Light, moisture and surrounding aromas can quickly diminish a tea's character. We explain which container to choose and where to keep your leaves.

Discover the principal types of tea, their flavours, character and brewing methods. This guide will help you choose a composition for the moment and your own preferences.

Black tea can be light and citrus-led, deep and malty, or distinctly spiced. It is not one flavour but a broad family of infusions whose character depends on the origin of the leaves, their processing and the way they are brewed. This is precisely why it deserves a considered choice — one based on more than the name on the pack. In brief, fine black tea should have clearly stated ingredients, …

How can you recognise fine loose-leaf tea, how much should you use and which temperature is right? Discover practical principles for choosing and brewing leaves with intention.