Tips for storing loose leaf tea to keep it fresh as long as possible. Tea leaves should be stored in an airtight container and away from light, heat, moisture and smells.
Food and Drink from Nature's Larder
Creating a greener lifestyle isn't just about the sustainable products we use around the home or in personal care. It is also important to pay attention to what we consume. You can learn about growing food in the garden section and eco-friendly preparation tools in the kitchen section. Here, we have tips and recommendations for different eco-friendly products in food and drink.
A greener approach to food and drink can take on different forms, from focusing on organic produce to embracing locally sourced or cruelty-free goods. There are also lots of substitutions we can make to embrace nature's larder and promote a better diet, greater relaxation, and other benefits. Here you will find some healthier organic teas and coffees, from green to red bush, as well as the best kinds of honey for a natural sweetener. Little changes here and there can make us feel better about what we are putting in our bodies and the impact those choices have on wildlife and the wider environment.
The best loose-leaf tea flavours from top brands
The best loose-leaf tea flavours, from classic earl grey to fruity blends. A quick guide to the main types and how to make loose leaf tea in 5 easy steps.
The Best Green Tea guide for beginners
How to get started drinking green tea and tips to make it taste better. My top pick from 11 options with something to suit all preferences and budgets.
10 tips for eating Organic Food on a Budget
How to eat organic food on a budget. Buy produce locally and in season, plan meals to avoid waste, bulk buy staple ingredients, choose better quality meat and fish and make good use of your freezer.
The 10 Best Rooibos Tea Brands in the UK
Here are a selection of the best rooibos teas in the UK, one for each variety depending on your taste. We have original, rhubarb, honey, earl grey, iced, small sellers and luxury brands.
9 Nutritional and Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea
The plant compounds in red bush tea could be good for protecting you from conditions caused by free radical damage. It is caffeine free, rich in antioxidants and low in tannins.
Is Organic Food better for your Health?
If we eat food which has been grown by farmers using high standards of organic farming it can be better for our health. Those organic farmers use more natural methods to care for the land and the animals, which also benefits the environment.
The 10 Best Manuka Honey Brands
Here is a guide to the producers of the best Manuka honey. These popular brands use various systems which test the honey for authenticity and potency so you can be sure of the quality before you buy.
How to choose and use manuka honey
The top ten uses for manuka honey for health benefits and how to select it based on ratings.