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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…
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How to Make Iced Tea at Home

  How to make iced tea at home When life gives you lemons, learn how to make iced tea. In need of a refreshing pick me up for a warm day? Yeah you are! Then read on, tea lover and become an iced-tea-master! Iced tea, or "ice-tea"…
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How do I get my water to 80°C?

How to get 80°C water, quickly! Green tea needs to be prepared at 80°C you say. White tea at 70°C, you say. Well I haven’t got all day pal. And I haven’t got a kettle that does different temperatures, a thermometer or a load of tea…
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Local Heroes… Gettin’ **it done.

Sheffield delivery services, smashing it. We've been blown away by the way independent businesses of Sheffield (and no doubt beyond) have taken this situation by the scruff of its neck and refused to lie down. The spirit of the people…
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Adventures in Tea: Earl Grey Tea Soap

Making Soap with Earl Grey Tea Always looking for something fun to do (like we don’t have enough to do), we thought I’d have a dabble with soap! Tea soap, in fact. Earl Grey tea soap in fact. Not the melt and pour stuff you can get with…
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What’s in a name? Kama Sutra Sticky Chai