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7 reasons why I love to drink tea

2 February 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

7 reasons why I love to drink tea

There's nothing as refreshing and relaxing as a cup of tea. It's my favourite hot drink by a long way and one I look forward to every day. I drink almost every type of tea there is. English Breakfast with milk is my favourite but I'm also partial to a delicate Ceylon and most things herbal like lemon and ginger or anything with a little peppermint. The only tea I'm NOT fond of is Earl Grey.

Want more energy and better health? Stand up!

16 December 2015 by Catherine Saxelby

Want more energy and better health? Stand up!

Scientists have been sounding a warning about the correlation between sedentary lifestyles and poor health for years. That’s why...

What coffee is that?

30 September 2015 by Catherine Saxelby

What coffee is that?

Coffee - the drink with history, flavour and attitude. It’s the great social beverage that is accessible in a variety of ways all...

Iron - what it does and why you need it

16 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Iron - what it does and why you need it

Our bodies need iron. Not the sort used in barbells, weights and stream trains but the essential mineral we get from our food. And...

Q. What’s the difference between green and black tea? What about caffeine?

16 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. What’s the difference between green and black tea? What about caffeine?

THE QUESTION IN FULL Q. What's the difference between green tea and black tea? And can I drink green tea at night when I don't want...

Why women need iron

15 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Why women need iron

Always tired? Dragging yourself around? Always got a sniffle? Poor concentration? The reason could be that you’re low on iron....