Lemon or Milk? It Depends on the Leaf
The rule of thumb for each, and the few teas that want neither.
Storing Tea So It Stays Fresh
Air, light, damp and strong smells are the enemies; a plain tin beats them all.
Cold Brew for Hot Afternoons
Leaves, cold water, and a night in the fridge. It really is that easy.
Spices to Keep Beside the Black Tea
Cardamom, clove and ginger: what each one adds, and how much is too much.
Flowers You Can Steep From the Garden
Chamomile, rose and lavender are the safe ones. Dry them slowly, in the shade.
Pairing Tea With Something Sweet
Fruit tarts, shortbread and dark chocolate each have a pot they prefer.
Tea for Two: Setting a Small Table
Two cups, one pot and half an hour with nowhere else to be.
Reading the Colour in the Cup
What a pale liquor or a deep amber tells you before the first sip.
Caffeine in Tea, Plainly Explained
Less than coffee, more than you might guess, and it depends less on colour than people say.
How We Choose a Garden
We visit, we taste, and we only buy what we would drink at home.
A Morning Pot Before Anything Else
Ten quiet minutes that change how the rest of the day goes.
Caring for a Clay Pot
Rinse it, never soap it, and let it dry with the lid off.