Down to a tea

A few years ago I did a very long and quite gruelling nutrition course. While on the course I became rather obsessed about the food I was eating, what I was drinking, my caffeine intake, blah blah blah. I was partial to a good 4 or 5 cups of very strong, black filter coffee and it became quite apparent that this wasn't in my best interests. So I gave it up. Cue two very uncomfortable weeks as my body went through 'the healing crisis'. 


Anyhoo, I also gave up alcohol and sugar at the same time. This made the pub pretty much unbearable unless they did a good line in herbal teas. We all know there are a whole load of rather nasty herbal teas out there (Twinings, I'm looking at you) and I have become quite an expert on the subject. In fact, should you need to know where in Brighton does a good herbal, you'll do worse than ask me. 


I'm back on the alcohol now so pubs aren't a problem though I do have a problem with cafes and coffee shops being unable to serve good tea. 


Enter Teapigs. I'm not sure how they're doing in but they seem to be managing to get around. I'm certainly not complaining though. Teapigs make the best herbal teas this side of... well, anywhere. Full, whole leaf teas that are strong, ethical and damn nice. 


I'm particularly partial to their liquorice and peppermint tea - it's sweet yet minty and perfect for mornings or just after lunch to satisfy a sweet craving. Liquorice is very good for stress too, especially is the form it comes in these amazing dome bags. The plain peppermint is a winner too - peppermint is perfect for settling the stomach so if you've eaten too much or feel a bit bloated from that doorstep sarnie you couldn't resist, get on it. 


I've taken to buying in bulk off their website - it works out a lot cheaper as the tea isn't cheap. But let's all refer back to that old saying 'you get what you pay for'. 


You can buy Teapigs in a few places around town, including Temptation and Cream Tea opposite the dome booking office. You can also get it straight from the Teapig website, as well as a load of information on tea.