Top of The Crops
Posted Yesterday by Louise
I have been set free with my tea tasting spoon and have selected some super super super (you get the idea) special teas which we have christened ‘top of the crops’. The Indian tea bushes are just waking up from the long winter snooze so now is the perfect time to launch our first top of the crops….. da da da daaaaa....darjeeling first flush.
Where is it, what is it and why is it sooooo fancy?
For those who didn’t pay attention in geography, Darjeeling is in India, bordering Nepal it sits in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is really hilly, misty and very cold in the winter. The tea bushes grow clinging to the sides of the mountain – the cool weather and challenging growing conditions produce a very intense unique flavour to the tea.
Plucking the leaves is not as easy as it is in other areas of India (and the rest of the world) the steep hills make it tricky.
The first flush (the first growth) appeared in March this year but with no rain the growth was very slow, the rain came at Easter this year and the leaves flourished. The teas produced during the first flush are in huge demand in Germany and Japan, there is a rush to secure the finest teas and they fetch crazy high prices.
The first flush Darjeeling we have selected is from the Singbulli tea estate which is highly respected tea estate. The tea is grown over 9 hills and is cultivated between 1200 ft and 4100 ft.
We are now the proud owners of a small batch of the finest organic singbulli SFTGFOP1 … or as we like to call it in the office OMG this is dam good. The flavour is delicate, flowery with a hint of pears – unique and really yum.
Buy it now before it all goes – quick quick!
Patisserie Valerie
Posted 15th May 2012 by Hayley
I’ve been checking out the brand new Patisserie Valerie at the great new concourse at London’s Kings Cross station. Upstairs in the beautiful new design you no longer have to suffer dusty slop before embarking on your journey - they are now serving a delicious range of teapigs! Tuesday morning commuters and travellers were treated to some delicious peppermint and liquorice & peppermint tea to try, discovering the difference that whole leaf tea makes. Pop in if you fancy a decent cup of tea to accompany your journey, and see if you can resist the delectable range of cakes once you’re there!
WIN an exclusive tea party set for the Jubilee
Posted 8th May 2012 by Hannah
teapigs and Oliver Bonas have teamed up and are offering you the chance to win an exclusive tea party set worth a whopping £130. The prize consists of:
- 1 teapot
- 1 milk jug
- 1 sugar bowl
- 6 cups and saucers
- bunting!
- 1 pack of teapigs everyday brew
- 1 pack of teapigs darjeeling earl grey
- 1 pack of teapigs mao feng green tea
- 1 pack of teapigs liquorice and mint
- 1 pack of teapigs peppermint
- 1 pack of teapigs chai
For your chance to win, all you need to do is send an email to hannah@teapigs.co.uk with the following and you’ll be entered into the prize draw:
subject: tea party
name, address and contact number.*
Terms and conditions (boring but important)
Entrants must be over 18. . The competition will close at midnight Sunday 27th May 2012. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from the list of entrants and notified within 3 days. Double entries will not be counted. The prize will be sent by next working day courier delivery, teapigs and Oliver Bonas do not accept responsibility if the prize is delayed in the post.
*From time to time the people at teapigs and Oliver Bonas would like to send you emails about their latest offers and news. They won’t bombard you with emails of course, but if you do not wish to receive their communication that’s not a problem - please write UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject title. Neither teapigs or Olver Bonas will ever pass your details on to any 3rd party.
Hayley goes T'North!
Posted 7th May 2012 by Hayley
Over the last few days I've been out and about seeing some of the new and exciting places where you can find our fabulous teas! Francesca restaurant in Baker Street London have just opened, offering delicious range of teas for you to try, alongside the wonderful menu (as my yummy lasagne will testify!) of fresh pasta dishes.
If London is a bit far for a perfect cup of whole leaf tea then fear not – we’re spreading the Real Tea message across the nation! This week, we’ll be finding out about some of the big events that The Brink in Liverpool have got in store over the summer, as well as visiting Junction Coffee in Aigburth to see how they’re getting on as new matcha stockists. Travelling across the North-West I’ll also be seeing the gorgeous Manchester Cathedral Café where Create have launched a restaurant that not just serves up great food, it also supports homeless and vulnerable people back in to work through training and skills building. Like us, they’re truly passionate about the quality of products that they use so we’re extremely happy to have them working with us spreading the teapigs word! Keep your eye on the blog for more news of where I’ll be on my next trip and new places across the nation where you can get your favourite teapigs brew….
Get sporty with matcha and win goodies worth £220
Posted 30th April 2012 by Katie
Drink matcha, boost energy and get cycling this summer!
Drink matcha green tea this summer, boost your energy levels and zoom around on a bike this summer with Cycletta. Cycletta host 6 fantastic women only bike rides around the UK with distances ranging from 40-80km. World and Olympic Champion Victoria Pendleton is a massive fan of Cycletta and may even start your event, and with the power of matcha behind you, you'll be crossing the finish line in no time.
So if cycling through stunning countryside with a friend sounds like your cup of tea this is the competition for you.
To enter all you have to do is email Katie with the subject line Cycletta and your name and contact number.
First prize wins:
- a free place for you and a friend at a 2012 Cycletta event of your choice(entry usually £42 per person)
- a Pepperfit Active Essentials Kit
- a year’s subscription to Sportsister magazine (including the May issue, 12 issues in total)
- an Ana Nichoola Star Jersey from Izzi Velo
- one pack of teapigs organic matcha
One runner up will win:
- a Pepperfit relax body lotion
- a year’s subscription to Sportsister magazine (including the May issue, 12 issues in total)
- a Pearl Izumi Elite Symphony Tank top from Izzi Velo
- one pack of teapigs organic matcha
To see the full list of Cycletta events click here – (excludes Cycletta Bedforshire)
Terms and conditions – boring but important
Entries close midnight 14th May. Entrants must be 18 years and over. Entrants must be female. One winner and one runner up will be selected at random on 15th May. Double entries will not be counted. Cycletta entry to a 2012 event (excludes Cycletta Bedforshire). Two free places must be used at the same event.
