Te Ahu Pātiki te maunga
Te Whakaraupō te moana
Ko Takitimu tōku waka
Ko Kai Tahu tōku iwi
My love of tea runs deep
My relationship with tea began in my Grandparents kitchen, where I stand looking out over the Lyttelton harbour, lights dancing on the water, the port hills wrapped around me, a steaming cup of rugged black tea in my hands.
My Grandfather, Bardot, returned from the Hiroshima post-war clean up, inspired by Japanese tea culture.
He would sneak tea buds into the temuka teapot in quiet protest of my Grandmother’s continued use of tea bags, and we would slowly sip.
Tea is a constant, a thread that binds my whānau together - as we celebrate, mourn, and simply enjoy being with each other.
Hello! I am Rebecca. Founder of Bohemia Tea, Mama to my daughter, Huia, Reiki practitioner and certified Tea master.
Bohemia was born from my love of blending; bringing plants + people together to make something new - something special. For me, tea mastery is a path, not something suddenly attained. I show up every day devoted to tea.
My calling is the kaupapa of Service: to serve the best possible tea with everyone.
To nurture and care for people with the best of myself through tea.
To listen to each tea leaf & infuse it’s most noble flavours.
Hospitality, nourishment, a deep caring for self and others. Manaakitanga.
This is what tea means to me. Nothing makes me happier than to serve tea for you.
WHAT I’M SIPPING ON
Jasmine Jade for digestive + immune support. Lapis tonic for radiance enhancement + melting stress effects. Fresh Lemon Verbena and Mexican Marigold straight from the garden for ultimate plant nourishment.
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