tea talk and tips

Easy Green Tea Recipes

Green TeaDelicious, high in anti-oxidants and perfect for detoxing, we all know that Green Tea is considered a super-food, and with good reason! However, did you know that in order to retain maximum health benefits from this humble tea leaf, you should eat it in addition to drinking it? Here are our top tips for incorporating green tea into your meals!

Salads. A quick and easy way of ensuring you get your five a day, we particular enjoy a fresh salad during the summer months. For a unique twist, try sprinkling some green tea leaves such as Spring Green – Bi Luo Chun (Alpine Tea) on top for a delicious boost in anti-oxidants.

Stir-fry. As above, a delicious stir-fry is a quick and healthy meal. Once again, try stirring in some green tea leaves for an added boost and a unique and delicious taste!

Porridge. A fantastic way to start the day, instead of making your bowl with unhealthy cream or boring water, why not steep some green tea and make with this instead? An incredibly healthy breakfast, it can also be sweetened with a drop of honey for a special treat.

Smoothies. A popular treat, especially after a workout, add some tea leave to the blender next time you mix up this wholesome treat.

We’d love to hear your top tips!

Say NO to plastic!

We’ve previously explained how different teas suit different water temperatures, but did you know that different teas should also be made in different tea pots for maximum flavour? One thing is for sure though, you should never use plastic to drink your tea as it can ruin the superior flavour.

So what should you use? Use glass teapots and cups for green tea, porcelain for jasmine and ceramic for puerh. And for the true tea connoisseur, use a traditional Chinese teapot made from Yixing clay for black teas.  Jasmine tea is stunning when served to friends in the beautiful Mandarin’s Hall tea cup!

So remember, so no to plastic and get the most from your tea experience!

In Media!

Jasmine TeaWe’ve done it again! We’re proud of our tea and we are thrilled to confirm that we are featured in the Spring edition of Fine Foodies magazine, in an article about afternoon tea time.

We believe that no matter how stressful your day is, there is always time for a cuppa and the simple act of making a brew can be relaxing in itself.

Our Jasmine tea in particularly with its uplifting aroma is the perfect pick-me-up for a stressful afternoon. What will you try?

Spring Green – In Nature Tea of the Month

Image: Pure, organic Spring Green - Bi Luo Chun (Alpine Tea) from China. The words Bi Lo Chun translate literally to mean ‘spring snail shell’. The leaves are picked in the spring. Then, when you see this tea, you will notice that the leaves are rolled into small balls which resemble snail shells.

When brewed, this green tea produces a yellow-green colour, the fragrance is described as floral and it has a clean and smooth flavour with a sweet after taste.

Available for just £4.75 online from In Nature, this refreshing blend will aid detoxing and is the perfect way to begin the day. Purchase it this month and also receive a free Lotus Tea with your order.

April Promotion – Free Lotus Tea!

Slim Lotus TeaThis month, receive a FREE box of Lotus Tea with every order placed online at In Nature.

Naturally caffeine free, this refreshing tea assists detox and digestion and has also been used as a natural aid to slimming for the past 2000 years with no negative effects. Equally enjoyable as it is, or with a spoonful of honey added, why not treat yourself and receive a free box of this delicious blend?

Tea Discount!

Red Rose TeaFor one week only, we are pleased to announce that we are offering a special 15% discount off our exquisite Red Rose Tea and Wild Buds Puerh. With a normal retail price of £6.90 and £7.75 respectively, now is the ideal opportunity to stock up on these unique blends.

And don’t forget, when you spend £50 or more by the end of March, we’ll also throw in a free tea set!