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Tea Articles of Interest: May 2024

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Here are some tea related articles which we have written or come upon that we hope you enjoy reading.

  • Adding Salt to Tea
    Salt is not a common additive for most tea drinkers; however this practice has been embraced by tea drinkers in some cultures for centuries. In this article we explore the reasons why you may consider adding a pinch of salt to your tea.
    Posted: Wednesday 8 May 2024
  • Milk First or Milk Second - Does it alter the taste?
    This simple question evokes strong responses. We recreated a scaled-down version of a pioneering 1935 experiment to see for ourselves.
    Posted: Saturday 4 May 2024
  • Exploring the Delicacies of White Tea
    We take a look at the delicate flavour and aroma white tea gives us, comparing the differences between itself and green tea. We discuss how white tea got its name and look at some exciting research into the benefits white tea can provide.
    Posted: Thursday 2 May 2024