For the fun & flavour of soft drink – minus the processed sugar – we recommend turning a fruit infusion into sparkling iced tea! Our fruit infusions are based on hibiscus petals meaning they are packed full of Vitamin C. To Brew Slowly pour one litre of soda water into your iced tea jug and […]
This very Aussie iced tea is uplifting, refreshing and perfect for serving on a hot summer day! Our Australian Sencha is sourced from the Victorian Alps, and our Organic Lemon Myrtle from Far North Queensland. Sencha green tea is packed with antioxidants and aromatic Lemon Myrtle leaf helps support your immunity. YOU WILL NEED: […]
It’s the tea on everyone’s lips. Dubbed a ‘superfood’, matcha has found its way into cafes, cakes and even skincare. Here we give you the scoop on this tasty tea. WHAT IS MATCHA? Matcha is a fine-grade powdered Japanese green tea, rich in antioxidants and high in caffeine. It is produced in nearly the same […]
A delicious blend of tea, spice and milk, chai is a warm and wonderful tea tradition enjoyed the world over. Still the original home of chai, India has a myriad of street vendors selling their brews on every street corner. Draw inspiration from these expert chai wallahs and brew up a pot of chai from home. […]
In the cooler months, many seek natural remedies to boost their defence against illness. Immunity boosting teas provide an enjoyable preventative measure, containing helpful herbs that serve to support your immune system. Here we list the powerful properties of these herbs and the teas that contain them. Echinacea Benefits Echinacea has long been a popular […]
Leave your drugs in the chemist’s pot if you can heal the patient with food. – Hippocrates Here at The Tea Centre we are often quizzed about our Ayurvedic range of spicy tisanes, which include Anti-Stress, Breathe Easy, and Power Mix. Generally, the questions are centred on whether each of these blends really live up to […]
Why you should care about tea grading. It is often joked that FTGFOP stands for ‘Far Too Good For Ordinary People’. This gibberish-looking succession of letters actually means ‘Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe’ and is about the finest quality grade of tea you can find. So, why does it matter? Though graded teas do […]
We look at the history and health of Pu-erh
Some well-deserved indulgence during the holiday season may have left you feeling sluggish and bloated. Our teas for digestive health are a simple and delicious way to improve your wellbeing. Detox & Cleanse Organic A favourite with our customers, this tea proves that herbals can be both tasty and effective. With subtle sweetness and a […]
It is often said that tea was once worth as much as gold. At The Tea Centre, we tend to agree! The opulent history of tea boxes proves just how valuable a commodity tea once was. When tea properly arrived in 17th century Europe, storage comprised porcelain canisters and jars. By the 1700s these […]