Another great blend from Brews and Bubbles – check out the full menu here.

 It’s still a work in progress so stick the kettle on while you wait! The new site can be found here.

• Green tea contributes to a healthy heart – it has been shown to inhibit the production of platelets that cause the blood to thicken and clump into clots
• Scientists have determined that green tea can reduce blood pressure
• A study on Japanese green tea drinkers found that those who drank more than 5 cups a day cut by half there risk of stroke.
• The Japanese have used green tea to treat viral influenza and the common cold.
• Green tea has been shown to fight bacteria that causes tooth cavities and tartar. A study has reported that green tea also slows the growth of the bacteria that contribute to bad breath.
• Green tea is full of anti-oxidants and great as a healer and a preventive.

There are loads of varieties of green tea out there – something to suit everyones taste. See our green tea menu here.

More on green tea to follow…..

As we are a Sydney based tea company we have named this black tea blend after our beloved city – a traditional stlye of black tea infused with Bergamot for a citrusy aroma – with added Scotch Heather flowers – makes an amazing morning cuppa that can be drunk black or with milk.

See our full tea menu here.

Essential Oil Soaps

Aloe vera
This handmade soap contains 10% Aloe Vera gel and no colour or fragrance

Aloe Vera and seaweed
This rich handmade soap contains 10%Aloe Vera gel plus mineral rich seaweed

Cedarwood spice & Aloe Vera
This bar contains clove, cedar wood, patchouli,lemon grass and lemon grass essential oil.

Citrus 4 fruits
This soap has the tangy aroma of lemon,lime,sweet orange and pink grapefruit essential oil.

Citrus grove with Aloe Vera
Truly exceptional !! Bergamot,lime,sweet orange and patchouli essential oil plus fresh aloe Vera gel

English rose with Jojoba
Spicy rose scent with . Rosewood,bergamot, cinnamon and clove essential oil and jojoba oil

Eucalyptus
This fragrance reminisces the tranquility of the Australian bush

Fisherman bar
This bar is carefully crafted using our normal soap base and scented using aniseed essential oil.

Ginger snaps
Pungent ginger is combined with a touch of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg essential oil

Herbal healing
Contains tea tree and peppermint essential oils,aloe Vera and rosemary extract

Spiced Cinnamon
Our spiced cinnamon contains cinnamon,clove essential oil,ground cinnamon and rosemary extract

Invigorating
Contains the uplifting essential oils of peppermint,spearmint and lemon grass essential oils

Lavender flower

We include dried lavender flower for that extra special touch 

Lavender and oatmeal
These soaps are carefully crafted using Lavender essential oil with course ground oatmeal

Lemongrass
The powerful lemongrass essential oil and shredded lemongrass botanicals are added to gently exfoliate

Lemon and ginger
Our new muscle warming soap with its oriental fragrance.We have used Lime, lemongrass, ginger essential oil.

Lemon myrtle
Imagine a combination of lemon, lemongrass, lime. Add a dash of something indefinably captivating, and that’s the deliciously clean, clear scent of Australian lemon myrtle

Neem botanical
Neem oil applied to the skin replenishes the oil that is missing, helps retain water in the skin.

Orange and spice
This wintertime favourite has the scent of sweet juicy oranges with a touch cinnamon

Puppy’s pride
Contains lavender essential oil, aloe Vera juice and rosemary extract

Tea tree
Its soothing and antibacterial properties can be used to treat nappy rash, psoriasis, acne, and many other skin conditions

Peppermint
Mildly spicy, cooling and sweet at the same time, peppermint leaves are added as a bonus.

Shaving soap
Scented with lemon, eucalyptus and a hint of patchouli essential oils. We have added shea butter plus kaolin clay

Spearmint
A sharp, clean burst of mint to awaken the senses. Frosty and bright!!!

Fragrant Soaps

Angel cake
All of the scents that soft beauty vanilla, coconut and hint of spice

Apricot and walnut
This soap is rich with apricot pulp and finely crushed walnut shells for light exfoliation

Baby’s breath
The most delicate of florals, this is an airy, romantic scent with a powdery finish.

Banana and coconut
The creamy, smooth scent of this sweet tropical fruit with the added delight of shredded coconut

Blueberry
True blueberry fragrance sweet, with just a touch of tartness

Chocolate royale
The ultimate indulgence, without the calories, rich, creamy and sweet with the added delight of cocoa

Coconut
Tropical, nutty, sweetness. Contains shredded coconut for a gentle exfoliate

Cherry ripe
A rich cherry fragrance with lashes of shredded coconut, sandwiched between two layers of rich chocolate

Choc Mint
Now’s your chance to indulge that fantasy with fresh mint and chocolate aromas

Honeysuckle
This gentle soft soap is handmade to last and last, giving off a fragrance that has been called “heaven”

Frangipani
This is a strong clean floral that is unique and loved by many

Kiwi compote
This lovely soap has a layer of fresh kiwi soap, a layer of fresh mango soap, and a layer of fresh strawberry soap

Mango slice
This soap truly represents the fresh ripe juicy mangoes found in the tropical north.

Jasmine,mandarin &calendula
Wow!! This one is sensational,a tart citrus in a floral background with generous amounts of calendula flowers.

Rose geranium
The homey scent from mother’s garden. Pure country charm

Pineapple coconut
Smells like freshly cut pineapples and coconuts. Finely shredded coconut is added to gently exfoliate

Sandalwood
One of the older incense fragrances. Strongly aromatic oriental wood

Sea breeze
A fresh, clean scent of the sea. You can almost feel the wind on your face.

Rose petal
Like standing in a garden of roses in full bloom. Lovely! We have included rose petals for that extra special touch

Passionfruit
Appealing, rich passionfruit scent, but a bit more tart, with a powerful fruity top note. We have added passionfruit pulp to add the extra zing!

Strawberry
The luscious scent of ripe strawberries. This is a sweeter then fresh strawberries!

Tropical sensation
A unique combination of mango, pineapple, coconut and passionfruit! Mmm& fruit punch with white

Very berry
An absolutely yummy combination of blueberry, mulberry, raspberry and strawberry

Vanilla and oatmeal
These soaps are carefully crafted using premium vanilla fragrance with generous amounts of ground oatmeal to gently exfoliate

Rocky road
This particular recipe is a blend of pineapple, mulberry & blueberry pieces, smothered in marshmallow with shredded coconut. Mmm!

Jasmine
A heavy white floral that’ s not overpowering. A bright oriental feel to it, rather mysterious

Raspberry
Recently very popular. Sweet, deep raspberry red beauties with a true raspberry fragrance

Goats Milk Soap

Goats milk
There is no fragrance and no color. Just luxurious, soothing, creamy, undiluted goatsmilk soap!

Goats milk and lavender
This soap soothes and moisturizes your skin with an incredible lather. The lavender essential oil is calming to the senses

Goats milk and honey
This is a simply marvellous soap. No scent has been added so all you can smell is goat’s milk and honey

Goats milk and oatmeal
This is a very good soap for those with dry skin. The Oats and undiluted Goatsmilk are all natural moisturizers to the skin

Honey Soap

Just honey
These soaps are carefully handcrafted using just honey!

Honey and cinnamon
Cinnamon essential oil is added to these wonderful honey soaps

 Honey and lavender
We have added Lavender essential oil to make these soaps truly aromatic.

Honey and cornmeal
The cornmeal works as a gentle exfoliate and has softening emollients from natural honey

Honey,vanilla and oatmeal
This soap contains ground oatmeal along with a rich vanilla

 Designer Fragrances 

Chanel no5 (copy)
This feminine scent possesses a blend of modern florals, and balanced notes

Vanilla fields (copy)
This fragrance is a blend of natural notes from vanilla, jasmine, violet, bergamot, ylang-ylang and mimosa

White musk (copy)
This feminine fragrance contains a blend of light floral notes musky undertones soft powdery flowers

Brut (copy)
This masculine scent possesses a blend of citrus top notes with hints of spicy wood.

Coolwater (copy)
The floral neroli essence and geranium based middle note makes it typically contemporary and masculine

Red for men (copy)
This perfume has a blend of red rose, violet, jasmine, lily of the valley and orchid

Why not try a beautiful Summer Sunshine to invoke the warmth, or a relaxing Just Jasmine flower brew? All available NOW! Or simply visit the Brews and Bubbles web page for our full menu and price lists. See you there.

Airwaves

Breathe easier with this anti allergenic blend of Nettle, Marshmallow, Liquorice and Elder – herbs traditionally used to help fight infection, build immunity, alleviate allergies and soothe the respiratory system.

Super Brew!

The super-hero of teas! A blend of Alflafa for strength and nutrients, wholesome and health giving Parsley leaf, relaxing Lemon Verbena to soothe the system and Yarrow– the healing herb.

Check out our website for more info, teas and ordering details.

This Saturday saw the Brews and Bubbles debut at Kirribilli Markets in Sydney. Held once a month on the fourth Saturday in the shadow of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge it was a beautiful day with loads of quality stalls and friendly customers.

And next weekend (3rd May) sees the Palm Beach market again – hope to see you there. Only two markets until  Mother’s Day – make sure you get mum some relaxing tea or soap before the 10th May.

Keep Brewing

Brews and Bubbles

Brews and Bubbles would like to introduce…..Spicy Chai!

Chai is not the name of a type of tea – rather it is the traditional style in India of brewing tea with spices and milk. The spicy chai on our tea menu is unique as it can be enjoyed as a normal tea – there’s no need to add anything – but if you like a traditional milky Chai then try the following recipe….

4 teaspoons spicy chai tea

2 cups boiling water

1 cup milk

Honey to taste

Place the spicy chai mix in a saucepan in the boiling water and steep for 5 mins. Add the milk and heat until near boiling – then strain out the tea leaves. Serve with honey to taste. You can vary the amount of milk and water used depending on personal taste. If you like a stronger brew then add two teaspoons of English or Irish Breakfast tea to the first stage of brewing. Why not try frothing the mixture up before drinking with a whisk for a creamier brew…and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top finishes it off nicely!

The best iced teas are made from any kind of fruit infusion for example Turkish Apple Tea, Pina Colada or Tropical Burst, all available from Brews and Bubbles. These types of tea are full of natural goodness and vitamin C from the fruit and have a natural sweetness to them. As they do not contain any tea leaves you can brew them for a long time without the risk of the tea becoming bitter – such as with black tea or green tea bases. Use double the amount of tea that you would for a hot brew – about two teaspoons per person. I like to leave the brew infusing for about half an hour to really get all the flavours out, then give it a good stir and strain into a jug to put into the fridge. If you don’t want to wait this long then you can simply make the brew like normal (brewing for just a few minutes) then add loads of ice to chill down.  Another great thing about fruit teas is that you can reuse the leaves 3 or 4 times before discarding them (never store overnight though).

There are also some great iced black and green teas – again they have a fruity influence such as Summer Sun or Momoko - check out the Brews and Bubbles web page for more info. Be careful with these though – as if they are brewed for too long then they will have a very bitter, overstewed taste. Simply make the tea double the normal strength but brew for the same amount of time (up to three minutes maximum). Then simply strain and chill – or if you would like instant iced tea just add loads of ice.

Iced tea is just like punch and can be garnished with anything that you choose - I like lemon and lime wedges, sprigs of mint or rosemary and orange slices – but this is up to your personal taste and imagination!

Another great thing to spice up your water, soft drink or cocktail – iced tea cubes. Brew the iced tea of your choice and pour into ice cube trays and freeze. You will then have access to beautifully flavoured ice tea cubes on demand. Try mixing things up – why not add a tropical iced tea cube to a chilled Turkish Apple? Delicious! Or impress your guests by adding a strawberry or kiwi slice to the ice cubes before freezing down and then add to your party cocktails.

If you do prefer a sweeter iced tea then just add some raw brown sugar in the brewing stage.

Enjoy and chill out!

Pina Colada Tea