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Have you ever heard of theanine? If you haven't heard of theanine, you've definitely heard of caffeine. You know what I'm talking about... your friend, your worst enemy, both. That pesky but well-loved stimulant that seems to keep the world turning.And theanine? It's the best ...

What is white tea? If you're new to tea, your immediate answer to this question would very likely be "well, that's just tea with milk, isn't it?". And you couldn't be blamed for giving such a bleedingly obvious answer, after all, the milky question always posed is "would you l...

Not everyone loves Earl Grey tea, but there are a couple of reasons Earl Grey tea is often particularly unpleasant - and doesn't need to be. The first reason is that low-grade black tea is used. A simple trick big tea companies use to lower costs is to douse low-grad...

In the latest issue of Peppermint magazine (released 28th May 2020), Tielka co-founder, Rebecca Domorev, opens up about her journey through tea discovery into the unexpected impact her daily tea ritual had on getting through some of life's biggest challenges.

If you have this space, you know how important it is. This space is your haven. It says you can rest and you are safe. You can escape there when your mind is a blur and you can't think your way out. When you start your day there, a cup of tea in hand, there is peace and cla...

01/05/2020 | Chai tea is a warming blend of black tea, milk, aromatic spices, including ginger, and a sweetener, often honey or sugar, commonly known as masala chai. It originated in India but has become widely popular around the world, particularly in cafes as an altern...

25/04/2020 | How do you describe the moments where people stand at the end of their driveways, candles in hand, the quiet acknowledgment as they exchange glances to each other that they know what they are here for...

08/04/2020 | I want to say thank you. You may not realise it, but your messages are encouraging us too. We see the love you have for those you cannot see and somehow it reminds us we are not alone in this.

31/03/2020 | Tielka understands getting out of the house is a little more difficult and so we are supporting you by making it easier to get home delivery for your organic tea.  In March, we offered a blanket free worldwide home delivery option to support tea-lovers a...

27/03/2020 | A week has passed since I last wrote Read more