Author Archives: Thomas Perrin

Wild Honeybush Tea Premium Herbal Tea from South Africa

South Africa Honebush Savanna

Honeybush is so named because the flowers of the Cyclopia plant smell of honey. In the taste of honeybush tea this delicate honey blossom note is retained in a more subtle form among other  elements of this aromatic herbal tea. Other aromatic notes include apricot jam and earthy African Savanna at dusk. In addition to […]

Nettle Leaf Premium Organic Herbal Tea

Organic Nettle Tea

This refreshing Nettle leaf tea is organically grown, naturally dried in the sun offering a wonderful herbal drink which can be enjoyed both hot and cold. Stinging Nettle is one of the oldest herbs frequently mentioned in literature and appreciated for its many nutritional benefits. This premium Nettle leaf delivers a fresh aroma and a […]

Linden Flower Organic Lime Tree Blossom Herbal Tea

Linden Tea

Linden trees are important nectar producing blooming trees native to Europe. The fragrant, yellow to white flowers are collected after spring bloom, dried, and carefully preserved. The flowers are the most valued herbal components of the linden tree. Infusions of the flowers make a refreshing light bodied tea. In Greek mythology, Philyra, a nymph, was […]

Butterfly Blue Pea Blue Tea Organic Clitoria Ternatea Blossom Herbal Tea

Mayfair Blue Tea

Butterfly Blue Pea Blue Tea is one of the most celebrated herbal drinks of South East Asia including Bali, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand where it is often served cold in the form of ice tea. What sets this deep blue sky coloured drink apart is its striking colour and ability to transform this colour into various […]

Hibiscus Tea and Goddess Kali

Hibiscus Tea

The tea made of the calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa is known by many names in many countries around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is well known for its red colour, tartness and unique flavour. Additionally, it is highly nutritious because of its vitamin C content. It is known as […]

Surprisingly Rich Holistic Benefits of Spearmint

Spearmint Holistic Benefits

Spearmint is one of the most fragrant herbs in the mint family. It has been cultivated and used in food and drink preparations for centuries. We are all familiar with cool refreshing aroma and taste of this green herb, but the holistic benefits here go well beyond pleasant taste and scent.  Surprisingly this plant offers […]

Brief History of Tea

Brief History of Tea Mayfair Tea

Tea originated in Southwest China during the Shang dynasty, where it was used as a medicinal drink. An early credible record of tea drinking dates to the 3rd century AD, in a medical text written by Hua Tuo. It was popularised as a recreational drink during the Chinese Tang dynasty, and tea drinking spread to […]