Our founder Natalie is expecting her second child and shares about the life of an entrepreneur, mum to be and how you can still celebrate without drinking alcohol when pregnant. As a busy mom, how do you find balance between motherhood and running a successful business? Start-up life, just like motherhood, never stops. That’s why time management and flexibility are so important. However busy I am, I always ensure I carve out time with my daughter, so she can have a routine. With another one on the way, time management is going to be even more important! With your pregnancy...

Enjoy Saicho sparkling tea pairings with your cheese boards.  You may have paired our sparkling teas with some of your favourite foods, but have you considered making our sparkling teas a part of your cheese board? While the idea may seem unusual, the combination of flavours and textures can be surprisingly delightful.  Sparkling tea and cheese your new favourite thing.  The natural tannin in our sparkling teas make them perfect for pairing with foods, and cheese is no exception. Saicho has a light effervescence mouthfeel which makes it a refreshing option when pairing with bold flavours and the bubbles help...

Tea is enjoyed by millions around the world, becoming a part of people’s everyday life. But where did this versatile drink begin? We will dive into understanding the origins and myths of tea.  Legends from China:  Legend has it in ancient China in 2737 B.C. the Emperor Shen Nong, a skilled ruler and scientist accidently discovered tea. While boiling water in his garden, a leaf fell from a nearby tree drifting into his pot. The emperor enjoyed drinking the infused water so much he compelled further research into the plant. It is suggested the Emperor also discovered teas medical properties during his research.    ...

We have set up an interview with our co-founder Natalie to talk all about how she will be celebrating Chinese New Year. Natalie - “Chinese New Year is one of my favourite times of the year, it is an amazing time to spend with family enjoying delicious homecooked food.” This year it is the Year of the Rabbit 兔年 symbolising longevity, positivity andauspiciousness. Celebrations traditionally last 10 days, starting from Chinese New Year’s Eve to the beautiful Lantern Festival, symbolising people releasing the past year and welcoming the new year with good fortune. So, we poured a couple of glasses...

Chances are if you live in London or Hong Kong, Saicho is just stocked round the corner from you! We’re finding new homes everyday and strive to serve award-winning sparkling tea at all your favourite hotels, bars and restaurants. With warmer weather, longer days and brighter smiles, we want to highlight some popular spots to enjoy Saicho this summer! China Tang is the epitome of art deco elegance, serving some of the best authentic Cantonese dishes in London. Their afternoon tea has the utmost sophistication featuring both hot and cold brewed tea. Find us there for an unforgettable experience with our...

Women are an instrumental part of entrepreneurship and will continue to lead change for years to come. In the last 20 years female entrepreneurs have increased by 114% - that’s around 252 million women, and another 153 million operating well-established businesses. Heading back to our roots of tea, we want to highlight and give thanks to women who have shaped the tea industry.    Catherine of Braganza made tea in England such a ‘thing’. It took one woman to introduce the beverage before it could become so popular. She was a Portuguese princess that married King Charles II of Great...

For centuries, tea has brought people together. That is why we believe that tea is often the perfect gift for any occasion. This Chinese New Year we celebrate the Year of the Tiger, encompassing vitality, strength and more determination to achieve our goals. With the upcoming 12 months expected to evoke self-confidence and courage in the face of challenges, what better way than to start the year through gifting good health. The Chinese have been drinking tea to bring wellness since its discovery several thousands of years ago. Buddhist monks discovered the secret power of tea during long hours of...

While most teas are picked from small bushes, Dan Cong (which translates as single bush or single tree) tea trees can grow to heights of three metres or more, making them far harder to harvest but yield incredibly high quality leaves. The tea is grown on Phoenix Mountain (Guangdong province, China) which is celebrated for its mineral-rich soils, foggy climate and rocky landscape.  One of the most highly prized Dan Cong teas is named after the mythical Eight Immortals. In 1898, a farmer from Li Zi Ping village took a few branches from the Da Wu Ye cultivar tree in the nearby...

Tea has a rich history and a wide variety of flavours, from floral to fruit, nutty to smoky, candied to umami, all influenced by its terroir, time of harvesting and processing methods. The are 6 main categories of tea which each slightly different processing methods. White Tea White tea is the least processed variety; the tea leaves are simply plucked and then withered. The withering process can either be done outdoors under the sun or in temperate controlled rooms, gently turning it at intervals to ensure even drying. Over time (around 72 hours) a small amount of oxidation does occur....

This week we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new 200ml and 750ml glass bottles across the entire Saicho range. Since launching back in 2019, we've been working closely with sommeliers, hoteliers and loyal customers to continue to innovate non-alcoholic drinking and dining experiences.Excitingly, the new 200ml (single serve) bottles will allow drinkers and non-drinkers to use Saicho as a mixer, whether this be a delicious non-alcoholic cocktail, or as part of a refreshing spritz style drink, ideal for summer sipping. The larger 750ml bottles are the perfect accompaniment to a sumptuous meal, to enjoy with family and friends, or simply to share and celebrate. We're delighted our new smaller and larger...

This January, Saicho has teamed up with esteemed British cheese shop, Neal’s Yard Dairy to create a truly unique cheese board, to be enjoyed throughout Dry January by non-drinkers and foodies alike. Each exquisite cheese is perfectly paired with one of Saicho's expressions; Jasmine, Darjeeling and Hojicha. ‍ Non-Alcoholic Cheese Board For those who are looking to give up booze, or are simply cutting back, the alternative pairing will provide an enlivening twist on the classic cheese and wine combination. Proving that giving up alcohol doesn’t mean a total overhaul of indulging; Neal's Yard Dairy's cheeseboard marries two incredibly complex ingredients together, cold-brewed teas...

Saicho has teamed up with the talented Elliot Ball at the Cocktail Trading Company who has invented some truly delicious sparkling tea cocktails. ‍ ‍Reme-tea ‍A playful take on the modern classic - the Penicillin, the Reme-tea combines smokey whiskey, ginger, honey and citrus, and is lengthened by the darjeeling fizz to create a smokey and aromatic cocktail. 25ml peated whisky, 10ml lemon juice, 10ml honey, 2 coins ginger, muddled into the honey, Shake and fine strain, top with 75ml Darjeeling expression. ‍ Hojito A herbaceous cocktail with rum as a vibrant backbone, lightened by some cucumber and mint for freshness, topped up with...