Man, I got so much tea on our mini tour of England. Rather than slummin' it as usual and travelling with hand luggage only, we decided to be glamorous and book on hold luggage. Ryanair elite, amirite? This meant I could bring an empty suitcase for my hand luggage, with the...
By now it's no secret that I have a penchant for herbal teas. In fact, I've been known to keep peppermint teabags in my pockets and handbags should the need for a dose of minty goodness arise while on the go. Naturally, I have received quite a bit of eyebrow raising about...
The online tea community has been abuzz for quite some time now about Matcha Tea. This traditional, Japanese tea comes in the form of a bright green powder and I was a bit wary as to whether I would like it or not. I think I found the powder aspect a...
I love the whole subscription box concept. It sounds delightful to have a surprise treat delivered to your door every month. It's exciting enough receiving clothes or books I've ordered but a SURPRISE? Yes please. So when that surprise comes in the form of four new exciting loose leaf teas...
I'm pleased to be reviewing a brand local to me on the blog this week, Suki Tea! They are perhaps the best known herbal tea brand in Northern Ireland. If you pop into any cafes in Belfast and further afield in NI there is a high chance that the...
Recently Belfast City Centre was bestowed the gift of Patisserie Valerie. It is, as far as I know and correct me if I am wrong, the only one in Northern Ireland. And as a big fan of fancy pastries and afternoon tea, I was pretty excited about its arrival. After...
I have quite a bit of a fascination with the Brontë sisters. They put so much of themselves in their writing, it's quite difficult not to become at least a little interested in their lives in some way if you read one of their novels. Jane Eyre and Wuthering...
A few months back when I stayed in Edinburgh for a few days I stumbled upon a delightful little tea/coffee/hot chocolate shop called Whittard of Chelsea. Around since 1886, I’d say with that experience it’s a safe bet that their tea game is strong. Being from Belfast, we don’t have...