{"id":175124119612,"title":"WIN a selection of our Finest Chinese Teas!","created_at":"2019-01-03T17:03:03+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"fine chinese teas\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/THC_Chinese_Comp3_2048x2048.JPG?v=1549026474\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're celebrating Chinese New Year and giving you the chance to win some exquisite teas from China!  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Dragonfly we have spent many years travelling to China to source the finest tea leaves. Over time, we have built close relationships with our tea suppliers or 'tea friends', allowing us to access the best quality leaves from little known and often remote tea gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"chinese tea makers\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/organic_teas_2048x2048.JPG?v=1546534961\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of Chinese New Year 2019, we're offering you the chance to win a fabulous selection of Dragonfly's delicious Chinese teas, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/white-teas\/products\/bai-mudan-white-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"bai mudan white tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBai Mudan White Tea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDragon Well Green Tea \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/jade-orchid-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jade green tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJade Orchid Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"jasmine green tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJasmine Pearls Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/oolong-teas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"eastern oolong tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEastern Beauty Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntrants must be 18 years or older to enter. No purchase necessary, entry is only available online. Competition closes at 11:59pm Sunday 10th February 2019, entries received after this time and date will not be entered into the draw. Winner shall be selected at random and notified by email. The prize includes one packet each of Bai Mudan, Jade Orchid, Dragon Well, Eastern Beauty and Jasmine Pearls. No cash alternative and prize non-transferable and non-refundable. Only open to residents of the UK. Employees of Tea Times Trading Ltd are excluded from entering this competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Andrew Ward","user_id":40549548092,"published_at":"2019-02-05T10:23:00+00:00","updated_at":"2020-12-01T17:55:02+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe're celebrating Chinese New Year and giving you the chance to win some exquisite teas from China!  \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"win-dragonflys-finest-chinese-teas","tags":"competition-post, type:Events \u0026 Competitions","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T18:12:00+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/THC-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606759920"}}

{"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":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"how to make green tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Dragonfly_Tea_41_sRGB_compressed_1024x1024.jpg?v=1541431095\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\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!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. How do you make the perfect cup of green tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Can I add milk to my Green Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"how to brew green tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/green_tea_serving_grande.JPG?v=1535712667\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"jasmine green tea\"\u003ejasmine flowers\u003c\/a\u003e and orchid petals or blended with refreshing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"mint green tea\"\u003emint leaves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/citrus-green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"citrus green tea\"\u003ecitrus fruits\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What is the difference between green tea and black tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Does \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egreen tea contain less caffeine than black tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"how much caffeine in green tea?\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Making_Dragon_Well_grande.jpg?v=1535712430\" style=\"float: none;\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. How should Green tea be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tea storage caddies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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 alt=\"loose leaf tea caddies\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Dragonfly_HR_jpegs-1_grande.jpg?v=1535713469\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"shop green teas and learn how to brew\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop our delicious range of green teas. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2019-01-02T00:00:00+00:00","updated_at":"2020-12-04T12:27:30+00:00","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":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/greenTea-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606759542"}}

{"id":137359917116,"title":"WIN the perfect winter warmer!","created_at":"2018-11-14T17:31:56+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tea candle\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/candle_and_tea_2048x2048.JPG?v=1543502549\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a moment to relax this Christmas with a soothing candle and a delicious cup of tea. We're offering two lucky tea lovers the chance to win one of our beautiful handmade candles (worth £30 each), and a box of whole leaf tea from our artisan Tea House Collection! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe turned to one of the world’s most accomplished perfumers, Alberto Morillas, to create our beautiful scented candle. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/gifts\/products\/tea-chest-no1-luxury-scented-candle\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tea scented candle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTea Chest No1 candle\u003c\/a\u003e is steeped in warm and fragrant tea notes, with a delicate muscatel sweetness and aromatic hints of fine aged wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms and Conditions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntrants must be 18 years or older to enter. No purchase necessary, entry is only available online. Competition closes at 11:59pm Friday 7th December 2018, entries received after this time and date will not be entered into the draw. Two winners shall be selected at random and notified by email. Each prize includes one Tea Chest No1 candle and one box of 15 whole leaf pyramid teabags from the Tea House Collection. No cash alternative and prize non-transferable and non-refundable. Only open to residents of the UK. Employees of Tea Times Trading Ltd are excluded from entering this competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll data will be collected for competition administration purposes. Dragonfly Tea will contact entrants with competition information and updates only. Dragonfly Tea will not send entrants marketing newsletters or information related to marketing, unless they have opted in. Personal details given to Dragonfly Tea for the purpose of competition entry will be stored for the duration of the giveaway and for six months after the giveaway has closed. Any additional details provided by winners, such as a postal address, will be used by Dragonfly for prize fulfilment purposes only. Address data may be shared with our third party warehouse supplier and couriers.  If entrants would like to see details of the information held by Dragonfly Tea, they can contact\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:privacy@dragonflytea.com\"\u003eprivacy@dragonflytea.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/pages\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"our privacy policy\"\u003e Read our privacy policy to learn more about how we use your data.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":"2018-11-30T15:20:00+00:00","updated_at":"2020-12-01T17:55:45+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eTake a moment to relax this Christmas! We're offering two lucky Dragonfly customers the chance to win one of our handmade scented candles and a box of artisan whole leaf tea.\u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"christmas-giveaway-win-a-luxury-scented-candle-and-delicious-box-of-large-leaf-tea","tags":"competition-post, type:Events \u0026 Competitions","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T18:10:35+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/gift-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606759835"}}

{"id":125190078524,"title":"What is Earl Grey Rooibos?","created_at":"2018-09-11T14:25:32+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"earl grey rooibos\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Dragonfly_Tea_46_sRGB_1024x1024.jpg?v=1541428190\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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=\"earl grey rooibos tea bags\"\u003eEarl Grey rooibos\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Dragonfly's Earl Grey Rooibos taste like? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"black tea leaf and bags\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblack tea\u003c\/a\u003e, rooibos has very low levels of tannins and therefore contains absolutely no bitterness. The addition of oil of bergamot (which sits halfway between an orange and a lemon) brings refreshing and fragrantly citrus notes that are suitable for any time of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Earl Grey Rooibos contain caffeine? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely not! Rooibos tea comes from a different plant to traditional black and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"green teas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003egreen teas\u003c\/a\u003e and has no caffeine in its make-up. Therefore unlike 'decaffeinated teas', rooibos leaves do not undergo any chemical processing 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you drink our Earl Grey Rooibos? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"gentle rooibos tea \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003erooibos\u003c\/a\u003e is so gentle this tea can be enjoyed on its own or with a drop of milk, or like with traditional Earl Grey, 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eiced tea\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"gentle earl grey rooibos\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/earlgreyicedteas_2048x2048.jpg?v=1536673204\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/start-the-year-right-and-try-dragonfly-s-caffeine-free-teas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"relaxing caffeine free teas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind our more about the benefits of drinking relaxing caffeine free teas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExplore our full range of caffeine free or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/caffeine-free-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"decaf teas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edecaf teas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-11-15T14:39:00+00:00","updated_at":"2020-12-07T10:27:03+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, spotlight, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-01T09:40:27+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/EarlGreyR-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606815628"}}

{"id":134306627644,"title":"Children’s Story Competition 2018 Winners Announced!","created_at":"2018-10-31T09:59:12+00:00","body_html":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren’s Story Competition 2018 Winners Announced!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly children's short story announcement\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/HLF_07_Oct_2018_Jim_D-66_2048x2048.jpg?v=1540978373\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an exciting few months here at Dragonfly we are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2018 Children’s Story Competition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year we received a huge number of stories based on our theme \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Garden.\u003c\/em\u003e Four hundred entries were whittled down to just six shortlisted stories in each age category (5-7, 8-11 and 12-15) and our illustrious judges Baroness Floella Benjamin and Hugless Douglass creator David Melling took on the hard task of choosing the winners and runners up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur talented finalists and their families were invited to a very special awards ceremony at the Henley Literary Festival, where Dragonfly’s Georgia Ginsberg and David Melling took to the stage to reveal this year’s winners:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly childrens story winner\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Winners_blog_5-7_0c345978-185b-4074-be56-1391fec2359d_large.png?v=1540980755\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly childrens story winners\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Winners_blog_8-11_bd425cf5-ea68-4b96-aa43-4d2d8a2f2475_large.png?v=1540980793\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly childrens story winners announced\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Winners_blog_12-15_6dbb209c-f709-4954-a8e8-c3f82a32b643_large.png?v=1540980836\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would like to say a big thank you to everyone who entered a story this year and huge congratulations to our finalists and winners of the 2018 competition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to read this year’s shortlisted entries, please email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@dragonflytea.com\"\u003ehello@dragonflytea.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we would be delighted to send you one of beautiful short story booklets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly story competition 2018\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/IMG_5021_2048x2048.JPG?v=1540978758\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-11-07T09:55:00+00:00","updated_at":"2020-12-01T17:56:35+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eAfter an exciting few months here at Dragonfly we are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2018 Children’s Story Competition! \u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"dragonfly-children-s-story-competition-2018-winners-announced","tags":"short-story, type:Events \u0026 Competitions","image":{"created_at":"2018-11-07T09:58:21+00:00","alt":"","width":4953,"height":3302,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/HLF_07_Oct_2018_Jim_D-66.jpg?v=1541584701"}}

{"id":122982629436,"title":"Announcing the 2018 Story Finalists!","created_at":"2018-08-29T14:48:24+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are thrilled to announce our judges have now selected the finalists for our 2018 Children's Story Competition, \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Garden!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWe received a record number of entries this year and would like to say a huge thank you to all of you who put pen to paper and sent in their tales of wilderness. The standard was particularly high and made the shortlisting process really tough! We \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\"\u003esaw an incredible amount of talent and inspiration and below are the names of the judges’ favourites in each category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly short story finalists\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Website_shortlist_5-7_large.png?v=1537434507\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly tea short story competition finalists 2018\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Website_shortlist_8-11_large.png?v=1537434540\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dragonfly Tea Short Story Competition Finalists\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Website_shortlist_12-15_large.png?v=1537434566\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWe will announce the final winners at our special awards ceremony at the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\"\u003eHenley Literary Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e next month. So congratulations to all who sent in a story and good luck to our finalists!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-09-21T09:45:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-12-10T12:57:27+00:00","summary_html":"We are thrilled to announce that after receiving a record number of entries for our 2018 Children's Story Competition, \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Garden, \u003c\/em\u003eour judges have now selected their finalists!","template_suffix":null,"handle":"announcing-the-2018-short-story-finalists","tags":"short-story, type:dragonfly news","image":{"created_at":"2018-09-21T16:11:03+01:00","alt":"","width":2118,"height":2117,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/DF_Story_Logo_v03.jpg?v=1537542663"}}

{"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\/herb-garden-digestif-organic-herbal-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Herb Garden Digestif Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHerb Garden Digestif\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-balance-detox-organic-herbal-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Golden Balance Detox Tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGolden Balance Detox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\/products\/night-sky-calm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea Organic Night Sky Calm Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNight 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\/herb-garden-digestif-organic-herbal-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Herb Garden Digestif Tea\"\u003eOrganic Herb 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-detox-organic-herbal-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Golden Balance Detox Tea \"\u003eOrganic Golden Balance Detox\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\/collections\/herbal-tea\/products\/night-sky-calm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\" title=\"Shop Dragonfly herbal tea online\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop the full range here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\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":"2020-12-10T12:57:19+00:00","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":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/HerbalLaunch-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606759564"}}

{"id":113930567740,"title":"All About English Breakfast Tea","created_at":"2018-06-21T13:14:47+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"All about English Breakfast tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/calum-lewis-390146-unsplash_crop_2048x2048.jpg?v=1532019558\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is English Breakfast tea? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 Assam 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 'English Breakfast'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Queen Victoria tea at Balmoral\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Queen_Victoria_tea_2048x2048.jpg?v=1532019650\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\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. It then became known as \"English Breakfast tea\" and is now a staple of kitchen cupboards throughout the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the benefits of English Breakfast Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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. Black 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. 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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The benefits of English Breakfast tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/english_b_large.png?v=1529943196\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e At \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e we offer two delicious English Breakfast teas; our organic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\/products\/traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Organic English Breakfast Tea\"\u003eTraditional English Breakfast \u003c\/a\u003e is made with pure organic leaves and makes a smooth and rounded cup with a malted finish. Our large leaf \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\/products\/english-breakfast-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"English Breakfast Tea\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e tea from the Tea House Collection is made using carefully sourced black tea leaves from the finest tea gardens. It is bright and satisfying with a hint of sweetness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\" title=\"English Breakfast teas and black teas\"\u003eShop our delicious English Breakfast teas on the webshop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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":"2018-08-01T10:00:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-12-01T09:40:01+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-traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea, tea-life, type:Tea Stories","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-01T09:40:01+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/BreakfastTea-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606815601"}}

{"id":113164517436,"title":"All About Mint Tea","created_at":"2018-06-14T10:51:24+01:00","body_html":"\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\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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 lots of reasons to drink this traditional favourite. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint, the ancient herb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/pure-peppermint-organic-infusion\" title=\"Organic Pure Peppermint Tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePeppermint tea\u003c\/a\u003e is widely drunk in Europe, where it is valued for its fresh cooling taste and digestive properties. Meanwhile \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003espearmint\u003c\/a\u003e 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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mint tea traditions\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/morocco-1400631_1280_2048x2048.jpg?v=1528974423\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent types of mint and their health benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeppermint\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/pure-peppermint-organic-infusion\" title=\"Organic pure Peppermint Tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epeppermint tea\u003c\/a\u003e 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpearmint\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The benefits of mint tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/IMG_4136_edit_2048x2048.jpg?v=1528969870\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragonfly’s Mint teas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePure Peppermint\u003c\/a\u003e is our popular mint tea and is made using nothing but carefully sourced organic peppermint leaves.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/garden-mint-and-verbena\" title=\"Garden Mint and Verbana Tea \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGarden Mint \u0026amp; Verbena\u003c\/a\u003e, from our Tea House Collection, is a large leaf infusion which combines finest grade peppermint with lemon verbena, another herb with excellent digestive credentials, to create a perfectly balanced mint blend with a softly citrus finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Moroccan tradition, we have created our own much-loved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry one of our delicious mint teas by shopping our range on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewebshop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/all-products\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Delicious Dragonfly mint teas\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Mint_teas_1_large.png?v=1528976371\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-07-17T12:00:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-11-30T19:17:51+00:00","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":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/MMint-800x800.jpg?v=1606759222"}}

{"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: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Does hot tea cool you down?\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Tea_to_keep_cool2_grande.jpg?v=1531153054\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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\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. This 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\" title=\"Dragonfly Tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e, and stay cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Does hot tea really cool you down?\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/moroccan-mint-2396530_1920_1024x1024.jpg?v=1528974493\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-07-09T17:21:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-12-01T09:53:01+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":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/Sahara-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606816381"}}

{"id":112973217852,"title":"Dragonfly partners with National Children's Literacy Charity, Beanstalk","created_at":"2018-05-29T11:35:16+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dragonfly Tea and Beanstalk\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Beanstalk_In_aid_of_cmyk_Logo_Oct17_large.jpg?v=1527590058\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor our 2018 Children's Story Competition, we are proud to be partnering with Beanstalk, the national literacy charity for children. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of our drive to inspire creativity and storytelling, this year we will be working with Beanstalk, a fantastic organisation which encourages children to embrace reading and learn about the wonders of words and stories. This year, as part of our new partnership with the charity, Dragonfly will be matching all donations made by our customers to Beanstalk for the duration of  the 2018 children's writing competition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Beanstalk and their wonderful work: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e '\u003cem\u003eAt Beanstalk we believe that life is better when everyone can read well and express themselves with confidence. Sadly last year, nearly 200,000 children left primary school unable to read to the expected level. That's why Beanstalk recruit, train and support volunteers across England to work in schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have over 100 staff across the country and over 3,000 volunteers who support 11,000 children every year, but we are determined to achieve even more. That's why by 2020-21 we will be supporting over 30,000 children across England.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeanstalk reading helpers work with children on a one-to-one basis, giving them consistent support to improve their reading ability increase their overall self-confidence and help give them the vital literacy skills they need to succeed in school and life. With Beanstalk's support the child's approach to reading and learning is often transformed:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf those children reading ‘below’ the expected standard, 42% are now ‘working towards’ the expected standard and 26% have caught up with peers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e98% of schools agreed that their reading helpers helped children to improve their enjoyment of reading\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e99% of schools agreed that their reading helpers helped children to improve their confidence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn association with Henley Literary Festival, we are proud to partner with Dragonfly Tea on their 2018 Children's Story Competition, inviting children to put their pen to paper and let their imagination take flight, as we continue on our journey looking to inspire all children in the worlds of books and storytelling.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you would like to make a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdfunder.co.uk\/readgrowthrivewithbeanstalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"donate to beanstalk\"\u003edonation \u003c\/a\u003eto Beanstalk, simply mention \"Dragonfly Tea\" in the comments box when you donate, and we will match your contribution.  \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdfunder.co.uk\/readgrowthrivewithbeanstalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"send a donation to beanstalk charity\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE CLICK HERE TO DONATE! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find out more about Beanstalk or how to make a donation, please call 0207 729 4087 or visit the website at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"beanstalk charity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewww.beanstalkcharity.org.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/introducing-the-dragonfly-story-competition-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"story competition 2018\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/DF_Story_Logo_v03_small.jpg?v=1527681706\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/introducing-the-dragonfly-story-competition-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"children's writing competiton\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnter our Children's Writing Competition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-06-06T09:22:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-12-10T12:57:20+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we launch our 2018 Children's Writing Competition, we are delighted to partner with national literacy charity, Beanstalk. \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"dragonfly-tea-partners-with-beanstalk-national-childrens-literary-charity","tags":"short-story, type:dragonfly news","image":{"created_at":"2018-06-06T09:35:22+01:00","alt":"beanstalk charity logo","width":877,"height":522,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/beanstalk_small.JPG?v=1531818035"}}

{"id":74960371772,"title":"Introducing the Dragonfly Children's Story Competition 2018!","created_at":"2018-04-11T16:26:44+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dragonfly 2018 short story competition\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/DF_Story_Logo_v03_wide_e6445751-cbd7-4fb6-b42d-8f5ab0604688_1024x1024.jpg?v=1527847628\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePop the kettle on and sharpen your pencils, it's time for the 2018 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDragonfly Tea Children's Story Competition! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter receiving so many fantastic stories from children across the UK last year, we are very excited to launch our 2018 children's writing competition for creative young minds from 5-15 years old.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year our theme is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wild Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e so let your imagination take flight! We look forward to reading tales of wilderness; from exotic jungles full of mystery to secret gardens high in the misty mountains (where our tea grows), and even your very own garden pond, where you may spot a Dragonfly or two! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three age categories (ages 5-7, 8-11, 12-15) with winners from each receiving book vouchers for themselves and their schools. Shortlisted entries will be read and reviewed by our outstanding panel of judges, Baroness Floella Benjamin and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHugless Douglas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecreator David Melling. Finalists from all categories will be invited to the Henley Literary Festival on Sunday 7th October for a special awards ceremony and prize giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to again be working with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"henley story festival\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenley Literary Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and are proud to announce that this year we are partnering for the first time with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Beanstalk children's charity\"\u003eBeanstalk\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e the national literacy charity for children. Beanstalk recruit, train and support volunteers across England to work in schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading, helping them to express themselves with confidence and introducing them to the wonderful world of storytelling. You can support this fantastic organisation by making a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdfunder.co.uk\/readgrowthrivewithbeanstalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"beanstalk donation\"\u003edonation \u003c\/a\u003eto Beanstalk - simply mention \"Dragonfly Tea\" in the comments box when you donate and Dragonfly Tea will match your contribution!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"2018 short story competition partners\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Charity_and_Henley_joined_1024x1024.png?v=1527847130\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis competition has now closed.  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Wild Garden \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 500 words\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge groups\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5-7, 8-11, 12-15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: £50 voucher for each winner plus £100 voucher for their school.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing date for all entries is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11:59pm Tuesday 31st July 2018\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStories must be submitted by an adult (parent \/ guardian or the child’s teacher who has obtained consent from the child’s parent or guardian)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to submit your entry by post, please print off the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/t\/5\/assets\/postal_entry_form.pdf?11824316751290423170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"short story postal entry form\"\u003ePostal Entry Form\u003c\/a\u003e, fill in the details and send this along with your story to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragonfly Story Competition, PO Box 125 Newbury, Berkshire RG20 9LY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/t\/5\/assets\/postal_entry_form.pdf?11824316751290423170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"dragonfly tea postal entry link\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal entry link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you upload your entry make sure you have read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/pages\/dragonfly-tea-story-competition-2018-rules-terms-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Competition rules, terms and conditions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRules, Terms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e – failure to comply may result in disqualification, so please read this part carefully. You can also read our competition \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/pages\/dragonfly-tea-story-competition-2018-privacy-notice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"privacy policy\"\u003ePrivacy Policy here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: red;\"\u003eThis competition has now closed.\u003c\/strong\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-05-31T16:27:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-11-30T18:45:14+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003ePop the kettle on and sharpen your pencils, it's time for the 2018 Dragonfly Tea Children's Story Competition! \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"introducing-the-dragonfly-story-competition-2018","tags":"featured, product-dragon-well-green-tea, short-story, type:Events \u0026 Competitions","image":{"created_at":"2018-06-01T11:16:52+01:00","alt":"dragonfly tea short story comp 2018","width":1920,"height":1271,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/DF_Story_Logo_v03_wide.jpg?v=1531818343"}}

{"id":36849319996,"title":"The benefits of herbal tea","created_at":"2018-03-08T17:13:51+00:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/cole-hutson-81377-unsplash_grande.jpg?v=1520529918\" alt=\"the benefits of herbal tea\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhatever the time of day, a cup of herbal tea can be a guilt free treat that does wonders for our mood, as well as for our systems. Here are some of the great benefits of drinking herbal tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbal teas are made from plants, flowers, roots, spices and herbs which have simply been dried to create a wonderful variety of tastes and different health properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best known benefits of herbal teas is that they are entirely caffeine free. A natural stimulant, caffeine can make us feel more awake and alert, but can also have negative effects if you have too much. We all know that traditional black tea contains caffeine, but more surprisingly, so do green teas, as both come from the c\u003cem\u003eamelia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e plan which naturally has caffeine present. Because herbal teas don't contain any tea leaves, they make a great alternative choice for children, pregnant women and those looking to reduce their caffeine intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\/products\/pure-camomile-organic-infusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"camomile tea for sleep\"\u003eCamomile tea\u003c\/a\u003e in particular is perfect for the evenings before bed, helping to keep you hydrated without interfering in your sleep. The little daisy-like flower with its scent of fresh apples and delicate flavour is naturally caffeine free, as well as possessing many other health properties. According to the UK Tea \u0026amp; Infusions Association, laboratory studies have shown that camomile can kill bacteria and viruses, as well as being useful for treating inflammatory conditions and relaxing muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"camomile daisy flower\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/camomile_grande.jpg?v=1520529512\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther herbal teas are often enjoyed after meals as they contain ingredients that can help to aid digestion. A good example is mint, used for generations to help with stomach ache and also to calm muscles. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\/products\/pure-peppermint-organic-infusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"organic peppermint tea\"\u003eOrganic Peppermint Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is light and extremely refreshing, deliciously soothing after a large meal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger has also been appreciated around the world for its cleansing and digestive properties and was o\u003cspan\u003ene of the first spices to arrive in Europe from southern Asia\u003c\/span\u003e. Our Dragonfly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\/products\/lemongrass-and-ginger-infusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"lemongrass and ginger tea infusion\"\u003eLemongrass \u0026amp; Ginger Infusion\u003c\/a\u003e balances the gentle spice notes of ginger with the fragrant citrus notes of lemongrass for a warming and invigorating cup at any time of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"delicious tea infusions \" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/kettle-565595_1920_grande.jpg?v=1520529220\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother much-loved tea which falls under the herbal category is rooibos (or redbush) tea. Made from a different plant to traditional green and black teas, rooibos tea is wonderfully gentle and naturally caffeine free. In the Dragonfly range we have combined \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/vanilla-rooibos-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"rooibos tea with vanilla\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRooibos Tea with smooth Vanilla\u003c\/a\u003e, with aromatic bergamot in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-rooibos-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"earl grey tea for health\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEarl Grey Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, and with warming spices in our ever-popular Cape Malay \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"rooibos chai\"\u003eRooibos Chai\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos has been appreciated for many years for its wellbeing properties and has traditionally been used to treat a range of ailments including infant colic, asthma and dermatological problems, as well as some allergies. Whilst there is a lot of research looking into the health properties of rooibos tea that is ongoing, it is known that rooibos is low in tannins which contributes to the bitter taste in ordinary black tea, and can also interfere with iron absorption. Rooibos also contains many antioxidants, such as flavonoid antioxidants which have been linked to fighting certain diseases. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Dragonfly's Herbal Teas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to try a new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"herbal tea blends\"\u003eherbal tea blend\u003c\/a\u003e, you can buy Dragonfly's range of carefully sourced herbal teas directly from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"best online tea shop\"\u003eonline tea shop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also find our selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"rooibos teas for health\"\u003erooibos teas\u003c\/a\u003e in many supermarkets as well as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"shop for tea online\"\u003eonline.\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-05-02T11:54:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-12-04T12:29:23+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eHerbal teas are made from a blend of natural ingredients that not only taste delicious, but can have many health benefits. \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-benefits-of-herbal-tea","tags":"featured, product-garden-mint-and-verbena, product-golden-balance-detox, product-herb-garden-digestif, product-lemongrass-and-ginger-infusion, tea-life, type:Tea Wellbeing","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T17:59:06+00:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/poy-800x800.jpg?v=1606759146"}}

{"id":53408170044,"title":"WIN artisan teas on National Tea Day!","created_at":"2018-03-23T10:23:09+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"win artisan teas from dragonfly tea\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/IMG_3066_edit_lightend_background_grande.jpg?v=1524221807\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis weekend we're celebrating National Tea Day and giving TEN lucky tea-lovers the chance to win a trio of our finest teas! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach prize includes a packet of refreshing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/tea-pyramids\/products\/garden-mint-and-verbena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"garden mint tea\"\u003eGarden Mint \u0026amp; Verbena\u003c\/a\u003e, delicately scented \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/tea-pyramids\/products\/jade-orchid-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"jade orchid tea\"\u003eJade Orchid Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e and our classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/tea-pyramids\/products\/english-breakfast-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"english breakfast tea uk\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e blend from the Tea House Collection. All three large leaf teas have been sourced with great care from the finest tea gardens around the world and offer an exquisite tea-drinking experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntrants must be 18 years or older to enter. No purchase necessary, entry is only available online. Competition closes at 11:59pm Monday 23rd April 2018, entries received after this time and date will not be entered into the draw. Ten winners shall be selected at random and notified by email. Each prize includes one packet each of Jade Orchid, Garden Mint \u0026amp; Verbena and English Breakfast. No cash alternative and prize non-transferable and non-refundable. Only open to residents of the UK. Employees of Tea Times Trading Ltd are excluded from entering this competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Andrew Ward","user_id":40549548092,"published_at":"2018-04-20T13:11:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-11-30T18:45:55+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eWe're celebrating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Tea Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and giving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lucky tea-lovers the chance to win a trio of our finest teas! \u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"win-a-bundle-of-teas-on-national-tea-day","tags":"competition-post, type:Events \u0026 Competitions","image":{"created_at":"2018-04-20T10:36:07+01:00","alt":"national tea day competition - Dragonfly tea","width":1041,"height":1041,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/IMG_3095_edit2_lightend_background.jpg?v=1524848484"}}

{"id":37761318972,"title":"Herbal Tea for Sleep","created_at":"2018-03-09T12:43:24+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How herbal tea can help with sleep\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/tea_pouriung_grande.JPG?v=1523288774\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour sleep is precious! With our lives becoming more and more stressful, sleep, and the quantity and quality of it, has become more important than ever. Here’s how caffeine might affect our sleep and which herbal teas help us stay well-rested and hydrated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all know that caffeine makes us feel more awake and alert - the effect this natural stimulant has on the brain. However, while normally fine in moderation, excess caffeine can lead to tremors and heart palpitations, as well as negatively impacting the quantity and quality of our sleep. Less hours asleep and waking up more during the night in turn can affect our alertness, energy levels and memory functions the following day. And a cycle of tiredness ensues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources of Caffeine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine can be found in many foods and drinks, and some are more obvious than others. Coffee is probably the best known source, but caffeine can also be found in fizzy drinks, energy drinks, some cold medicines and even in chocolate. Black teas also contain caffeine, as do green and white teas, although often at much lower levels. This is because they are all made from the tea plant, or \u003cem\u003eCamellia Sinensis,\u003c\/em\u003e which naturallly contains caffeine in its make-up. Therefore, for those of us who are avoiding or reducing our caffeine intake but still want something warming and comforting, caffeine free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\" title=\"herbal teas - for sleep\"\u003eherbal teas\u003c\/a\u003e are the perfect choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"herbal tea for sleep\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/alarm-clock-1193291_1920_grande.jpg?v=1520940068\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal tea to help you sleep \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbal teas are made of natural plants, herbs and flowers that have been dried and which are naturally caffeine free by definition. Gentle and soothing, you can drink as much as you like throughout the day to help keep you hydrated and are especially good for winding down last thing at night. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to herbal teas we think that our Dragonfly herbal infusions have something for everyone, from soothing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\/products\/pure-camomile-organic-infusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"camomile herbal tea\"\u003eCamomile\u003c\/a\u003e to warming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\/products\/lemongrass-and-ginger-infusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"lemongrass and ginger herbal tea\"\u003eLemongrass and Ginger\u003c\/a\u003e and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\/products\/garden-mint-and-verbena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"peppermint herbal tea\"\u003ePeppermint\u003c\/a\u003e, a particularly great choice for after a big meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther naturally caffeine teas in our range include gentle \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\/products\/breakfast-rooibos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRooibos \u003c\/a\u003etea and delicately sweet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\/products\/mountain-honeybush-organic-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"honeybush herbal tea\"\u003eHoneybush\u003c\/a\u003e which will help you to keep healthy and hydrated, without interfering with your sleep patterns. We also offer a variety of delicious flavoured rooibos teas including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\/products\/earl-grey-rooibos\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"earl grey herbal tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\/products\/vanilla-rooibos\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"vanilla rooibos tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVanilla\u003c\/a\u003e as well as our very popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"chai spiced herbal tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCape Malay Chai \u003c\/a\u003espiced rooibos tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/herbal-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"shop herbal teas from dragonfly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Dragonfly's Herbal Teas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/rooibos-honeybush\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"shop dragonfly's rooibos and honeybush teas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Dragonfly's Rooibos and Honeybush teas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Georgia Ginsberg","user_id":4827193,"published_at":"2018-04-09T10:52:00+01:00","updated_at":"2020-11-30T19:32:01+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re anything like us, then your sleep is precious! Here’s a little more on how caffeine might affect our sleep, plus our favourite herbal teas to help keep us well-rested and hydrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"herbal-tea-for-sleep","tags":"featured, product-breakfast-rooibos, product-night-sky-calm, tea-life, type:Tea Wellbeing","image":{"created_at":"2018-04-09T16:47:04+01:00","alt":"can herbal tea help with sleep?","width":1394,"height":930,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/tea_pouriung.JPG?v=1524848596"}}

{"id":5741772838,"title":"How Jasmine Tea is made","created_at":"2018-01-17T15:20:13+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"how is jasmine tea made?\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Jasmine_field_grande.JPG?v=1516202309\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"popular jasmine tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJasmine Green tea\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most popular in the Dragonfly range, loved for its delicate fragrance and floral taste. Here we look at the making of this extraordinary tea.\u003c\/strong\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=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X2IFWd8sd7s\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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=\"560\" height=\"315\" 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\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"moonlight jasmine green tea being made\"\u003eMoonlight Jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e from the Organic Speciality Range, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"jasmine tea - jasmine pearls\"\u003eJasmine Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e from our artisan pyramid Tea House Collection and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/jasmine-dragon-pearls-green-china-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"dragon pearls - loose leaf jasmine tea\"\u003eLoose Leaf Jasmine Dragon Pearls\u003c\/a\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Jasmine_teas_large.png?v=1557221269\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-03-16T10:02:00+00:00","updated_at":"2020-12-04T12:03:12+00:00","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":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/Jasmine-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606758936"}}

{"id":5889523750,"title":"Competition Closed. Win a Selection of our finest teas from China!","created_at":"2018-02-14T12:50:43+00:00","body_html":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dragonfly Teas from China\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/chinese_teas_2_grande.png?v=1518699626\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn celebration of Chinese New Year 2018, we're giving you the chance to win a fabulous selection of teas from China! \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Dragonfly we regularly travel to China, visiting some of the most remote and special tea gardens in the country, to bring you \u003cspan\u003erare and interesting teas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have spent decades building long-lasting relationships with growers and master tea-makers. These relationships are known as \"Tea Friends\" and allow us to access little known \u003cspan\u003elocations which can offer the most desirable and sustainable harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Growing tea in china\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Bruces_China_2007_pics_2_194_grande.jpg?v=1518699195\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate \u003cstrong\u003eChinese New year 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e, one lucky winner shall receive a delicious selection of our favourite Chinese teas, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBai Mudan White Tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragon Well Green Tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJade Orchid Green Tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoonlight Jasmine Green Tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerald Mountain Green Tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJasmine Pearls Loose Leaf Green Tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis competition has now closed. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntrants must be 18 years or older to enter. No purchase necessary, entry is only available online. Competition closes at 11:59pm Sunday 18th February 2018, entries received after this time and date will not be entered into the draw. Winner shall be selected at random and notified by email. The prize includes one packet each of Bai Mudan, Jade Orchid, Dragon Well, Moonlight Jasmine, Emerald Mountain and Lapsang Souchong. No cash alternative and prize non-transferable and non-refundable. Only open to residents of the UK. Employees of Tea Times Trading Ltd are excluded from entering this competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":3090709,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2018-02-16T09:12:00+00:00","updated_at":"2020-12-01T17:31:25+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of Chinese New Year 2018, we're giving you the chance to win a fabulous selection of teas from China! \u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":null,"handle":"win-a-selection-of-of-our-finest-chinese-teas","tags":"competition-post, type:Events \u0026 Competitions","image":{"created_at":"2018-02-28T16:04:36+00:00","alt":"","width":319,"height":286,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/enjoyment_appr1.jpg?v=1519833876"}}

{"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 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. 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\/collections\/black-teas\/products\/traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"English breakfast organic tea\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Earl Grey organic tea\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e, refreshing green teas including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Moonlight jasmine organic tea\"\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":"2020-12-01T10:12:53+00:00","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":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/articles\/China-800x800-min.jpg?v=1606817573"}}