Missing the days when you could just hop on a plane and fly to a tropical island during winter?

Escape to a tropical paradise with this harmonious mix of tropical fruits blended with Tea Drops very own golden girl to create a creamy and refreshing drink.

What you need:

• 1 passion fruit
• 4 large oranges
• 1 large ripe mango
• 1.5 tsp turmeric latte in 200ml water
• 2 tablespoon sugar (optional)

How to make smoothie

Cut the passion fruit in half scoop out the pulp into a bowl and beat it with a fork to extract pulp from the seeds. Now strain this into your blender.

Add rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend till smooth and creamy consistency is reached.

The holiday season is almost upon us, and we love this time of year that is filled with gifts and delicious treats. But the most delightful is cozying up by the fire or enjoying holiday festivities with the best Earl Grey tea in Australia.

Earl Grey tea ingredients are mainly a combination of single-origin black tea infused with oil from the peel of bergamot oranges. Combined, it highlights a bright and complex brew with a subtle aroma and deep flavour. As a result of the traditional process used to create black tea blended with the fragrance of citrus, this is one of the favourite teas served all around the world.

How to enjoy Earl Grey tea during the holidays

You can brew a cup and enjoy sip by sip whilst decorating the house or wrapping Christmas gifts. 

Include these tea flavours into your afternoon tea spread or serve them up at your family holiday tea or dinner party. Brew them in a teapot with orange peels and a touch of sweetener to take the flavour up a notch. 

These are also excellent gifts for people who love or have teas on their wish list for Santa this year. 

Include Earl Grey tea in your holiday food recipes. Hint - Earl Grey tea cookies and cake are delicious. Why not spice up your hot chocolate by adding this tea into the mix? Yum!

Discover our range of Earl Grey teas

• Supreme Earl Grey - Our Supreme Earl Grey combines whole leaf black tea, marigold flowers, lemon peel & cold press bergamot oil for a beautifully balanced traditional Earl Grey with a twist of citrus.

• French Earl Grey - Let the French superlatives flow with every sip of this magnificent, rich blend. An Earl Grey with a twist. Put the bon into bonjour every morning with this tea that is aptly described as a ‘melody of fruit’. Typically, gallic – deep and complex, comprising of whole leaf black tea, rosehip, pineapple pieces, mango pieces, marigold, rose petals, cold press bergamot oil, passion fruit, soursop, and strawberry flavour. Best enjoyed whilst wearing a beret.

• Cream of Earl Grey - Here’s a twist on a regal classic. Delicately blends single origin white tea with the classic natural flavours of Earl Grey for a tea that delivers hints of vanilla with subtle hues of bergamot. If you’re hosting a high tea this is the tea to impress. An Earl Grey tea that doesn’t need milk and perfect for an after dinner relaxing treat.

Brewing a perfect cup of Earl Grey tea

• For the best flavour always use fresh, filtered, low mineral cold water. Never reboil the water as it loses oxygen and becomes flat.
• Water temperature has a profound impact on infusion quality, so brewing to the correct temperature will make sure you extract the optimum flavour of this tea at 99C.
• Steeping time is very much a matter of taste when it comes to Earl Grey. Most tea connoisseurs steep their tea at 2-4mins.
• Exact measurements will vary depending on how strong you like your tea, how large your favorite cup is, and how many cups your teapot holds. For loose tea, we recommend one and a half teaspoon per eight-ounce cup.
• Enjoy it with lemon or milk or savour the natural flavour and color straight from the pot.

Earl Grey tea benefits

A cup can boost your overall health. Here’s a breakdown of earl grey tea benefits. 

• Energy booster - Earl Grey features a caffeine boost like coffee without some side effects. Caffeine levels in tea are lower and can perk you up and keep you active throughout the day. 

• Improves Immunity – A key ingredient in Earl grey tea is bergamot. It has become recognized as having many health benefits. While it adds that delicious citrusy flavour to the tea, it also has antibacterial properties that give your immune system a boost. This tea is an ideal cold remedy. 

• Boosts metabolism - Citrus has always been believed to encourage weight loss and combined with the polyphenols in the tea will increase your metabolism to quicken the weight-loss process. Next time you enjoy a cuppa Earl Grey, try adding lemon for a great taste and benefit to your body!

• Improves digestion - It helps protect your gut health and support the digestion process. And if you need more reasons to drink Earl Grey, these same ingredients have natural anti-inflammatory qualities that can help relieve constipation and acid reflux.

Celebrate the holidays with Earl Grey tea

Bold in flavour. Rich in holiday spirit. There’s an Earl Grey for everybody. Take a moment to sit down, relax and enjoy one of our aromatic and flavourful Earl Grey teas.

 

 

Want to spice up a hot chocolate? Here's a fantastic recipe for a rich Earl Grey Hot Chocolate Mix! This recipe mix makes enough for about 40 cups of hot chocolate!

Ingredients
1 cup loose-leaf Supreme Earl Grey, finely ground
1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips, finely ground
2 ½ cups Cocoa Powder
3 ½ cups Sugar

To make the mix

• Whisk all ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined
• Transfer into an air-tight container and keep in a cool, dry place

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To make a hot chocolate

• Whisk 2 tbsp of the mix into 1 cup of hot milk of your choice.

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Recipe adapted from @teafoodie

Indulge with our Supreme Earl Grey tea!

There's something wonderfully grounding about Hojicha. With its warm, roasted aroma and naturally low caffeine content, this Japanese green tea offers a toasty, mellow flavour that’s both comforting and refined. At Tea Drop, we source and craft our Hojicha with care—roasted and packed at origin in Japan to preserve its distinctive character: nutty, caramel-like, and smooth.

While it’s often enjoyed hot, Hojicha’s roasted profile makes it a superb candidate for a chilled brew. As we welcome warmer days, we’re pairing iced Hojicha with a dessert that elevates the tea experience even further.

How to Brew the Perfect Iced Hojicha

Making iced Hojicha at home is easy and allows you to fully appreciate the tea’s subtle complexity.

What you’ll need:

• 1 tsp Tea Drop Hojicha

• 30mlof hot water (70°C)

• Ice cubes

• 180 ml of Milk of your choice

• Optional: a touch of honey or maple syrup for a sweet finish

Instructions:

• Add 1 tsp of Tea Drop Hojicha to a heatproof cup or small bowl.

• Pour in 30 ml of hot water (at 70°C) and whisk well to release the roasted aroma and flavour.

• Fill a glass with ice cubes.

• Pour in 180 ml of your preferred milk over the ice.

• Add a touch of honey or maple syrup, if desired, and stir to combine

• Gently pour the brewed Hojicha concentrate over the milk.

Elise's Passionfruit Drizzle Cake with Passionfruit Frosting

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 150g unsalted butter, softened
• 160g granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 50g strained passionfruit juice/pulp (seed-free)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 100ml buttermilk
• 200g plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt

For the drizzle:

• 80ml lemon juice
• 80g icing sugar
• 2 whole passionfruit (juice and seeds)

For the frosting:

• 250g icing sugar
• 2-3 tbsp strained passionfruit juice (from the pulp of 2 passion fruits)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 170°C. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with baking paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, passionfruit juice/pulp, and lemon zest.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two or three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
• Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• While the cake is cooling, mix the lemon juice, icing sugar, and passionfruit juice (with seeds) in a small saucepan and heat over a low flame to dissolve. Poke a few holes in the top of the cake using a skewer or fork. Pour the passionfruit drizzle over the cake, letting it soak in. The juicy drizzle will add a burst of flavor and moisture.
• When the cake is cool, use a medium bowl to mix the icing sugar with the passionfruit and vanilla. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more icing sugar or passionfruit juice if needed.
• Once the cake is fully cool and the drizzle has soaked in, spread a generous layer of the passionfruit frosting over the top. You can use a spatula to smooth it out.

The light roast of Tea Drop’s Hojicha brings balance to the tangy sweetness of Elise’s passionfruit cake. Each sip cuts through the richness of the frosting and brightens the palate with gentle smokiness. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself to a quiet moment, this duo brings together the elegance of Japanese tea with the vibrant charm of trpoical  fruits.

As the weather gets colder, why not spice up your winter with a cuppa from our new collection of Turmeric Teas.

Known as the “Golden Goddess” in India, Turmeric is most commonly used as a seasoning when the root is dried and ground into powder form, but it’s the root itself that holds a myriad of health benefits particularly for winter. While we use the powder for our Turmeric Latte, it’s the fresh root that acts as the star ingredient in our 3 new turmeric teas. So get ready to warm up from the inside out with this delicious new winter range.

Why is Turmeric Good?

Its characteristically strong yellow colour plays a large part as to why this incredible root is good for you. These yellow pigments are known as curcuminoids, and they work together with the essential oils found in the root to become powerful antioxidants that help fight off free radicals which can age and damage the body.

• May support a healthy antioxidant status
• May support a healthy inflammation response
• May support healthy brain function & positive mood
• May support healthy cardiovascular function
• Caffeine free
• Vegan friendly

Our Turmeric Range

Turmeric Ginger - A healing concoction

Combining the healing powers of ginger and turmeric, with a subtle taste of liquorice and orange peel, this spicy concoction is an everyday healer perfect for the cooler months. It helps with blood flow, aids the common cold & ensures your digestive and respiratory systems run smoothly.

Turmeric Tonic - A travelers tea

Designed for people on the go, this blend is packed with antioxidants and vitamin C that helps prevent cold symptoms and keeps you clear of any travel sickness. Combining the spice of turmeric & ginger root with a bouquet of mint and citrus notes, this blend stimulates the senses to give that extra pep in your step when travelling.

Turmeric Zest - Fit as a fiddle

This magical concoction is a light & creamy blend infused with vanilla hibiscus, citrus and light earthy notes. Immunity boosting and rich in antioxidants, this tea will give your skin a radiant glow and help with flu-like symptoms, keeping your body fit and healthy throughout winter.

Turmeric Latte - The golden healer

Warm up this winter with a delicious and nutritious plant-based latte. This bold and aromatic blend has a power packed mix of 100% natural authentic spices, combining turmeric with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger & black pepper to enhance the turmeric's health benefits. It’s the perfect go-to for a delicious and creamy energy kick without the caffeine.

So brew up a steaming cuppa of one of our Turmeric Teas and ensure you stay on top of your health this winter!