Peachy Green

Everybody's feeling a little Irish this month, why not enjoy an Irish cuppa?

Enjoy the naturally caffeine-free Roospresso, an espresso made with rooibos, for an earthy, woodsy, nutty and slightly sweet brew.

Of course, we cannot blame you if you’ve made the same mistake as many and assumed that Orange Pekoe is a flavor of tea. Something about it just sounds exotic and delicious, doesn’t it? But we’re here to tell you that that’s actually not the case: Orange Pekoe is in fact a grade of tea, a way to tell how good one tea is from the other based on the leaves themselves.

Tips on how to shop for tea gifts, along with some creative DIY tea gifts!

Goji Berries have many health benefits. Find out why we love this super fruit!

The bright, vibrant hibiscus blossom is recognized in many parts of the world as much for its gorgeous petal displays and cultural significance as for the splendidly sweet and tangy taste of the herbal tea it produces. In Hawaii, for instance, a woman who wears the hibiscus flower behind her left ear is indicating that she would like to take a lover, while one who wears it behind her right has already been claimed. One who wears it behind both, however, may present a bit of a quandary to the potential man, or else a laid-back dream come true: she already has one lover, but wouldn’t mind another.

In celebration of Hot Tea Month and to help combat the dark and chilly days of winter, we asked our Tea Sommelier, Alicja, for her top five winter warmers from the Shanti Collection

This is the ultimate vocabulary to improve your tea game, knowing the right words will help you to better understand tea.