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Margartet's Hope, a sad story of love and grief. Situated in north Kurseong at an elevation ranging from 950 meters to 1830 meters, the 150-year-old famous Margaret's Hope Tea Estate was once called Bara Ringtong. At the beginning of the 20th century, legend has it, the then-manager of Ringtong, Mr Bagdon, rechristened it to Margaret's Hope. The wistful name refers to a great tragedy that befell Mr Bagdon in 1927. Mr Bagdon, who was the first to plant tea on the southwest ridge of the Balsun River, had a daughter called Margaret. According to the tale, Margaret came all the...

Jasmine Tea Organic A fragrant jasmine and certified organic green tea. A particular favourite with some of us here at the uklooseleafteacompany. A Chinese green tea base, scented with jasmine blossom, culminating in a sweet and fragrant tea; reputedly to be the most famous scented tea in China. The Jasmine plant itself is reputed to have been introduced to China from Persia through India (the reputed tea originations never fail to amaze) allegedly during the Han Dynasty and was used to scent teas around the fifth century! The popular use of Jasmine tea did not catch on until the commencment...

One reason the tradition of herbal tea has endured through the ages is the tangible and numerous benefits to health and mood that can be induced by the regular drinking of a herbal brew. These benefits are as relevant in our stressful and modern lives as they have been throughout history and we have collated the top five ways drinking herbal tea can create a healthier and happier you! 1) It can help you stay slim Dandelion acts as a mild laxative that promotes digestion, stimulates appetite, and balances the natural and beneficial bacteria in the intestines. It can increase...

Boost and Energy Green Tea Detox Organic Boost and energy green tea is literally, our flavour of the month here at the uklooseleafteacompany. Certified organic and caffeine free, with ingredients such as; Gunpowder (the tea, not the explosive) from the Camellis sinensis plant and the Zhejiang province of China. Matcha, referring to finely-milled green tea. Our Matcha is harvested from Organic Green tea, it is full of Catechins and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG as an antioxidant is about 30-80 times more potent than vitamins C and E. White Tea Mao Feng, picked early in the spring before China's Quing Ming...

Spicy Inspiration Green Tea Detox Organic Spicy Inspiration Green Tea Detox Organic. This wonderful blend of exotic spices and green tea, is certainly a hit with us here at theuklooseleafteacompany. This mellow blend, which has a gentle taste incorporates a subtle kick from black and pink peppers; has all our favourite flavours here in one cup. From the first to the last ingredient, each can be tasted in every sip; a blend of: Cinnamon Sticks, Ginger, Green Tea China Chun Mee, Anise, Lemon Grass, White Tea Pai Mu Tan, Cacao Nibs, Curcuma, Black Pepper, Cacao Nibs, Star Anise, Pink Pepper,...