Tea & Wellness

A close-up of a classic three-tier afternoon tea stand displaying traditional finger sandwiches, square tea sandwiches with avocado, and small round scones with clotted cream and jam.

British Tea Traditions: Beyond Cucumber Sandwiches and Modern Tea Accompaniments

November 1, 2025

The ritual of British tea-especially the celebrated afternoon tea-conjures a very specific image: tiered cake stands laden with delicate finger sandwiches, fluffy scones, and exquisite cakes. This cherished tradition, born in the 1840s, is often attributed to Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, who sought a small meal to bridge the long gap between lunch…

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Beyond Chamomile: Exploring Lesser-Known Herbal Infusions from Around the World

October 23, 2025

Tea is one of the most popular drinks worldwide, cherished for centuries as much for its taste as for its role in tradition and culture. While many people immediately think of green tea, black tea, or perhaps a steaming mug of mint tea, the spectrum of herbal infusions—blends using various herbs, fruits, and flowers—offers countless…

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Traditional yerba mate setup featuring a wooden gourd with metal rim and bombilla, filled with dried mate leaves, alongside a ceramic bowl of loose yerba mate and a white teapot on a woven tray—evoking Argentina’s timeless ritual and the modern revival of its energizing brew.

Yerba Mate Tea: Argentina’s Ancient Energy Brew and Modern Revival

September 25, 2025

Picture a sun-drenched plaza in Buenos Aires, where the air hums with laughter and the scent of fresh flowers. In the center, friends gather in a close-knit circle, a cherished gourd filled with fragrant yerba mate tea making its way from hand to hand. Each person sips this herbal tea-brewed from green yerba mate leaves-through…

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