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.
Breakfast Tea: A Guide from Smooth English to Bold Irish
A practical guide to breakfast teas, comparing English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Assam and Kenyan styles. Includes a strength chart, brewing tips and our favourite loose leaf blends.
Breakfast Tea: A Guide from Smooth English to Bold Irish
A practical guide to breakfast teas, comparing English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Assam and Kenyan styles. Includes a strength chart, brewing tips and our favourite loose leaf blends.
Matcha Whisk Guide: How to Use a Chasen for Smooth, Frothy Tea
Everything you need to know about using a bamboo matcha whisk: the right technique, when you actually need one, and how to keep the tines in good shape.
Matcha Whisk Guide: How to Use a Chasen for Smooth, Frothy Tea
Everything you need to know about using a bamboo matcha whisk: the right technique, when you actually need one, and how to keep the tines in good shape.
Russian Caravan Tea: History, Smoke and How to Brew It
Russian Caravan tea brings campfire smoke and malty depth together in one cup. Here's the story behind the name, what to expect from the taste, and how to brew it...
Russian Caravan Tea: History, Smoke and How to Brew It
Russian Caravan tea brings campfire smoke and malty depth together in one cup. Here's the story behind the name, what to expect from the taste, and how to brew it...
How to Choose Coffee Beans: A Practical Guide for Home Brewers
A straightforward guide to choosing coffee beans that suit your brew method, your palate and your morning routine. Covers species, roast levels, freshness and what to look for.
How to Choose Coffee Beans: A Practical Guide for Home Brewers
A straightforward guide to choosing coffee beans that suit your brew method, your palate and your morning routine. Covers species, roast levels, freshness and what to look for.
Raw Honey: What It Means, How to Use It, and Why It Crystallises
A clear guide to raw honey: what the term actually means, how it differs from regular honey, why crystallisation happens, and which teas pair best with a spoonful.
Raw Honey: What It Means, How to Use It, and Why It Crystallises
A clear guide to raw honey: what the term actually means, how it differs from regular honey, why crystallisation happens, and which teas pair best with a spoonful.
Chilli Hot Chocolate: A Guide to Making It Properly
How to make chilli hot chocolate that unfolds in layers rather than hitting you all at once. History, method, variations and what to serve alongside.
Chilli Hot Chocolate: A Guide to Making It Properly
How to make chilli hot chocolate that unfolds in layers rather than hitting you all at once. History, method, variations and what to serve alongside.
