Sencha Green Tea – Hot or Cold

Sencha Green Tea – Hot or Cold

This type of green tea is drunk warm during the winter season or whenever it is cold. Another way to drink this type of green tea is over ice whenever it is the summer or if the weather is warm.

Cold teas and their preparations

Cold teas and their preparations

Cold teas are more popularly known as iced tea in most places. They are served with ice and could be or could not be sweetened.

Why Tea?

Why Tea?

Whether its the act of kindness by performing the ancient art of preparing and enjoying a cup of tea by yourself or with a loved one or the many health benefits received through each sip, we can guaranTEA that a cup of your favourite brew will brighten each day.

History of tea

History of tea

According to Chinese legend, tea was discovered in remote antiquity when Shennong Shi, one of the Three Emperors and the first Chinese herbal doctor, was roaming in the countryside looking for medicinal herbs.

A brief history of Sencha Green Tea

A brief history of Sencha Green Tea

Tea has a long and interesting history to it. In this article we look at the history of Sencha Green Tea Among the types of Japanese green tea prepared, “sencha” is distinguished from such specific types as gyokuro and bancha.

Tea Ceremonies

Tea Ceremonies

The tea ceremony chado/sado is the ritualized preparation and serving of “powdered green tea” in the presence of guests.

Different benefits of Peppermint Tea

Different benefits of Peppermint Tea

As the name suggests, peppermint tea is an infusion of peppermint. Peppermint tea is also known by the name of mint tea, at times. The tea is caffeine-free naturally and has different health benefits.

Is Rooibos tea under threat?

Is Rooibos tea under threat?

There are numerous health benefits to drinking Rooibos Tea, but could this tea be under threat from climate change?

Oolong Tea and its health benefits

Oolong Tea and its health benefits

Researchers from The Tokushima School of Medicine discovered that Oolong tea increased energy expenditure by 10%, compared to the 4% increase from green tea, making Oolong slimming tea 250% more effective at boosting the metabolism than green tea.

Green Tea – the taste debate

Green Tea – the taste debate

Green tea has many benefits to offer, both for taste and health. But in order to experience the best of it, loose leaf tea is the way to go.

Blooming Buddah!

Blooming Buddah!

Blooming Buddah tea will deliver an explosion of spectacular shades of greens made from high-quality fresh green tea buds

Tumeric Almond Latte

Tumeric Almond Latte

Pop into The Silva Spoon and experience our ‘Golden Milk’ – fresh Tumeric mixed with our very own spices, and frothed in the jug with Almond Milk and sweetened with a hint of honey.