How much caffeine is in your cup of tea?

Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive drug in the world, at least that is how our beloved Wikipedia describes it. Unlike other psychoactive substances, it is legal and unregulated in virtually the entire world. Tea is, after water, the most consumed beverage in the world, coffee is the third. The two drinks are consumed daily by millions … Read more

Tea and pregnancy: prohibited or not?

The use of tea and other medicinal herbs to improve health and treat diseases dates back to the beginning of humanity. Medicinal herbs are totally natural, but they are precisely medicinal because they contain components with pharmacological properties. Therefore, its effects must be monitored, especially in a situation as delicate as a pregnancy. Teas and pregnancy … Read more

A Beginner’s guide to varieties of tea

The richness of the world of teas is impressive.  All types of tea are made from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. However, the climate, the composition of the cultivation land, the varieties and parts of the plant used and, above all, the production methods used by tea artisans allow totally different results to be achieved. White tea What distinguishes … Read more

The Story of Assam Tea

The history of tea is full of legends, historical facts and anecdotes. The one about Assam tea, specifically, contains a Scottish explorer, a pact with a local tribe, death and success during the height of the British Empire. How about? Gives for a series, right? Assam tea is appreciated for its intense flavor and body. In fact, it’s more … Read more

Dishes that go well with tea

Tea is well-known as an infusion, but what would you say if we told you that it is also possible to find numerous recipes with tea? Some famous cases are the use of the famous matcha tea in many preparations of Japanese pastries and pastries or Lapsang Souchong, to give certain recipes a smoky touch. The use … Read more

The rarest teas in the world

Do you consider yourself a tea specialist? There are literally hundreds of varieties of tea in the world, how many do you think you could name? Within the world of teas there are, of course, rarities and peculiarities. In this article, we embark on a journey across the world to discover a few teas that, most likely, … Read more

The best gadgets for tea lovers

Are you obsessed with the world of tea and is there a little corner in your kitchen where you could keep some new knickknack? Is the birthday of a great baby friend coming up? Do you want to make a novel Christmas gift?  We present below some ideas of utensils or gadgets that will delight any lover of the world of … Read more