• 1 ½ tsp Turmeric Latte
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp rolled oats
• 30 ml almond milk
• 1 cup coconut water
• 2 cups ice
• Coconut yoghurt (optional)

How to make smoothie

• Combine oats and milk in a small bowl, allow to soak overnight refrigerated.
• Place Turmeric Latte, oat mix, maple syrup, coconut water and ice in a blender and pulse into a frappé consistency.
• Pour into a glass and top with yoghurt to serve!

Our Turmeric Latte blend combines turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and black pepper to create a fresh and spicy flavour rich in health benefits.

Tea is one of the world's oldest rituals. It outlasts empires, punctuates grief, anchors mornings, and closes the space between strangers. It is the most drunk beverage on earth after water — and yet, in most kitchens, it is still being made too quickly, with too little thought. That gap is the reason Tea Drop exists.

Why May matters — for tea, and for us

May is the month the world pauses to celebrate tea. International Tea Day, designated by the United Nations and observed on 21 May, recognises tea's role in culture, trade, and the livelihoods of millions of farmers worldwide. It is a moment to think beyond the cup: to the hands that picked the leaf, to the communities built around the gardens, to the ancestral knowledge preserved in every harvest.

It is also, not by coincidence, the month Tea Drop was born.

Twenty-two years ago this May, Ashok Dias founded Tea Drop in Melbourne, and the fact that our anniversary falls in the same month the world gathers to honour the leaf has always felt like more than chance. May is, for us, a season of reflection: on where tea comes from, on what it means to do it well, and on why any of this matters.

For Tea Drop, International Tea Day is not ceremonial. Ethical sourcing through the Ethical Tea Partnership has been part of the business model since the beginning, ensuring fair conditions for every picker at the estates we work with. Sustainability runs through the entire supply chain, from FSC-certified packaging to fully biodegradable pyramid bags and soft-plastic-recyclable pouches.

• Plant-based pyramid bags
• Ethical Tea Partnership
• FSC-certified packaging
• Small-batch, seasonal sourcing

On ritual, tradition, and the patience of good tea

There is a particular kind of patience required to make great tea, and an equal patience required to appreciate it. The ritual of boiling water, choosing a blend, watching the pyramid bag bloom in the cup: these are small acts that do something measurable to the pace of a day.

Tea culture has always understood this. High tea traditions across Britain, gong fu ceremony in China, the elaborate preparation of Japanese matcha, the daily chai ritual across the Indian subcontinent — all of them are expressions of the same truth: that the act of making tea is inseparable from the act of drinking it.

"My understanding of tea came from living with it, not studying it. I saw how it moved through daily life, how people gathered around it, and how much attention went into getting it right."

— Ashok Dias, Founder · Tea Drop

That understanding is not learned from books. It comes from proximity, from seasons spent watching how different elevations, different soils, and different harvest timings produce entirely different expressions in the cup. It is craft knowledge, passed between people rather than preserved in manuals, and it takes generations to accumulate.

It is also, increasingly, at risk. As tea production scales and convenience dominates, the quiet artistry of the tea garden gets compressed into commodity. International Tea Day exists in part as a recognition of that tension: a reminder that the alternative still exists, for those who seek it out.

Twenty-two years in Melbourne

Ashok grew up in Sri Lanka, in a family with three generations of tea merchants and farmers behind them. He came to Australia not simply to sell tea, but to reconnect a new audience with the soulful, careful work that precedes every cup. That mission has not changed.

This May, as Tea Drop turns 22 and International Tea Day approaches, the occasion feels less like coincidence and more like purpose.

The 22nd Anniversary Signature Collection

To mark the occasion, we've launched a limited anniversary collection: six signature blends, each in a complementary tin, chosen to accompany every moment of the day: from the first cup of the morning to the last pause before sleep.

Six tins. One hundred and fifty pyramid bags. Free delivery. Valued at $200, available for $100.

The collection is available now, online and in-store at Brew Bar. It will not return once it sells out.

Explore the collection

Now, let’s put that matcha to good use with this stunning Raspberry Matcha Roulade.

We’ve partnered with MasterChef Semifinalist Elise Pulbrook to share this sensational summer recipe. Combining Elise’s culinary expertise with the premium quality of our Tea Drop Pure Organic Matcha, a culinary grade matcha, this tropical creation is sure to keep you cool while impressing your taste buds.

Raspberry Matcha Roulade Recipe

Ingredients

For the sponge:

• 5 egg whites

• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 160g caster sugar

• 5 egg yolks

• 140g self-raising flour

• 3 tsp Tea Drop Premium Culinary Matcha

• 20g butter, melted

• 60g yogurt whey (or milk)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the whipped matcha cream:

• 300g cream

• 4 tsp Tea Drop Premium Culinary Matcha (or to taste)

• 3 tsp icing sugar

Other ingredients:

• Raspberry jam

• Fresh raspberries

• Icing sugar & matcha for dusting

Method

1. Whip the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt in a stand mixer until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

2. Add the egg yolks and whip briefly, just until incorporated.

3. Sift the matcha and flour into the mixture and fold gently until combined.

4. Stir in the melted butter, vanilla, and yogurt whey until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Pour the batter onto a lined baking sheet (approximately 45cm x 30cm). Bake at 170°C for 15-17 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.

6. Once baked, carefully roll the sponge into a clean linen tea towel while still warm. Allow it to cool completely while wrapped and rolled.

7. Whip the cream with matcha and icing sugar until soft peaks form.

8. Once cooled, carefully unroll the sponge and spread a layer of raspberry jam, followed by the whipped matcha cream. Place fresh raspberries along the curled end to create a vibrant centre.

9. Roll it back up, then dust with icing sugar and matcha for a beautiful finish! Serve with extra cream if desired.

This Raspberry Matcha Roulade is a delightful fusion of flavours and textures. The light, fluffy sponge perfectly balances the richness of the matcha cream, while the raspberries add a refreshing tartness. Whether you’re a matcha aficionado or new to baking with tea, this recipe is an easy yet impressive way to explore the versatility of Tea Drop’s Culinary Matcha.

Ready to bake? Grab your matcha, roll up your sleeves, and treat yourself to a slice of matcha heaven

• 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.