Vibrant colours, unique concoctions and extraordinary flavours. Every delicious cup of Raduga Tea is a celebration of life – in all its weirdness and wonderfulness – and those that grab it with both hands.
So, here’s to the adventurers, the explorers and the eternally curious. Here’s to the vibrant, the colourful, the unique, and the extraordinary. Here’s to you.
The people behind the tea
Talking of unique, the beginnings of Raduga Teas can be traced back to northern Russia, above the Arctic Circle. Here, tea was a central part of life for a young Irina – Founder of Raduga Teas – and her family. With temperatures dropping to -30°C in winter, tea was the best way to keep warm (besides vodka) and socialise in cosy gatherings.
It was then that Irina started experiment with unusual flavour combinations, unknowingly in training to create her own adventurous tea brand years later.
“I always liked the idea of experimenting with tea, just throwing in dry fruit, berries, fruit tree sprigs… especially fruit and herb infusions”
Today, Irina and her husband run Raduga Teas from their slightly warmer London home, which they share with their three daughters.
A rainbow by any other name…
Raduga means ‘rainbow’ in Russian. Rainbows have been given many meanings by cultures throughout history. For the Norse, a rainbow was a bridge between earth and Asgard, home of the gods. In Irish mythology, they lead you to a pot of gold. To some, they signify a beloved pet’s final journey. And since the 1970s, rainbows have come to represent the LGBT community.
For Irina, it’s simple:
“Rainbows just fascinate me. What could be more mysterious or beautiful? To me, they are the symbol of positivity, unity and love.”
While real rainbows can be hard to come by, if you’ve got some Raduga Teas in your cupboard, just pop on the kettle, choose your colour and lose yourself in a new, or newly discovered, flavour experience.
Looks cool. Tastes great. Feels awesome.
Cardamom and Rose, Blue Pea Flower and Blueberry, Lavender and Pear… the curiously delicious medleys found in Raduga Teas are taste sensations you won’t have experienced before, but will want to experience again and again.
The unusual ingredients haven’t only been selected to taste wonderful and create a rainbow simply from the naturally occurring colours – but to soothe, refresh and bring you back to yourself.
What makes you reach for a Raduga?
You might start to notice that you really fancy a Raduga Tea when you’re feeling a certain way – to cheer you up, to relax you or as a mid-afternoon treat at work. We’d love to hear what makes you reach for a Raduga Tea, so hit us up on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter @radugates and let us know what you think.
