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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.
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.
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 ;)
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.
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!Â
Tea (Camellia Sinensis) and Anxiety in Women
There are numerous things that can help reduce stress and anxiety, from exercise,Â
medication and essential oils to dietary changes, counselling and sunshine!
There are also specific compounds found in food and herbs that can activelyÂ
help to reduce anxiety symptoms and support a healthy stress response.Â
Ryuko, a refreshing Mojito style drink
Alcohol free summer drink
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Finding truth in a sea of misinformation about women's health
Recently, at a local Queensland market, Kym had an fun chat with a clinical nutritionist called Meg. Lucky for us, she is coming on board for a series of blogs about her passion and area of study, women's health. As a women led business and mothers, we understand the challenges of those first few years of motherhood and well, we think tea is great support during this time.
Tea can do that...
Today, tea has become the second most consumed beverage in the world with hundreds of brands and flavours available. Yet it’s only been in recent decades that researchers have begun to look at the effects this simple beverage can have on our mood and brain function.
Tea Blogger, Nicole loves Tea Pets
What are tea pets, you ask? In the world of small tea pot brewing, they sit on the tea table and keep you company. There are many different types with the money frog (coins in the mouth) most favoured for good luck. During the sharing of tea, excess tea is poured over the tea pet so no tea is ever wasted. They are fun, conversation starters and part of the tea experience. Crossing the ocean, we chat with Nicole Wilson who has been writing about her love of the leaf since 2008.
Mini Goats. Devils. Conservationist. | Interview with Kylie
You absolutely blew us away when you reached out and told us not only that you had supported our Kickstarter campaign but you were coming to The Melbourne Tea Festival (2018) and would drop by to see us! We would love to know how you discovered East Forged and what it was that appealed the most to you?
High Tea. Sweets. Foodie. | Interview with Frankiie
We spoke to Frankiie Lotho also known as @frankiieshungrytummy who is a keen supporter of East Forged and shares her enthusiasm for food and beverage experiences together with her love for snack exchanges. Â