Tea Blog

Let’s start with some truly offbeat tea news. Does it get any more unusual than breast milk in tea? It’s hard to say. While not everyone may be familiar with Mylene Klass, her comments recently made headlines in the UK. According to this report on Mylene Klass’s unusual family tea tradition, she revealed that breast milk was once used in tea in her household—certainly an unconventional approach.

By comparison, the idea of tea for dogs seems relatively mild. A recent story highlighted premium herbal tea blends created specifically for dogs. Technically, these are tisanes rather than traditional tea, since they don’t contain tea leaves. Interestingly, they are priced significantly higher than standard brands such as PG Tips British black tea, making them a rather luxurious option for pets.

If novelty tea products aren’t enough to test your budget, consider this high-end automatic tea-making device endorsed by chef Heston Blumenthal. While innovative tea machines are increasingly common, this particular model stands out for its futuristic design and premium price point.

For those with even more extravagant tastes, there is also the Tea With Georg luxury silver tea set, crafted entirely from silver by a Dutch company. Not to be outdone, some high-end hotels have introduced afternoon tea experiences featuring edible gold, adding a literal touch of luxury to the tea-drinking experience.

Finally, one of the more creative tea-related ideas to emerge recently is a drinkable tea calendar created by Halssen & Lyon. Each day’s calendar page can be peeled off, steeped, and enjoyed as tea. While currently more of a promotional concept than a widely available product, it demonstrates the continued creativity within the tea industry.

See more of William I. Lengeman’s articles in this archive of tea blog articles by the author.

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