19 Sep The Journey to becoming a Tea Master

Tea Shop co-founder Kellie Marshall speaks with In Noosa Magazine about the sensory art of tea, uncovering her journey as one of only four certified Tea Masters in Queensland!   Firstly, what is a Tea Master? The Tea Master qualification dives deep into the heart of tea, recognising an individual who demonstrates an understanding the complexities of tea processing – how they intertwine with variations in colour and flavour, the influence of terroir on the tea plant and how the environment shapes the very essence of each leaf.   How did you become a Tea Master?

09 Aug Reducing our environmental footprint

After watching the new series of the "War on Waste", it reminded me of the various efforts, campaigns, and initiatives Tea Shop is doing to...

11 Jul caffeine free masala chai

We are eagerly awaiting the final packaging design for our new Honeybush Chai at the Tea Shop. Did you know Honeybush, a plant grown on...

28 Jun Introduction to tea

Did you know that as recently as 2016, the global tea industry has officially recognized and accepted six distinct types of tea:

1. White
2. Green
3. Yellow
4. Oolong
5. Black
6. PuerhThese tea categories represent a wide range of processing methods originating from various countries. Among them, yellow tea is the most recent addition and remains relatively unfamiliar and uncommon among tea enthusiasts.

08 Nov Health benefits of drinking loose leaf tea

When it comes to health benefits, new research suggests tea could be more than just a pleasant drink when we get a tickle in our...

21 Sep Eco-friendly tea that’s been lovingly made for you

  Are you looking for eco-friendly tea that’s plastic free? Choosing zero waste, sustainably sourced, organic tea means that you can enjoy one of your favourite beverages...

16 Feb Tea Bags – the case against

  We’re sometimes asked whether we have tea bags in our range and we're happy to explain to our partners & customers why we don’t! Most importantly,...