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Boulangerie | Winterspice Tea Blend

There is nowhere to sit; every corner of the boulangerie is used for the storage of baguettes and a few simple viennoiseries. They fill the brickwork room with a sweetness somehow tangible in the halos of the dim amber lights. Cumulous meringues sit high above the breads in the window like clouds over rolling wheat-fields. The dearth of seating pledges their fate to an alfresco luncheon by the lake, accompanied by a sweet and bready winterspice tea. A small boy near the water’s edge whispers ‘coucou les canards’ before scattering tiny handfuls of breadcrumbs under the watchful eye of his grandfather – who quietly greets the ducks in kind. Outside of Paris, time whiles-away quickly but equally moves more slowly. An itinerary, diligently slated for the city’s museums, is commandeered by hours of reverent meditation on lakeside perishables. Just like yesterday, and most probably, tomorrow.

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Gifting Guide | This Winterspice Tea Pairs Perfectly With:

Gilded Bamboo Japanese Tea Canister | Tall | Washi Paper | 金竹
Creme Brulee Tea
Assam Chai (organic) | Strong Masala Chai Tea

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Brisbane tea store Tour de Tea independently blends and sources the finest teas, curating an exquisite, bespoke tea selection for Australian tea lovers.

Tea is a ritual of quiet attention. Once welcomed into a routine, it provides dependable moments of joyous tranquility via the senses:

Sight: the golden, amber hues of a steeped brew.
Olfactory: the earthy or floral scent of unfurling steam.
Touch: the weight and texture of a perfectly crafted cup.
And of course – the taste.

Each enchanting sensory cue to draws the tea drinker deeper into the present moment. This is why we define tea as sanctuary.

In a world of distractions and glorified hustle, the deliberate act of brewing tea is nothing short of gently radical. Adjusting water temperatures, studying the copper threads as they infuse into the pot, and treasuring the first sip are all small but meaningful acts of rebellion. And like any revolution, at its core is principled intention. Though few rebellions announce themselves in something as delightful as a cup of tea, therein lies its subversive audacity. For this reason, our blends and their accompanying stories are meticulously crafted to enhance tea’s transportive powers and thoroughly envelop the drinker. In essence, tea is neither trend nor commodity. It is a timeless practice with a home in every culture. It is refined over centuries and waits to be discovered – telling its story time, and time again.

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