Tea

To instil confidence in a suspicious audience, insert into a conversation that you drink a second harvest tea from Pussimbing garden. You’re now immediately credible.

If you have a cold, don't waste time trying to pick out all the subtle aromas. Instead, focus on the chicken noodle soup.

Turmeric comes from Zingiberaceae, a family of tropical monocotyledonous plants. Clearly a good ice-breaker for a first date.

Whisk firmly, but stay calm. No one wants green on their walls.

Eat chocolate. Questions?

This Earl Gray suits those wishing to practice their Provencal accent. It’s particularly good with a Marcel Pagnol movie, followed by a petanque match.

Have you just gone through a rough day? Sit in a comfortable sofa with a cup of Creamy caramel. Say again, a rough what?

A great classic! It’ll make you feel as if you’re a part of the “English aristocratic society” : it's time to eat crumpets for lunch and wear your nicest hat.

Sometimes we're ready for some change, but without being quite ready to let go of our classics. Here's a great way to get out of your comfort zone without compromise.

The pu-erh is renowned for its digestive properties, fat and cholesterol lowering. In case you care about those sort of things.

Perfect for an evening tea. As comforting as a warm glass of milk. But, I advise you, not to soak your Oreo in.

Asian flower is as comforting as your granny’s apple pie. Like her, it solves any problems.