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Gift giving is a worldwide tradition, yet it challenges many of us. Finding the perfect gift is hard. Most of us want to find the perfect gift for the special people in our lives, but have no idea where to begin.

At Basilur, we believe that tea is one of the great uniters, and millions of people around the world start and end their days with a cuppa. However, coffee seems to be the hot drink of choice for a lot of people around the globe too. That’s not to say we don’t mind the odd mug of coffee every so often, but really, tea has been an institution for centuries for a reason. So, if you are thinking about making the switch from coffee to tea, here are 5 reasons that will justify your decision!

Brewing tea is both an art and a science. Scientists have been researching the right water temperatures for extracting different compou...

As we now have more time to spend at home, tea time becomes one of the best parts of the day to reconnect and rekindle relationships with your loved ones. But, did you know that tea is also extremely beneficial for your health?

According to the beliefs of traditional Chinese herbalism, many foods and flavors can be classified by their warming or cooling properties. In many cultures, balancing coolness and warmth is highlighted as radiant health can be achieved only by maintaining a neutral state in the body. In other words your body should not be too hot and not too cold. So, here is a guide on the different types of tea you can have based on the season!

Green tea is a rich source of flavonoids, bioactive compounds that can lessen oxidative stress, relieve inflammation, and provide other health benefits. So, let's take a deeper look at how green tea can keep you healthy and strong!

Giving always feels good, but right now, sending someone a present, large or small, feels particularly so. With one of the most special days on the calendar coming up, we’ve thought a lot about what might make our moms, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, wives, sisters, friends, cousins, and, yes, ourselves, happy right now. Whether you’re with the mom in question all the time or you’re really missing seeing her, these are the presents we are sure are going to delight, distract, and indulge her!

For centuries, tea has brought people together. That is why we believe that tea is often the perfect gift for any occasion. There is nothing like telling stories, catching up with friends or discussing a new taste experience around a shared pot of tea. Basilur’s premium Ceylon Tea, coupled with its innovative packaging has elevated the entire tea gifting experience!

With the Summer almost upon us, the thirst for a cool and refreshing drink is real! Drinking iced tea is more than refreshing: it’s revealing. Tasting a tea or herbal infusion at a cool temperature can unlock incredible flavors and aromas that aren't apparent in a hot cup. It's easy to make the best iced tea all summer long, so here is Basilur’s guide to brewing the perfect cup of Ceylon iced tea!

Fruit-infused iced tea practically screams summer, is one of the biggest signs telling us that summer is almost here. No matter where you are in the world, when the temperature rises, nothing quite beats sipping a refreshing glass of ice cold tea to energise and revitalize yourself. Basilur’s fruit-infused iced teas are great because you can make them in a big batch and drink them throughout the week, or if you are like us, you can drink it all in one sitting! However, fruit infused teas are more than just delicious, and did you know that they are healthy as well?