibiscus (also known as Agua de Jamaica) is an infusion of dried hibiscus flowers. It makes a super refreshing, slightly tart berry-like infusion. It is also loaded with vitamin C, can help with digestion, and even help lower blood pressure.  

Need an excuse to sit down with friends or family over a nice cup of tea and a teatime treat? Chamomile cake offers you just that excuse and it's super easy to make. The cake is delicious with any tea, but pairs especially well with our Darjeeling our Shangri- La Oolong.