Tea Guides
Our tea estate
Currently there are three beautiful tea estates functioning in this region: Thiashola – An organic tea estate, spread over a majestic 190 hectares, the Thiashola Tea Estate is located at a height of 6000 ft – 7000 ft above sea level…
Types of tea
There are mainly four types of tea: White, Green, Oolong and Black. All of these come from the same plant – the Camellia Sinensis. The duration that the ‘flush’ is oxidised and processed, determines how strong the tea will be…
Types of tea
There are mainly four types of tea: White, Green, Oolong and Black. All of these come from the sme plant – the Camellia Sinensis. The duration that the ‘flush’ is oxidised and processed, determines how strong the tea will be…
Brewing Methods
There are several different methods of brewing tea and different sources will share different advice on how to do it best. Several factors can influence how a cup of tea will come out and a lot of it has to do with the combination…
Health benefits of tea
Many tea connoisseurs will swear that tea is like wine; it’s appreciation refined, and almost an art. But not only is tea a flavourful beverage, it can also have great positive effects on health. Tea contains antioxidants…
Health benefits of tea
Many tea connoisseurs will swear that tea is like wine; it’s appreciation refined, and almost an art. But not only is tea a flavourful beverage, it can also have great positive effects on health. Tea contains antioxidants…
How to store tea
Storage of tea is fairly simple. If you store your tea leaves in airtight containers and in a dark, cool place, free of moisture, the tea leaves are unlikely to spoil before they are consumed. As a basic rule of thumb…