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Can You Compost Tea Bags?

By Andrew Gadsden

July 5th, 2010
Posted in Tea Bags | 2 Comments »

It’s a common question: “Can I put my old tea bags on the compost heap?”.  The short answer is yes, you can.  Let’s look at  the matter more closely.

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What does it take to be an award winning Tearoom?

By Ryan

April 21st, 2010
Posted in Beginner's Guides to Tea, Quirky, Tea Places | No Comments »

Well, one of our favourite customers, Dartmoor Tearooms, has what it takes! They’ve just won the prestigious “Award of Excellence” from the Tea Guild. This is a landmark achievement, as the Tea Guild doesn’t give these out very often. They are considered the “Michelin Stars” of the tea world.

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Tea and Coffee Scandal Hits Australia’s Largest Supermarket Chain

By Phillip Hogan

March 4th, 2010
Posted in Intl Tea Trade, Tea in the News | No Comments »

Top executive sacked as Australian police uncover alleged kickback scam at Woolworths.

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Green Tea and Eye Disease

By Phillip Hogan

February 22nd, 2010
Posted in Health | 4 Comments »

Substances found in green tea could help fight eye disease, according to authors of the latest research from the University of Hong Kong.

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Tea Prices Fall as Strike Action Halts Distribution

By Phillip Hogan

February 19th, 2010
Posted in Africa, Intl Tea Trade, Tea in the News | 1 Comment »

A strike over pay, last week, saw African tea prices fall as shipments were disrupted by workers picketing warehouses.

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Decaf For Me Please!

By Phillip Hogan

February 17th, 2010
Posted in Beginner's Guides to Tea, Health | No Comments »

In today’s modern world we take our health seriously; watch our weight, blood pressure, alcohol intake and try to exercise regularly. Diets, gym memberships and all sorts of things from books to TV shows tell us not to eat this or cut down on that, often removing those small, simple pleasures in life that keep us going and get us through a hard day.

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Have You Tried Nettle Tea?

By Phillip Hogan

February 15th, 2010
Posted in Health | No Comments »

It seems hard to believe that the Nettle Plant, arch nemesis of children wearing shorts everywhere, could in fact be one of the most flavourful and beneficial beverages you’ll ever drink. 

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Kenya Tea Packers Announce Growth Strategy Into New Products

By Suleiman Mbatiah

February 12th, 2010
Posted in Tea in the News | 1 Comment »

Kenya Tea Packers (KETEPA), the country’s largest tea blending and packaging company, has announced an aggressive growth strategy which includes a dynamic move into new product categories.

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Are Tea Antioxidants Absorbed By The Body?

By Phillip Hogan

February 10th, 2010
Posted in Health | 1 Comment »

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Sri Lanka Pledges $40.7m For Tea Smallholders

By Andrew Gadsden

February 8th, 2010
Posted in Sri Lanka Tea Industry | No Comments »

Tea Plantation, Nuwara Eliya

The Sri Lankan government is pledging $40.7m to the nation’s tea smallholders.

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