Food & drink tastings have been around for years. We’ve been to plenty right? Wine, whisky, gin, chocolate, cheese – there are lots around. So if you’re planning a friends get together, baby shower, xen-do, alcohol-free event or any celebration and looking for a unique experience, here’s 5 reasons to consider a tea tasting. To […]
When Ankha magazine wanted to explore the origins and health benefits of Chai (and not the sweet latte) I was delighted to help out. Those health benefits come not just from the tea, but from the unique combination of spices used to create the blend. Meaning you don’t just have a tasty beverage. You’re doing […]
Almost everything now has a day, or a week dedicated to it in the calendar to raise awareness, show appreciation or celebrate an anniversary. This week is no exception. It’s ‘Afternoon Tea Week’. By which we mean of course, “All the cake you can eat week”. Well not here at Chiya & Chai. We’re all about […]
Just add hot water, right? It’s so easy to make a perfect cup of tea. We all know how to do it. Just add hot water to a teabag, right? Well, sort of. So much can influence the taste of your tea and there’s a bit more to it than that if you want to […]
It’s usually one of the first questions I get asked. Why did you choose to set up a business selling tea? And there’s no single reason why. Rather, it’s…well…a blend. All a million miles away from my previous career in banking. Which I left in 2018 because 34 years was enough. I wasn’t stressed out, […]
