It will be no surprise to you all, but we have a whole team of fully fledged tea tasters – aprons, spoons and all. With countless years of experience slurping and sourcing tea between them, they know how to spot a good cuppa a mile off. Travelling the world visiting various tea estates, we source our teas from just a tiny pool of estates that meet our high quality standards.

Tasting every batch of teapigs tea to ensure you only get the very best cuppa.

In its wild state, tea grows best in regions that enjoy a warm, humid climate with a lots of rainfall – typically, that’s the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

The big players in the world of tea growing are China, India, Sri Lanka and Kenya, followed by Turkey, Vietnam, Iran and Indonesia, but this is by no means an exhaustive list; tea can be grown in any area with the right climate and conditions…there’s even a tea estate in Cornwall!

Ingredients

A vast array of infusions fall under the category of herbal tea, so it’s best to check your packaging for specific instructions. Some basic guiding principles apply to all tea, however:

Water

• Filtered or spring water makes better-tasting tea.
• Start with an empty kettle to ensure the water is fresh.
• Ideally, add only as much water to the kettle as you need for your cup/pot. This saves energy and avoids the need to waste the spent water when you come to make your next cup!

Temperature

• Herbal teas can generally be made with freshly boiled water.
• How much tea?
• Dragonfly teabags contain just the right amount of tea leaves for a mug of tea (about 250ml capacity).

Steeping

• For tea that’s perfect for you, try experimenting with steeping time. Brewing some herbal blends for five minutes or even longer can intensify the flavour experience, especially of spices such as cinnamon and ginger.  Keep sipping and when it’s as you like it, remove the teabag and enjoy!

A rainbow of infusions to suit every mood

• There are countless distinct herbal teas and herbal blends, with an infinite variety of flavours and aromas.
• Flavours range from classic, cooling peppermint and gently sweet camomile, to more exotic warming, spiced cardamom and turmeric blends.
• Herbal teas are often powerfully fragrant and are usually enjoyed without milk.
• A rainbow of infusions to suit every mood

Tea Growing

• Herbal teas come from a variety of plants.
• The part of the plant used varies according to which part is most flavourful, fragrant or beneficial.
• This includes leaves, stems, flowers, roots, bark, seeds and fruit (or a combination).
• The aromatic botanicals are harvested, dried and blended to create an assortment of tastes and health properties.