Keep the heat steady and not too high otherwise the sugar can burn and do not stir with a spoon or the sugar will crystallise. Keep tilting the pan to evenly melt the sugar. Clip a sugar thermometer to the side of the saucepan and when the temperature reaches 146C, remove the pan from the heat. Place the sugar and golden syrup in a large deep saucepan. Cook over a medium heat and swirl the pan to dissolve the sugar. (CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over.)

Storage and transportation of tea had to be considered carefully as it was transported across continents on ships. Tea was originally transported in wooden vessels and the first wooden tea caddies were thought to have been in the 18 th century. They were in the style of wooden boxes with metal canisters inside. We can’t offer you a Burr Chestnut Regency caddy or a Brazilian Rosewood caddy with Mother of Pearl inlay. We are confident, though, that what we can offer is a beautiful, stylish high-quality tea caddy of the 21 st Century that you truly will love for many years to come. When you invest in an airtight cat food container, like those mentioned in our list above; you can empty the contents of the original bag into the container and keep the food knowing it will stay fresh for a considerably longer time than if it was not. Odour –One of the most effective ways to protect the flavour and aroma of your tea is to store it well away from other strong flavoured or scented foods. Never store your tea anywhere near strong spices or herbs. Even other strong teas will affect the integrity of your tea so beware.

Plastic or metal?Metal tins are generally cooler, but more difficult to clean. All plastic containers included in this article are toxin free and suitable for cat food.

Put a couple of handfuls of ice cubes in a large bowl, half-fill it with cold water. Cut the roots off the heads of chicory and separate the leaves, leaving them in the water for 30 minutes or so to crisp up.

Tea Caddies, Tins and Jars

If you prefer tea bags, we also have teabag storage and display boxes; perfect for and very popular in cafes, restaurants and hotels.