Tea is more than just a drink – it’s an experience, a ritual, and sometimes, the perfect companion for whatever mood you find yourself in. Whether you need a morning boost, an afternoon pause, or an evening unwind, Libertine Blends has an organic, small-batch tea to match every moment. Let’s explore which blend suits your mood best… For a bright and energising start: Roxy Black If you need a bold, awakening tea to kickstart your day, Roxy Black is your go-to. With its rich Assam base and coppery colour, this tea provides a strong, full-bodied experience that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for those mornings when you need an extra push to get going. For an elegant pick-me-up: Luxe...
When it comes to brewing tea, the options are as varied as the teas themselves. At Libertine Blends, we love discovering methods that bring out the best in our organic blends. Two modern approaches gaining attention are ice brewing and cold brewing. While both methods deliver refreshing, chilled teas, they are worlds apart in technique and flavour profile. Let’s dive into the art of ice brewing and how it differs from cold brewing… What is Ice Brewing? Ice brewing, also known as “Kōridashi” in Japanese tea culture, is a slow, delicate method where tea is brewed using only ice. Instead of steeping tea leaves in water, you place ice cubes in a vessel and sprinkle in your tea. As the...
Tea and chocolate are two of our favourite things, and when paired thoughtfully they can create an amazing symphony of flavours. Whether you’re a tea aficionado or a chocolate lover, finding the right combination of tea and chocolate can elevate both to new levels. Many of the nuanced flavours in chocolate are more prominent when it’s warm and melting. When tea warms your mouth, it helps activate the fat (cocoa butter) molecules in chocolate, allowing aromatic compounds to become more pronounced. This makes chocolate's flavour more intense, and you can better appreciate the complex and delicious layers of taste, especially in high-quality chocolate. To help you explore how to achieve perfect harmony between these two delicacies, we’ve put together these...
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and this year we've put together a Mother’s Day Gift Guide, highlighting a range of women-owned New Zealand businesses.Â
