Today is National Tea Day, a day to celebrate British tea culture. In this post we explore the history of afternoon tea, argue that the tea itself should be central to the experience, and suggest some teas to pair with your cakes.

Spring has finally arrived in Edinburgh, and so has one of our favourite spring-picked teas. First-flush Darjeeling is the very essence of spring. Fresh, floral, fruity, and full of life while at the same time elegant and delicate. Jethi Kupi is a first-flush Darjeeling that will transport you to the foothills of the Himalayas, where it is grown on the Rohini estate at around 1000 metres of elevation.

As the weather warms up across some of the world's greatest tea-producing countries, tea bushes are pushing out their first buds and tiny leaves. Tea pickers will be entering the fields, and tea artisans will be starting to produce some of the world's finest teas. If you've ever heard terms like "pre-rain" or "first flush" used to describe tea, you may wonder what these descriptions mean and what makes tea harvested in spring so special. In this article, we'll delve into the lifecycle of the tea plant to explain why early spring teas should be on your shopping list.

To celebrate World Poetry Day, we explore a tea poem written by the Song Dynasty poet Su Shi. The poem expresses the experience of brewing tea through rich and lively natural imagery.

Join us for a Gongfu tea-tasting experience! Taste four high-quality artisanal Chinese teas, each with its own unique flavour and history, and enjoy some delicious artisanal Turkish delight. Gary, our new tea tasting host, will guide you on a journey through the world of tea. 

One of the questions we are asked most frequently is: Are your tea bags plastic free?  The short answer is yes because we don't use nylon or conventional mineral oil plastics.  But it does not fit with our ethos at PekoeTea to simply boast about having plastic free tea bags without delving further and answering the questions about what our tea bag material made from.

When the weather is especially cold, you've got a case of the winter blues, or you just need a new christmas favourite - we have created the ultimate Christmas Tea Guide for you.

Teaware is an incredibly important part of the enjoyment of tea - we believe beautiful and functional teaware can shape and heighten our enjoyment through touch and sensory pleasure, bringing comfort, joy and a greater appreciation for the things we are experiencing.

Whilst we are all being bombarded with all the bad news regarding product and service prices going up, I thought it would be nice to create some refreshingly positive content. I came up a list of tips that allow tea enthusiasts to save money while not compromising on the quality of the tea you drink.

Have you tried our Berry Hibiscus Iced Tisane? The perfect drink if your looking for something caffeine free, cool and refreshing this summer. Made with our hand-blended PekoeTea Berry Hibiscus Fruit Infusion.

In this video, Jon gives us an explanation of why he chose this tea for Pekoetea, what the tasting notes are, how he brews it and a little bit of background on the tea itself.