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{"id":125190078524,"title":"What is Earl Grey Rooibos?","created_at":"2018-09-11T14:25:32+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat is so Earl Grey about our rooibos? Dragonfly Earl Grey Rooibos is one of our most loved teas. Learn more about this gentle and caffeine free alternative that combines the best of both worlds.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-EarlGreyTea-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662371759\" alt=\"Dragonfly Tea Earl Grey Rooibos tea and what does rooibos tea taste like\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe distinctive taste of traditional Earl Grey comes from bergamot, a citrus fruit grown all over the Mediterranean. To make our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-rooibos-tea\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Tea earl grey rooibos tea bags\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEarl Grey rooibos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e we've simply added natural oil of bergamot to finest grade rooibos tea, combining the best of both worlds and creating a great tasting alternative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does Dragonfly's Earl Grey Rooibos taste like? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos (redbush) tea is incredibly smooth with a slight natural sweetness and subtle nutty taste. Unlike \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Tea black teas\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eblack teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, rooibos has very low levels of tannins and therefore contains absolutely no bitterness. The addition of Bergamot oil (which sits halfway between an orange and a lemon) brings refreshing and fragrant citrus notes that are suitable for any time of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes Earl Grey Rooibos contain caffeine? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely not! \u003cspan\u003eWhilst Earl Grey is traditionally a black tea which contains caffeine,\u003c\/span\u003e rooibos tea comes from a different plant to traditional black and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Tea green teas\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egreen teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and has no caffeine in its make-up. Therefore unlike 'decaffeinated teas', rooibos leaves do not undergo any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edu.rsc.org\/feature\/decaffeination-how-does-it-work\/4013450.article\" title=\"Decaffeination Process\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003echemical processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to strip away caffeine. This makes rooibos an ideal choice for all ages to enjoy in the evenings before bed or throughout the day, especially if you are looking to reduce your caffeine intake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you drink our Earl Grey Rooibos? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend infusing the tea bags in boiling water and leaving to brew for around 2-4 mins or according to taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush-tea\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Tea gentle rooibos tea and honeybush tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003erooibos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is so gentle this tea can be enjoyed on its own or with a drop of milk, or like with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Tea Traditional Organic Earl Grey tea \"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etraditional Earl Grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, with a slice of lemon to bring out the citrus notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Earl Grey Rooibos also makes a fabulous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/tea-recipes\/earl-grey-iced-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea earl grey iced tea recipe\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eiced tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Simply brew the tea, leave to cool and pour over ice for a refreshing and hydrating drink which will not go bitter and can be kept for days in the fridge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-EarlGreyIceTea-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662371791\" alt=\"Dragonfly Tea Earl Grey Tea, Iced Tea Recipe\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExplore our full range of caffeine free or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/caffeine-free\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Tea decaf teas\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edecaf teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviewed and updated: January 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2023-01-30T12:30:01+00:00","updated_at":"2023-01-30T12:30:01+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur Dragonfly Earl Grey Rooibos is one of our most loved teas. Here's a little more about this gentle and caffeine free alternative that combines the best of both worlds. \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"discover-rooibos-earl-grey","tags":"featured, product-earl-grey-rooibos, product-traditional-earl-grey, spotlight, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2022-09-05T10:56:52+01:00","alt":"Organic Earl Grey Rooibos pack","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Blog_EarlGrey_800x800-min.jpg?v=1662371813"}}
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Our Dragonfly Earl Grey Rooibos is one of our most loved teas. Here's a little more about this gentle and caffeine free alternative that combines the best of both worlds.
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{"id":454132793404,"title":"A day in the life of Dragonfly Tea","created_at":"2020-05-07T14:54:07+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Dragonfly_Tea_Clock_grande.jpg?v=1588867491\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday is different but we’ve come up with our ideal day in tea, and how we like to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/how-to-make-a-mindful-cuppa\" target=\"_blank\" title=\" How to make a mindful cuppa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e#presspause\u003c\/a\u003e. Here are some of our suggestions to get you through in style! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreakfast cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart the day right. Before you listen, watch or read the news, get up and make a cup of tea. And stretch. It’s a great idea to get the body moving and breath flowing before you engage with all the troubles of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a strong cup then go for a caffeinated tea such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Traditional English Breakfast\"\u003eTraditional English Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e, or if you want something a little lighter then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/emerald-mountain-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Pure Green Mountain \"\u003ePure Green Mountain \u003c\/a\u003ewould be a good one (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/how-to-make-the-perfect-cup-of-green-tea\" title=\"How to make the perfect cup of green tea\"\u003etop tea tip: for green teas\u003c\/a\u003e, make sure you let the water cool for a minute or two before brewing, or else it will go bitter!). These two should give enough pep to get you onto your yoga mat, or to your desk, or out the front door, but not so much that you’re totally wired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/caffeine-free\" title=\"Caffeine free teas\"\u003eavoiding caffeine\u003c\/a\u003e entirely then our Breakfast rooibos makes a good strong cup of tea without the caffeine. You can drink it with milk or plant milks if you like, or just as it is. Similarly, we blended our English Breakfast so that it is delicious without milk – which of course is how we drink it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevenses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePausing for tea is a great way to break up the day, especially if you are working from home. Try to keep to the same times every day which is easier – there’s nothing like a routine to help keep things in balance! Some of our mid-morning favourites are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/eastern-beauty-oolong-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Eastern Beauty Oolong\"\u003eEastern Beauty Oolong \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/genmaicha-and-matcha-green-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Genmaicha and Matcha green tea\"\u003eGenmaicha and Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e – both are from our biodegradable\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/tea-pyramids\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea large leaf pyramid teas\"\u003e large leaf pyramid collection\u003c\/a\u003e. They’re both quite light although caffeinated and have very satisfying flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oolong is somewhere between a green and a black tea – it’s semi oxidised and beautifully smooth with soft caramel notes. Genmaicha and Matcha is Japanese toasted rice with green tea and matcha – it’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/why-drink-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Green Tea health benefits\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull of antioxidants\u003c\/a\u003e and has a wonderful toasted and nutty flavour which is really satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth of these are high quality large leaf teas so they feel like something special. This way you turn something mundane into something you concentrate on a little more, noticing the aroma, the flavours, the after-taste. We call this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/pages\/tea-philosophy\" title=\"Dragonfly's Tea Philosophy - slow tea\"\u003eslow tea\u003c\/a\u003e. Taking time, making the most of what’s in your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter lunch cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mint-garden-digestif-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Mint Garden Digestif\"\u003eMint Garden Digestif\u003c\/a\u003e is perfect after a meal. It refreshes the palate after stronger foods and contains peppermint, fennel amongst other herbs, which can all help get the digestive system working. Another option is our new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/inner-aloe-harmony\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Inner Aloe Harmony\"\u003eInner Aloe Harmony\u003c\/a\u003e – also great for digestion as all the ingredients are naturally alkaline, helping to neutralise and calm the system after acidic food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is always a great chance to press pause on the day and all the goings on of a hectic morning. Maybe try to stop scrolling and put the phone down, listen to some music instead, or maybe even enjoy a little silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximise this opportunity, perhaps you can concentrate on softening your breath, and put to one side all the thoughts that inevitably roll around our heads – there’s the rest of the afternoon for all of that! This is a special time to reconnect, so enjoy the peace. When you’ve finished your cup and you feel rested and ready, we say ‘wiggle your toes’ - wake up and get moving again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat mid-afternoon slump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the afternoon it’s usually a good idea to avoid caffeine as it can have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/herbal-tea-for-sleep\" title=\"Caffeine and sleep\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edetrimental effect on sleep\u003c\/a\u003e. However, the afternoon is often where we most often experience a slump in energy, exactly when many of us would like to turn to caffeine whether in tea, coffee or chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, how about trying a turmeric based tea. This super ingredient is said to help with inflammation and anti-histamine response and you can find it in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-balance-turmeric-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Golden Balance Turmeric\"\u003eGolden Balance Turmeric\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as in one of our newest herbal teas, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/true-clarity-turmeric\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea True Clarity Turmeric tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTrue Clarity Ginger\u003c\/a\u003e. Both of these teas have a mild spice which can be invigorating with enough flavour to help resist those urges for unhealthy snacks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the day just doesn't go to plan at all. At these times a reward can make all the difference! Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Jasmine Pearls Green Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJasmine Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e are the perfect pick-me-up. Its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/how-jasmine-tea-is-made\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How jasmine tea is made\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eextraordinary fragrance\u003c\/a\u003e and sweet floral notes will transport you far away from the problems at hand. In this way, it’s easier to take a proper time out and let the mind wander, away from work or chores or issues, and towards what’s in the cup and all the sensations that come with it. It does have some caffeine though as it is a scented green tea – so it is for moments of extremis!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/mother_day_2_grande.JPG?v=1520002579\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6pm is drink time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround this time many people want something to help relax after a busy day. This could be wine-o-clock time, but actually a cup of tea can do a lot more for your positive energy levels and there is no hangover! Our new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/happy-times-tulsi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Happy Times Tulsi tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHappy Times Tulsi\u003c\/a\u003e is excellent for this – naturally caffeine free and containing Holy Basil (tulsi) which has long been used to help with mood and wellbeing. Alternatively, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-rooibos-honeybush\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Cape Rooibos and Honeybush tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCape Rooibos \u0026amp; Honeybush\u003c\/a\u003e is naturally sweet and has a wonderful calming effect that has been used by generations of South Africans to help relax.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding down for sweet dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ve had your evening meal and now it is time to wind down for bed. So, what will you drink? Something caffeine free, with a little sweetness and some calming herbs? Coming up. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/night-sky-calm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Night Sky Calm tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNight Sky Calm\u003c\/a\u003e is our idea of the perfect bedtime blend and many people swear that it works! Either way, it’s delicious and another great routine to establish for the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut away your phone or screen, and try reading a book or doing a puzzle, listening to music. This is your time. Pay attention to your breath, to what's in your cup, maybe stretch again; think about what went well during the day or things that you are glad for in your life, a technique known to help improve your sense of wellbeing and give a more balanced outlook. This is not the time to be worrying about your to do list. If something is bothering you, try writing it down. And try to finish on a positive note. This will be the first thing your brain processes from the day, so make it a good one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd that is our ideal day in tea. It doesn't happen everyday, but we think it would be a pretty good day! Let us know if you've any ideas and tomorrow maybe try to find a little time to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dragonflyteauk\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"@dragonflyteauk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e#presspause\u003c\/a\u003e, in whatever way works for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Pause_lines_cutout_extended_grande.jpg?v=1585734445\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Georgia Ginsberg","user_id":4827193,"published_at":"2020-05-11T18:05:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-22T16:55:50+01:00","summary_html":"We've come up with our ideal day in tea, all the way from breakfast to bedtime. 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We've come up with our ideal day in tea, all the way from breakfast to bedtime. Read here for some of our top suggestions to help you #press pause and get you through the day in style!
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{"id":451702128700,"title":"Drink yourself happy with our new herbal infusions","created_at":"2020-05-01T16:16:45+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/NewHerbals_large.jpg?v=1588690064\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to introduce three delicious new organic herbal infusions to the Dragonfly Tea family: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/happy-times-tulsi\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Happy Times Tulsi Tea\"\u003eHappy Times Tulsi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/inner-aloe-harmony\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Inner Aloe Harmony\"\u003eInner Aloe Harmony\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/true-clarity-turmeric\" title=\"Dragonfly True Clarity Ginger tea\"\u003eTrue Clarity Ginger\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur newest teas are our way of celebrating the great botanical traditions, harnessing the power of the finest herbs and spices to help soothe, restore, and lift the spirits. They come in plastic free teabags and recyclable packaging which means that they're good for you AND the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/happy-times-tulsi\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Happy Times Tulsi Tea\"\u003eOrganic Happy Times Tulsi\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e Sweetly aromatic tulsi is an ancient herb for our busy, modern times. Also known as Holy Basil, it is traditionally used to promote everyday wellbeing and vitality. We’ve blended it with lemon balm, lime flower and hemp seed for a deliciously upbeat, blues-busting cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/inner-aloe-harmony\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Inner Aloe Harmony\"\u003eOrganic Inner Aloe Harmony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – We’ve blended aloe vera, seaweed, lemongrass and baobab with fresh green rooibos for a soothing, caffeine free cup. Light and subtly umami with cleansing citrus notes, it is naturally alkaline to help settle the system and support inner harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/true-clarity-turmeric\" title=\"Dragonfly True Clarity Ginger\"\u003eOrganic True Clarity Ginger \u003c\/a\u003e– A caffeine free blend of super spices and herbal heroes to support a clear head and an active life. Regarded by herbalists as natural antihistamines, finest grade turmeric and ginger are allied with softly savoury thyme and nettle for a clarifying brew that will leave you feeling truly empowered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe hope you enjoy them, let us know what you think!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/new-teas\" title=\"Shop Dragonfly herbal tea online\"\u003eShop the full range here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Nadia Morse","user_id":39724744764,"published_at":"2020-05-04T14:41:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-25T16:29:06+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eWe are delighted to introduce three delicious new organic herbal infusions to our range – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/new-teas\/products\/happy-times-tulsi\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Happy Times Tulsi Tea\"\u003eHappy Times Tulsi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/new-teas\/products\/inner-aloe-harmony\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Inner Aloe Harmony\"\u003eInner Aloe Harmony\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/true-clarity-ginger\"\u003eTrue Clarity Ginger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"discover-our-delicious-new-organic-infusions","tags":"featured, spotlight, tea-life, type:dragonfly news","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-01T10:09:50+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Herbals-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606817390"}}
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We are delighted to introduce three delicious new organic herbal infusions to our range – Happy Times Tulsi, Inner Aloe Harmony and True Clarity Ginger!
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{"id":381878239292,"title":"Golden Balance Detox wins Great Taste Award!","created_at":"2019-08-07T11:20:31+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"golden balance tea wins award\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Great_Taste_2019_artwork_2048x2048.png?v=1565882466\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-balance-turmeric-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"dragonfly organic golden balance turmeric\"\u003eGolden Balance Detox\u003c\/a\u003e has become the latest tea in the Dragonfly family to have been given a Great Taste Award, receiving two gold stars this year! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic infusion combines warming herbs and spices including cardamom, turmeric and aniseed to \u003cspan\u003ehelp body and mind maintain harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudges praised the herbal blend, calling it \"\u003cem\u003ea rich, golden coloured liquor, delivering warm, sweet spices on the nose. A very well balanced brew.\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers said it was a \"\u003cem\u003erefreshing drink\u003c\/em\u003e\" and\u003cem\u003e \"truly class.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate our award, we're giving you the chance to win some Golden Balance Detox tea this week! Head over to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DragonflyTeaUK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" title=\"dragonfly tea facebook\"\u003eFacebook \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dragonflyteauk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" title=\"dragonfly tea instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e pages to enter our giveaways. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Andrew Ward","user_id":40549548092,"published_at":"2019-08-16T12:05:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-25T16:42:41+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Balance Detox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become the latest tea in the Dragonfly family to be given a Great Taste Award, receiving two gold stars this year. \u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"golden-balance-detox-wins-great-taste-award","tags":"featured, spotlight, tea-life, type:dragonfly news","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T18:13:22+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/GoldenBalance800x800-min.jpg?v=1606760002"}}
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Golden Balance Detox has become the latest tea in the Dragonfly family to be given a Great Taste Award, receiving two gold stars this year.
Tea Stories
{"id":381265707068,"title":"Take a tea journey at Compton Verney this summer","created_at":"2019-07-05T11:56:36+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tea journey dragonfly tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/tea_journey_grande.JPG?v=1562323998\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis summer, we are delighted to be sponsoring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comptonverney.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" title=\"compton verney tea journey with Dragonfly\"\u003eCompton Verney's\u003c\/a\u003e brand new exhibition 'A Tea Journey'. Taking place at this magnificent gem of an art gallery in Warwickshire, the exhibition runs from Saturday 6th July until Tuesday 22nd October 2019. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Tea Journey\u003c\/em\u003e will take you through time and across continents to learn about the fascinating world of the little green leaf and its journey from leaf to pot. The exhibition will combine rare, historic teaware from China, Japan and India with responses by many contemporary artists including Phoebe Cummings, Julian Stair and Edmund de Waal. As part of the experience, you can also explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comptonverney.org.uk\/thing-to-do\/the-tea-sensorium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" title=\"the tea sensorium\"\u003eThe Tea Sensorium\u003c\/a\u003e which will offer a multi-sensory appreciation of tea, from the leaf itself, and an opportunity to compare a variety of rare teas donated by Dragonfly, to make art inspired by tea, as well as workshops and discussions. Look out for our beautiful Jasmine pearls, as well as the Tea Clipper afloat on a sea of Dragonfly English Breakfast!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"the tea clipper\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/CV3_grande.jpg?v=1562660272\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragonfly Tea's founder Bruce Ginsberg will be hosting two very special \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comptonverney.org.uk\/thing-to-do\/the-mindful-art-of-tea-drinking-talk-tasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" title=\"tea talks bruce ginsberg\"\u003etea talks\u003c\/a\u003e and tastings on Wednesday 17th July and Wednesday 4th September, where he'll discuss the ‘Mindful’ Art of tea drinking with his daughter, Dragonfly director Georgia. There will also be a garden party for families to enjoy on Sunday 18th August, filled with activities, workshops and plenty of delicious treats to enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly tea tea journey event\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/CV2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1562660639\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compton Verney estate sits in 120 acres of stunning parkland designed by Lancelot Capability Brown and is situated in Warwickshire, just 9 miles from Statford upon Avon. There is a family friendly cafe on site and free parking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comptonverney.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" title=\"compton verney tea journey\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit Compton Verney's website to see the full list of events and book tickets. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"compton verney\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/CV_2048x2048.jpg?v=1562660559\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2019-07-09T10:28:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-05-18T12:34:00+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eWe are delighted to be sponsoring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comptonverney.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" title=\"compton verney dragonfly tea event\"\u003eCompton Verney's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brand new exhibition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tea Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Taking place at this gem of an art gallery, the exhibition runs from 6th July to 22nd October 2019. \u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"come-on-a-journey-of-tea-this-summer-at-compton-verney","tags":"featured, spotlight, type:dragonfly news, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2019-07-09T09:24:14+01:00","alt":"","width":627,"height":563,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/tea_journey.JPG?v=1562660654"}}
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We are delighted to be sponsoring Compton Verney's brand new exhibition, A Tea Journey. Taking place at this gem of an art gallery, the exhibition runs from 6th July to 22nd October 2019.
Tea Stories
{"id":122792181820,"title":"How to make the perfect cup of green tea ... and more.","created_at":"2018-08-28T12:10:20+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe all know that green tea is good for body and mind, but here at Dragonfly there are some key questions that we are often asked. So here are your top 5 green tea questions, answered!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-Greenteateapot-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662373847\" alt=\"Green Tea in a glass teapot\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHow do you make the perfect cup of green tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe mother of all questions. Although we have some useful tips, tea is a very personal thing and we think you should make tea the way that you enjoy it. We do recommend using fresh water (so try not to reboil water as it affects the taste delivery) and leave the water to cool for a little while before infusing. Green tea leaves are delicate and if you pour boiling hot water straight onto the leaves they can scald and the tea can turn bitter. As for brewing time, each green tea is slightly different and timings will vary according to personal preference, however in general we recommend between 1-3 minutes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I add milk to my Green Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe definitely recommend drinking green tea without milk! It simply doesn't need it and traditionally has never been drunk with milk. In fact adding milk to black tea has only been a practice in Britain since the late 19th century when tea blends became very dark and very astringent. Nowadays, standard 'builder's tea' is blended specifically to be strong enough to withstand milk. In comparison, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\" title=\"green tea brewing\"\u003egreen teas\u003c\/a\u003e are so light and delicate that when brewed at a suitable temperature and not for too long (see above) they should be refreshing and delicious with a slight lingering sweetness, and no bitterness at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-GreenteaLeaves-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662373886\" alt=\"Green Tea with pot and loose leaves\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso: Good quality green teas are often wonderfully fragrant in themselves, however there is a long tradition of scenting or blending with other natural ingredients to offer something a little extra. Some of our green teas have been delicately scented with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea\" title=\"jasmine green tea\"\u003ejasmine flowers\u003c\/a\u003e and orchid petals or blended with refreshing mint leaves and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/citrus-green\" title=\"citrus green tea\"\u003ecitrus fruits\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the difference between green tea and black tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth green and black teas come from the same tea plant, \u003cem\u003eCamellia Sinensis, \u003c\/em\u003eand the colour difference comes down to the way the tea is prepared. To make black teas, the leaves are picked and bruised or rolled during which time natural oxidisation occurs and darkens the colour of the leaves. Conversely, to make green teas the leaves are picked and then quickly dried quickly using heat. This prevents any oxidation and so the leaves can retain their light green colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes green tea contain less caffeine than black tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-Greentea-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662373919\" alt=\"Green tea leaves\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us know that black tea does contain some caffeine, however it is less known that green teas also contain caffeine, although typically less than black tea. The exact level of caffeine varies depending on the green tea in question: which particular tea bush, when it was harvested and for how long you brewed the tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to note is that all tea contains less caffeine than a cup of coffee and also offers a much slower release. This means that the effects of caffeine from tea should be subtler and smoother, therefore less of a caffeine 'rush' and the consequent low that you can get from coffee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should Green tea be stored?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen teas are so subtle and delicate that we recommend storing them away from strong-smelling foods and drinks. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/loose-leaf-tea\" title=\"tea storage caddies\"\u003etea storage caddies\u003c\/a\u003e are a great storage option to keep aromas out and keep the tea inside beautifully fresh and fragrant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-GreenteaLoose-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662373943\" alt=\"Green tea caddies\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\" title=\"shop green teas and learn how to brew\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop our delicious range of green teas. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Richard Hammond","user_id":42618748988,"published_at":"2019-01-02T00:00:00+00:00","updated_at":"2022-09-05T11:32:39+01:00","summary_html":"We all know that green tea is good for body and mind, but here at Dragonfly there are some key questions that we are often asked. So here are your top 5 green tea questions, answered!","template_suffix":"","handle":"how-to-make-the-perfect-cup-of-green-tea","tags":"featured, product-jade-orchid-green-tea, spotlight, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T18:05:41+00:00","alt":"A pot of green tea","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/greenTea-800x800-min.jpg?v=1624365368"}}
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We all know that green tea is good for body and mind, but here at Dragonfly there are some key questions that we are often asked. So here are your top 5 green tea questions, answered!
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{"id":124041625660,"title":"Discover our delicious new organic infusions!","created_at":"2018-09-04T15:33:17+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"New delicious Dragonfly herbal tea infusions\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/1892_OFF_PACK_DESIGN_LEAVES_COMPOSITION_4_2048x2048.jpg?v=1536762601\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to introduce three wonderful new organic herbal infusions to the Dragonfly family – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mint-garden-digestif-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Herb Garden Digestif Tea\"\u003eHerb Garden Digestif\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-balance-turmeric-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Golden Balance Turmeric Tea\"\u003eGolden Balance Detox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/night-sky-calm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Night Sky Calm Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/night-sky-calm\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Night Sky Calm Tea\"\u003eh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/night-sky-calm\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Night Sky Calm Tea\"\u003et Sky Calm\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Dragonfly, our love of tea and interest in wellbeing have always gone hand in hand. Harnessing the power of the finest organic herbs and spices, we have taken time to develop three distinctively delicious blends that not only help revive, cleanse and soothe, but also celebrate the great botanical and wellness traditions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mint-garden-digestif-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Herb Garden Digestif Tea\"\u003eOrganic MInt Garden Digestif\u003c\/a\u003e is a light and reviving fusion of traditional herbs from Britain and Europe, such as fennel, peppermint, dandelion and nettle. Perfect after a meal to cleanse the palate and support digestion, it balances tangy freshness with a sweet herbal lift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-balance-turmeric-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Golden Balance Turmeric Tea \"\u003eOrganic Golden Balance Turmeric\u003c\/a\u003e blends aromatic herbs and spices championed by India’s Aryurvedic traditions, such as aniseed, cardamom and turmeric. Composed to help body and mind maintain harmony, it is clean, bright and warming, with earthy spice notes and a naturally sweet finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/night-sky-calm\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Night Sky Calm Tea \"\u003eOrganic Night Sky Calm\u003c\/a\u003e is inspired by the rich herbal and botanical traditions of the Mediterranean. Camomile, valerian, and lemon balm are rounded off with hints of lavender and sage to create a softly floral lullaby with a gentle soothing sweetness. A night-time cup to calm and unwind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe hope you love them as much as we do! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\"\u003efull range of herbal teas here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Andrew Ward","user_id":40549548092,"published_at":"2018-09-19T09:41:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-25T16:57:01+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eDiscover our delicious new organic infusions! A celebration of the great botanical and wellness traditions, harnessing the power of the finest herbs and spices to help revive, soothe and cleanse. \u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"new-organic-herbal-infusions","tags":"featured, spotlight, tea-life, type:dragonfly news","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T18:06:04+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/HerbalLaunch-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606759564"}}
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Discover our delicious new organic infusions! A celebration of the great botanical and wellness traditions, harnessing the power of the finest herbs and spices to help revive, soothe and cleanse.
Tea Stories
{"id":5291048998,"title":"Dragonfly's Winter Tea Guide","created_at":"2017-11-10T11:28:50+00:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs the cold weather sets in, we’re popping on the kettle and drinking lots of delicious tea to keep warm and hydrated. Take a look at some favourites that will be seeing us through the winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-WinterTeaGuideWarmDrink-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662385271\" alt=\"Cosy image of person holding tea\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA hot cup of tea to start a chilly winter day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf, like us, you struggle to get out of a warm bed on a frosty winter's morning, drinking a cup of tea is a great way to put that spring in your step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea\" title=\"Traditional English Organic Breakfast Tea\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is a full-bodied and invigorating blend that will help get you going and feeling ready for the day. For moments when lighter and more fragrant black teas are the thing, then our classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-tea\" title=\"Earl Grey tea for winter\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEarl Grey Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e infused with natural oil of bergamot and our \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\/products\/golden-himalaya-organic-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Winter darjeeling tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eG\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\/products\/golden-himalaya-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Winter darjeeling tea\"\u003eolden Himalaya Darjeeling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with its hints of fruit and wild honey are both deliciously smooth. We like to drink them all without milk, alongside some lovely wholemeal toast or hot porridge to get us truly warmed up for the day ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTeas for after a big meal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the festive celebrations reach full swing, over-indulging in all our favourite foods is inevitable. A cup of herbal tea after dinner can often work wonders to help digestion and leave us feeling more balanced and relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint based teas have long been used as palate cleansers and our \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/caffeine-free-tea\/products\/pure-peppermint-organic-infusion\" title=\"organic peppermint tea helps digestion\"\u003eOrganic Pure Peppermint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e can help revive after even the most indulgent of meals. Ginger has also been appreciated the world over for its digestive properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-WinterTeaGuideFriends-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662385338\" alt=\"Tea with friends\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNaturally caffeine free teas for bedtime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all of our herbal teas, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\" title=\"rooibos tea for bedtime\"\u003erooibos tea is naturally caffeine free\u003c\/a\u003e making it an ideal drink for any time of day, and particularly great later in the evenings. Rooibos comes from a different plant to traditional black and green teas and is a wonderfully gentle brew, packed with antioxidants and low in tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we're looking for something a little extra special, we reach for our smooth and velvety \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/vanilla-rooibos-tea\" title=\"vanilla rooibos tea late at night\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVanilla Rooibos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - rooibos tea infused with the finest Vanilla from Madagascar - or for our authentic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-rooibos-tea\" title=\"earl grey redbush tea\"\u003eRooibos Earl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e with natural oil of bergamot. For a delicious aromatic brew, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"Cape malay redbush tea\"\u003eCape Malay Chai Rooibos\u003c\/a\u003e is made with warming spices including cardamom and cinnamon, and is perfect on a wintry evening sitting by the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTeas to share with family and friends \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly exquisite tea makes a perfect present for tea-lovers and we have some very special artisan teas that would make lovely Christmas gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Tea House Collection features ten carefully crafted teas such our mellow \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/eastern-beauty-oolong-tea\" title=\"Oolong tea gift\"\u003eEastern Beauty Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Each tea in the collection contains 20 large leaf tea pyramids of the finest quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-WinterTeaGuide-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662385361\" alt=\"Cup of tea, pack and candle\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their elegant jade tins, we think our loose teas always make fabulous stocking fillers! Our fine Leaf Teas of Distinction range consists of six \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/loose-leaf-tea\"\u003eloose leaf teas\u003c\/a\u003e including \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/luxury-leaf-bai-mudan-white-china-tea\" title=\"White tea stocking filler\"\u003eBai Mudan White Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/jasmine-dragon-pearls-green-china-tea\" title=\"Jasmine green tea\"\u003eJasmine Pearls Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe know that our teas will be keeping us warm and refreshed this winter - and hopefully they will do the same for you too! Dragonfly teas are available to buy at Waitrose, Ocado, independent health food shops and you can also find the full range on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/all-products\" title=\"Shop teas online\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2017-12-06T16:55:00+00:00","updated_at":"2022-09-05T14:45:46+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs the cold weather sets in, we’re popping on the kettle and drinking lots of delicious tea to keep warm and hydrated. Take a look at some favourites that will be seeing us through the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"teas-to-enjoy-over-winter","tags":"product-golden-himalaya-organic-black-tea, spotlight, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2022-09-05T14:45:45+01:00","alt":"Cosy image of person holding tea","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Blog_WinterTeaGuide_800x800-min.jpg?v=1662385546"}}
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As the cold weather sets in, we’re popping on the kettle and drinking lots of delicious tea to keep warm and hydrated. Take a look at some favourites that will be seeing us through the winter.
Events & Competitions
{"id":115706180,"title":"It’s National Tea Day!","created_at":"2016-04-19T15:44:00+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e To celebrate Britain’s favourite drink, here are a few fun facts about the wonderful world of tea….\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-NationalTeaDayTeaField-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662381345\" alt=\"Tea field and house\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know on average we drink 3 cups of tea a day in the UK?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003cspan\u003es 165 million cups in total every day, and 60.2 billion cups a year! National Tea Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the little green leaf, but really every day is a tea day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea has been our drink of choice in Britain ever since the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, when it replaced ale and gin as the nation’s favourite beverage. However, tea has been enjoyed around the world for a lot longer than this, particularly in China where green tea is said to have originated over 5000 years ago. In fact the first tea to arrive in Europe was actually \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Green Tea products\"\u003egreen tea\u003c\/a\u003e from China; drinking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\" title=\"Black Tea products from Dragonfly Tea\"\u003eblack tea\u003c\/a\u003e with milk is a much newer concept that became popular in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Today we are once again seeing a surge of interest in tea as more people are discovering the huge variety of teas on offer – from green, to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/white-teas\" title=\"white tea products\"\u003ewhite tea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/puer-tea\"\u003epu'er tea\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\" title=\"Rooibos tea products\"\u003erooibos tea\u003c\/a\u003e, there’s a tea out there for everyone and every taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-NationalTeaDayHistory-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662381378\" alt=\"Tea history images\"\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe estimate there are over 5000 types of teas sourced from 1500 varieties of tea bush and endless options of blending, flavouring and tea making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG\u003cspan\u003ereen and black teas are actually made from the same plant, \u003cem\u003eCamellia Sinensis\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eof which there are thousands of sub-varieties. The best teas are typically grown at altitude. Once the leaves are picked, they are sorted and bruised and allowed to oxidise for varying amounts of time. To make black teas, the leaves are left to fully oxidise, darkening over time - the same process as an apple turning brown once you\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003cspan\u003eve taken a bite. Green teas and white teas however are barely oxidised at all and are dried soon after being picked, allowing them to retain their green colour and delicious light taste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea making is a hugely refined and intuitive craft, like winemaking or craft beer making, and great taste depends on provenance, growing conditions and variety of tea bush, but also on the way the oxidation process is controlled, often using artisan techniques passed down the generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-NationalTeaDayLeaves-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662381407\" alt=\"Tea growing traditions\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe ‘Tea break’ is a tradition that goes back around 200 years.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea is a huge part of British life, and more than just tasting great and having a long history, it is still the perfect drink for our time. In our increasingly busy lives, tea can give you the opportunity to come to together, whether for Afternoon Tea or just having a catch up with a friend. In fact 80% of office workers say they find out more about what's going on at work over a cup of tea than any other way. However, tea is special and a cup of tea is also a chance to take a moment for yourself; to catch your breath and enjoy the complex flavours that develop in the cup and allow the warm positive sense of wellbeing that is unique to tea to slow you down a little. A moment of calm – a true tea moment!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-NationalTeaDayGB-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662381429\" alt=\"The tea experts \"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eListen out for our tea expert!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgia Ginsberg is a director of Dragonfly tea and the 5th generation to inherit the family passion for tea – her great grandfather Benjamin Ginsberg was the founder of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\" title=\"rooibos tea\"\u003erooibos tea\u003c\/a\u003e and father Bruce Ginsberg started Dragonfly to bring to really varied good quality teas, including rooibos, chai tea and white tea, to a broader audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgia will be sharing her knowledge of tea across the radio on National Tea Day, so be sure to listen out and learn more about our favourite drink! Follow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dragonflytea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitter\u003c\/a\u003e to find out more. #NationalTeaDay\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2016-04-21T10:30:00+01:00","updated_at":"2022-09-05T13:44:18+01:00","summary_html":"It's National Tea Day! Our favourite day of the year. Make yourself a cuppa and read some fun facts about tea here.","template_suffix":"","handle":"national-tea-day","tags":"spotlight, tea-life, type:Events \u0026 Competitions","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-01T09:47:24+00:00","alt":"Tea field view","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Jasmine-800x800-min_f43f5fdd-769b-4d1e-9a0a-270739fe85cd.jpg?v=1662381451"}}
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It's National Tea Day! Our favourite day of the year. Make yourself a cuppa and read some fun facts about tea here.
Tea Stories
{"id":13000829,"title":"Afternoon tea pairing guide","created_at":"2014-03-20T10:43:48+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe perfect teas to accompany afternoon tea.Particular teas work well with particular tea-time treats so if you’re baking for a special occasion then why not experiment with the type of teas you offer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog_AternoonTea_1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1643029906\" alt=\"Afternoon Tea\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/swirling-mist-organic-white-tea\" title=\"Swirling Mist white tea\"\u003eSwirling Mist\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/luxury-leaf-bai-mudan-white-china-tea\" title=\"Bai Mudan White Tea\"\u003eBai Mudan\u003c\/a\u003e white teas work well with chocolate based recipes such as brownies, cakes and cookies. Choose darker chocolate varieties (minimum 70% cocoa solids) for an even more delicious combination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJasmine works perfectly with foods with a higher fat content. So try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Jasmine Tea\"\u003eMoonlight Jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/jasmine-dragon-pearls-green-china-tea\" title=\"Jasmine dragon pearls tea\"\u003eJasmine Dragon Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e teas with flapjacks, Danish pastries and other pastry based recipes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re baking scones or serving savoury sandwiches then go for our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/luxury-leaf-darjeeling-black-tea\" title=\"Darjeeling black tea\"\u003eDarjeeling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Classic earl grey tea\"\u003eClassic Earl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea\" title=\"Traditional English Breakfast Tea\"\u003eTraditional English Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e tea. Or for caffeine free options try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/breakfast-rooibos-tea\" title=\"Breakfast Rooibos Tea\"\u003eRooibos\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-rooibos-tea\" title=\"Earl Grey Rooibos Tea\"\u003eEarl Grey Rooibos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur refreshing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Moroccan Mint Tea\"\u003eMoroccan Mint tea\u003c\/a\u003e works perfectly with recipes incorporating honey and pistachios.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana bread, carrot cake and Dundee cake work particularly well when paired with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/indian-spice-chai-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Indian Spiced Chai Tea\"\u003eIndian Spice Chai\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"Cape Malay Organic Spiced Rooibos Tea\"\u003eCape Malay Chai\u003c\/a\u003e. In fact any fruit based cakes and treats will work well with these teas because they enhance their luxurious spice notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd to round off your afternoon tea extravaganza we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/good-dragon-organic-puer-tea\" title=\"Skinny Dragon Organic Pu'er Tea\"\u003eGood Dragon\u003c\/a\u003e which has been prized in China for over a thousand year as an aid to digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2014-03-20T10:26:00+00:00","updated_at":"2022-01-24T16:40:20+00:00","summary_html":"Particular teas work well with particular tea-time treats so if you’re baking for a special occasion then why not experiment with the type of teas you offer?","template_suffix":"","handle":"afternoon-tea-pairing-guide","tags":"product-classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea, spotlight, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2021-01-26T11:55:48+00:00","alt":"","width":600,"height":688,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Afternoon-Tea.jpg?v=1611662149"}}
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Particular teas work well with particular tea-time treats so if you’re baking for a special occasion then why not experiment with the type of teas you offer?