Whats brewing

Parkside in the Nilgiri Hills,

A trip to the Parkside estate, 7,000 feet up in the Nilgiri hills, the tea garden behind our nilgiri green.

The Tea That Earned Its Name

Meet the belter, our house blend loose leaf tea, and the friend on holiday who gave it its name. Now 20% off as it nears its best before date.

How to brew it properly: a guide to every tea in our range

Three things decide whether a cup of tea is any good: the leaf, the water temperature and the time. Here is what each tea in our range actually wants, from a strong builder's brew to a delicate green.

Rooibos Tea Benefits: What Actually Makes It Different

What rooibos is, the two antioxidants found almost nowhere else, and why what it does not contain matters more than what it does.

Camomile Tea Benefits: What We Can and Cannot Tell You

What is in camomile tea, what the sleep research actually found, and why we are not allowed to tell you it helps you sleep.

Peppermint Tea Benefits: What the Evidence Actually Shows

What is in peppermint tea, what the research genuinely supports, and the important difference between a mug of tea and peppermint oil capsules.

Ceylon Tea: What Makes Sri Lanka's Highland Teas So Good

Sri Lanka — formerly known as Ceylon — has been growing exceptional tea since the 1860s. A look at the island's main growing regions and the bellevue teas that use Sri Lankan leaf.

Green Tea Benefits: What's Actually in the Leaf

What is actually in green tea, what the research does and doesn't show, and why we're not allowed to make health claims about it. An honest guide.

The Tea Lover's Gift Guide

From pint mugs to tea estate holidays, Bellevue Tea's gift guide covers the best presents for tea lovers at every budget.

Peppermint Tea: The Festive Flu Fighter

Peppermint tea is a natural digestive aid and immune booster. Bellevue Tea explains why it's worth having a box in the cupboard all through the festive season.