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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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Oct 26, 2021
Ryuko, a refreshing Mojito style drink
Alcohol free summer drink
EF is clearly a winner in the creamy silky foam and winning silver medals in the 2020 UK Dr...
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Oct 5, 2021
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.
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Sep 6, 2021
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.
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Aug 2, 2021
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.
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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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