Indulge in Life

In the busy metropolis of Melbourne, Australia, at Federation Square, Tielka has a 3 x 3m stall at Fair@Square, a celebration all things ethical trade, for the first day of trade.  The event has forced me to into action wit...

Undetermined date in late 2002 A Love of Tea is Born In a little a town called Kielce, Poland in a gorgeous vintage inspired cafe dressed with burgundy walls and old trinkets, I am sitting with my then fiancé, Alexei.  Read more

Are you naturally creative, but noticed that creativity hasn't surfaced for some time? Do you now tend to complete tasks more by rote, and less by clever problem-solving? Life may have gotten in the way of your superbly creative mind. It's still there, ...

Fancy a special drink to add a little ping to your Saturday afternoon? We came across this recipe for Cucumber Mint Green Iced Tea recently and just had to share it with you! It's lovely with a bit of honey, and even the texture from the cucumber puree adds a ...

Are you uncertain about what matcha tastes like and hesitant to try it?  Perhaps you're unsure of what matcha is exactly (hint: it's a type of green tea) and are concerned about investing in something you might not enjoy. Let's break down matcha, what it is, w...

You already know that ginger is a natural remedy for nausea. You may have even read that ginger may aid sleep and a sore throat. So what else is ginger good for?

There is nothing worse than the feeling of nausea. It's like being trapped in a small boat with no easy exit.  More frustrating is having no way to alleviate that awful, relentless churning in your belly. So why do you feel nauseated? And is there anyth...

Do you love how you feel after a good night's sleep? Would you like some more of that, please? You already know about good sleep hygiene habits for great sleep: observe a consistent bedtime, avoid alcohol late at night engage in daily exercise, avoi...

Do you like a cold, refreshing milky drink for a treat, but iced coffee doesn't always agree with you?Do you want to avoid single-use plastic cups and overly sweetened takeaway drinks? You just might enjoy making bubble tea at home!

Are you a master of getting things done? Or do you tend to procrastinate? Is your brain a neat composition of carefully labelled files, or do your thoughts behave more like spaghetti boiling in a pot? Today, I am writing to all you spaghetti-heads who want to ...