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Buttercorn Puerh

The glass of the window has frosted with age, obscuring the curios within. There is an entire wall of lacquered ebony music boxes; their hand-painted gilding gleams however faded velvet inlays and stilted, dissonant melodies betray a notable passage of time. Behind them is a tiny room with rows of carved mahogany chairs. They’ve a uniformed assembly which excites a quiet anticipation. With the turn of a switch, everything is ensconced in darkness. The mechanical purr of an old projector fills the silence as a flickering beam of light reveals the lethargic levitation of drifting dust particles. A tiny clay teapot bearing buttercorn puerh tea beckons a seat on the aisle. An old paper screen illuminates and the shadow play commences. Minutes become hours, lost to a cup of earthy tea and the myths and legends of the east.

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Gifting Guide | Buttercorn Puerh Tea Pairs Perfectly With:

Autumn Flower Japanese Tea Canister | Tall | 秋の花
Boulangerie
Creme Brulee

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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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