Tea cocktails - Spring Peach Tea Punch

October 14, 2016

The perfect no fuss spring tea cocktail. What you’ll need (makes 1) 1 fresh ripe peach, sliced into six crescents 30 mls gin 100 mls sparkling white wine or champagne 100 mls Himalayan Pine Green ...

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Cooking with tea – citrus, white chocolate and tea macarons

October 13, 2016

Perfecting a home-made macaron takes some patience but the practice is worth persevering through when you take a bite into the light but crunchy exterior of these delicate cookies. French macrons ...

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The best reading chairs

October 13, 2016

This week in our #sipandsavour series we uncover seven of the most luxurious, cozy and inviting reading chairs where you can take time out, flip the pages of your favourite book, sip extraordinary ...

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How to pair tea and beef

October 13, 2016

This weeks' tea pairing challenge is renowned British Chef Simon Gueller's fillet of grass-fed beef, pomme anna and mushroom purée. Gueller uses classic flavours to stunning effect, and has command...

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Tea cocktail - Oolong Mojito

October 07, 2016

  Warm spring weather calls for cool, zingy cocktails. Sipping on a mojito is refreshment personified, it’s like taking your palate for a refreshing dip in the crisp, cool ocean.   We’ve put a soph...

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Cooking with tea - Spiced Tea Loaf

October 07, 2016

The tea loaf or the tea cake means different things in different parts of the world. In England a tea cake is generally a light bun style treat, more savoury than a cake. They are fruited and light...

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Spots to sip and savour - tea under the covers

October 07, 2016

This week in our #sipandsavour series we’re featuring some of the best bedrooms around the world to retreat to with a cup of tea. Slip under the covers, snuggle in, enjoy the view and sip away. Mo...

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Tea and cheese pairing - baked brie with figs, walnuts, and chilli honey

October 06, 2016

Ooey gooey goodness. This dish is spicy, sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy. It is hands down the epitome of indulgent. It’s also screaming out to be paired with a tea.    Gabriel Cabrera’s baked bri...

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The secret about herbal 'tea' that almost nobody talks about

September 29, 2016

Are you guilty of calling just about any beverage made from hot water and some form of leaf, spice or flower addition tea? If so, it’s time to stop. Tea and tisanes - the very important difference ...

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Tea pairing challenge - with Pastry Chef Sarah Bonar

September 29, 2016

This weeks' tea pairing challenge is Pastry Chef Sarah Bonar's (Octavia, San Francisco) Meyer Lemon Tart, Bergamot Marmalade, Winter Citrus, and Orange Blossom Ice Cream. Beautifully defined flavo...

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Spots to sip and savour - best tea swing chairs

September 29, 2016

This week in our #sipandsavour series we’ve uncovered the best places to ‘hang’ out (literally) and take tea. These swing chairs are doted around the world and are made for sitting back, relaxing a...

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Tea cocktails - Blackberry Bourbon Iced Tea

September 29, 2016

Bourbon is one of those spirits that falls into the ‘strong’ category. It’s got a reputation for being on the masculine side and is packed with robustness. This week we’ve added just a touch of swe...

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