Every day is tea day, but on Friday, April 21, it’s a nationwide British celebration with National Tea Day.
To celebrate, Bird & Blend Tea Co. in the United Kingdom is offering a free cup of tea to everyone, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. local time on the day. The offer is available at each of the U.K. Bird & Blend Tea Co. stores. Note: The free cup of tea does not apply to matchas or lattes.
Guests can choose from more than 100 tea blends and flavors – all showcased on a tea wall – including Chocolate Digestives, Blue Raspberry, Whisktea, Birthday Cake, Peppermint Cream, Cherry Bakewell, Jasmine Poached Pears, Tea & Toast, Honeycomb Cookie D’oh, Cherry Cola Bottles, Earl Grey Crème and Great British Cuppa.
Bird & Blend stores celebrating the U.K. National Tea Day include: Brighton North Laine, Brighton Beach, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, London Angel, London Borough, London Portobello, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford and Worthing.
While in store, those grabbing their free cup of tea can also ask the Bird & Blend Tea Co. experts about the history of tea, how to brew the perfect cup, and taste other flavors, celebrating everything tea.
How to Make the Perfect Cup of Tea in Six Easy Steps
For anyone that can’t make it into the store, or who doesn’t live in the U.K., they can still brew a perfect cup at home and celebrate. Follow the simple steps below from Bird & Blend’s Krisi Smith, co-founder and award-winning “chief tea mixologist” at the company.
1. Select a Tea That Suits the Mood or Moment
In need of a pick-me-up? A classic black tea could be the energizing boost you need, not to mention a hug in a mug. Struggling to find a moment of calm amongst the chaos? Try a cup of calming chamomile tea, it could help you sink into that restful night's sleep you’ve been dreaming of. Want something refreshing without caffeine? Grab a rooibos or fruit infusion.
2. Choose a High-Quality Tea
By choosing a tea that you know doesn’t compromise the planet or the people who grow it, it tastes better, because you know each mug is helping the world – one sip at a time. When using whole tea leaves and not tea dust, your cup of tea will taste better and also give you all the proper benefits from the tea. It means that the leaves can unfurl in the water and infuse their flavor more fully.
3. Choose Your Tea Cup or Mug
At a molecular level, the type of cup or teapot – be that porcelain, china or clay – or the size of your mug will change the taste and experience of your tea. Some larger mugs allow more space for the tea to brew and therefore oxygen to further the flavor and aroma development. Whether your favorite mug is a bone china heirloom, a gift with the words “Best Mum” or the humble tea-stained mug in everybody’s cupboard… the cup you choose is an essential part of making the perfect cup of tea.
4. Use Freshly Drawn, Cold Water Each Time
Gone are the days of flat reboiled cups of tea. If you want that perfect brew, you need to get out of the habit of reboiling your water. Instead, use a mug to measure out exactly the amount of water you’ll need (saves the planet and your pennies), and boil the kettle with freshly drawn, cold water. If you do this, you’ll have a great tasting oxygenated tea, which can lower your bills with each cup.
5. Stick to the Brewing Instructions
The top tip is to always read the label – the instructions are written by the experts. Green teas like a slightly cooler brewing temperature, whilst your classic breakfast black tea can withstand boiling water. Often the brewing instructions will include whether or not the blend is best enjoyed with milk.
6. Sit Back, Sip and Relax
You’ve now made the perfect cup – sure to improve any situation, mood or problem.
To learn more about Bird & Blend Tea Co., visit BirdandBlendTea.us.
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