Charbrew – Mad Hatter Tea Book

Time for Tea Please?

Two of my favourite things is drinking tea and reading books. So when Charbrew offered me the chance to try their Mad Hatter Tea Book I was hardly going to refuse.

Charbrew

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Here at charbrew, we’re slightly eccentric about creating fantastic tasting products. Jetting around the world, we find and use only the best natural ingredients to bring you healthy treats for your taste buds…

But enough chatting!

…It’s time to put on the kettle, put your feet up and discover for yourself our exciting range of products.

To find out more or try for yourself hit the link: https://www.charbrew.com

Mad Hatter Tea Book

(Direct from website)

Design: The Tea Book contains 64 teabags of premium tea, individually wrapped in beautiful envelopes. The Tea Book itself contains themes of Alice In Wonderland, from a short passage to the beautifully hand-drawn images of different characters from the book.

Includes: This Mad Hatter Tea Book includes 4 of classic teas: Afternoon Tea, Earl Grey, English Breakfast and Chai. They will be a guaranteed hit for the tea lover or casual tea drinker! This set provides a balanced range of teas to fit any occasion, from Monday mornings to cosy Sunday afternoons.

English Breakfast

For the blend Charbrew uses: 100% Black Tea.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are hit with a light earthy aroma.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aroma whilst brewing isn’t too dissimilar to that of its dry state where the earthy aroma increases.

The brewed liquid is that of a dark brown colouring. With English Breakfast Teas I like to drink them with a splash of milk. As my flavour preference.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and just what I needed.

From brewing to sip the black tea is earthy and rich. The splash of milk doesn’t take anything away from the flavour complexity of the taste. If anything it adds a dimension / cuts through the black tea taste. It continues to be malty with an almost woody side to its earthiness. Which if you drink a lot of black tea you will know what I mean.

Especially when the woodyness lingers on the tongue and continues throughout each sip.

The perfect blend to sip on, while getting lost in a good book. As somehow as the blend cools the flavour intensity increases. Which is always a bonus when drinking a tea and you may or may not have forgotten about it. Yes we’ve all been there, no secrets here!!!

Happy Sipping 🙂

Maji – Oat Chai

Time for Tea Please?

Waking up to a brew ready to go? What more could you ask for? Thanks to Maji and their Oat Chai you can do just that.

Maji

(Direct from website)

MAJI is a British-South Asian brand bringing you ready-to-drink chai that doesn’t compromise on taste or personality.

Who we are: A British-South Asian couple who got tired of insipid chai lattes. No venture capital. No corporate overlords. Two people who take their chai seriously.

What we are: Overnight chai sachets — proper spices, steeped in your milk of choice. Whole milk OG, Oat for the plant-based brigade, Dirty Chai with a coffee kick coming soon.

What we’re not: Not a wellness tea brand. Not a meditation quote. Not your auntie. Just proper chai, made by people who actually drink it.

Why over night: Because sleep is an ingredient. While you snooze, the spices do their thing — getting creamier, deeper, properly worth the wait.

chai for everyone, everywhere. 
no gatekeeping. no pretension.

To find out more or try for yourself, hit the link:

https://www.majidrinks.co.uk

Maji Oat Chai

For this blend Maji uses: oat powder, hand-selected black tea, cardamom, cinnamon & a quiet hit of ginger. natural spices.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are instantly hit with a creamy mildly spiced aroma.

Let’s Get Brewing!

This blend is a little bit different to other brews it’s essential that it’s made and left over night. Maji brewing recommendations: 300ml water into a saucepan. add entire sachet. boil. sieve into a bottle. chill overnight.

While heating/ boiling the chai the aromas are very different to that of its dry/ powder state. The black tea and spices fully take over the creamy oat tones. After bringing it to the boil I strain the blend and once cool leave in the fridge to chill.

The next day after adding ice to a glass I pour the chai mix into the glass too.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am hooked.

The oat milk is coming across really smooth and silky.

The spiced notes are coming through really strong and only intensify as you keep on sipping. The cardamom and ginger are easily identifiable within the blend and add an almost slight peppery warming tone. This mixed with the coolness of the oat milk hits the senses but stimulates the taste buds.

They work in harmony together allowing the oat milk to come through creamy and almost milding the spice notes of the blend. It’s subtle in doing so but adds extra depth and dimension.

Adding ice to the blend is something I’d recommend it adds an extra sensation to each sip. However that’s an option I will leave to you.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Brockworth Tea Company – Cream Earl Grey.

Time for Tea Please?

A flavoured black tea is one of my go too afternoon blends, and thanks to Brockworth Tea Company I’m able to share with you their blend Cream Earl Grey.

Brockworth Tea Company

(Direct from website)

I’m Mythili, and I built Brockworth to be the bridge.

Whenever I tried to share my passion for loose leaf with friends, they felt intimidated. They found blends and catalogues that made them feel like they were back in a science classroom.

They wanted great tea, but they didn’t want the lecture.

It was the supermarket tea bags of dust for the common folk and premium tea for the tea connoisseurs wearing fancy hats straight out of the Cheltenham races.

Brockworth Tea Company is founded on 5 simple promises.

Value the People Who Get Things Done

Honesty over Hype

The Ritual is Yours

Guided Discovery

Small Company, Big Heart, Hyper Personal

To find out more or to try for yourself hit the link:

https://brockworthtea.co.uk/

Cream Earl Grey

For this blend Brockworth Tea Co uses: Black Tea, Cornflower Petals and Natural Flavours.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are instantly hit with the aromas of lavender and other sweet floral tones.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aroma whilst brewing is completely different to that of its dry state. The aromas have mellowed out giving an almost creamy like note with an almost fruity undertone.

The brewed liquid is that of a dark brown colouring.

With flavoured black based teas, I choose to drink black, without milk. This is my personal preference and I think it allows the tea flavour to be truer in my opinion.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am intrigued.

It’s not quite like an earl grey blend I’ve tried before.

The blend is fruity and citrusy (guessing the natural flavours) with the undertones of bergamot coming through bringing with it an almost tartness to each sip.

A mix of the cornflower petals and other floral tones such as lavender bring a new dimension to each sip.

I’m not sure how the blend does it but it’s on the almost after taste of each sip that creaminess comes through. It’s quite hard to describe how but the blend just seems to mellow out and gives the illusion of drinking a cuppa with cream. Which sounds weird after writing it but it’s the theory of each sip too.

This blend is the perfect afternoon pick me up and I could certainly in visage myself drinking this blend as part of an afternoon tea. It would make the perfect accompaniment to a cream scone.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Cha Cha – Hong Kong Style Breakfast Tea

Time for Tea Please?

Finding a breakfast brew that packs a punch not just for the morning is always a good sip to me! Thanks to Cha Cha im able to share with you their blend: Hong Kong Style Breakfast Tea.

Cha Cha

(Direct from website)
CHA CHA Dances on the tongue. Welcome to the home of great tea, matcha powder and Camel handmade flask.Welcome to our store.

ORIENTAL TEA CULTURE
Cha Cha Tea is rich and fragrant. We offer Japanese matcha powder, Chinese iasmine tea. Sri Lanka Earl Grey and Hong Kong breakfast tea. These teas are suitable for sharing with friends and family, or for refreshing after reading, relaxing or exercising.

To find out more or to try for yourself hit the link: https://chacha-tea.uk

Hong Kong Style Breakfast Tea

For this blend Cha Cha uses: Whole leaf black tea and dust and Sri Lanka, Ceylon.

(From website) Inspired by Hong Kong cafés, this rich and smooth loose leaf tea is perfect for making classic Silk Stocking Milk Tea.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are instantly hit with the earthy aromas of the black tea which is also slightly sweet too.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aromas whilst brewing are quite different to that of its dry state. It’s still earthy but is also giving a tinge of puerh as well.

The brewed liquid is a dark brown colouring.

I’m choosing to drink mine with milk as my flavour preference but tea is unique to the drinker so you do you!

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am liking it!

It’s rich strong and smooth.

Just how I like my cuppas to me.

The puerh scent that I could smell whilst the blend brewed you cannot taste at all. It’s a really lovely sip. Bringing punch and flavour which is exactly what you need first thing in the morning.

It’s full of flavour throughout the whole entire sip and I can’t think of a better to tea to start my day or any time you need a punch breakfast sip.

And knowing it’s inspired by the Hong Kong Style of cafes just adds something extra!

Happy Sipping 🙂

Herbal Tea Co. – Summer Honey Punch

Time for Tea Please?

The suns shining, the temperatures rising and I’m in need of a brew to match it. Thanks to Herbal Tea Co I’m able to share with you their blend Summer Honey Punch.

Herbal Tea Co.

(Direct from website)

Our Mission

In a world that’s constantly on the move, The Herbal Tea Co is your go-to for slowing down and savoring the moment. Our goal is simple: to help you rediscover the joy of taking a break. We get it

– life can be hectic, and sometimes you just need to hit pause. That’s where we come in.

At The Herbal Tea Co, we’re all about crafting teas that invite you to kick back, relax, and indulge in a moment of tranquility. Each blend is like a little escape in a cup, carefully curated to soothe your soul and lift your spirits.

So, why not join us in embracing the beauty of slowing down? Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or catching up with friends over a pot of tea, we’re here to make your break a little sweeter. Let’s redefine breaks together – one cozy cup at a time.

To find out more or to try for yourself then hit the link: https://theherbalteaco.com

Summer Honey Punch

For this blend Herbal Tea Co uses: Honeybush, Green Rooibos, Tangerine, Peach, Marigold & Calendula Petals, Natural Flavours.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are instantly hit with the fruity citrus tones of tangerine with peachy undertones. Its smells mouth wateringly good.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aroma whilst brewing isn’t too dissimilar to that of its dry state other than the fruity flavours aren’t as strong. The HoneyBush and Green Rooibos are coming through alot stronger now.

The brewed liquid is that of a rich deep orange colouring.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am hooked.

The flavours of this blend are just beauTEAful.

The initial flavour is that of the tangerine. It’s rich it’s fruity and brining with it a refreshing citrus tone that really lifts the tea.

It’s naturally sweet which for me helps carry the flavours and its punchyness.

There’s a moment half way through each sip which accounts for the HoneyBush and the Green Rooibos and calendula flowers provide not just a floral lightness but an added tang which compliments the fruity flavours even further.

It’s not until the almost after taste where the peach has its turn to shine bringing with it an almost palate cleanser quality.

This blend you know is one of those that is perfect hot, ice cold or even as a spritz. It’s going to be so versatile and one that just screams summer! It’s made to be sipped and enjoyed!

It’s just a pleasure to drink.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Big Tea – Himalayan Chiya

Time for Tea Please?

A flavoured black tea is always a blend I would like to try. An afternoon pick me up and thanks to Big Tea I’m able to share with you their blend Himalayan Chiya.

Big Tea

(Direct from website)

It all started with a simple goal: making a really decent cup of tea.

Whether it was herbal tea to quiet our ADHD brains and actually drift off to sleep, or a rich, large-leaf black tea to savour every morning, we wanted something that delivered, and delivered deliciously.

When we started blending for ourselves, we discovered that flavour this deep doesn’t come from small tea bags with ground up floor-sweepings. We wanted to bring the full experience of premium loose leaf tea to the convenience of tea bags.

After years of handing our oversized, handmade tea bags filled with lovely real tea to friends (and years of “Wait.. why can’t we buy this anywhere?”), we realised they had a point..

Because a proper tea deserves proper space.

More flavour, more quality, more impact. In our teas, it’s whole rolled leaves for a rich, authentic taste. In our herbals, it’s large-cut botanicals designed to preserve their natural effects.

To find out more or to try for yourself, hit the link: https://bigteateas.com

Himalayan Chiya

For this blend Big Tea uses: Nepali Black Tea, Cinnamon Leaf, Ginger, Black Cardamom, Black Pepper.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are instantly hit with the smokey aromas of the black cardamom.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aromas whilst brewing is completely different to that of its dry state. The main scent now is that of the ginger and the cinnamon.

The brewed liquid is that of a brown colouring.

As with any flavoured black tea I’m choosing to drink it black/ without milk. As this is my personal flavour preference.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am hooked. Considering the aromas this blend was giving off while brewing and dry I wasn’t too sure of the flavour attributes.

This blend is a two parter where the initial flavour and the almost after taste aren’t the same yet together they work perfectly.

The first half of the sip is all about the black cardamom. I don’t think I’ve ever tried this within a blend a before. The smokiness really lifts the flavour and allows the cardamom to shine in a way that I’ve not tasted before. It helps lift the flavour and emphasises the other ingredients.

The second half of the blend is all about the ginger and the black pepper. It doesn’t just bring the heat the flavour is super punchy and cuts through the smokey elements. The flavour after taste brings a warming tingle to the tongue.

It’s not even overly noticeable that you are drinking a black tea as the other flavours do come across stronger. This isn’t a bad thing at all it just works with the smokiness adding an extra earthy side to each sip.

(Direct from website)

Have you had tea?” That’s the literal translation. But in Nepal, this question means so much more: have you rested? Have you had a moment? Have you been looked after? Are you okay? It’s an invitation to come in, settle, take a breath. Chiya isn’t just a drink in Nepal – it’s a moment of care, a gesture of warmth, a tiny ritual of hospitality woven into everyday life.

I absolutely love that sentiment and I certainly agree that this tea is perfectly suited to it.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Root Tea – Oolong Tea

Time for Tea Please?

Thanks to Root Tea for sending me some of their teas to try and share with you. Today we are sipping on their Oolong Tea.

Root Tea

Chinese Tea Blends with Herbal Properties

Root Tea is a tea brand aiming to bring family Chinese herbal blends to the masses.

To find out more or to try for yourself, hit the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/drinkroottea?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS42gFwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp6jz09ka43406YACZpt6QQongT2rmuM00owWCYjHs-oZJzx-5XYAuF-L-qoF_aem_Py976gFPVHjcraQ9D4qeEA&dd_referrer=https://l.instagram.com/

Oolong Tea Blend

For this blend Root Tea uses: Oolong, rose, ginger.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are instantly hit with a floral mix of rose and with under tones of the oolong.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aroma whilst brewing is predominantly that of the oolong with the ginger bringing a light peppery undertone. A complete u turn from its dry state.

The brewed liquid is that of a yellow colouring.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I need some more.

This blend is a very delicate sip.

The oolong is almost a taste when you breathe in while sipping bringing a golden almost twang to each sip.

Rose brings the floral side and adds to the delicate side of each sip.

The ginger brings a peppery ginger tone. A slight fiery kick which adds contrasts not just in flavour but also in sensation.

The combination of the three flavours oolong , ginger and rose all have their own separate parts to play but together work in a light harmony. Maybe a little to light for my tastes but it’s like drinking on a cup of spring and there’s something quite relaxing about that.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Taylor’s of Harrogate- Green Tea with Lemon

Time for Tea Please

Summer sipping is in full flow and thanks to Taylor’s of Harrogate I’m able to share with you their blend – Green Tea with Lemon.

Taylor’s of Harrogate

(Direct from website)
Taylors of Harrogate was born in Yorkshire, in 1886. Founded by Charles Taylor, it was a family business then, and it still is today, so we put our hearts into what we do.

We believe in doing good. That means trading in a fair and responsible way, and it also means creating good products – making top quality teas and coffees that taste delicious. We’ve stayed true to those beliefs for more than 130 years, as we’ve grown from a tiny family business to a company that sells tea and coffee to 50 countries around the world. And because we’re independent, we’ve never had to compromise those family values.

We have three unique brands. Taylors of Harrogate specialty teas, offering a wide range of black, green and fruit and herbal varieties. Taylors Coffee, famous for its speciality grade quality. And the UK’s favourite black tea, Yorkshire Tea.

To find out more or to try for yourself, hit the link: https://www.taylorsofharrogate.com

Green Tea with Lemon

For this blend Taylor’s uses: Green tea*, natural lemon flavouring with other natural flavourings (8%). 

Upon opening the tea envelope you are hit with a lemony scent with a light green tea undertone.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aroma whilst brewing isn’t too dissimilar to that of its dry state however the green tea is becoming more prominent.

The brewed liquid is that of a yellowy colouring.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am intrigued.

Green teas are a bit like marmite to me. I either love it or hate it.

This blends flavour combination just works perfectly. So much so it’s a two part sipper. The first half of the sip is all about the green tea. It’s not harsh or “grassy” like some green teas can be. Which after looking into it Taylor’s uses a combination of larger leaf (known as “orthodox”) green tea from estates east of the Rift Valley in Kenya, and a smaller leaf (known as “cut tear curl”) green tea from Rwanda. (Direct from website). The flavour is more subtle but also allows for the second part of the blend to have its turns.

The second part is that of the lemon flavouring.

Using the lemon brings a refreshing hit to each sip. Not just bringing a fruity citrus tone but it cuts through the green tea dynamic. Bringing with it an almost sharp sour note without it being too bitter. Keeping the sip refreshing and zingy throughout.

The flavour combination and flavour as well as the sensation work well as hot blend but it would also work perfectly iced or a spritz which is just screaming summer!

Happy Sipping 🙂

Stem and Leaf Tea – Taitung Red Oolong Tea

Time for Tea Please?

When there’s a whole world of teas out there it’s always nice to try something you haven’t before. Thanks to Stem and Leaf Tea I’m able to share with you their blend, Taitung Red Oolong Tea.

Stem and Leaf Tea

(Direct from website)

We are Stem & Leat Tea House, a Taiwanese-British company dedicated to sharing the depth and beauty of Taiwan’s tea culture with the world. Though we’ve spent over a decade living in London, our hearts remain rooted in the quiet rituals of Taiwanese tea, traditions that continue to shape and ground us across continents.

Our story began with family, guided by our founder Wen-Wei’s mother who studied the art of tea, exploring how cultivation, firing, and tasting intertwined with an ancient brewing culture. Today, we continue that legacy in partnership with a respected tea expert in Taiwan, sourcing rare and exceptional leaves directly from growers who honour generations of cultural knowledge and cultivation expertise.

At Stem & Leaf, we approach tea as others approach fine wine with deep respect for terroir, cultivar, and artisan technique. Each tea in our collection tells a story: of misted mountains, skilled hands, and centuries of culture, distilled into a single stem and leaf.

Rooted in heritage, we invite a new generation to discover Taiwanese tea as a living art, both elegant and authentic.

To find out more or to try for yourself, hit the link: https://stemandleaftea.co.uk

Taitung Red Oolong Tea

For this blend Stem and Leaf uses (Direct from website) Known as Hong Oolong (紅烏龍), this distinctive tea from Taitung, Taiwan, is crafted with a higher level of oxidation bridging oolong’s fragrance with the depth of black tea.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are instantly hit with an almost pu erh green tea kind of aroma.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aroma whilst brewing is nothing like its dry state. The smell is now a lot sweeter but giving an earthy undertone.

The brewed liquid is that of a rich yellow colouring.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am intrigued.

I’ve not tried an oolong tea quite like this before.

Despite this blend being made of just the one ingredient the flavour combination it gives mixed flavours.

Initially you are hit with almost earthy tones like you would expect to find within a black tea. It’s followed up with an almost toasted taste bringing an almost smokey side to the blend. Which just adds to the uniqueness of the sips.

This blend is also naturally sweet, so no need to add or change this blend other than to sip it is it’s brewed to be. It’s almost like it’s made with honey.

The brew is a lovely sip and very different to Oolongs ive tried before. It also helps the colour of the tea is like sipping on sunshine.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Big Tea Teas – Strong Sleep Tea

Time for Tea Please?

I love a bed time brew! Winding down of an evening with a cuppa to relax and help you sleep. Thanks to Big Tea Teas I’m able to share with you their blend, Strong Sleep Tea.

Big Tea Teas

(Direct from website)

It all started with a simple goal: making a really decent cup of tea.

Whether it was herbal tea to quiet our ADHD brains and actually drift off to sleep, or a rich, large-leaf black tea to savour every morning, we wanted something that delivered, and delivered deliciously.

When we started blending for ourselves, we discovered that flavour this deep doesn’t come from small tea bags with ground up floor-sweepings. We wanted to bring the full experience of premium loose leaf tea to the convenience of tea bags.

After years of handing our oversized, handmade tea bags filled with lovely real tea to friends (and years of “Wait… why can’t we buy this anywhere?”), we realised they had a point..

Because a proper tea deserves proper space.

More flavour, more quality, more impact. In our teas, it’s whole rolled leaves for a rich, authentic taste. In our herbals, it’s large-cut botanicals designed to preserve their natural effects.

To find out more or to try for yourself, hit the link: https://bigteateas.com

Strong Sleep Tea

For this blend, Big Tea Teas uses: Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Holy Basil, Valerian Root, Lemon Verbena, Orange Peel, Linden Flowers, Lavender Flowers and Liquorice.

(Direct from website) A blend of nine premium botanicals and herbs, shown to support relaxation and encourage deep, restful sleep.

Upon opening the tea pouch you are instantly hit with the aromas of the chamomile and lavender.

Let’s Get Brewing!

The aroma whilst brewing isn’t too dissimilar to that of its dry state however the other floral tones are starting to come through.

The brewed liquid is that of a yellowy mustard colouring.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am hooked.

It’s such a beautiful tasting sip.

The initial flavour of the tea is that of the chamomile and the lemon balm. Bringing a floral citrus mix. Like the branding suggests it brings big flavour. Chamomile has a very distinct flavouring with its floral tones and it’s strong in its taste.

It’s on the almost after taste of this sip is that of the holy Basil. It brings with it a natural sweetness yet a freshness which lifts the flavour and it lingers between the sips. The taste is just amazing and one I’ve not noticed in a blend before. I love basil and it just works. It lifts the flavours and helps to show of the floral aspects within the blend.

Some of the flavours aren’t overly there in taste however this doesn’t take anything away from each sip. Knowing they are their and the qualities / well being that bring to the blend adds to the relaxation this blend brings.

Happy Sipping 🙂