Matcha 101 – All you ever want to know about Matcha
High in antioxidants and rich in fibres and vitamins, Matcha is the result of an artisanal process in which the young shoots of the Camellia sinensis – the plant that gives rise to tea – are reduced to a fine powder in a stone mill. The drink, much appreciated in Japan, has a bright green colour, […]
Pregnancy Tea? Learn a bit more about it!
From the moment a woman finds out that she is pregnant, she instinctively pays much more attention to the foods she consumes, medicines she takes and anything we put into or onto our body. Our sense of smell and taste becomes heightened, and our instincts are tuned to protect ourselves and our babies. As such […]
How to make a Herb Garden
What amazing variety of plant can be easily grown by children, beginner gardeners and people with no garden at all, food lovers, chefs and commercial producers, providing year-round produce for culinary, medicinal and cosmetic use and make every patch of your garden look great? The answer is Herbs! I always say I have two gardens […]
Nourishing Nettle Infusion
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of my all-time favourite herbs due to its wonderful benefits Besides the Nettle Soup, another recipe I love at this time of the year is the Sting Nettle Infusions, a highly nutritive tonic that nourishes your body with trace minerals and vitamin K as well as many antioxidants. It also help […]
Celebrate this Summer Solstice in a Special Way
The Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is an extraordinary event, signifying the longest day of the year when the sun reaches its zenith in the sky. For over 5000 years, Ireland has cherished and celebrated this magical occurrence. The term “Solstice” derives from the combination of “sol,” representing the sun, and “sistere,” meaning to […]
The History of Tea
While tea was at a high level of development in both Japan and China, information concerning this unknown beverage only began to filter back to Europe by Arabs via Venetians in the 10th century.
Great Tea: An endangered species
If I told you there was a shortage of tea in the world wouldn’t you be surprised? Well, most people would be, after all the local supermarket still has plenty of tidy cartons lining the shelves. But sadly, it is true.
The different types of tea
Many types of tea come from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis. The different types of tea are the result of differences in the tea manufacturing process
The perfect cup of tea
Tea can only be as good as the water that is used to brew it. The more delicate the tea, the more important the water quality becomes
Health Benefits of Green Tea, White Tea, Pu-Erh & Rooibos
Tea is an ancient beverage steeped in history and romance and loved by many. In fact, so popular is tea that it is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world after water.
