SPILLS
Jun 1, 2023
Black TEA & Yuzu Gin Collins
The first of three delicious TEA cocktails from Rhonda Withers @the_margarita_mum
This recipe uses the very popular Australian Black TEA & Yuzu
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Jun 1, 2023
Green TEA & Pitaya Jalpeno Margarita
Third tea drink from Rhonda Withers @the_margarita_mum and another classic. While red dragon fruit is mainly regarded as an Asian fruit, it originates from South America and is called PITAYA.
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Jun 1, 2023
White TEA & Calamansi Tropical Cooler
The second offering from Rhonda Withers @the_margarita_mum. White TEA and Calamansi brings the grassy/straw notes in this tea drink.
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Jun 1, 2023
Green TEA Watermelon Mocktail
We invited Natalie Battaglia @themindfulmocktail to create a delicious tea drink for International Tea Day 2023.
Green Tea Watermelon Mocktail is likely to become a timeless classic
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Apr 5, 2023
How is TEA made?
White Tea, Green Tea and Black Tea. What is with the tea colours?
Outside of East Asia, the main tea categories are white, green, yellow, oolong, black tea and dark tea named after the colour of the dried tea leaves.
As you can expect, the quirky nature that is the tea industry adds confusion to this simple colour reference. You can chalk that up to thousands of years of tea history across multiple countries.
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Apr 5, 2023
Curious about TEA?
Spend 5 minutes with East Forged’s Co-founders and resident tea specialists, Tania Stacey and Kym Cooper, and you’ll instantly level up your tea game.
In our introductory tea guide we have answers to all of those frequently asked questions about the humble tea plant and by the end we hope to have sparked your curiosiTEA.
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Apr 13, 2022
Let's chat about sweeteners and sugar
Iced Tea may have carried a ‘health halo’ in the past but today’s consumers are starting to get savvy at interpreting back of pack. Sadly, Iced Tea today carries a very poor health image, and most consumers stay clear putting it in the bucket of soft drinks.
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Apr 10, 2022
Why does cold brew iced tea taste the best?
Our Co-founders, Tania & Kym, have worked with brewing hot and cold tea for over a decade. After countless cups of teas and cold brew experiments you learn a thing or 2 about how to get the most out of your tea leaves. They have spent a lot of time comparing notes of different brewing techniques and the impact on taste.
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Apr 10, 2022
Spiked and Spiced Cold Toddy
We are not ones to play in the kitchen in a conventional way! Today we are flipping the classic seasonal Hot Toddy on its head with a refreshing twist on a classic. This one is spiked and spiced perfect for social occasions involving board games and chats solving the problems of the world ;)
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Mar 13, 2022
Behind the scenes of the Japanese Tea Industry
Find out a little more about the special green leaved tea we selected to cold brew for East Forged from the creator himself - Natsumi. Also learn a little about the strict tea training in Japan and the why behind the Osaden tea company.
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Nov 23, 2021
Outdoor Isolation - Jo Rodway
A while back East Forged was part of subscription box with a difference - Outdoor Isolation, Australia's first adventure subscription box. After having a chat with the founder, Jo Rodway, we knew we had to have a chat with her and her inspos in life. Enjoy!
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Nov 9, 2021
Tea (Camellia Sinensis) and Anxiety in Women
There are numerous things that can help reduce stress and anxiety, from exercise,
medication and essential oils to dietary changes, counselling and sunshine!
There are also specific compounds found in food and herbs that can actively
help to reduce anxiety symptoms and support a healthy stress response.
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