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A Brief History of English Breakfast Tea
Everyone has their own morning routine, but for many people, it’s not complete without a cup of tea. Whether you prefer to kickstart your…
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Meet the Barrach – the Isle of Barra tea
You’ve heard of the Isle of Barra, I’m sure. And maybe you’ve heard of an Isle of Barra tea called Barrach. But what is…
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Meet the Uibhisteach – the Uist tea
You’ve heard of Uist, I’m sure. And maybe you’ve heard of a Uist tea called Uibhisteach. But what is an Uibhisteach, you ask? An…
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Meet the Leòdhasach – the Isle of Lewis tea
You’ve heard of the Isle of Lewis, I’m sure. And maybe you’ve heard of a Lewis tea called Leòdhasach. But what is a Leòdhasach,…
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Meet the Hearach – the Isle of Harris tea
You’ve heard of the Isle of Harris, I’m sure. And maybe you’ve heard of a Harris tea called Hearach. But what is a Hearach,…
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Machair flowers
Machair flowers are at their very best in mid to late summer. On well-managed machair land in Tiree, you are treated to a stunning…
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Machair Pronunciation
There are two main questions to answer when Machair comes up in conversations. What is the machair (we’ve got a guide here), and what…
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What is Crofting? A Journey Through Time and Tradition
When you think of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the rugged landscapes, the bagpipes, or the rich…
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10 Best places in the world to drink a cup of tea
We know that Tiree is the BEST place in the world to drink a cup of tea, but when it comes to the best…
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Buying tea in Tiree
Welcome to Tiree. Thank you for visiting – we can’t wait for you to buy Tiree Tea! Here’s how to do it. Tiree Tea…
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Tea traditions of the Scottish islands
Tea traditions are something the UK does well. In Edinburgh, I grew up in a house where there was always tea in the pot.…
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The Countdown to Lambing has begun!
What is lambing? Important, that’s what. Lambing is arguably the most important time of year for any sheep farmer. It’s when the sheep give…