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...

We recently caught up with Emma, founder of Sage Journal, and her design collaborators Steve and Jill at their home (and impressive vege garden) to chat over a cup of tea about their new annual...

Hi friends, We’ve been busy lately, and a recently developed roll of film gave us the perfect excuse to slow down and take stock. I personally love the softness and surprise of film photos —...

We launched our businesses around the same time, and Thorley and his team are just around the corner in Te Puna, busy picking and packing Bay avocados straight from the orchard for fresh delivery straight to...

One of the things I love about tea is the way it brings people together. Strangers and old friends alike, over conversations, stories, ideas. Here’s a recent catch up with Lilia Cass - a talented...

It’s been a busy start to the year setting up our new shop at 7 Clarke Road in Te Puna. Ash, myself, and a few helping hands have been chipping away - painting, building shelves,...

I first met Jesse at uni in Dunedin, where he was already showing serious talent in the kitchen. These days, he and his wife Sarah run No Biggie—a wedding and event catering business dishing up...