As you might have noticed, these days the world is head-over-heels for hygge, a Danish and Norwegian concept that roughly translates as a feeling of comfort, cosiness and enjoying the little things in life that make us feel happy. While there is plenty of advice around on how best to experience hygge for yourself, plenty of experts suggest cosying up in a quiet corner with a steaming cup of hot tea. And why not? Tea is one of the simplest and most gratifying pleasures there is.

What is hygge?

Here at Newby Teas, we agree that taking time to appreciate beautiful and peaceful things, feeling cosy and relaxed and of course, spending time with friends and family are all at the centre of a life well-lived. It seems that despite our roots in India and the UK, we’re very much a Nordic company too. We love the ethos of hygge and truly believe in taking care to cherish and enjoy the things we love. With this in mind, we’ve created a winter guide to hygge for tea lovers everywhere…

How to feel hygge

Feeling relaxed is a big part of what it means to feel hygge so this winter, wrap up in cosy clothes and blankets and create a calm atmosphere by lighting candles to fill the room with a soft glow. Eating and drinking is also essential to hygge, as is taking time to enjoy these things with loved ones. Try baking or bring home anything that makes you feel good, from pastries to delicious fruits and grains. Invite your family and friends to visit and also bring something tasty along to enjoy with a cup of tea. Select your favourite loose leaf teas and luxury tea bags to carefully brew a collection of warming drinks to hand round to everybody. These will accompany your feel-good foods for a relaxed, Danish take on afternoon tea. Share seasonal blends and cakes with those close to you and soon your home will be filled with the sound of laughter and the smell of baking and spiced tisanes. Connecting with nature and appreciating the great outdoors is also an important part of hygge so, after you’ve enjoyed an unhurried day of tea and cake, step outside for a walk through your local area. Fill a flask with an aromatic blend of black tea that will warm you right down to your bones and be sure to drink it slowly as you take in your surroundings with your favourite people. The perfect way to leave you feeling calm and fulfilled, pick out a taster selection or gift box of Newby tea so that there’s something for everyone next time you host a cosy afternoon in for friends and family. Tag us in your snaps on Instagram or tweet us to let us know how you get your #hygge on with #NewbyTeas.