Tea seems simple on the surface: dried leaves in hot water. You boil the jug, brew it for a few minutes, and down it goes. But getting tea that actually tastes incredible—without overpowering bitterness, flat...

Tucked away in Te Puna (just outside Tauranga), you'll find our little shop nestled in the Clarke Road Village. It’s a special spot, and right next door to us is the warm, bustling café Clarke...

Tea isn't just a beverage - it’s a simple daily reset, a way to connect, and one of life’s beautiful pleasures. If you know us, you’ll know we’re big advocates for slowing down and taking...

If you’ve stopped by our Te Puna shop recently, you’ve almost certainly noticed the colourful preserved hydrangeas from Bunched. Derek is a local neighbour and grower, and his absolute dedication to his craft is inspiring....

We've teamed up with our good friends at The Avo Tree to bring you something new: Tea and Toast, a monthly celebration of two things that were made for each other: a good cup of...

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...