Mint Blossom

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

There are many legends surrounding the origin of drinking tea. One story tells us that it began in China thousands of years ago. It is said that the leaves of a Camellia plant dropped off and landed in a bowl of boiling water. The Emperor at the time tasted the result and found them to his liking and the art of drinking tea was born.

On a meditative fall morning, there is nothing better than to haul out a big bag of pears, fresh-picked from the backyard or the overly prolific tree down the street, and wash, peel, core and chop them for an entire vat of pear sauce. Or, sometimes even more gratifying, to press them into cider or turn them into a delicious pie or crumble. If you’re the type of person who delights in this sometimes humble fruit, then our organic Fujian Pear tea is sure to be a hit.

There are quite a few methods for making iced tea, and selecting the right method really depends on the tea leaves or herbs you are using to make the infusion...

It’s no surprise that three of our wellness teas are also three of our most colourful. Packed with antioxidants, healing herbs and anti-inflammatory compounds, these vibrant teas are much more than a warm beverage.

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

We all know that drinking enough water is key for good skin, but have you ever thought about switching things up with skin-loving herbal teas?

What is hibiscus, what does it taste like, why is it so good for you and what is the best way to prepare it?