Tea is the fermented beverage made from the leaf of Camellia sinesis and an array of other plants. It is made from two main types of plant: Camellia sinensis and other plants that are native to China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam. There are three main types of tea: green (black), black (red), […]
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Brewing Tea Intro Tea is a vital part of everyday life around the world. Teas are mainly made from tea leaves, though some also contain herbs like mint or lemon. Brewing tea requires special equipment and care to ensure great taste and freshness. The proper choice of water temperature, brewing time and amount of tea […]
Origins of Green Tea There are many benefits associated with green tea, which are a result of the fact that green tea is made from the leaves and stems of the plant Camellia sinensis. This plant is native to Asia and sometimes called Camellia Oolong Tea. Green tea has been used in traditional medicines since […]
Moroccan Mint Black Tea from Mayfair Tea is a traditional blend of finest Ceylon and Indian Teas with refreshing Peppermint leaves. This combination offers lively aromatic drink combining benefits and depth of fermented black tea with the cool tingle of Peppermint. This Moroccan Mint tea is medium bodied, flavoursome, with malty nuance, and cool mint […]
Kenya Tinderet from Mayfair Tea is a luxury hand made white tea produced in the Nandi Hills of Kenya. These tea leaves are grown 7000ft above sea level and dried naturally in sunlight. Kenya Tindered from Mayfair Tea offers delicate refreshing flavour with fruity notes and very low caffeine content. Mayfair Tea Kenya Tinderet is […]
Mayfair Tea Sencha Japan Premium Green Tea is sourced from Kagoshima prefecture of Japan known for its abundance of Cedar and Hinoki forests and perfect conditions for growing green tea. This leaf was grown at 1000ft above sea level where Sencha bushes are exposed to direct sunlight allowing it to acquire characteristic refreshing flavour with […]