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....

I’m often asked, "Tea… how did you get into that?" To be honest, I grew up drinking standard supermarket tea bags—the kind most Kiwis are familiar with. It was something I shared mainly with my...

There is always a lovely sense of anticipation waiting for a roll of film to get developed. It’s a nice excuse to slow down, look back, and appreciate the little moments that usually fly by...

“Do you have a decaf English Breakfast?” It’s a question we hear all the time at the Te Puna shop. I get it, sometimes you want the comfort of a cup of black tea before...

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 Edition of Nourish Magazine under the title “Tea Talks: winter warmers with Webster's Tea and Naturopath Rochelle Leppard” (pp. 20-21). Words by Rachel Hart | Photography by...

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...