If January had a personality type, it would be a mix of ambition and quiet recalibration. It’s a moment to look ahead and reset rituals or routines that shape how you move through the Year of the Fire Horse, a cycle often associated with hard work, discipline and fast-moving energy. To help you navigate the new year, TWG Tea offers two distinct flavours to ease you into the right headspace: One to support the days you want more of that horse-like drive, and one for the moments when you need to still your mind and steady your pace.
Taken together, these limited-edition blends offer a balanced daily ritual. In a month defined by new intentions, this pairing speaks to a practical and sustainable rhythm—begin with energy, end with calm, and let the year unfold from there.
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BRING ON THE HUSTLE ENERGY
If you’re setting goals, beginning new routines, or simply want a morning ritual that gets you into “go mode”, Red Horse Tea from the Grand Mode Tea Collection is your yang counterpart for the new year—symbolic of strength and renewal.
A limited-edition blend released for the lunar new year, this is a theine-free red rooibos tea from South Africa—suitable for those who prefer clarity and steady energy instead of a caffeine spike. What sets this apart is its composition: Rose blossoms, hibiscus petals, ripe red berries and sweet lemon balm, resulting in a ruby infusion that leans into a mouth-watering orchard-fruit profile.
Even the packaging exudes bold energy, featuring a fiery red tin accented with a golden stallion. For anyone looking to begin 2026 with a sense of direction or motivation, Red Horse Tea offers a morning ritual that sets the tone without overstimulation.
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ENHANCE CALMNESS AND CLARITY
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Counterbalancing this is Yunnan Golden Needles from the Haute Couture Tea Collection. Unlike the blended profile of Red Horse Tea, this is a single-estate black tea sourced from the highlands of Yunnan, a province long recognised for its favourable terroir which has the perfect balance of mist, altitude, mineral-rich soil and steady rainfall. Its leaves are gold-tipped and cultivated through centuries-old craftsmanship, connecting past and present in every sip.
Its flavour profile leans towards caramelised notes with hazelnut and spice, delivering both smoothness and structure. While it contains theine, it’s characterised as balanced rather than stimulating, making it suitable for late afternoons or evenings when you want to steady your thoughts or unwind.
A symbol of prosperity and the quiet strength of yin, Yunnan Golden Needles is the perfect blend of tea for those who savour tradition and modern elegance.
Receive a complimentary set of Red Horse Tea red packets with every purchase of Red Horse Tea, exclusively at all TWG Tea Salons & Boutiques in Singapore, while stocks last. For more information, visit TWGTea.com