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How to make an easy gingerbread soap, a practical, well appreciated gift that is perfect for stocking fillers, teacher’s gifts or for the person who has everything! Ingredients 500g olive oil 100g coconut oil 80g lye (often available to […]
Summer is such a beautiful time for soaking up a delicious dose of vitamin D. But sometimes, we have the tendency to let ourselves get a little too “well done”. The searing pain of sunburn is a painful reminder that as blissful as sunshine seems, it is an unforgiving ‘frenemy’. Overexposure to the sun can […]
This amazing slushie recipe has been kindly supplied by one of our lovely customers ‘Cenzo Cafe’ of Murwillumbah. It’s a favourite amongst their patrons and they were happy to share it with you all, so a big thank you to them and we hope you enjoy making your own amazing slushie at home! Makes 2 cups […]
The flavour of Pu-erh is rich and unique, appealing to experienced and adventurous palates. This makes it a compelling mixture to create a more sophisticated cocktail. As an infusion, its deep hue and hearty liquor lends itself to the luscious elements of a sangria. Make this recipe your go-to for the warmer months to […]
A tea for the truly initiated, Pu-erh is as rich in history as it is in flavour. Described as the “Bordeaux of China”, Pu-erh is a unique, fermented tea, deserving of its own category as it constantly changes and improves with age. Maturing to produce a complex array of flavours that both challenge and […]
As the weather warms up we start to turn to iced teas over our traditional hot tea. Our refreshing Pina Colada black tea makes for a wonderful iced tea that is both flavoursome and refreshing. It’s also a little different to anything else you can readily buy on the market and will impress your friends […]
We’re very lucky to have a qualified Naturopath on staff in our Kotara store. Hayley has kindly shared one of her favourite recipes with us. These little gems are super healthy and a Naturopath approved snack. Thanks Hayley! Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup unsalted almonds 1 tbsp cocoa butter (or coconut butter) 1 tbsp coconut […]
The cooler weather is the perfect time to enjoy a hot toddy so we’ve brought you this quick and easy recipe to enjoy. Makes 2 cups Ingredients: tea of choice (I think black or herbal teas are best for this, but you can try a green if you prefer.) 1 lemon 2 tablespoons […]
Our very own recipe road tester and manager of our Indooroopilly store, Janikka, has shared one of her favourite recipes that feature our showcase tea of the month, Assam Hajua. Any strong black teas can be used, but Janikka finds the Hajua leaves in particular make this heavenly pound cake extra divine. Original recipe courtesy of […]