The Rascal Journal

Tea won’t fix your life. And that’s fine.

Apparently, tea is supposed to fix everything: sleep, stress, focus, digestion… But how much is backed by science, and how much is simply clever marketing?

Less soda. More flavour.

How to make cold fruit drinks kids might actually enjoy.

Rooibos: the tea that isn’t tea

South African roots. A naturally sweet personality. And one small identity crisis.

Green tea: the leaf that changed everything

Ancient origins. A little heat. A whole lot of flavour.

Black tea: the dark side of tea

One plant. Centuries of history. A whole lot of character.

Not every cup needs to calm you down

Tea can be comforting, but it should also have range: bright, dark, floral, spiced, delicate or full-bodied. Flavour comes first.

Stop making sad iced tea

Because cold tea deserves better than tasting like flavoured water.

Good tea shouldn’t come with microplastics

Great ingredients. Hot water. No plastic tea bag required.