Its almost summer! The days are getting longer and the weather is getting hot hot hot!! We absolutely adore the summer months here at Qi but many of us do not fancy a boiling hot cup of Qi when its sunny outside so in order to continue receiving that amazing antioxidant boost throughout the summer months we have come up with Qi Teas Summer Cocktails which are becoming a firm favourite in the office as things heat up outside! There are some simple top tips for iced tea cocktai

We live in a fast paced, high impact world, its all go, all the time for the majority of us and not just with regard to work, our home lives are jam packed with busy jobs and never ending lists of things we just haven’t got around to yet! Unsurprisingly it is often the most important job of all that ends up falling by the way side - taking proper care of ourselves and our bodies. Our bodies and our minds are the most important commodities we have the honour of possessing. Wit

If you haven't discovered the wonderful magic held within the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant yet, then quite frankly… Where on Earth have you been?!?! All tea, Green, White, Oolong, Pu-erh and Black are produced from the leaves and buds of the amazing Camellia Sinensis plant. The difference between them is produced from the variety in the processing of the leaves and buds. Different processes create different characteristics, depths and flavours. The five main types

That time of the year is fast approaching… The sunshine is dissipating, the nights are drawing in and for many of us a cold, or worse, the dreaded flu is just around the corner!! Fear not, our favourite hot beverage is to the rescue once again! We wouldn't recommend relying solely on green tea to get you through, but research into the compounds contained in this magical green liquid proves that in conjunction with lots of rest, healthy foods and balmy tissues you can beat the

Ohhh as the summer becomes autumn, lets try reminding ourselves of the warmer days with this delicious recipe…. INGREDIENTS One organic peach, chopped Two Qi Tea Pure & Simple Bags Half a organic lemon, squeezed One teaspoon of agar sugar / honey (not vegan) / maple syrup METHOD Boil some water in a pan, reduce heat to low Brew the tea bags in the pan, then remove Add the chopped peach and simmer for 3 minutes Add the lemon juice, increase the heat to medium Add the sugar/hon

It’s organic month! One of our most favourite months! So to celebrate we are making our yummy ‘Green, mean Qi Smoothie Dream’. We won’t over complicate it, as at Qi we like to keep it simple like our tea… grab your blender and off we go. INGREDIENTS: 1.5 organic green apples, cut into chunks 1 small organic cucumber cut into thick slices 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 tsp Qi matcha powder 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 lime, juiced 1.5 cups coconut water Add some ice (optional

SO! Our new site is up and running… We have had some fantastic feedback so far, thank you for that. But why the change? We at Qi Teas UK feel that after four (nearly) five years, and the ever changing ways of technology, maybe it was time to develop a new look… A more ‘user friendly’ site. We love working with local experts, and thankfully our dedicated marketing team, The Qi Tea Girls (say hi to them on Insta here) knew of just the lady for the job... Jen Sinclair. Jen Sincl

If you google Qi, you will probably first come across reruns of the hit comedy quiz QI starring Alan Davis among others... Although always good for a laugh, this isn't where we got our name from! Qi teas are inspired by the ancient teachings of the Chinese. The concept of Qi energy comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is the oldest medical system in the history of humanity. Chinese people have for centuries used natural plants and herbs for healthy living. They taug

OK so this is a new one for us at Qi Teas. Green Tea is apparently amazing for your hair and scalp…not by drinking it, but by making a tea rinse! It is said that a natural, organic tea rinse is a great addition to your monthly hair washing routine. Apparently a green tea hair rinse can: Reduce Shedding due to the natural caffeine by blocking DHT (Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is a natural but powerful metabolite of the body and the main cause of hair loss in both men and women

If you feel like boosting your breakfast smoothie with the wonderful benefits of Matcha Green Tea Powder then look no further! Qi Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder is made from finely ground, shade-grown leaves and is a scrumptious addition to any morning routine... Qi Matcha Summer Smoothie If you feel like boosting your breakfast smoothie with the wonderful benefits of Matcha Green Tea Powder then look no further! Qi Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder is made from finely ground,

Ethical Consumer lists Qi Teas as tied first place on its “Ethical shopping guide to Tea”. This is a huge accolade to us and we are extremely proud to remain ethical as a priority. http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/buyersguides/drink/tea.aspx At the very heart of the word ethical lays a deep and meaningful “peace of mind” for the consumer. In this day and age we are constantly striving to be more conscious of what we put into our bodies and evermore aware of the effects our diet

Over the past three years people have become even more conscious of what is in their food and drink... and how this can effect and indeed benefit their bodies. Green living, clean eating, vegan diets are not only trendy but of course they are great for your conscience too! With the visual nature of ‘post before you consume’ Instagram meals and the gorgeous pictures of ‘smashed avocado on gluten free, vegan sour dough with an organic green tea’ followed by the #vegan (which is