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New research on Yerba Mate…

South Americans have been drinking yerba mate for years (how else did they manage the stamina to build the Inca Empire!) Now, a recent study by the University of Illinois suggests that yerba mate tea...
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Oolongs in China

During our recent buying trip to China we were fortunate enough to be able to explore Hua'an County in Fujian Province. We discovered the most wonderful oolongs and wanted to share a little about them...
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China adventures continued… Fujian Province

So we took our first internal flight from Guanzhou in Zheijang Province to Xiamen in Fujian Province recently. The only hiccup was that our flight was delayed for two hours. It was all very civilized...
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Jasmine Pearls in Fujian Province

We were lucky enough to taste lots of jasmine tea during our recent trip to China, including our very own Jasmine Pearls. Produced in East Fujian Province, our Jasmine Pearls are pearl-like with white downy...
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China so far….a preview of the future and a step into the past

Much has been written about the increasing influence China has in world affairs. From trade surplus and currency reserves (whatever they mean) to overseas investments in natural resources and key trade infrastructure, China’s place as...
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China Adventures – Making Bi Luo Chun

I knew there was a lot of people in China but wow… not quite this many. It doesn’t help that we (my husband Stewart and I) landed slap bang in the middle of the Tombstone...
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Tea Cocktails

Tea Cocktails! We strongly believe that not many things could improve a cuppa, well maybe a slice of cake. But we have been proved really rather wrong! Thanks to our friends in our local drinking...
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Tea of the Month

Due to the fantastic success of our Darling Darjeeling we have unfortunately run out!! But fear not we have another fantastic Tea of the month ( a personal favourite with more than 1 member of...
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Just my cup of tea…

Stuck for fantastic Valentines pressies?... check out our beautiful valentines gift shop! Perfect for the tea lover in your life! xx Check out now...
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Cancelled Pamper Night

Unfortunately Sanctuary at the Suites has had to cancel the Pamper Night tonight... but fear not we will be rescheduling for very very soon! In the mean time we are warming up with some of...
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