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Jul 19, 2021
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?
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May 17, 2021
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.
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May 3, 2021
Why tea is one of the hottest ingredients in low and no cocktails
The proof that the humble tea plant is a superstar ingredient can be seen in its use by bartenders and mixologists around the world. Whilst tea has a long history on the back bar it is experiencing a spectacular rise in no and low ABV (alcohol-by-volume) drink lists.
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Apr 19, 2021
The Future of Nitro Drinks
It’s tough being the new kid on the block, especially when you’re offering something unique people haven’t tried before – like our cold-brew nitro iced tea! While you can’t place East Forged drinks neatly into one category, we haven’t necessarily ‘re-invented the wheel’ but simply took inspiration from some of the world’s oldest and most popular beverages! Learn more.
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Apr 12, 2021
Everything you need to know about Nitrogenated vs Carbonated drinks
“What is Nitro?” and “Are Nitrogenated and Carbonated drinks the same?” – are two of the most common questions we get asked about our cold brew iced teas. So we thought it might be helpful to get a bit nerdy and explain what they are and the difference between them…
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Mar 15, 2021
East Forged's Zero Proof Frozen Shandy
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 🎶 👌
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Mar 8, 2021
Bird of Paradise. Matcha and Black Tea Non-Alcoholic Cocktail
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.
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Mar 1, 2021
Blackberry and White Tea Smash Non-Alcoholic Cocktail
You will love this Blackberry and White Tea Smash non-alcoholic cocktail if you want to add a bright, colourful & refreshing drink! Grab a picnic rug, a can of East Forged White Tea & Calamansi and get muddling 🥄
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Feb 15, 2021
Cool. Calm. Calamansi | Interview with Joanna
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.
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Feb 8, 2021
🧧East Forged for Lunar New Year 🧧
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.
What zodiac animal hides in your Heart?
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Jan 25, 2021
Socialising Sober: Alcohol vs Tea
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?
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Jan 14, 2021
Drink. Dance. Delight. | Amy Masson
As a startup tea drinks business, East Forged, 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.
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