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We’ve added hundreds of new products to Buy Tea Online over the past few months. With the holidays upon us, it seems a fitting time to review some of the tea gifts on offer this season. Mind you, these tea gifts are not only suitable for any occasion, they’re also rather nice to treat yourself with, so the timing isn’t that relevant. Tea samplers are a great place to start if you’re new to tea, giving you the opportunity to try different varieties and begin to discover your favorites. The more experienced tea drinker can have fun with samplers too, by exploring one type of tea more extensively or trying teas they might not otherwise drink.
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Product of the month
This uniquely creamy emerald green blend is comprised of an exceptional grade of Matcha powder combined with delicately roasted Kukicha. It is a great tea for macrobiotic diets. By combining Matcha with Kukicha, or Japanese Twig Tea, you get the best of both worlds: a creamy texture with the ful
read moreFairs and Competitions
17 August 2009 – More than 9,500 buyers, 40 per cent from 68 countries and regions outside Hong Kong, attended the first Hong Kong International Tea Fair, 13-15 August, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Chinese Tea Culture International Exchange Association. A
Recipe of the month
There is no end to the diversity of recipes for making your own chai. Chai recipes are like Italian minestrone soup - its always good but everyone's recipe is different. Brewing chai is fun and allows you to experiment until you get it 'just right' for your personal taste. We have collected recipes from around the world to help you in your quest for the perfect 'heavenly chai'. Chai is basically black tea brewed with selected spices and milk. Each ingredient adds subtle flavor changes and brewing methods vary widely. For commercially brewed chai tea concentrate, chai tea mix, and bulk loose leaf chai, please visit our sponsor website at Chai Direct. Find more chai recipes at the Chai! Message Board. There you can post your recipes, see what others are saying about chai, and participate