Champagne of Teas: Darjeeling

Quick: close your eyes, and picture the first thing you think of when I say "Indian tea."

Two guesses on what you see: sultry spiced chai tea or dark amber black tea, taken with milk and English biscuits.

These are both great things, and we make our fair share of them, but I don't think they're the most interesting tea to come out of India. For a brew that's at once delicate, assertive, and totally unique, you have to go with Darjeeling Tea.

Sleep Better With Tea

We all know what it is like to have a bad night's sleep and to start the day feeling tired and grumpy.

But a new survey has revealed the key to sweet dreams - going to bed at 10pm after having a cup of tea in your pyjamas.

Green Tea Beauty Secrets

Green tea has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, and not just for its amazing health benefits while consumed as a drink. Cosmetic companies have capitalized on green tea’s potent anti-oxidant qualities and started adding it to their products for face and body. But what is it exactly that makes green tea a staple for your beauty drawer?

Chai Tea Benefits

They say once you have been seduced by chai tea you never look back. This traditional tea from India, where it is known as "masala chai", contains a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices. 

Whether you choose the traditional spice combination of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg or the modern version with vanilla, there are several health benefits.

What is Chai

Chai (pronounced as a single syllable and rhymes with 'pie') is the word for tea in many parts of the world. It is a centuries-old beverage which has played an important role in many cultures.

Does tea aid in digestion.

Drinking tea with meals is a controversial topic. There are several studies that report drinking tea is good for digestive health but some state that caffeine in tea hinders absorption of various nutrients. Let’s see find out if it affects our health.

Black tea with Lemon

Black tea is a calorie-free beverage that contains caffeine and can help lower the risk of stroke and heart disease. These benefits may come from tea's theaflavin antioxidants, which can also help prevent certain forms of cancer. Tea is traditionally made with a sweetener and milk, which increases its sugar and caloric content. However, by replacing sugar and milk with a citrus fruit, such as lemon, you can increase health-boosting and nutritional potential of tea.