The Book is Back!

What book you may say...
SerendipiTea : A guide to the varieties, origins and rituals of tea


This informative book, written by Serendipitea's co-founder Tomislav Podreka was originally published in 1998 , this 2nd edition was edited & redesigned by (co-founder of SerendipiTea) Linda Villano.
This book tells the story of tea of all types, passes on a few complementary recipes and through the knowledge Tomislav Podreka has cultivated brings the world of tea to life.
At 152 pages I was sorry to come to the end!

We are very happy to let you know that the book is available for $22.95 at Express Life (143 Greville St Prahran) & online at www.serendipitea.com.au

If you have an interest in tea ... do yourself a favour and pick up a copy.

SerendipiTea Master Class

SerendipiTea held it's first tea master Class Tuesday night in Port Melbourne at the neighborhoods new cafe Seven:am
When Jason of Seven:am came up with the idea of holding a Master Class at his place I was instantly on board, we had been planning a similar event at our place (Express Life ) and we will be holding one soon but I digress...
By 7 pm the room was filled with tea lovers, ready to sample what Serendipitea had to offer.
I had selected 12 blends from our line to talk about and to sample and in just about 2 hours it was going to be tight.

We discussed , look, feel, aroma, and most importantly taste!
I think it went quite well ...
Big thanks go out to Jason , Jacqui & Ben at Seven:am

Stay tuned for our next tasting night.

Winner : Best organic retail outlet in victoria !

No it's not our little shop in Prahran (Maybe some day)
This year during Organic Week the honor went to the fantastic Passion Foods in middle park!
I was lucky enough to be there at the presentation.
Quite an honor for our friends at Passion Foods
Congratulations Steve and crew

SerendipiTea and Seven:am Cafe Present a tea master class

Ok Kids get your datebooks out ... Flip to Tuesday November 10 2009 and mark down in ink SerendipiTea & seven :am tea master class

The night will include:

• Tea information& history
  
• Brewing Tips
• Informative discussions on tea types
• Seven: am's Head chef will provide light dishes

We will be joined on the night by author & Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute) player Camellia Cha who will Play & also read from her book 'Curiosi - Tea'.

This will be a Tea event not to be missed so book in on 90785776 or email jason@sevenam.com.au

Tea Mocktails - Ruby Sipper

Talent can manifest itself in many ways ...
some have a talent for talk, others for graphic arts... it goes on & on ...
I think no matter what your medium is the basic point is the creative is able to take seemingly disparate ideas or things rework them and create a whole new result.
Yesterday while I was meeting with a new client the Barista in the venue (Roberto) was creating an original mock-tail from one of SerendipiTea's tisanes out the back in the kitchen!
He combined Ruby sipper, kiwi fruit, lemon and a few other ingredients & a flair for presentation to create the drink pictured above.
Not too shabby for a few minutes work!
Watch this space for more on the venue and the mixologist.

National Organic Week

In Case you didn't know it today is the start of National Organic Week!
... as it says on the National Organic Week Website

"NOW is 10 days of targeted media and locally-staged activities designed to increase awareness of the benefits of organic products and farming production systems and accelerate the uptake of these in the wider Australian community and environment.

The week will be launched at

Passion Foods an exceptional Organic market at

219 FERRARS STREET, SOUTH MELBOURNE

From the 16th-24th October 2009
Demonstrations In-store Daily

Launched by Ben Hardman MP
Friday 16th October, 2009 at 10.30am
Parliamentary Secretary to the Victorian Minister for Agriculture

I strongly suggest you check out the National Organic Week website and see for yourself how easy it can be to live a bit more sustainably.

October's tea of the month... Par Amour!

October's tea of the month is Par Amour A delicate blend of Strawberry & Hibiscus

This blend will add a bit of joy to your cup!

Crisp, tart & delicate perfect for that midday lift!


So until the end of October when you come into Express life you will receive 10% off boxes of Par Amour.