Lady Harriet’s Correspondence

Tea’s story does not end with the final sip. Lady Harriet reveals how leaves live on in a “second bloom” — nourishing gardens, freshening homes, soothing weary bodies, and even transforming humble dishes. Life after the cup, it seems, can be just as enchanting as tea itself.

How easily we speak with gentleness to others, yet forget to offer the same kindness to ourselves. Lady Harriet reflects on tea as a tender pause, a chance to replace sharp inner voices with words of compassion. For self-care, like tea, is a ritual best practiced daily.

True friendship, like tea, is chosen and savoured slowly. Lady Harriet reflects on her enduring bond with Cousin Charlotte — their contrasts, laughter, and shared cups — reminding us that companionship is among life’s finest treasures, blooming anew with every meeting and every pot poured.

Discover the charm of the teapot—how to choose the right one, care for it with love, and treasure it as both a faithful servant and a symbol of friendship.

Tea is more than comfort in a cup — it is art, influence, and fellowship. Lady Harriet shares how tea shaped her independence and her mission: to open the parlour wider, offering beauty and belonging to all. For in every crystal cup, there is both refreshment and reprieve.

When the sun lingers boldly in the sky and roses droop in the garden, tea-lovers turn to a cooler ritual. Discover Lady Harriet’s own recipe for iced tea — with London Breakfast, Peach Blush, and other blends — and learn how this summer delight rose from invention to timeless tradition.

Green and white teas, delicate and often misunderstood, reveal their beauty only when brewed with patience. Lady Harriet shares the secrets of water temperature, storage, and her own treasured blends — First Light, Rising Sun, and White Night — each a lesson in gentleness, ceremony, and the art of living slowly.

Soft as mist and fragrant with bergamot, the London Fog is Earl Grey transformed with milk and vanilla. Lady Harriet shares its gentle origins, warm and iced recipes, and the romance that makes this tea latte a beloved companion — from frosted winter afternoons to sunlit summer verandahs.

Loose leaf tea reveals a world of beauty that teabags cannot match. From its intricate grades to the freedom of unfurling leaves, Lady Harriet shares why loose leaf offers the finest experience — richer flavour, elegance in service, and a quiet rebellion against haste.