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Tea and health go hand-in-hand, we have some tips on how to use tea to help build healthy habits

According to legend, the very first dragon appeared to the mythical emperor Fu-Shi in order to right several wrongs that had occurred at the hands of the monster Kung Kung. He was said to have rent a huge hole in the sky, and was a terrible presence who had to be stopped. Luckily the dragon filled in the hole and set the tone for how the world would function for the rest of time. The rhythms by which it lived its life – sleeping, waking, breathing, eating, flying – resulted in the creation of day and night, seasons and weather, and all the familiar patterns we recognize today.

Spring is in the air! For those of us in colder climates, that means emerging from our winter caves, cautiously dusting off our lighter jackets and finally seeing the sun.

In celebration of Hot Tea Month and to help combat the dark and chilly days of winter, we asked our Tea Sommelier, Alicja, for her top five winter warmers from the Shanti Collection

Make two quick and easy tea-infused holiday drinks that will impress your guests.

Fruity and light. Sounds like a nice summer drink, right?

Cooler weather calls for hot tea cocktails – the ones that warm your cheeks up, sip by sip. Perfect after dinner, or while cozied up by the fire, tea puts a fun twist on the classic slow sipper.

From the bold and malty richness of Assam to the smooth, floral elegance of Nilgiri and the refined complexity of Darjeeling - this guide takes you on a flavorful journey through India’s most iconic tea regions.