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The Tea Journal

Stories, customs and brewing notes from Azerbaijan, written for tea drinkers in the UK.

Azercay black tea with thyme in a pear-shaped armudu tin with a carpet pattern, beside a small pile of loose leaf tea and thyme
Science · 3 November 2026

Black tea with thyme: the herb that turns up in mouthwash, beehives and the comeback of a lost British butterfly

What is thyme, why does it taste so good in black tea, and what does the research really say about its benefits? The surprising science behind Azerbaijani loose leaf tea with thyme, and how to brew it at home.

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A box of Azercay Buket with long, twisted black tea leaves scattered in front of it, next to a glass of tea and lemons
1 November 2026

What makes a high-quality tea? Why leaf size matters, and how to spot large leaf tea

A steaming cup of black tea with a slice of lemon and a spoon
28 October 2026

How to brew Azercay tea at home: a simple, cosy guide for the UK winter

A white mug of British black tea with milk on a wooden table
16 October 2026

How Britain drinks tea: the numbers, the habits and the case for loose leaf black tea

A glass of Azerbaijani black tea on a saucer next to a small dish of cherry jam
15 October 2026

Tea in Azerbaijan: pear-shaped glasses, samovars and a cup that never runs dry