In the late 16^th century, the Japanese Tea Master Sen No Rikyu said, “Tea is nothing more than this: heat the water, prepare the tea, and drink it properly. That is all you need to know.”

Though we love the idea that pouring the perfect cup of tea could be so simple, having recently published the new 3^rd edition of Camellia Sinensis Teahouse’s expert guide to tea, Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties we know there’s a lot more to it.

Tea can react to various factors, from the ratio of tea to water to the length of infusion to the material of your teapot. Fortunately, there is a method you can learn that will help you brew a near-perfect cup of tea every time you boil the kettle.

Now that’s a skill that’s sure to come in handy!

Happy first day of winter, fellow foodies! Winter is one of our favourite times of the year and not just because of the holidays.

We love winter because it’s the season of hot drinks and steaming soups, sumptuous stews and rich desserts. It’s a time to indulge in delicacies (oysters, anyone?) and cozy comfort foods and stay warm with a good book.

Our go-to winter menu includes a delicate French soup, a modern twist on a classic Greek Christmas lunch, and a tea-infused chocolate dessert that will have you reaching for seconds.

Bon appétit!

Nothing says, “the holidays are here” quite like the delicious aroma of festive baking. As soon as the sweet smells of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves come wafting from the oven, we are transported to joyful memories of Christmases past.

These scents and flavours becoming a huge part of our individual traditions, and every family has a sweet treat they love to indulge in during the holiday season, from gingerbread to mince pies to panettone, passing these comforting traditions down through generations.

This year, though, we’re inviting you to step outside of your Christmas comfort zone and try something new with your holiday baking.

We’ve pulled together three delicious Mediterranean-inspired cookie recipes from our new cookbooks Casablanca: My Moroccan Food and Mazi: Modern Greek Food that we think are a great addition to any festive celebration.