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Tea Fundamentals

Tea 101: Different Types of Tea

Tea has become such a broadly accepted term for brewed leaf or herbal matter. For many, our journey stops here. For our tea enthusiasts, however, there are thousands of years steeped in history. Tea has developed over time by different cultures, creating the huge array of teas that we have available today. Read on to understand the basics when it comes to tea.

Tea has become such a broadly accepted term for brewed leaf or herbal matter. For many, our journey stops here. For our tea enthusiasts, however, there are thousands of years steeped in history. Tea ...

Biodegradable Pyramid Teabags

Byron Bay Tea Company (BBTC) is leading the way in the tea industry with their pyramid teabags - a product that is literally revolutionising the way people drink specialty tea. With no compromise on quality, flavour or detriment to your health or the environment – the pyramid teabag has an innovative design that far surpasses the design of its conventional paper teabag counterpart. Why are BBTC’s pyramid teabags so special?

Byron Bay Tea Company (BBTC) is leading the way in the tea industry with their pyramid teabags - a product that is literally revolutionising the way people drink specialty tea. With no ...

How to Brew the Best Chai at Home

There are so many chai teas out there and so many methods of brewing. Our chai tea is based on the traditional Indian recipe with Cardamon, Ginger, Cinnamon and Licorice but has an Australian twist with Aniseed Myrtle and roasted Wattleseed. To get the most out of our chai, it needs to be brewed correctly. The traditional brewing method is always what we advocate as this is the method that tends to bring out the strength of the black tea and the richness of the spices. Alternatively, you can brew as you would a normal black tea and add milk and a touch of honey.

There are so many chai teas out there and so many methods of brewing. Our

Our Top 3 Teas for Easter

Our top pick is FORTIFY! This is our healthy hot chocolate- a creamy and decadent brew made with cacao, medicinal mushrooms and a delicate mix of spices. This can be brewed with your favourite milk. Available in our box or gift tin this makes a great gift for someone special. If chocolate isn't your thing, consider Spice Dream and our Chai for a delicious alternative.

Our top pick is

LOVE, LIGHT & TEA! Free Candle w. Purchase

February is all about lovers, friends, self-love and self-care; fostering relationships with family and friends, and loving others. So, we wanted to share the love with our tea-loving friends and offer you a gift with all purchases over $120.

February is all about lovers, friends, self-love and self-care; fostering relationships with family and friends, and loving others. So, we wanted to share the love with our tea-loving friends ...

5 Reasons to Drink Cooling Iced Teas This Summer!

There is no better way to beat the summer heat than with a cooling and refreshing iced tea.

There is no better way to beat the summer heat than with a cooling and refreshing iced tea.

Signature Travel Mugs by Ceramicist Hayden Youlley

Hayden Youlley’s stunning ceramics have taken centre stage on our dining table for the last few years. The hand-made and minimalist look and feel is finished off with a refined elegance- making them a functional piece of art for any table. And now we have him making our new BBTC Signature Travel Mugs! Read on to find out more.

Hayden Youlley’s stunning ceramics have taken centre stage on our dining table for the last few years. The hand-made and minimalist look and feel is finished off with a refined elegance- ...

BUNDLE & SAVE 10%! New Gift Collections

Christmas is just around the corner and we have curated some beautiful gifts for the tea lover this year at BBTC. Check out our gift collections below that have been bundled together so you can save 10%.  Each with its own beach or health theme and combinations, these contain four leaf boxes (or 140 cups of tea) that are wrapped up in a complimentary BBTC drawstring bag making the perfect gift for someone special. There is something for every type of tea drinker in the range- from the more traditional to the more adventurous and health conscious.

Christmas is just around the corner and we have curated some beautiful gifts for the tea lover this year at BBTC. Check out our gift collections below that have been bundled together so you can save ...

New Gifts for the Teabag Lovers!

The Art of Gift Giving

The holidays are a time for gratitude, celebrations, family, friends and of course, gifts. It is sometimes easy to lose sight of what really matters and overlook the art of thoughtful gift-giving. At Byron Bay Tea Company, we have put together some of our in-house favourites to help you so that gift-giving does not get you down this season.

ORGANIC I ETHICALLY SOURCED I MADE IN BYRON BAY
The Art of Gift Giving The ...

NEW Stunning TEAWARE Available Now!

NEW to our teaware range are these stunning pieces by Japanese homewares designer Kinto, who have been designing and producing smart, design-driven products since 1972 that carefully balances usability and aesthetics to provide comfort for everyday use.  Being practical as well as beautiful are the essential ingredients that we look for here at Byron Bay Tea Company when it comes to teaware. From the new Kinto 850ml teapot to the insulated travel tumbler to drink your tea on-the-go- we just love these stunning new additions!

NEW to our teaware range are these stunning pieces by Japanese homewares designer Kinto, who have been designing and producing smart, design-driven products since 1972 ...

20% Off Storewide- It’s Our 18th Birthday & Time to Celebrate!

We are in the celebratory spirit this October at Byron Bay Tea Company because it is our 18th birthday! Some of you may be new to our community but many since our inception all those years ago. Read below to find out more about how we started and the driving force behind the BBTC brand. And, don’t miss out on our 20% off sale that will start on Friday to stock up on your favourites.

We are in the celebratory spirit this October at Byron Bay Tea Company because it is our 18th birthday! Some of you may be new to our community but many since our inception all those years ago. Read ...

Biodegradable Pyramid Teabags

Byron Bay Tea Company (BBTC) is leading the way in the tea industry with their pyramid teabags - a product that is literally revolutionising the way people drink specialty tea. With no compromise on quality, flavour or detriment to your health or the environment – the pyramid teabag has an innovative design that far surpasses the design of its conventional paper teabag counterpart. Why are BBTC’s pyramid teabags so special?

Byron Bay Tea Company (BBTC) is leading the way in the tea industry with their pyramid teabags - a product that is literally revolutionising the way people drink specialty tea. With no ...

Free Gift with Purchase of FORTIFY

At Byron Bay Tea Company, we want to help our tea-drinking fans to Fortify their health this Winter... and, we just love chocolate! That’s why we have partnered with the @the_dailybar to give you a gift with every purchase of FORTIFY.

At Byron Bay Tea Company, we want to help our tea-drinking fans to Fortify their health this Winter... and, we just love chocolate! That’s why we have partnered with the

It's Chai Time! Brewing Tips & More

How to Brew the Best Chai at Home

There are so many chai teas out there and so many methods of brewing. Ourchaitea is based on the traditional Indian recipe with Cardamon, Ginger, Cinnamon and Licorice but has an Australian twist with Aniseed Myrtle and roasted Wattleseed. To get the most out of ourchai, it needs to be brewed correctly. The traditional brewing method is always what we advocate as this is the method that tends to bring out the strength of the black tea and the richness of the spices. Alternatively, you can brew as you would a normal black tea and add milk and a touch of...



Sip Your Way to the Stars

Our range covers for all types of tea drinkers as you know, but what about a tea to match your star sign? We have had so much fun in-house this week matching teas to each star sign based on catch-phrases. Read on to see whether you can identify or to just have a laugh!

Our range covers for all types of tea drinkers as you know, but what about a tea to match your star sign? We have had so much fun in-house this week matching teas to each star sign based on ...

LOVE is the answer- Northern Rivers Flood Appeal Fundraiser

At times of such devastation and crisis in our community, we see that it's love that's shining through. It conquers all! This pic below was taken by @paddock_project in Mullumbimby in the aftermath of the floods in late February.

At times of such devastation and crisis in our community, we see that it's love that's shining through. It conquers all! This pic below was taken by

Northern Rivers Flood Appeal- WIN a huge tea collection!

We have been a little quiet these past few weeks as the community here works together to clean up and start healing after the trauma of the massive floods that hit the region in late February. Thank you to all our awesome customers and suppliers who have been checking in- we love you! 

We have been a little quiet these past few weeks as the community here works together to clean up and start healing after the trauma of the massive floods that hit the region in late February. Thank ...

The Floods

The floods that swept through the Northern Rivers last week has left a trail of destruction. The river rose so quickly to water levels never seen before so there was no warning and no time for many to escape. Many endured rising floodwaters in their homes and businesses (up to the second storey in many) as the water swept through at a rapid rate. 

The floods that swept through the Northern Rivers last week has left a trail of destruction. The river rose so quickly to water levels never seen before so there was no warning and no time for many ...

Some Hope for a More United Australia

"My people are not threatened by silence. They are completely at home in it. They have lived for thousands of years with Nature’s quietness... We are asking our fellow Australians to take time to know us, to be still and to listen to us…”,

"My people are not threatened by silence. They are completely at home in it. They have lived for thousands of years with Nature’s quietness... We are asking our ...

NEW- Stunning Wild Bee Skincare Range… Available Now!

At Byron Bay Tea Company, we like to partner with other ethical and sustainable businesses. We love bees and we love the Australian native ingredients so that's why we have decided to start stocking the beautiful skincare from Wild Bee Skincare. They have spent over 20 years harnessing the powerful nutrients hidden deep within the beehive to create an uplifting, revitalising range of skincare. Propolis, Royal Jelly, Manuka Honey and Beeswax are some of the most nutrient-rich, healing antioxidants found in nature and these beautiful ingredients are used as a base and combined with specially...

At Byron Bay Tea Company, we like to partner with other ethical and sustainable businesses. We love bees and we love the Australian native ingredients so that's why we have decided to start stocking ...

100% Australian Beeswax Candles - NEW to Our Online Store!

At Byron Bay Tea Company, we like to partner with ethical and environmentally conscious businesses. The Northern Light Candles’ story is one that started with a love and respect for bees. Their exceptional candles have brought light into the lives of many of our customers, and because you love them- we have decided to broaden our range and offerings- just in time for Christmas!

At Byron Bay Tea Company, we like to partner with ethical and environmentally conscious businesses. The Northern Light Candles’ story is one that started with a love and respect for bees. Their ...

Sip Your Tea, Nice and Slow

Below is a beautiful poem that I just had to share, written by a Singaporean poet, Ann Lee Tzu Pheng. Ponder for a moment on her words – this is a poem so powerfully written on human friendship and loving one another. 

Below is a beautiful poem that I just had to share, written by a Singaporean poet, Ann Lee Tzu Pheng. Ponder for a moment on her words – this is a poem so powerfully ...

Meet the Grower

I took the family out on the weekend to meet Paul, one of our local Myrtle growers in The Channon. Paul has been supplying us with his stunning botanicals for 17 years! A meander through the lush, green rolling hills of the hinterland and the town of Nimbin, we came to Paul's plantation.
I took the family out on the weekend to meet Paul, one of our local Myrtle growers in The Channon. Paul has been supplying us with his stunning botanicals for 17 years! A meander through the ...

Why Are Our Pyramid Teabags Superior to Others?

Byron Bay Tea Company (BBTC) biodegradable pyramid teabags are a product that is literally revolutionizing the way people drink specialty tea. With no compromise on quality, flavour or detriment to your health or the environment- the pyramid teabag has an innovative design that far surpasses the design of its conventional paper teabag counterpart.

Byron Bay Tea Company (BBTC) biodegradable pyramid teabags are a product that is literally revolutionizing the way people drink specialty tea. With no compromise on ...

4 Top Tips to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea

It seems obvious, but just pouring hot water over any tea leaf will not always produce great results! One of the most common mistakes I have found is pouring boiling water onto Green tea which can scorch the tea leaf and make it very bitter to drink.

It seems obvious, but just pouring hot water over any tea leaf will not always produce great results! One of the most common mistakes I have found is pouring boiling water onto Green tea ...

Immunity: What's in It to Make It Your Top Brew in Winter?

It probably comes as no surprise that Immunity is one of our best sellers at the moment in the colder, winter months. Many of our customers not only love the refreshing flavour but find it a really powerful tea to help chase away the winter sniffles. So what's in it to make it so beneficial? Below are the ingredients of our Immunity blend along with the medicinal properties of each herb. This blend features some of my favourite Australian natives- Lemon Myrtle and Eucalyptus- that are freshly plucked and processed from our growers when we order, which no doubt contributes to Immunity's...

It probably comes as no surprise that Immunity is one of our best sellers at the moment in the colder, winter months. Many of our customers not only love the refreshing flavour but find it a ...

On a Quest to Save the Bees

5 minutes with Simon Mulvany from @savethebeesaustralia. 

It’s been a number of years since we spoke and you started Save The Bees. With your unwavering dedication to this cause you have helped greatly in creating awareness around this serious issue – particularly in Australia. Please tell us a little about your journey and your achievements thus far.

The Save the Bees community have been very effective in causing positive change for bees.

5 minutes with Simon Mulvany from @savethebeesaustralia.

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas- Our Top 6 Picks

Tea is the perfect gift for someone special- whether it is to top up stocks of their regular brew; buying a beautiful piece of teaware that will last forever; or, creating your own gift by making your own selection specially for them. Below are our top 5 picks for your tea lover this Valentine’s Day-:

Tea is the perfect gift for someone special- whether it is to top up stocks of their regular brew; buying a beautiful piece of teaware that will last forever; or, ...

Our Top 5 Iced Teas

If you are keen to stay healthy and hydrated in summer and want something more than just plain water, experimenting with some of our teas to make iced teas can be a whole lot of fun. I love using iced teas not only for myself to stay hydrated on a long, hot summer’s day but also for entertaining (as cocktails or even mocktails!)

If you are keen to stay healthy and hydrated in summer and want something more than just plain water, experimenting with some of our teas to make iced teas can be a ...

The Art of Gift Giving

The holidays are a time for gratitude, celebrations, family, friends and of course, gifts. It is sometimes easy to lose sight of what really matters and overlook the art of thoughtful gift giving. At Byron Bay Tea Company, we have put together some of our in-house favourites to help you so that gift giving does not get you down this season.

The holidays are a time for gratitude, celebrations, family, friends and of course, gifts. It is sometimes easy to lose sight of what really matters and overlook the art of thoughtful gift ...

Gifting: Our Top Picks for Christmas

Our Make Your Own Collections are the best way that you can tailor a gift for someone special- whether they are a traditional tea drinker or more health conscious and adventurous. But, if you get stuck, check out our in-house favourites below for some ideas and our ready-made gifts to make your selection a whole lot easier. We also have some stunning teaware that can compliment your tea gifts.

Our Make Your Own Collections are the best way that you can tailor a gift for someone ...

LUX Life Awards: Best Medicinal Tea Company 2020

To make our birthday month oh so special, we are so excited that we have been recognised for our unique and healing brews. We have received the award for Best Medicinal Tea Company in the prestigious LUXlife magazine 2020 Food & Drinks Awards- for the second year running! These awards not only commend businesses that demonstrate a high level of culinary excellence but also pay homage to those businesses who successfully cater to the varying lifestyles, tastes and choices of the modern-day consumer by bringing new and innovative products to the table. So, that’s a lot for us to celebrate and...

To make our birthday month oh so special, we are so excited that we have been recognised for our unique and healing brews. We have received the award for Best Medicinal Tea Company in the prestigious

Simon Mulvany is passionate about BEES

Simon Mulvany is passionate, insightful and on a quest to save the declining bee population. He is also my cousin. Having spent many childhood summers together on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, I have witnessed his love of nature and the world around us. He is a wealth of knowledge from topics such as gardening and fishing- to saving the bees. His passion is infectious and his motivation totally self-less- it is purely to educate people on the importance of our bees. He has founded SAVE THE BEES AUSTRALIA and Beethecure.com.au in 2015 to get the word out there and Byron Bay Tea Company...

Simon Mulvany is passionate, insightful and on a quest to save the declining bee population. He is also my cousin. Having spent many childhood summers together on the Mornington Peninsula in ...

BBTC awarded for Best Medicinal Tea Company in the LUXlife magazine

Byron Bay Tea Company has received an award for Best Medicinal Tea Company in the prestigious LUXlife magazine 2019 Food & Drinks Awards. These awards not only commend businesses that demonstrate a high level of culinary excellence but also pay homage to those businesses who successfully cater to the varying lifestyles, tastes and choices of the modern-day consumer by bringing new and innovative products to the table.

Byron Bay Tea Company has received an award for Best Medicinal Tea Company in the prestigious LUXlife magazine 2019 Food & Drinks ...

Something's Brewing @ BBTC: What we stand for

Part of our revitalisation journey has been about articulating our intent and what we stand for as an organisation. Byron Bay is a unique region in its concentration of views towards a more socially, politically and environmentally aware consciousness. We reflect this in more than just our name, but our commitment to bring about positive change.

Part of our revitalisation journey has been about articulating our intent and what we stand for as an organisation. Byron Bay is a unique region in its concentration of views towards a more socially, politically and ...

What Makes a Quality Tea: Why Knowing the Source & Production is Important

Knowing where your tea comes from is an essential part of your tea selection process. At Byron Bay Tea Company, we use over fifty ingredients across our range. We source our ingredients from where they grow best. Our ingredients are then hand blended and packaged according to our recipes in the lush, green rolling hills of the Byron Bay hinterland.

Knowing where your tea comes from is an essential part of your tea selection process. At Byron Bay Tea Company, we use over fifty ingredients across our range. We source our ingredients from where they grow best. Our ...

Tea Tasting: Steps on How to do Tea Tasting

Like savouring a fine wine, tasting premium tea is similar. Tea masters around the world use standardised cupping procedures where measurements determine the amount of leaf, the temperature of water, and infusion time. There is also a time-honoured set of rules to assess the flavour of tea and this can differ across cultures and include slurping, sipping, swallowing, or spitting. The most frequently used is the “slurp-and-sip” method and this involved slurping tea from a spoon and spitting the tea rather than swallowing. Recently, tea experts have suggested that swallowing is an important...

Like savouring a fine wine, tasting premium tea is similar. Tea masters around the world use standardised cupping procedures where measurements determine the amount of leaf, the temperature of water, ...

Which Tea Has the Most Caffeine?

Naturally, the tea leaf contains a small amount of caffeine with Black tea having the most caffeine and White tea having the least.

Naturally, the tea leaf contains a small amount of caffeine with Black tea having the most caffeine and White tea having the least.

Somethings Brewing at Byron Bay Tea Company

I sound like an absolute dag but I love herbs and always have! I have always been interested in Natural Medicine and the healing power of herbs and I wanted others to experience their benefits. I felt like there was a gap in the market 14 years ago when all you could find on a supermarket shelf was plain Chamomile or Peppermint tea. I observed that many people were interested in drinking them for their health benefits but didn’t really enjoy the flavours.

I sound like an absolute dag but I love herbs and always have! I have always been interested in Natural Medicine and the healing power of herbs and I wanted others to experience their benefits. I felt like there was a gap in ...

How To Make The Best Brew

I love sitting down and making a great brew of tea to enjoy with friends, or as a way to unwind for myself in the afternoon. In our fast-paced world, I believe we have lost touch with the art of making tea. Long before coffee was a twinkle in the eye of a barista, the ritual of brewing the right tea for your visitors was a way of welcoming people to your home in both Eastern and Western cultures.

I love sitting down and making a great brew of tea to enjoy with friends, or as a way to unwind for myself in the afternoon. In our fast-paced world, I believe we have lost touch with the art of making tea. Long before coffee ...

TEA BAGS: is convenience the killer of our taste buds and environment?

The pace of life for most of us means that we are finding ways to streamline daily activities to give us back a little more time to be busier! We are steadily losing patience to line up and wait for something. Our attention spans have now surpassed the goldfish at 7 seconds

The pace of life for most of us means that we are finding ways to streamline daily activities to give us back a little more time to be busier! We are steadily losing patience to line up and wait for something. Our attention ...

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