How Malaysian Herbal Tea Is Winning Over European Palates
Across Europe, tea culture is evolving. From Parisian wellness cafés to Berlin health shops and London’s growing herbal tea aisles, a new kind of beverage
Across Europe, tea culture is evolving. From Parisian wellness cafés to Berlin health shops and London’s growing herbal tea aisles, a new kind of beverage
Ask anyone what London does best when it comes to hot drinks, and “tea” is the obvious answer. But walk through Borough Market, Shoreditch, or
Britain’s relationship with tea is centuries old — but the cup in front of the average UK drinker is changing. Across supermarkets, independent tea shops,
With its deep ruby colour and tart, cranberry-like flavour, roselle tea is one of the most striking botanical infusions to come out of Malaysia. Made
Walk through a traditional Malaysian herbal garden and you’ll likely spot a plant with delicate, whisker-like flower stamens reaching out from pale purple blooms. This
Ask anyone in Malaysia where the country’s best ginger comes from, and you’ll likely hear one answer: Bentong. Tucked in the hills of Pahang, this
Walk through a Malaysian kitchen or market and two scents will almost certainly find you first: the sharp, citrusy snap of fresh lemongrass and the
When choosing a herbal tea or botanical infusion, most people think first about flavour or health benefits. But for millions of consumers across Malaysia, Hong
If you’ve spent any time browsing the tea aisle lately — whether in a Kuala Lumpur supermarket or a health food shop in London —
In a small corner of Peninsular Malaysia, where lemongrass sways beside pandan leaves and ginger roots run deep into red earth, a different kind of