Porter Hill Tea Blog

A good cup has a story.

Brewing know-how, honest ingredient notes and stories from the wider world of tea — written to help you choose well and enjoy the leaves you already have.

Loose rooibos tea

Rooibos Benefits: What Science Actually Says About Red Bush Tea

Rooibos is caffeine-free and pleasant to drink, but what does science actually say about its benefits? We look at the research, note the limits, and share how to brew it...

Rooibos Benefits: What Science Actually Says About Red Bush Tea

Rooibos is caffeine-free and pleasant to drink, but what does science actually say about its benefits? We look at the research, note the limits, and share how to brew it...

Loose leaf Earl Grey with cornflower petals

Lady Grey Tea: How It Compares to Earl Grey

Lady Grey adds orange and lemon peel to soften Earl Grey's bergamot punch. Here's how the two compare on flavour, history and brewing, plus alternatives if you fancy something different.

Lady Grey Tea: How It Compares to Earl Grey

Lady Grey adds orange and lemon peel to soften Earl Grey's bergamot punch. Here's how the two compare on flavour, history and brewing, plus alternatives if you fancy something different.

A glass of brewed tea at Porter Hill in Huddersfield

Does Decaf Tea Have Caffeine? Yes, Here's How Much

Decaf tea is not caffeine-free. Most decaffeination processes remove around 96% of the caffeine, leaving about 2mg per cup. If you need to avoid caffeine completely, herbal teas and rooibos...

Does Decaf Tea Have Caffeine? Yes, Here's How Much

Decaf tea is not caffeine-free. Most decaffeination processes remove around 96% of the caffeine, leaving about 2mg per cup. If you need to avoid caffeine completely, herbal teas and rooibos...

Matcha whisked at Porter Hill

How to Make Matcha: A Step-by-Step Guide for Home

A clear step-by-step guide to making matcha at home, with exact temperatures, quantities and tips for getting a smooth, frothy bowl whether you have a bamboo whisk or not.

How to Make Matcha: A Step-by-Step Guide for Home

A clear step-by-step guide to making matcha at home, with exact temperatures, quantities and tips for getting a smooth, frothy bowl whether you have a bamboo whisk or not.

A loose chai blend with cinnamon bark

Turmeric Tea and Golden Milk: How to Make Them at Home

A straightforward guide to making turmeric tea and golden milk at home, with recipes, brewing tips and a clear look at what science says about curcumin.

Turmeric Tea and Golden Milk: How to Make Them at Home

A straightforward guide to making turmeric tea and golden milk at home, with recipes, brewing tips and a clear look at what science says about curcumin.

Cake to go with a cup of tea

Tea and Cake Pairing: A Guide to Getting It Right

A practical guide to pairing loose leaf tea with cake, from light sponges to rich chocolate gateaux, with a table, tips and the odd slice of common sense.

Tea and Cake Pairing: A Guide to Getting It Right

A practical guide to pairing loose leaf tea with cake, from light sponges to rich chocolate gateaux, with a table, tips and the odd slice of common sense.