This zero-proof Frozen Shandy is perfect for those that prefer their drinks with a hint of sweetness.

Your friends will think you're awesome if you serve up this non-alcoholic drink at your next weekend soiree. Topped only by fun-filled conversation, laughter and great tunes 🎶 👌

We think you will love this non-alcoholic cocktail if you and your friends are TEA-curious. A great beverage to hero both black tea and green tea and show off your tea utensils to your friends. 

As self-confessed tea nerds 🤓 and flavour explorers we are always looking to showcase leaf tea in different ways. We love that the ritual of tea can be varied and interwoven into social drinking and dining occasions with friends. The Bird of Paradise non-alcoholic cocktail is the perfect drink for these occasions.

For anyone that has heard us talk about our White Tea & Calamansi non-alcoholic drink,  you know that this was not the first flavour combination we had in mind. 

We had started using the humble cumquat/kumquat, which turned out to be our first deviation as we couldn’t find commercial quantities. 

Luckily, we were introduced to a close family member, calamansi and never looked back.

Whether you are a closet astrologer or find horoscopes a little bit of fun you may be intrigued to know that our tea pets personalities stem from the lunisolar calendar. It was our way to acknowledge the origins and long history of tea.

Tea pets provide the tea drinker good luck and remind us of enjoyable tea experiences. Next time you reach for a can of East Forged think about the tea ritual. Shake, pssssch and pour - showering you with positive vibes and a reminder of good times shared.   

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There’s a common misconception that if you’re not drinking alcohol, you’re not having fun. Whoever thought to spread this rumour did a good job, but it’s definitely not the case and people are beginning to realise that.

There is a not-so-new trend that’s making its way into the mainstream and that is non-alcoholic drinks. What makes this news even better is the significant improvement in the availability, quality and variety of non-alcoholic beverages. 

So how do these alcohol-free variations fit into our society?

In building the East Forged brands, we have made many call-outs for volunteers and are so grateful and fortunate to always receive. 

Last year,we wanted to create some momentum for the launch of our brand and Kickstarter campaign and in doing so,  participated in the Tea Festivals Australia events in Melbourne and Sydney.

We called for volunteers to support us on the day and the universe introduced us to this all-round incredible human, Amy Masson or @amyli888 on Instagram.

We’ve heard it before; you are what you eat. Everything should be done in moderation - but how often do you check the sugar, calorie or alcohol content of your favourite food and beverages? 

Most importantly, do you know how much of these ingredients you should be consuming and the effects they can have on your health if you have too much? 

Just because it says sugar-free, low-fat or alcohol-free - doesn’t mean it’s good for you, which is why it’s so important to read the label.

Kicking back with a non-alcoholic drink doesn’t take away the magic of summer! Backyard BBQ’s, outdoor picnics, long days at the beach and get-togethers with loved ones are all hallmarks of a great Aussie Summer.

But we get it. It’s easy to get swept up and overindulge on food and booze during the warmer months - but wasting these precious months being hungover on the couch is no longer an option, and you’re not alone.

We talk about the rising trend of mindful drinking or sober curious folk looking for choice when deciding not to imbibe as well as maintaining control of our mental well-being. How to approach the category of alcohol-free drinks and what to look for in non-alcoholic drinks both at the bar and in the home. Evelyn also shares some insight into Canada's non-alcoholic drink scene. She explains that the demand by consumers, bartenders and brands is resulting in a an elevation of the non-alcoholic serve options in the bars and clubs.