Tea News

Mild herbal infusion produced from the Hibiscus Sabdariffa Calyces giving the deep red colour. In Italy, hibiscus tea is known as carcadè or Italian tea and was first introduced from Eritrea, it was used as a substitute for tea when the country was hit by trade sanctions for it's invasion of Abyssinia. There are also many variations of drinking preferences around the world. In the USA hibiscus tea was made popular by a creation circa 1972 known as 'Red Zinger'. In the English-speaking Caribbean, the drink called sorrel, is made from the calyces and considered an integral part of Christmas...

Camomile / Chamomile Blossoms Herbal Tea Mild herbal infusion made from whole chamomile blossoms. The flowers are carefully processed to ensure they keep their typical tart-flowery character and taste. This drink is naturally caffeine free and is appreciated for it's benefits and soothing calming properties; and we here at theuklooseleafteaconpany have done our own study into the health benefits of this beverage. We all drank this for 1 week, we did actually notice a difference amongst our ranks, (that's all I can say without getting into trouble!). A reported study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, initially undertaken...

Dim of Jasmine - Jasmine Pearls This rare speciality green tea all the way from China (via theuklooseleafteacompany), has leaves hand picked and rolled into small balls resembling pearls; hence the name. Rolled without breaking the veins and flavoured with jasmine flowers which produce a fragrant aroma and subtly sweetish flavour; this tea certainly is a pearl. The leaves are picked in the spring and stored until the jasmine flowers blossom. The jasmine is then picked as early in the day as possible whilst tightly budded. The buds are then kept at a low temperature until nightfall; the jasmine will...

Keemun black tea was first produced in the latter part of the 19th century (around 1875) and is one of China's most famous. This delicious black tea produced exclusively in the Qimen county of Huangshan city, in China's Anhui Province, quickly became very popular and is used for a number of classic blends, including many English breakfast teas. There are many varieties of Keemun each produced using different techniques originating from the farmers of the Fujian province. A light refreshing tea (and if brewed correctly) red in colour (confusing for a black tea), with smoky tones in the flavour and...

This lovely composition of Japanese Sencha green tea, apple, currants, pieces of vanilla and red cornflower petals is a favourite winter warmer at theuklooseleafteacompany. The woody creamy taste and seasonal aroma makes for a very dreamy, restful and relaxing experience. With a brewing time of 2-3 minutes, it's a quick fix. I personally find a flavoured tea more relaxing, it's probably the look of the colourful ingredients and aroma, as well as the taste sensation; which takes my mind away from what ever it was………. However, back to reality and the job in hand. The long green (literally) tea leaves,...