The simple pleasure of a candle ♥ Hygge, pronounced 'hue-gah' is a Danish concept of living well, togetherness, connection and an appreciation of enjoying the simplicity of life with contentment. Sounds blissful right? And it is! For me to Hygge is surrounding myself with those I love in simple comfort; candles burning, blazing chiminea, cosy … Continue reading What is Hygge?
Author: The Tea Chest ♥
I have a passion for All Things Tea ♥ Join me as I discover and share my love for tea ♥
How to create the perfect Tea Party ♥
What a wonderful way to show off your tea cups, tea pots, delicious tea party foods and of course your passion for tea! And such a lovely way to reconnect with friends and like minded tea lovers. So what do we need to create a tea party that is going to be a total hit? … Continue reading How to create the perfect Tea Party ♥
Maitea (NZ)
Tauranga, which roughly translates to "place of rest or safe anchorage", is a harbourside city in the North Island's Bay of Plenty. Hosting a population of around 125,000 permanent residence, making it New Zealand's 5th largest city. Renowned for its beautiful beach, close proximity to Mt Maunganui and White Island and temperate weather, Tauranga is … Continue reading Maitea (NZ)
History of the Humble Tea Pot
I mention tea pots in a few of my blogs so thought it was about time we discovered where the humble tea pot originated from... The humble tea pot ♥ Photo by Nashad Abdu on Unsplash History of the beloved tea pot: Tea pots were said to have been invented in China based on the … Continue reading History of the Humble Tea Pot
The Tea Centre (Aus)
I visited the quaint little Tea Centre store in Brisbane Arcade in the heart of the CBD a few weeks back and it was just delightful. I came away with a Little Geisha Mug & Strainer Set and a matching tin filled with Cream Black Tea. Now the tea is not my normal choice being … Continue reading The Tea Centre (Aus)
Painting teabags…from cup to canvas ♥
Art, it is all in the eye of the beholder so I'm told. And this form of art is definitely something you either appreciate or don't. I find the use of a material that we would normally discard quite refreshing and the beauty that can come from such an item is incredible. Artist Ruby Silvious … Continue reading Painting teabags…from cup to canvas ♥
Keep your Tea Cosy…
Image by 1195798 from Pixabay I often think about my grandparents and their little tea rituals and how they have lead me to where I am today. When my Nana and Great Aunt made a pot of tea it was always the same method which is ingrained in my memory bank. Boil fresh cold water … Continue reading Keep your Tea Cosy…
Ayurveda Tea – Good for the Soul ♥
Mindful Beauty ♥ I recently came across a life changing tea...pretty big call I know, but for me it has been sensational. T Bar Tea Salon (Australia) has created a Woman Ayurveda Herbal Blend and it is perfect for those days when you are under extra pressure to perform and just require some TLC and … Continue reading Ayurveda Tea – Good for the Soul ♥
Chapter Book & Tea Shop…
What more could you need? Two of my favourite things books and tea...sounds like a place I could retreat to time and time again. Born in 1995, the Chapter Book & Tea Shop may be remembered as something a little different during the 90s. Tucked away in the eclectic area of Mt Eden Auckland Chapter … Continue reading Chapter Book & Tea Shop…
Blooming Beautiful Tea ♥
Seeing is believing, and you won't believe your eyes when a handcrafted flowering tea- ball starts to bloom in your teapot...it truly is a visual delight. I love anything that is beautiful to look at as well as consume and these flowering tea-balls have it all. Photo by Alison Marras on Unsplash Blooming Tea Balls … Continue reading Blooming Beautiful Tea ♥
