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Rooibos Chai

Departing the shores of north east Africa, a sturdy wooden crate transports rich rooibos tea – making its way across the spice trail. As with all travellers, it succumbed to influences of the journey. A once simple tea is now gilded with souvenirs of its voyage; harboured spices disclose exotic tales from every rest-stop. Once sold, the concluding chapters of its story divert with each pot of Rooibos chai subsequently brewed – be it a morning ritual or fragrant lullaby of heady spices as prelude to slumber.

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Gifting Guide | Rooibos Chai Pairs Perfectly With:

Sakura Lake Japanese Tea Canister | Tall Washi Paper | 湖畔桜
Boulangerie | Winterspice Tea Blend
Punjabi Chai Tea | Light Spice

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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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