Rooibos

Description

Tucked inside a dark café, look across to the garden where ferns and palms enshroud bohemian locals and curious visitors. The wait is imbued with positivity; there is no great art to infusing a perfect Rooibos, so there has been little anticipation leading to its arrival. Against the faint amber light of hanging lamps, a rich russet tea emerges from the shadows. The first sip is taken without hesitation; the tea is warmly sweet and earthy. Reliably true to form, Rooibos is tea for the soul – affirming trust and optimism, which sometimes in this world, could use the occasional win.

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Gifting Guide

Hinterland
Honeybush
Raspberry Vanilla

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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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