Blog & News
11/01/2012
Wellness tea: helping you turn over a new leaf
Most people emerge from the Christmas period feeling that they would benefit from a bit of healthy living. So as 2012 gets into full swing, indulge ...
20/12/2011
Fortune Hunter, Part III
Follow the next episode of Robert Fortune's adventure, as he embarks on a hunt for China's finest black tea.
In the last instalment of Fo...
22/09/2011
Fortune hunter, Part II
In the second part of this story, Robert Fortune embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of green tea. But will he succeed?
In Fortune Hunter...
22/08/2011
White Tea; why you should try it
Enjoy the white stuff, as the sunshine fades
As we enjoy the last vestiges of summer, we think there is one more type of tea that's worth havin...
22/07/2011
Fortune Hunter Part 1
How the humble tea leaf, with the help of a humble Scottish botanist, changed the course of British history.
We've just finished read...
24/05/2011
Premium tea bags: the next best thing to loose tea
Here at Cup of Tea, we are strong advocates of drinking orthodox-produced loose teas. Their flavours are hard to rival; and, as we explain ...
18/04/2011
Making the grade: tea grading explained
Tea grading plays a pivotal role in the production of quality tea. Without it, there would be nothing to distinguish teabag dust from the finest loose...
21/03/2011
Enjoy the first taste of spring, with a first flush Darjeeling
Why we think first flush Darjeeling is the perfect springtime tea
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the daffodils are nodding in t...
02/01/2011
Green tea, diet and exercise How to shed those Christmas pounds
Christmas: the season of goodwill, celebration... and overindulgence. Chances are that, now it's all over, you will want to compensate for those glass...
18/11/2010
Seasonal teas
Seasonal teas: a splendid way to beat those winter blues
Why seasonal teas provide the perfect pick-me-up
As the temperature falls, th...
22/10/2010
How to make loose tea: a beginners guide
How to make loose tea. It's simple - take it from us.
You want to buy tea online, but you're not sure how to make loose te...
23/08/2010
Jasmine Xian Yu
Cup of Tea's Jasmine Xian Yu picks up Great Taste Award
Flavoured green tea awarded a 2* Gold at the Great Taste Awards. ...
12/11/2009
Cup of Tea
Have you ever wondered who we are? What Cup of Tea looks like? What do we do every day?
Well maybe, maybe not, but if you would like to see a bit ...
