The Slow Ritual

Black cast iron teapot on a wooden table in a calm home setting, in soft natural light
How to Care for a Cast Iron Teapot (and What to Do About Rust)
First use, everyday cleaning, drying and a little rust: a simple guide to caring for a cast iron teapot so it stays a pleasure to use. Read more...
White and umber bowl of frothy matcha on a wooden table, with the bamboo whisk, scoop, sieve and white whisk holder
How to Make Matcha at Home, Step by Step
Sift, pour, whisk: the tools you need, the right water temperature and how to whisk a smooth bowl of matcha at home. Read more...
Eight glazed tea cups in different colours on a wooden tray by a window, in a calm living room
Tea Gifts Under £30 and £50: Ideas for Every Tea Lover
Glass teapots, Japanese-inspired cups, a lucky cat tea caddy and more: tea gifts under £30 and under £50 for someone who loves their tea. Read more...
Black flat cast iron teapot on a wooden board, beside two small cups on a light table
Glass or Cast Iron Teapot: Which One Is Right for You?
A glass teapot to watch the leaves open, or a cast iron teapot that holds its warmth: how the two compare in look, weight and care. Read more...
Clear glass teapot with wooden handle on a table by a window, next to a small cup
What Size Teapot Do I Need? A Guide by Number of Cups
From a 300 ml pot for one to 1.3 L for a full table: how to choose a teapot size from the number of cups you actually pour. Read more...
Brewing tea at home
How to Make Tea: Temperature, Time and the Art of Brewing
Water, amount, temperature and time: four small things that change a cup of tea, and how to adjust each one to suit your tea, your taste and the moment. Read more...