Earl Grey

Earl Grey is a very popular and traditional blend however many people don't know what makes a tea an Earl Grey and the different varieties available.
An Earl Grey is a black tea with bergamot added which gives the tea a light citrus flavour, only teas with bergamot added are classified as Earl Grey. The bergamot flavour comes from the oil of the bergamot orange which originates from Calabria, Italy.
At The Tea Centre we have a variety of different Earl Grey teas, they include...



Earl Grey

Ceylonese black tea enhanced with Bergamot oil.








Earl Grey Blue Flower

Black tea, bergamot, cornflowers, malve blossoms, a strong Earl Grey.







Earl Grey Special

Black tea, bergamot, lemon peel, cornflower, lemongrass, jasmine flowers.







French Earl Grey

Black tea with bergamot, apricot, mango, cornflowers & rose flowers.

Enjoy!

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Tea Cosies

The tea cosy is a fun and creative way to keep your favourite pot of tea warmer for longer.
The tea cosy originates from Britain and has been used for centuries eventually becoming just as popular in America as they were in  Britain. It is believed that tea cosies became popular after ladies realised they needed a way to keep their tea warm while they were busy socialising at afternoon teas.
The following tea cosies are available on our website but there are also a larger collection including knitted cosies available instore; for more informations visit http://www.theteacentre.com.au/

$29.95

$29.95

$29.95

$29.95

$45.00

$45.00

$45.00

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Reading Tea Leaves

Over the past few months I have noticed  how popular tea leaf reading has become in our cafes, with many customers staring into their cups after enjoying their pot of tea. Tea leaf reading or tasseography dates back to the seventeenth century not long after the introduction of tea to Europe. The basic idea of tea leaf reading is to interpret the leaves left in the bottom of the cup as symbols with different meanings.

There is a procedure you follow to read your tea leaves, to begin with you will need a light coloured cup, some lose leaf tea and hot water.

1. Begin by brewing a cup of tea without a strainer so the tea is floating around the cup.
2. While brewing the tea ask your tea cup a question, keeping it to yourself.
3. Sit back and enjoy your tea.
4. Once you have finished your tea tip your tea cup upside down onto your saucer (this removes any extra  liquid left in your cup.
5. Tip back up and begin reading the leaves by identifying the symbols that the tea leaves look like.

Here are some examples of symbols and their meanings...

Bell - Unexpected news; if near the top of the cup the news is good.
Fish - Good fortune.
Box - You are about to receive a gift.
Octopus - Warning.
Star - success, recognition and praise.
Shell - You will find a simple treasure.

There are many more different symbols and meanings available online and in tea leaf reading books.

Tea leaf reading is a great activity for a high tea or if you have a few friends over for tea. Any loose leaf tea can be used so you can practice with any of your favourite Tea Centre teas!
Enjoy!

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Smoky Teas

If you are curious about smoky teas or already enjoy their strong unique flavour these are three we think you should try!




China Tarry Lapsang Souchong

This tea has large, dark, rolled leaves and a characteristically strong smoky flavour. This smoky flavour is traditionally achieved by smoke-drying the leaves over a pinewood fire. The strong unusual flavour of this tea means most tea drinkers will love or hate it, but if you have never had this tea it defiantly worth a try.
The unique flavour of this tea means it is best enjoyed black and brewed 3-4 minutes.

Russian Caravan

This tea is a medium strong tea that has a lighter flavour than the China Tarry Lapsang Souchong. The name of this tea is deceiving, although the tea sounds like it is from Russia it is actually Chinese. The name Russian Caravan refers to the trade route when tea travelled through Russia to reach Europe where tea was highly sought after. This is one of the most popular of The Tea Centre teas, it can be enjoyed with or without milk and is traditionally sweetened.

Sir John

This is a lightly smoked flavoured black tea. This tea is blended with jasmine flowers, lemon peel & rose flowers which adds a light floral flavour.
Sir John can be enjoyed both black or with milk and is good starting point if you have never tried smoky teas before.

Enjoy!

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