When buying loose-leaf tea, it should smell fresh and vibrant. Check the packet labels to check whether you’re buying a blend or single variety. If buying flavoured tea, check whether the ...

(You can’t do a tea without them, Widdowson says.) — Cookies. (If you’re a holiday baker, you probably already have some. You can also ask your friends to share some of their Christmas ...

Varieties of green tea include: Jasmine tea – a pale, floral green China tea mixed with dried, night-blooming jasmine flowers. It’s widely served in Chinese restaurants to be drunk with the food.