{"id":11808,"date":"2017-06-27T22:43:19","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T21:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/?p=11808"},"modified":"2017-06-27T23:55:24","modified_gmt":"2017-06-27T22:55:24","slug":"t2-masterclass-sheffield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/2017\/06\/t2-masterclass-sheffield","title":{"rendered":"T2 MASTERCLASS IN SHEFFIELD"},"content":{"rendered":"

From brew to cup, T2 is about informing, inspiring and creating an unforgettable tea encounter.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"T2<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s no secret that I’m\u00a0really\u00a0<\/em>into tea, the name of this little blog gives it away. I think you can imagine my excitement when an email arrived from the lovely team at T2 a few weeks ago. They asked if I’d like to visit one of their stores for a\u00a0one to one\u00a0<\/em>Masterclass and learn more about the brand and the art of tea making. I jumped at the opportunity and booked in a visit straight away.<\/p>\n

I was first introduced to T2 a few\u00a0of years ago when my pen-pal, Jennifer<\/a> sent over\u00a0a few samples all the way from Australia. She told me it was one of her favourite brands and if I remember correctly, one of the first teas\u00a0she sent to me was the\u00a0Sencha Mango\u00a0tea<\/a>. It’s a lovely\u00a0green tea which I’ve since re-purcahsed along with the iconic Melbourne Breakfast tea.\u00a0Jennifer\u00a0continued to send me her favourite flavours in the post over the years and I always hoped that I’d have the chance to go to Australia and visit a T2 shop.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

I was delighted when I started to see T2 shops opening up across the UK. I believe there’s now around 10 stores here and they finally have one in\u00a0Meadowhall. Luckily I can jump straight onto the tram outside my flat and it only takes around half an hour to get there.<\/p>\n

\"Inside<\/a><\/p>\n

The shop is situated on the lower level next to House of Fraser and opposite The Body Shop. You really can’t miss the T2 shop. The lighting is low, the fixtures are black and stacked\u00a0with bright orange boxes of tea all around the shop. They offer over 200\u00a0varieties of tea including white, oolong, green, chai and many more.<\/p>\n

\"Blue<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s a very hands-on shop. There are samples of all the leaves on one big table and they also have a big brewing station where you can try a variety of teas.<\/p>\n

As soon as you set foot into the shop you’ll be hit with the beautiful scent of the brewing teas. The branding and decor is fantastic and you can tell there’s been a lot of thought behind it. I\u00a0love the black and orange theme throughout the shop and the colourful tea accessories\u00a0on display.\u00a0The staff are very friendly and always ready to answer your tea questions. If you get the chance to pop in make sure you ask for advice and don’t be shy to try the teas they have on offer.<\/p>\n

\"Making<\/a><\/p>\n

The Tea Master\u00a0(I think her\u00a0<\/em>name was Katy, I’m so sorry if I’ve got that wrong)\u00a0<\/i>was lovely.\u00a0She knew\u00a0everything\u00a0<\/em>there is to know about tea. It was a joy to hear about her passion for tea and to learn about the\u00a0tea making process.<\/p>\n

She talked me through each section of the\u00a0shop and explained\u00a0the different types of teas they have, the making and\u00a0brewing process as well as the history of T2. <\/i>She then asked me what types of teas were my favourite. As you can imagine, this is a pretty hard question to answer.\u00a0I don’t usually like to pick favourites but on this occasion I decided to go with green tea.<\/p>\n

\"Buddahs<\/a><\/p>\n

\"T2<\/a><\/p>\n

We started things off by going for one of the most fanciest teas, Buddhas Tears<\/a>. It’s a beautiful mix of green and jasmine tea. The leaves are delicate\u00a0and as they brew they uncurl in the water to release their flavours. This tea needs to\u00a0brew for around 8 minutes, or a little longer if you prefer it stronger. You can simply set a timer on your phone to be exact. It’s easy to forget otherwise.<\/p>\n

Buddhas Tears had a lovely light flavour and I could easily detect the jasmine. It’s a very calming yet luxurious tea. It can be found on the back wall in chic black tins.<\/p>\n

\"T2<\/a><\/p>\n

We didn’t stop there.<\/p>\n

Next we tried their organic matcha<\/a> with soy milk which was lovely. I recently started getting into making matcha at home and after chatting with the T2 folk I fancy incorporating it into some baking.<\/p>\n

We then moved onto Jade Mountain<\/a>. Which is such a unique green tea. I don’t think I’d tried anything quite like it before. When you open up the box it has the scent of Ferrero Rocher chocolates. If you’re new to green tea or don’t normally enjoy it but wish you did then this could be the green tea for you. This is more of a sweet tea and it’s perfect to enjoy in the evenings. There will be a full review of this one\u00a0coming next week.<\/p>\n

They have so many green teas and one day I’ll get around to trying them all.<\/p>\n

I just want to tell you about one more green tea and that’s\u00a0Lemon Sorbet<\/a>. It has a green tea base and the blend is made up of lemongrass, lemon balm, lemon peel and white hibiscus. As soon as you open up the box it has such a beautiful citrus scent. Once it’s brewed (leave it for about 2\/3 minutes)\u00a0<\/em>it has a real zesty kick to it. I liked this best on its own but I think it would work really well iced. I must pick up a box next time I go.<\/p>\n

\"Tea<\/a><\/p>\n

They also\u00a0have a\u00a0stunning range of\u00a0accessories too. In one of my monthly favourites videos from last year I told you about this teacup<\/a>. It was a gift from T2 and I’ve now realised that they have even more beautiful glasses, teapots and teacups\u00a0which I hope to be able to add to my collection one day.<\/div>\n
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\"Sugar<\/a><\/div>\n
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Just look at this sweet little sugar bowl. Isn’t it beautiful?\u00a0Not only is T2 the perfect chance to treat yourself on payday but their teas and accessories also make for really good gifts.<\/div>\n

If you haven’t been into one of the T2 stores and you happen to be passing by then\u00a0do venture inside. In my experience the staff are always very\u00a0friendly and they’re always happy to help and give out\u00a0different blends to try. If you’re new to the world of tea then simply let the staff know and they’ll find the best blends to suit you.<\/p>\n

I want to say a big thank you to the lovely team at the T2 shop in Meadowhall. They were all friendly and approachable and made me feel very welcomed. I really enjoyed learning more about the brand and the different teas they offer. I’m excited to explore more of their teas and can’t wait to share some reviews with you over the next few weeks.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Leave a comment below and\u00a0let me know what your\u00a0<\/em>favourite tea is at the mo.\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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