If you've ordered from us since February, there's a very good chance your tea was blended, packed, and shipped by our latest team member, Bitisha. From Nepal, Bitisha studied food technology before making the move...

It’s not often your neighbour writes a beautiful book, but that’s exactly the case with Olivia McCord. Living just down the road from the shop, Olivia’s new book, The Floral Dream, has quickly become a favourite...

The moment Ash saw Hey Love, a new floral studio on 9th Ave in Tauranga, she instantly knew the vibrant person behind it had to be Jess Anderson. Well known in the Bay of Plenty community...

If you’ve popped into the Tea Shop lately, you’ve likely been greeted by the friendly face of Chrissy, our newest team member. Chrissy first discovered us as a customer and, earlier this year, asked if...

Now that the weather is starting to cool down, I’m craving something comforting in the evenings. A good cup of tea is the foundation, we’ve been loving the Bennetts chocolate we’ve started stocking, and recently...

A couple of weeks ago, we chatted with Thorley Robins from The Avo Tree - you can catch that conversation here. This week, we’re poaching (sorry, had to) a recipe from their website: Harissa Eggs...

There’s something wonderfully old-fashioned about a Louise slice. It’s been a Kiwi favourite for well over a century - believed to be named after Princess Louise, one of Queen Victoria’s daughters. It’s one of those...

Last week, we featured Jesse and Sarah from No Biggie in our journal - sharing their story, their food philosophy, and a few favourite moments from life behind the scenes. This week, we’re keeping the...