The Tea Room Journal

How to Store Loose Leaf Tea (and Matcha) to Keep It Fresh
How to store loose leaf tea and matcha to keep them fresh, including the best containers, where to keep tea and common mistakes. Read more...
How to Care for Your Ceramic Teapot: Cleaning, Stains & Tips
How to clean and care for your ceramic teapot, from everyday washing and removing tea stains to avoiding cracks. Read more...
Can I Use Tea Bags in a Teapot with a Strainer?
Yes, you can use tea bags in a teapot with a strainer. Here's how, how many to use and how long to brew. Read more...
How to Use a Teapot Strainer: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
How to use a teapot strainer to brew loose leaf tea, step by step, with tips, brewing times and how to clean it. Read more...
How to Make Matcha at Home: Traditional, Latte & Iced
How to make matcha at home: traditional matcha, matcha lattes and iced matcha, with or without a bamboo whisk. Read more...
How to Make Tea with Loose Tea Leaves: A Step-by-Step Guide
A simple step-by-step guide to making tea with loose tea leaves, including how much to use, water temperatures and brewing times. Read more...
The Cosy Winter Tea Ritual: Self-Care Gift Ideas for Her
How to create a cosy winter tea ritual at home, plus thoughtful self-care gift ideas for her, from pretty teapots to warming loose leaf teas. Read more...
Housewarming Gift Ideas: Why a Teapot Is the Perfect New Home Present
Thoughtful housewarming gift ideas for new homeowners, and why a charming teapot or tea set makes the perfect new home present. Read more...
Stocking Fillers for Tea Lovers: Tea Gifts Under £20
Charming Christmas stocking fillers for tea lovers, from festive loose leaf teas and matcha to pretty teapots for one, all under £20. Read more...
How to Host Afternoon Tea at Home: The Complete English Guide
Everything you need to host a proper English afternoon tea at home: the menu, the order to serve it, table setting, the best teas and simple etiquette. Read more...
Ceremonial vs Culinary Matcha: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between ceremonial and culinary matcha? Our simple guide explains taste, uses, which to buy and how to make matcha at home. Read more...
The Best Teapot for One: How to Choose & How to Use a Teapot with a Strainer
How to choose the best teapot for one, and a simple step-by-step guide to using a teapot with a strainer to brew the perfect cup of loose leaf tea. Read more...
Christmas Gifts for Mum Who Loves Tea (and Nan Too!)
Thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for a mum who loves tea, from pretty floral teapots and vintage tea sets to warming loose leaf teas. Lovely for nans and grandmas too. Read more...
Christmas Gifts for Tea Lovers UK: Charming Tea Gift Ideas for 2026
The best Christmas gift ideas for tea lovers in the UK, from charming teapots for one and tea sets for two to loose leaf tea, matcha and Secret Santa gifts under £20. Read more...