1 Chai, 5 Ways: Converting a Devoted Coffee Drinker

1 Chai, 5 Ways: Converting a Devoted Coffee Drinker

Ellie, a vegan coffee lover, got in touch with us about Kama Sutra Sticky Chai. We converted her to tea! She’s still vegan, thankfully… Here’s what happened, in Ellie's words. --- “What’s the absolute best chai tea you can recommend?” was the question I copy-pasted to...

What is a Piao Yi Teapot?

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 thing for you!

3 ways to prepare loose leaf tea without a tea strainer

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 this to someone I know likes tea, right?...

Batch Tea Christmas Video

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 festive season. Now, stick that...

The Ultimate Christmas Drink

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 at Steel Cauldron...

Just What is Liu Bao Tea?

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 originates from the town of Liu Pao,...

Tea Hack: Perfect Chai Lattes at home with a Cafetière

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 without any fancy equipment? Can you...

The Gift of Tea

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 it is sharing...

Tea Recipe: Meet The Grey Wizard

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 Fog” – an Earl Grey Tea Latte with...

We want you to tell all your friends about us…

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 believe that our tea is...