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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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Dec 14, 2020
How much Sugar, Calories & Alcohol in your drinks?
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.
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Nov 30, 2020
Healthy Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Summer
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.
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Nov 23, 2020
Evelyn Chick talks about non alcoholic options at home or venues
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.
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Nov 16, 2020
How to up your tea game in cocktail drinks
This week we welcome award-winning bartender, Evelyn Chick, to our blog. Based in Canada we connected with Evelyn following a masterclass she held on Zero Proof cocktails (also known as temperance cocktails or alcohol-free cocktails). She generously shares her knowledge and gives her 5 top tips on using tea to create epic alcohol-free tea drinks for the home bar.
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Nov 9, 2020
Turning East Forged containers into cash 💰️ 🐷
To celebrate National Recycling Week and this years theme "Recovery - A future beyond the bin" we thought in this blog we would share and encourage you to turn your East Forged containers into cash! Currently the Container Deposit Scheme is accessible to all Territories and most States with Tasmania and Victoria committed to implementation by 2023.
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Nov 2, 2020
A student of the leaves… 🌱 🍵
We love connecting with tea lovers, who are as passionate about high-grade, quality loose leaf tea as we are!
Thibaut Chuzeville or @forthesakeoftea as he’s known on Instagram, has one of the most coveted jobs in the industry! As a Tea Sommelier, Thibaut’s job is to pair delicious tea and food together, like you would do with wine. He’s also working on exciting new tea project…
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Oct 26, 2020
Mico Monkey returns with GOLD 🏅
We think our cheeky monkey, MICO, star of East Forged's Black Tea & Yuzu deserves his own blog post after returning from the DB & SB Autumn Blind Tasting competition, run by UK-based publications The Drinks Business and The Spirits Business with a gold medal.
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Oct 19, 2020
How to enter a drinks competition and win a medal 🥇🥈🥈
Something quite special happened this October. East Forged was awarded three medals in the DB & SB Autumn Blind Tasting competition, run by UK-based publications The Drinks Business and The Spirits Business. While the Green Tea & Pitaya and White Tea & Calamansi flavours each earned a Silver Medal, it was the Black Tea & Yuzu that impressed the judges and earned the highest Gold Medal recognition!
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