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Water you doing to your tea? Though we perceive an obvious difference between water and tea, the fact is that whatever the tea leaves actually donate to the end beverage is minuscule in proportion to the amount of water. Of course, the leaf is the most important part of the tea-making process, but the quality of the oft-overlooked water can make or break any infusion. Water my options? There are many options when it comes to drinking water, and in the end it comes down to personal preference. Still, there are advantages and disadvantages inherent to each choice. •Tap water....

Top 10 Green Teas From The UK Loose Leaf Tea Company 2016 We hope you find this list interesting it is our Green Teas by sales volume and has no relation to any other sources or companies. Gunpowder Organic Green Tea Fancy Sencha Organic Green Tea Chun Mee Organic Green Tea Keemun Congou Green Vanilla Tea Green Lemon Tea  Gabalong Green Tea Earl Grey Green Sencha Decaffeinated Tea Gu Zhang Mao Jian Organic Green Tea Eight Treasures Green Tea It makes us feel happy that our top 3 are all Organic Teas something which we specialise in, they may not...

Elderflower Cordial #Elderflower tea is a pleasant caffeine free tea substitute which has a heady, floral and somewhat fruity flavour and a delightful aroma. Elderflower has been used in traditional medicine all over the world in many different cultures due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses are for colds and flu, sinus infections, and other respiratory disturbances. As a supplement, elderflower also has diuretic and laxative properties and is helpful in relieving occasional constipation. Elderflower has antibacterial and antiviral properties and may also help alleviate some allergies and boost the functioning of the immune system. Topically,...

Rooibos Amaretto Prickly Pear Imagine the colour of deep amber; this flavoured Herbal Infusion from South Africa has the taste of bitter (but not acid bitter) almond and marzipan underlined with the soft, fruity notes of prickly pear. Rooibos, pieces of apple, chopped almonds, blackthorn berries, blackberry leaves, lemon grass, flavouring, coconut shavings, rose petals (this would make an amazing chocolate bar) the end result is a real amaretto delight. Rooibos is mostly grown in the Cederberg, a smallish mountain area within the Western Cape region of South Africa. The leaves are oxidized (or fermented) this process results in the...

Chun Mee Green Organic Tea This green tea is undoubtedly one of the favourites here at the uklooseleafteacompany. With a mild grassy flavour (not earthy) it’s subtle and smooth taste makes for a very nice breakfast cup. Drink without milk and sweetner for the best flavour. Watch the leaves unfurl as it steeps. Daily consumption of green tea has been associated with a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. It is reported that an increase in one cup of green tea per day was associated with a 5% lower risk of death from cardiovascular causes. Green tea consumption may...