The many faces of tea lovers

July 07, 2016

Sipping portraits   This is a compilation of images, none of which were photographed by Cup Above Tea. They have been sourced from various locations and we claim no credit for any images in thi...

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Why tea people get so excited at this time of year

July 07, 2016

Fashionistas are abuzz in the lead up to fashion week. Sporting fanatics start twitching a few weeks before season kick-off, wine lovers salivate in summer in anticipation of new vintages and snow ...

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5 tips for a perfect tea infusion

February 22, 2016

Making the perfect cup of tea can be a simple or precise as you like. Regardless of how exacting you want to make your infusion, there are three key things to always remember. Leaf weight, temperat...

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Tea: the perfect partner for fine produce

February 19, 2016

As a chef, food stylist and recipe author, Jeffrey Simonetta has worked and cooked with some of Australia’s most influential chefs. A master of fusing traditional with modern, Jeff is deeply passio...

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Five reasons to put the kettle on and have a cup of tea

February 19, 2016

Clare Collins, is a Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle and holds a prestigious NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship. She is Deputy Director of the Priority Research Cen...

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The 12 Days of Cup Above Tea Christmas

December 17, 2015

On the first day of Christmas, Cup Above Tea gave to me...   On the second day of Christmas, Cup Above Tea gave to me...   On the third day of Christmas, Cup Above Tea gave to me... On t...

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Christmas gifts for tea lovers

December 03, 2015

If you know a tea lover, you’re in luck. This year, we’ve done the hard work for you. Here’s a list of luxury festive gift ideas they’ll be only too pleased to find under the tree on Christmas morn...

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Advent calendars – but not as you know them

November 27, 2015

  With 1 December just around the corner, we’ve rounded up some of the most interesting advent calendars on offer this festive season. It’s a list for foodies and luxury lovers alike, and surprisin...

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The ocular equivalent of haute couture

November 17, 2015

Have you ever wondered what a yak, a long haired bovid from Tibet, and a pair of spectacles have in common? No, neither had we - until we met Benoit Ams, Belgian designer, craftsman and founder of...

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The best Christmas afternoon teas around the world

November 13, 2015

  As Santa prepares his sleigh for his big round-the-world trip on Christmas Eve, we’ve rounded up the world’s best Christmas-themed afternoon teas - just in case the jolly man in red needs a nice ...

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Meet the bladesmith whose knives are a cut above

October 30, 2015

It’s one of the first tools mankind ever produced and since then there’s been no substitute. We use one every day without thinking twice. We couldn’t butter toast, slice cakes, chop fruit, dice veg...

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The most luxurious business card in the world

October 17, 2015

How far would you go to make a good first impression with your business card? Would you go so far as to involve a team of master craftsmen including goldsmiths, woodworkers and papermakers? Enter ...

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