Roses offer one of the most unique delicate floral notes when it comes to flavouring of food or drink. The long cultural history of the rose has led to it being used often as a symbol. In ancient Greece, the rose was closely associated with the goddess Aphrodite. These delicate pink rose blossoms come from […]
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Dandelions have been used by humans for food and as a herb for much of recorded history. The entire plant, including the leaves, stems, flowers, and roots, is edible and nutritious. Dandelions are found on 6 continents and have been gathered for food since prehistory. Tea made from Dandelion dried leaf offers delicious healthy herbal […]
Mayfair Tea Earl Grey Blue Sky is a blend of premium black teas infused with bergamot oil and cornflower petals. Traditionally Early Grey was made from smooth top grade Keemun teas from China and this Mayfair Tea blend also includes premium Keemun leaf. This blend also includes high altitude Ceylon tea leaf for additional smoothness […]
Sakura Sencha is harvested during the early spring when the quality of leaf is at its best. Cherry trees start to bloom across Japan at the same time signifying the arrival of spring. This Sakura Sencha tea is a celebration of spring energies fusing together delicate flavours of premium Japanese green tea, sakura blossom, and […]
This organic camomile blossom tea grew in the sunny shores of Nile River Delta. These blossoms were naturally sundried and chosen for their exceptional aromatic quality. In ancient Egypt, camomile was considered sacred and dedicated to the sun god Ra. The religious rituals were performed at dawn when the tiny camomile flower opened its petals. […]
Lemon Verbena or Louisa, Lemon Beebrush, Verveine Citronnelle, Cedrón, is a flowering plant native to South America. It was brought to Europe by the Spanish and the Portuguese and quickly gaining popularity as one of the useful aromatic herbs. It is particularly valued for its gentle sweet lemon nuance and green herbaceous overall profile. Lemon […]
This Mayfair Tea Mate comes with a sweet and sour citrus flavour from sundried natural lemons mixed into the organic Yerba Mate leaf making this Mate particularly refreshing and aromatic. Mate has been a popular drink in Latin America since at least the 17th century. It offers a variety of benefits including energising properties of […]
Yerba Mate was first cultivated and used by the indigenous Guarani people in southern Brazil. Yerba Mate leaf is grown and harvested in a similar way to traditional tea leaves. Young leaves are cut just before they reach full growth, steamed, and sun dried to allow development of their flavour. Yerba Matte is known for […]
Saffron is a small flowering plant, a member of the lily family. Saffron production is a very labour intensive process. The flowering part has three delicate crimson stigmas in the centre, which are hand-picked, placed on a riddle, and cured to develop its flavour. Apart from being one of the most precious spices, there are […]
A very special blend of finest black teas including 1st Flush Assam harvested in April, 2nd Flush Darjeeling picked in June, and a peak of season Ceylon from January – February growth to produce one of the most exquisite teas you’ll ever taste. Full bodied with a wonderful depth of flavour, this Royal Blend harnesses […]