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{"id":113930567740,"title":"All About English Breakfast Tea","created_at":"2018-06-21T13:14:47+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe classic English Breakfast tea has been enjoyed for decades for its comforting, smooth taste. We take a look at what makes this delicious tea so special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"All About English Breakfast Tea with a British Flag Mug and Ginger Nut Biscuits\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog_English_Tea_1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1664971704\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is English Breakfast tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish Breakfast is a traditional blend of black tea the exact recipe for which varies from maker to maker. However, most often the tea leaves are sourced from different estates in East Africa, Ceylon and \u003ca title=\"Buy Luxury Loose Leaf Assam Black Tea - Dragonfly Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/luxury-leaf-assam-black-tea\"\u003eAssam\u003c\/a\u003e and then combined to produce a characteristically full bodied brew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richness of English Breakfast means that it can be enjoyed with milk and sometimes sweetened with sugar, although a good quality English Breakfast tea can be so smooth that it is best enjoyed on its own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is it called English Breakfast tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong and moderately caffeinated, an English Breakfast style blend is designed to give a good boost in the morning and to compliment the traditional hearty English breakfast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts origins lie in the late 19th century, a time when tea clippers were racing across the ocean trade routes and tea-drinking was becoming ever more popular. One theory is that in 1892 a Scottish tea master called Drysdale decided that tea-drinkers needed a stronger brew and marketed his new blend as ideal for breakfast time (rather than just for the afternoon), calling it \"Breakfast tea\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Queen Victoria Enjoying English Breakfast Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog_Queen_Victoria_1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1664972059\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough exactly when this tea became known as \"English Breakfast\" is vague, it has been said that Queen Victoria tried a Breakfast tea while visiting Balmoral in Scotland and enjoyed it so much that she took a box home with her to England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then became known as \"English Breakfast tea\" and is now a staple of kitchen cupboards throughout the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe benefits of English Breakfast Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish Breakfast tea has traditionally been thought of a great morning booster thanks in part to its caffeine content and a good soothing pick-me-up throughout the day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack tea contains on average about half the caffeine levels of coffee and also offers a slower caffeine release which can keep you alert for longer without the sharp peak and subsequent dip you might get from a strong coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many on-going studies looking into the health benefits of tea; the UK Tea and Infusions Association reports various investigations looking into black tea's benefits for blood pressure and weight loss as well as osteoporosis and certain types of cancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.co.uk\/article\/black-tea-benefits\" title=\"Benefits of Black Tea - British Vogue\"\u003eBritish Vogue\u003c\/a\u003e, experts suggest the humble black tea bag may be the secret key to robust health. And as research to support these claims continues, we look forward to discovering more about the exciting health properties of our favourite brew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes a good English Breakfast Tea? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish Breakfast tea has been on quite a journey. It became a mainstay in nearly every household for a reason. The genius of the deliciously comforting, rich and malty breakfast blend made it an instant and enduring hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut over time, the magic of that quality tea was sacrificed - in some cases - to mass-production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Dragonfly Tea, we made it our mission to bring you breakfast tea at its best. We pay homage to the origins of the great tea with a blend of the very finest and freshest leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Golden Breakfast Tea Box on a wooden table within a kitchen setting, a block of golden butter and cream mug sitting next to the tea box\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Golden_Breakfast_1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1703156585\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what should a good English Breakfast Tea offer? Our tea experts say you should look for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esatisfyingly malty notes,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeep and transportive aromas, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esilky smooth drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-breakfast-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Black Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Tea Golden Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e delivers all this and more! It works beautifully with your favourite milk, but is also absolutely delicious without it. Try it today, and deeply inhale when you open the box. You’ll notice the difference before the kettle’s even boiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"English Breakfast Pack shot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-EnglishBreakfastTea-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662370622\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have an \u003ca title=\"Dragonfly Tea English Breakfast Tea - Organic Black Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea\"\u003eOrganic Traditional English Breakfast Tea\u003c\/a\u003e available in our string-and-tag range, in fully home-compostable teabags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime to put the kettle on? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Reviewed and updated December 2023] \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2023-12-21T10:54:43+00:00","updated_at":"2024-02-22T11:57:31+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic English Breakfast tea has been enjoyed for decades for its comforting, smooth taste. We're taking a look at what makes this delicious tea so special. \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"all-about-english-breakfast-tea","tags":"featured, product-english-breakfast-tea, product-golden-breakfast-black-tea, product-luxury-leaf-assam-black-tea, product-traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-01T09:40:01+00:00","alt":"A cup of English Breakfast tea - Dragonfly Tea","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/BreakfastTea-800x800-min.jpg?v=1664972113"}}
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The classic English Breakfast tea has been enjoyed for decades for its comforting, smooth taste. We're taking a look at what makes this delicious tea so special.
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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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{"id":557167509564,"title":"Is Tea Good for A Hangover?","created_at":"2022-09-23T13:40:56+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you come to this page in - shall we say - a delicate state, you probably want a succinct answer. In short, we can tell you: YES. Tea is good for a hangover!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStill, the longer explanation holds many helpful tips. So why not grab a cup, get as comfy as you can and find out why tea is the best hangover drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog_Hangover_1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1663937781\" alt=\"Is Tea Good for A Hangover\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat causes hangovers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMany of us know what it feels like to wake up regretting that last drink or few. Hangover symptoms range from fatigue and muscle aches to headache and nausea. But how do alcoholic drinks create these symptoms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAccording to some sources, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkaware.co.uk\/facts\/health-effects-of-alcohol\/hangovers\/hangover-cure-and-prevention#:~:text=The%20main%20cause%20of%20a,become%20dehydrated%20as%20a%20result.\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Main Cause of a Hangover \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emain cause of hangover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is the alcohol itself: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlcohol, aka ethanol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEthanol is a diuretic – it makes you pee more, losing electrolytes (like salt) and water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/brochures-and-fact-sheets\/hangovers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dehydration as a Result of Alcohol Consumption\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis can cause dehydration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, a possible culprit for your hangover headache and thirst. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat’s more, ethanol is broken down in the liver to acetaldehyde, a toxic chemical that causes inflammation throughout the body. This can make you feel rough and cause havoc in your gastrointestinal tract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut there are other substances in alcoholic drinks that can contribute to a hangover, too. These include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCongeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCongeners are compounds created by the fermentation process that flavour and colour some alcoholic drinks. Drinks with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/alcalc\/article\/43\/2\/124\/122754\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Congeners: The Alcohol Headache\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehigher congener levels have been linked with more severe hangovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSulphites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSulphites are naturally occurring in grapes which go on to produce wine, and can also added to wines (and other drinks) as a preservative or an enhancer. Some people have an existing \u003cspan\u003esensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e to sulphites, and in those people, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30962515\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sulfite Concentration and the Occurrence of Headaches Study\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esulphites are associated with the propensity to developing headaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConsuming lots of sugary alcoholic drinks can cause blood sugar levels to spike, then crash as the body overcompensates. The resulting ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/sugar-hangover-facts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sugar Hangover \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esugar hangover’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e can add to or intensify your hangover symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTogether (and along with other substances), these compounds cause your body three main problems that account for your hangover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDehydration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0741832903002179\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Effects of Alcohol Hangover on Cytokine Production Research\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInflammation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubs.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/arh27-4\/277-284.htm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alcohol, Oxidative Stress, and Free Radical Damage Research\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOxidative stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhy is tea a good hangover cure drink?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnter: tea! Packed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/pages\/tea-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Benefits of Tea: Is It Good for You\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, it’s well known for being:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHydrating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnti-inflammatory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh in antioxidants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe eagle-eyed amongst you will notice these benefits address all three of the problems mentioned above. For this reason, some claim tea is the best drink for a hangover!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog_Hangover_Tea_1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1663940930\" alt=\"Rooibos Choco Chai Hangover Recovery Tea Mug \" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhich is the best tea for a hangover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs you probably know, different teas have different benefits and properties. And people experience hangovers differently, too. One way to choose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eyour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e personal hangover recovery tea is to consider which tea best matches your own symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo help, here’s our round-up of some of the best teas for hangover, and the symptoms they’re good for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamomile Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGently soothing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2995283\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"A Herbal Medicine of the Past, Camomile, with Bright Future\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecamomile tea is a long-used natural remedy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for upset nerves and gastrointestinal issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe love \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/pure-camomile-organic-infusion\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Pure Camomile Organic Herbal Infusion\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePure Camomile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: hand-harvested, air-dried organic camomile flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest tea for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e stomach ache and ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2019\/jan\/27\/hangxiety-why-alcohol-gives-you-a-hangover-and-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Alcohol Gives you a Hangover and Anxiety Article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehangxiety’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGinger Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eResearch shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4818021\/\"\u003eg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4818021\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Effectiveness of Ginger in the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003einger tea is an effective natural treatment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for nausea and vomiting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you’re feeling sick, try a cup of Dragonfly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/true-clarity-ginger\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly True Clarity Ginger Herbal Tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrue Clarity Ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. It boosts the natural anti-emetic power of ginger with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8572027\/#:~:text=In%20a%20clinical%20trial%20of,and%20oxidative%20stress%20%5B60%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Curcumin in the Inflammatory Diseases \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eanti-inflammatory turmeric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/287954724_Antioxidant_properties_of_thyme_Thymus_vulgaris_L_and_wild_thyme_Thymus_serpyllum_L_essential_oils\" title=\"Antioxidant Qualities of Thyme and Wild Thyme\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eantioxidant thyme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e – ticking all the hangover cure boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest tea for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e nausea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTurmeric Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs mentioned above, turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Recent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/health\/turmeric-for-migraines#:~:text=Turmeriffic%3A%20Research%20on%20turmeric%20as%20a%20migraine%20treatment\u0026amp;text=As%20an%20antioxidant%2C%20turmeric%20may,long%20people%20experienced%20migraine%20attacks.\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Can Turmeric Help Relieve Migraines and Headaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eresearch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e suggests it can help relieve migraines and headaches, as well as other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acpjournals.org\/doi\/10.7326\/M20-0990\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Effectiveness of Curcuma longa Extract for the Treatment of Pain Symptoms\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTurmeric teams beautifully with aniseed, fennel and cardamom - botanicals championed by Ayurvedic tradition. Together they make our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-balance-turmeric-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Golden Balance Turmeric Organic Herbal Tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGolden Balance Turmeric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e tea, an excellent anti-hangover drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest tea for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e headache and muscle aches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeppermint Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeppermint tea has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/mint-tea-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mint Tea Benefits Blog\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehost of benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. As well as being a natural digestive aid – great for morning-after stomach ache - peppermint tea is wonderfully reviving. It might help freshen up that sandpaper mouth, too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/pure-peppermint-organic-infusion\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePure Peppermint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e tea is organic, fresh and vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest tea for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: upset stomach and freshening up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreen Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreen tea is often associated with detoxing, because of its high antioxidant content. Research even suggests \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12126490\/\"\u003eg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12126490\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Green Tea as a Potent Antioxidant in Alcohol Intoxication\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ereen tea could protect the liver against the damage caused by alcohol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. And as it contains caffeine, green tea might be just the boost you need to overcome fatigue caused by alcohol-disturbed sleep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDragonfly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/emerald-mountain-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Emerald Mountain Organic Green Tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePure Green Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e tea is light, smooth and our pick for best morning hangover drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest tea for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: fatigue\/tiredness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog_Hangover_Teas_1200x800px-min.png?v=1663943444\" alt=\"Pure Camomile, Pure Mountain Green and Golden Balance Turmeric Teas For A Hangover\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShould you avoid any particular tea with a hangover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo our knowledge, there aren’t any teas that should be avoided when you have a hangover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you’ve heard you shouldn’t drink tea the morning after the night before, it’s probably due to confusion around caffeine. The thinking goes: caffeine is a mild diuretic so couldn’t it worsen dehydration, thus a hangover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn a word, no. Indeed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4725310\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Caffeine and Diuresis During Rest and Exercise Research\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eresearch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e suggests there’s no need to worry about caffeine consumption and fluid loss. You’d have to drink a lot of cups of tea in very quick succession to have any adverse effects. Besides, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cedars-sinai.org\/blog\/science-of-hangovers.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Science of Hangovers and Hydration\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edehydration alone is unlikely to be responsible for hangover symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut it’s worth noting that all ‘true’ (black, green, white, oolong and pu’er) teas contain some caffeine. That’s because caffeine is naturally present in Camellia sinensis - the plant they come from. So, if you prefer to avoid caffeine, you could choose one of the herbal teas listed above. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor a comforting tea closer to a ‘traditional’ cuppa, try\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/pages\/rooibos-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rooibos \u0026amp; Honeybush Tea Guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e rooibos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. For example, naturally caffeine-free \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/rooibos-choco-chai-spiced-redbush\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Rooibos Choco Chai Spiced Redbush Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRooibos Choco Chai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is sweet and decadent – it might just help you kick those hangover sugar cravings, too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIs tea the best hangover cure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe honest answer is that the best hangover cure is prevention. That might not help you right now, but it’s worth remembering for your next night out! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur favourite tip is to follow every alcoholic drink with a full glass of water. This naturally helps slow (thus reduce) your alcohol consumption and counteract any dehydrating effects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen it’s too late for prevention? Well, hangovers vary in symptoms and severity for a number of reasons, so the best cure for one hangover might not be the best for another. Nonetheless, a benefit-rich, comforting cuppa and a gentle day will likely help you feel better, so pop the kettle on! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo stock up on the teas recommended in this blog, check out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/all-products\" title=\"Buy From The Full Range of Dragonfly Teas\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eonline shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or make your way (when you’re feeling up to it!) to one of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/pages\/where-to-buy\" title=\"Where to Buy Dragonfly Teas\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003estockists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. For your Welcome Discount, exclusive offers and tea news, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter - just enter your details in the form at the bottom of this page. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviewed and updated: November 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2022-09-23T15:33:34+01:00","updated_at":"2022-11-18T15:11:42+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Dragonfly Tea guide to sipping your way through that hangover. Find out which teas are best for soothing your morning-after symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"is-tea-good-for-hangover","tags":"product-emerald-mountain-organic-green-tea, product-golden-balance-turmeric-organic-herbal-tea, product-pure-camomile-organic-infusion, product-pure-peppermint-organic-infusion, product-rooibos-choco-chai-spiced-redbush, product-true-clarity-ginger, Tea World, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2022-09-23T13:40:56+01:00","alt":"Is Tea Good for A Hangover. Lady with a mug wrapped in a duvet.","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Blog-Hangover-800x800-min.jpg?v=1664183945"}}
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The Dragonfly Tea guide to sipping your way through that hangover. Find out which teas are best for soothing your morning-after symptoms.
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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. Read here for some of our top suggestions to help you #press pause and get you through the day in style!","template_suffix":"","handle":"a-day-in-the-life-of-dragonfly-tea","tags":"featured, spotlight, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T17:51:11+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/CupsInADay-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606758671"}}
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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.
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{"id":117426389052,"title":"Keep cool with a delicious cold brew!","created_at":"2018-07-24T14:02:06+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"cold brew tea recipe\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Iced_tea_garden_mint_2048x2048.JPG?v=1563875232\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs the heatwave continues we've been exploring the best ways to cool down with a delicious cup of tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have read our blog about the benefits of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/some-like-it-hot\" title=\"benefits of drinking tea in hot weather\"\u003edrinking hot tea in hot weather\u003c\/a\u003e, but if you prefer to sip something cooler during the summer months, then we recommend trying a cold tea infusion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional iced tea, which involves brewing tea in hot water before leaving it to cool, a cold tea is made using only cold water. Brewing tea in this way takes a little longer than making your normal cuppa, but the result is a perfectly refreshing tea with a delightfully subtle taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"how to make cold tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/cold_brew_teas_2_grande.JPG?v=1532945015\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs tea leaves take longer to release their essence into cold water, a large leaf tea is best suited to this style of brewing and we suggest trying Dragonfly's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/tea-pyramids\" title=\"Dragonfly tea pyramids\"\u003etea \u003cspan\u003epyramids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Our aromatic herbals and citrus Earl Grey are current favourites among the Dragonfly team and so we've put together a little guide on how to make each tea into the perfect cold brew: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/lemongrass-and-ginger-infusion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemongrass \u0026amp; Ginger:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd two teabags to 1 litre of cold water \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover and leave to infuse and chill in the fridge for 1 - 1.5 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the teabags, pour over ice and enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-tea\" title=\"earl grey cold brew tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarl Grey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd two teabags to 1 litre of cold water \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover and leave to infuse and chill in the fridge for 30 - 45 mins \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the teabags, pour over ice and enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2019-07-25T10:42:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-05-20T15:57:37+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eWe've been exploring the best ways to cool down with a delicious cup of tea. If you prefer to sip something cooler during the summer months, then we recommend trying a cold tea infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"cold-brew-tea-infusions","tags":"featured, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T18:05:15+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Verbena-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606759515"}}
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We've been exploring the best ways to cool down with a delicious cup of tea. If you prefer to sip something cooler during the summer months, then we recommend trying a cold tea infusion.
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":113164517436,"title":"All About Mint Tea","created_at":"2018-06-14T10:51:24+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne of the most popular herbals, Mint tea can refresh on the hottest of days or soothe after the heaviest of meals. Whether peppermint or spearmint, there are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/mint-tea-benefits\"\u003elots of reasons\u003c\/a\u003e to drink this traditional favourite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"All about mint tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/moroccan-mint-2396530_1920_2048x2048.jpg?v=1528974493\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMint, the ancient herb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mint family is a truly ancient class of plants containing over 30 different species and has been part of the culinary world for thousands of years. The name comes from the Greek nymph Menthe who was turned into a plant by Persephone and sprigs of mint have even been found in ancient Egyptian tombs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradition of drinking mint tea can be found around the world. Peppermint tea is widely drunk in Europe, where it is valued for its fresh cooling taste and digestive properties. Meanwhile spearmint has been traditionally used with green tea in Morocco as a miraculously refreshing and slightly caffeinated brew - try it on a hot summer’s day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/morocco-1400631_1280.jpg?v=1528974423\" alt=\"Mint tea traditions\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifferent types of mint tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two varieties used most often for tea are Peppermint and Spearmint. Both boast properties long celebrated in the ancient medicinal cultures of the world and are actually closely related. Spearmint, so called for its pointed leaves, is native to Europe and Asia, whilst Peppermint with its rounder leaves is actually a hybrid of Spearmint and Water Mint, first recorded in Britain by the botanist Linnaeus in the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeppermint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally peppermint tea has been used to aid digestion and is enjoyed after meals as a palate cleanser. It has very high levels of menthol which helps give its distinctive cooling taste properties. According to the UK Tea and Infusions Association, recent studies have shown that peppermint can be used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and IBS by calming the muscles of the stomach. Peppermint is rich in vitamin C and it is also a good source of minerals including magnesium, copper, iron, potassium and calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpearmint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint shares many digestive properties with Peppermint although it has less of the essential oil menthol and therefore the taste is softer and a little sweeter. It contains a slightly different make-up of plant chemicals and excellent antioxidant properties including vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin C, as well as folates and B vitamins, including riboflavin, thiamin and vitamin B6. The UK Tea and Infusions Association states that laboratory tests suggest that spearmint may also have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/IMG_4136_edit.jpg?v=1528969870\" alt=\"The benefits of mint tea\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDragonfly’s Mint teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen making our mint teas at Dragonfly, we dry the leaves in order to retain the characteristics and benefits of the mint to help create a superior infusion. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/pure-peppermint-organic-infusion\" title=\"Organic Pure Peppermint Tea\"\u003ePure Peppermint\u003c\/a\u003e is our popular mint tea and is made using nothing but carefully sourced organic peppermint leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Moroccan tradition, we have created our own much-loved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\"\u003eMoroccan Mint Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, blending aromatic spearmint leaves with smoky gunpowder green tea - so called as the leaves are rolled tightly into small balls that resemble gunpowder. Usually drunk in Morocco with sugar or honey, we recommend trying ours just as it is, using water that has cooled a little so as not to scald the leaves, for a truly delicious balanced cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Richard Hammond","user_id":42618748988,"published_at":"2018-07-17T12:00:00+01:00","updated_at":"2022-09-05T11:04:29+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eMint tea is perfect for those looking for a healthy and hydrating tea that can can pick you up in the mornings and soothe in the evenings. Find out more about the different varieties here.\u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"mint-tea-blog","tags":"featured, product-moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T18:00:21+00:00","alt":"A mint plant","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/MMint-800x800.jpg?v=1624364543"}}
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Mint tea is perfect for those looking for a healthy and hydrating tea that can can pick you up in the mornings and soothe in the evenings. Find out more about the different varieties here.
Tea Stories
{"id":115400998972,"title":"Tea in the Sahara – How to Stay Cool with a Hot Cup","created_at":"2018-07-09T17:21:38+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs Britain basks in some of the warmest summer weather in recent history, many of us have been wondering how best to stay cool. As tea lovers, it occurred to us that some of the hottest places on earth – from Morocco, to the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent – are also some of the biggest drinkers of tea. So is there any wisdom in the idea that a hot cup on a hot day can cool you down?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog_teatokeepcool1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1641899895\" alt=\"Tea to keep cool\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Dragonfly, we decided to put this counter-intuitive cooling technique to the test. Turns out, nothing hits the spot quite like a cup of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Moroccan Mint Green Tea\"\u003eMoroccan Mint green tea\u003c\/a\u003e – or, if you prefer something more floral, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Moonlight Jasmin Organic Green Tea\"\u003eMoonlight Jasmine green tea\u003c\/a\u003e – when trying to beat the heat! And apparently there is some emerging scientific evidence to back up this conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes hot tea keep you cool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to research undertaken at the University of Ottawa’s Thermal Ergonomics Lab, when you have a hot drink, it can reduce the amount of heat stored inside your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is because the heat of the drink triggers the body’s natural cooling system – which works by lowering body temperature through the evaporation of perspiration. So if it’s a hot, dry day our recommendation is to dress lightly, pour yourself a cup of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/\"\u003eDragonfly tea\u003c\/a\u003e, and stay cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog_MMint_1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1641899942\" alt=\"Tea to keep cool Moroccan Mint\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2018-07-09T17:21:00+01:00","updated_at":"2022-01-11T11:23:11+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eAs Britain basks in the heat, we've been wondering how to stay cool. Some of the hottest places on earth are also some of the biggest drinkers of tea. So can a hot cup on a hot day cool you down? \u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"some-like-it-hot","tags":"tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-01T09:53:00+00:00","alt":"How to stay cool with a hot tea","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Sahara-800x800-min.jpg?v=1641900191"}}
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As Britain basks in the heat, we've been wondering how to stay cool. Some of the hottest places on earth are also some of the biggest drinkers of tea. So can a hot cup on a hot day cool you down?
Tea Stories
{"id":5741772838,"title":"How Jasmine Tea is made","created_at":"2018-01-17T15:20:13+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea\" title=\"popular jasmine tea\"\u003eJasmine Pearls Green tea\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most popular in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/jasmine-teas\"\u003eDragonfly Jasmine Tea range\u003c\/a\u003e, loved for its delicate fragrance and floral taste. Here we look at the making of this extraordinary tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-JasmineField-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662029370\" alt=\"Jasmine Fields\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn China, the art of scenting teas with fresh flower petals goes back many hundreds of years. We build on this tradition by only using fresh jasmine flowers to naturally infuse the tea leaves. As with all things Dragonfly, we never use artificial flavourings and always choose more traditional artisan methods to give our teas the most exquisite and authentic taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Spring, fresh tea leaves are picked by hand and then dried using heat to prevent oxidisation. This ensures the leaves keep their light green colour and prevents the tea from darkening into black tea. The prepared green tea is then kept to one side and the wait for the jasmine harvest begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"860\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X2IFWd8sd7s\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early Summer, the jasmine buds are carefully picked by hand in the afternoon when they are still closed. The tea leaves are then spread out in the tea-making area and the collected jasmine buds are expertly placed on top and left there overnight. As dusk falls, the petals slowly unfurl, releasing their special fragrance which infuses into the leaves beneath. The process is repeated every night for several nights, until the leaves are perfectly scented with the natural aroma of the jasmine flowers. The tea makers craft lies in knowing just when that moment has arrived. In fine jasmine teas, the spent flowers are then removed to ensure a beautifully rounded and balanced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"860\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T9PCl6N_qtM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, jasmine tea is then skillfully rolled into pearl shapes by hand, as in our Jasmine Pearls. When hot water is added, the pearls then slowly unfold as the tea leaves absorb the liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Jasmine, Dragonfly's Jade Orchid Green Tea from our Tea House Collection is made using the same technique. Petals from the Yunan or Jade Orchid flower are used to naturally infuse the finest green tea leaves with a delicately sweet and floral fragrance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer three different jasmine teas at Dragonfly: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\" title=\"moonlight jasmine green tea being made\"\u003eMoonlight Jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e from the Organic Speciality Range, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea\" title=\"jasmine tea - jasmine pearls\"\u003eJasmine Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e from our artisan pyramid Tea House Collection and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/jasmine-dragon-pearls-green-china-tea\" title=\"Jasmine dragon Pearls green china tea\"\u003eLoose Leaf Jasmine Dragon Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from our Leaf Teas of Distinction range. All three examples are made using these traditional artisan techniques and offer a wonderful taste experience for all occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Blog-JasmineTeas-1200x800px-min.jpg?v=1662030584\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea Range\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2018-03-16T10:02:00+00:00","updated_at":"2022-09-01T12:10:33+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur Jasmine Green tea is one of our most popular Dragonfly teas, loved for its delicate fragrance and floral taste. Here's a little guide to the making of this extraordinary tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"how-jasmine-tea-is-made","tags":"product-jasmine-dragon-pearls-green-china-tea, product-jasmine-pearls-green-tea, product-moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T17:55:35+00:00","alt":"How is jasmine tea made?","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Jasmine-800x800-min.jpg?v=1660746057"}}
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Our Jasmine Green tea is one of our most popular Dragonfly teas, loved for its delicate fragrance and floral taste. Here's a little guide to the making of this extraordinary tea.
Tea Stories
{"id":5388828710,"title":"Dragonfly’s Organic Teas","created_at":"2017-11-21T10:42:59+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs a small family business, at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/\"\u003eDragonfly Tea\u003c\/a\u003e we care deeply about the provenance, production and quality of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/organic-teas\" title=\"dragonfly organic teas\"\u003eour organic teas\u003c\/a\u003e and we travel the globe to source the finest tea leaves. In fact, we only make tea that we want to drink, and personally taste every batch to ensure that we only offer the best possible blends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dragonfly's organic teas\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/IMG_0846_grande.JPG?v=1511264336\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been growing and making tea for over 100 years, our suppliers are very important to us and we have built long-standing relationships with growers and master tea makers alike. In China, these trusted people are known as 'tea friends' and they help us to ensure that we source only the highest quality leaves. As a result, our teas often come from remote and little known farms and tea gardens, and we use only the most sustainable and fairly traded harvests. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"sustainable teas\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/chamomile_web_grande.jpg?v=1511453624\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the teas in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/organic-speciality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeciality Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e have been certified organic by the Organic Food Federation. Our organic teas are made using all-natural ingredients grown in areas that are not treated with any man-made fertilisers or pesticides. We genuinely believe in organic standards to the extent that even teas in our other ranges, though not certified as organic, have ingredients grown in areas where pesticides and fertilisers are only used when absolutely necessary and usage is kept to an absolute minimum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery new harvest of tea is sent to an independent laboratory for rigorous testing to determine that the purity levels of our teas exceed (rather than simply meet) a stringent set of international standards. Only then are we are happy to package the teas up ready to be enjoyed in kitchens around the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Serving fairtrade teas\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Dragonfly-Tea-93_web_cropped_grande.png?v=1510934735\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make our teas, whether organic or non-organic, we never use artificial additives, preservatives or colourings and all of our teas are GM-free. We take every care to make sure our teas are both delicious and also environmentally friendly. Even the teabags in our Speciality range are sealed with a tag and string, making them fully biodegradable and compostable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14 organic teas in our Speciality range include much loved classics such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/all-about-english-breakfast-tea\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast tea\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-tea\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e, refreshing green teas including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Moonlight jasmine organic tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMoonlight Jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e and naturally caffeine free herbal and rooibos teas. Our Organic tea range ensures we have a cup to suit all tastes, whatever the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dargonfly organic teas\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/window_small_grande.JPG?v=1511260783\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find many of our organic teas in Waitrose, Ocado and independent health food shops. You can also buy the full range directly from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/all-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Where to buy organic teas\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-01-09T16:01:00+00:00","updated_at":"2021-10-25T16:35:15+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eAs a small family business, at Dragonfly we care deeply about the provenance, production and quality of our organic teas and we travel the globe to source the finest tea leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"dragonfly-s-organic-teas","tags":"product-cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-01T10:12:52+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/China-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606817573"}}
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As a small family business, at Dragonfly we care deeply about the provenance, production and quality of our organic teas and we travel the globe to source the finest tea leaves.
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.