NEW ISSUE 12 OF EIGHTY DEGREES TEA MAGAZINE
ISSUE 12 has officially dropped, and it's packed with everything you never knew you needed about tea. Seriously, this one’s a delight.
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To which flower family does chamomile belong?
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What’s inside?
Tieguanyin – did you know this legendary wulong is not just about its rich, floral taste but also tied to the Iron Goddess of Mercy? We dive deep into the lore and flavours behind this iconic tea.
Tea cocktails – yup, tea has been reimagined beyond the teapot. Think tradition meets innovation, with a twist! Join Nana Chan, a tea bar owner in Hong Kong, as she takes us through her craft cocktails that’ll totally surprise and delight.
Chamomile isn't just for helping you relax before bed. This herb has a rich history and a variety of uses that many people don't know about. Dive into its intriguing backstory and discover more than just its calming effects.
Explore the significant role of tea in shaping personal and cultural transformations with Marta Grespan. Dive into her insightful reflections on how this beloved beverage influences change.
And we’re not stopping there. We’re taking you on a trip to Seoul, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and even into the metaphorical world of “death by tea” in Japan (trust us, it’s fascinating).
Ready to dive in?
You can snag Issue 12 as a one-off for your tea fix. Or if you’re new around here, why not go all in and grab a bundle? More tea stories, more adventures, more joy. Perfect for a deep dive or a gift for a fellow tea lover.
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Tea, joy, and transformation,
— Martin, founder of Eighty Degrees
t – THE MAGAZINE FOR TEA CULTURE
t– The Magazine for Tea Culture is an independent journalistic project, dedicated to telling the stories around the most enjoyable and culturally significant drink in the world. It is directed at common tea drinkers as well as members of the tea community, both professionals and enthusiasts.
Two years ago, T-Magazine began as a small, independent, German-language grassroots project. This year, having grown enough, they went international by launching their first issue in English in March.
T-Magazine is now available in both German and English. Look out for their second International Edition, coming at the end of September.
ESTA members can get a discount for the International Edition. Get the discount code HERE
T-Magazine would also be available for any interviews or shared messages
LEVELLING UP COFFEE AND TEA
Annabel Kalmar
ESTA recently participated in a podcast delivered by Coffee House Magazine entitled Levelling Up Coffee and Tea. Annabel Kalmar of Tea Rebellion and David Veal debated with some coffee people the importance and significance of adding speciality tea to the menus of coffee shops.
You can listen to the podcast on you favourite platform or click below:
On Spotify HERE
On Apple Podcast HERE
On Acast HERE
You can also read the highlights of this debate in the Coffee House Magazine issue 145, which is freely available for ESTA members on the Members Portal
ISSUE 11 OF EIGHTY DEGREES TEA MAGAZINE
Hello to Issue 11!
When you think you’ve seen it all in publishing a magazine independently, there will always be new challenges that hit you. I was excited to have this issue done and dusted in November, but then printing machines broke down and a straight-forward process became a nerve-racking waiting game. Three weeks later, here we are and I am positive you will find the new issue worth the wait!
To learn about tea, one has to learn about cultures, countries, and histories. And this issue has it all. It’s perhaps the most travelled one with stories from all corners of the world.
We start in Darjeeling to sample the ‘Champagne of tea’, as they say. We venture to Tokyo for, counterintuitively, a cup of chai. We crisscross South America in a quest to unravel the complicated story of yerba mate, and see how a farmer in Argentina is hoping to elevate the country’s tea culture while preserving its natural heritage.
We analyse the factors that make it challenging to obtain Lao tea outside the country, exploring what works and what doesn’t in the tea industry of Laos. We speak to tea business owners in Georgia, US, about how tea can be used as a vehicle for self-care.
Nature will take over once again as we stroll through a forest to observe the minute details of the ever-changing ecosystems. An ikebana master shows us how to pay attention and how to bring a piece of nature into our homes.
A synesthete tells us about what it’s like to not only hear words, but to taste them, and how to synthesise them into teas that spur long-forgotten memories.
To ground us back from this mind-altering journey, a newly-minted father challenges the idea of a perfect tea moment under the constant distraction of his young children.
Last, but not least, we have listened to your burning tea questions and have had various experts answer them for you. Plus, we have a brand new playlist made for you in the theme of Issue 11.
Issue 11 is now available to pre-order, and will ship on 2nd January 2024 to avoid delays during the festive season.
— Martin, founder of Eighty Degrees
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