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What is a Piao Yi Teapot?

You may have heard of a Piao Yi teapot. You may not. If you love gong fu cha but don't love carrying a gaiwan round with you, or even bringing out the gaiwan and tea tray every time you want a quick brew, then a Piao Yi might be just the…
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3 ways to prepare loose leaf tea without a tea strainer

Preparing loose leaf tea without a strainer. No strainer? No worries. So, you’ve been gifted some loose-leaf tea. But you don’t have a tea strainer, so it’s probably back to those plastic containing dusty tea bags and I’ll give…
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Batch Tea Christmas Video

Festive cheer with a festive ad! It's time to spread some festive cheer with our first Batch Tea Co Christmas Advert! Eat your hearts out John Lewis. A very merry Christmas from Batch Tea Company. Wishing you a safe, fun & wonderful…
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The Ultimate Christmas Drink

We've discovered the ultimate Christmas drink! And, being the kind-hearted souls that we are, we wanted to share it with you! We've been doing a lot of playing around with the London Fog Earl Grey Latte drink, aka The Grey Wizard as served…
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Just What is Liu Bao Tea?

Here at Batch we're big fans of Liu Pao Tea, aka Liu Bao. But not many people in the UK have heard of it. So just what is it? Allow us to explain... What is Liu Pao Tea? Liu Bao, or Liu Pao, tea is a fermented, aged black tea that…
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Tea Hack: Perfect Chai Lattes at home with a Cafetière

Use a Cafetière to make café-quality frothed milk at home, without any fancy equipment. Chai Lattes are awesome. Kama Sutra Sticky Chai Lattes are awesomer. Wouldn't it be great if you could make café-quality chai lattes at home…
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The Gift of Tea

The Gift of Tea Tea has long been one of the most popular gifts to give in China. For thousands of years it has been the gift of choice for people in all walks of life, from peasants to emperors, tradesmen to traders and everything in between. Whether…
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Tea Recipe: Meet The Grey Wizard

Looking for a warming, soothing, aromatic drink on a cold day? Course you are. Look no further than the Grey Wizard, courtesy of Sheffield wizard themed café and Batch Tea stockist The Steel Cauldron. You might have heard of “London…
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We want you to tell all your friends about us…

Tell Your Friends About Us Earn Tea Points & Pounds whilst being the best friend ever. We need your help so we’re offering the chance to earn Tea Points & Pounds whilst being the best friend ever, by telling your friends about us. We…
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How to Cold Infuse Tea

How to cold infuse loose leaf tea Cold infused tea is becoming very popular indeed in recent years. And it’s easy to understand why. What better to cool down on a hot day than a refreshing tea drink? And you’ve probably seen the…