Calendula Petals (Marigold)

Allergy caution - to daisy-family plants

Can be used for easing inflammation, and encouraging skin health including treating eczema and acne. They can also be used to help boost the lymphatic system so are good after infections and for water retention.

Its an anti-fungal, and can be used as a mouth wash for oral infections

Our Summer Wine blend contains marigold petals, check it out here 

Cayenne Pepper

Avoid during pregnancy and when taking medication especially bl...

Our new Blue Lagoon tea is a fabulous colour changing blend that works just as well cold as it does hot. Follow this simple recipe for a scrummy iced tea

Blackberry Leaf

There are lots of therapeutic uses for this antioxidant rich herb, including the treatment of diarrhoea, sore throats, mouth ulcers, and inflamed gums. It can also be used to attack the bacteria that causes ulcers. And is traditionally drank as a cough remedy and used to support bone health.

Please note: It is important to consult with your doctor or qualified herbalist before self medicating with any herbs, particularly if you are pregnant, breast feeding, have a...

Angelica Root

Avoid when breastfeeding, during pregnancy and when taking medication especially blood thinning medication

Traditionally used to bring down a fever and treat, coughs, colds and lung conditions. Supports the urinary tract and heart, ease rheumatism and fight bacterial infections. Rich in nutrients that supports health on all levels

Please note: It is important to consult with your doctor or qualified herbalist before self medicating with any herbs, particularly if you are pregn...

Sooooo excited, our blend Storm in a Teacup was shortlisted in the Best Beverage category in the Yorkshire Post and Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards 2016!!!

The awards were judged by a panel of industry experts including chefs, supermarkets buyers, food critics and industry experts.  During judging week, the expert panel nibbled, gulped and munched their way through the entries deliberating over who was to be crowned Taste Award Category Winners 2016.

The glitzy award ceremony...

You can now buy our teas from this lovely family run chocolate shop in Skelmanthorpe.

They also sell a selection of other local produce such as cheeses, artisan baked goods, traditional sweets and wines.

McDowell's

14B Commercial Road

Skelmanthorpe

Huddersfield

HD8 9DA

Open Tuesday - Saturday

Find them on Facebook

Last weekend I made some Iced Tea for a couple of events and they went down a storm! I had lots of requests for the recipes so here they are.......

Perfect refreshment for a hot sunny day, (fingers crossed for plenty of those this summer), BBQs and parties, they also make a great base for cocktails if you are wanting to spice things up!!

The sugar syrup part is completely optional, so just leave it out if you don’t want them to be sweetened.

Moj-Tea-To Iced Tea

Brew 3 heaped teaspoons of Moj...

Great news! As of this Saturday 21st May you will be able to buy Craft Tea from Craft Locker's new store in Elland, Halifax.

Drop by to see the lovely ladies there and stay for a cuppa, knit and natter as they will also be serving our teas through out the day!

In the shop you will find lots of fantastic items from local artists and crafters, as well as materials to make your own. 

They also hold regular workshops and events for both adults and children from block printing to jewellery...

 This is super easy to make and can be served warm or over ice for a refreshing healthy drink

Its fresh and zingy drink soothes the tummy, calms inflammation and boosts immunity

And can also help to fight off flu, coughs and colds, detox the body and eliminate toxins

The benefits:

Ginger is good for settling the stomach and nausea, it stimulates and soothes digestion, is anti-inflammatory and is said to help ease joint pain in arthritis

Lemon is high in Vitamin C, balancing the bodies...

I love green tea, drink buckets of the stuff and we are always told that it’s really good for us, but why and what are the real health benefits? There are alot of claims out there so I thought it would be good to separate fact from fiction.

We know that green tea is full of anti oxidants, and these are supposed to be key for our health, but what are they and what do they actually do?

Here’s the science bit …..

Anti oxidants are substances that inhibit (and in some cases even prevent) ox...