Tea Rabbit

The long and eager wait for the household to gather for a tasting of @tearepertoire Sun Moon Lake Formosa jade 🍵🏠 • I’m more used to drinking black teas from Sun Moon Lake, but this has definitely got me wondering why I hadn’t tried light oolongs from this region earlier! Lingering and lightly vegetal with a subtle floral note and a biscuitty taste. It’s perfect for spring/summer. I found that on multiple brews the sweetness almost became creamy and dessert-like • (Is anyone also a fan of mismatch cups? I think it tells a lot about one’s personality!) . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #gongfu #tearepertoire #oolong #sunmoonlake https://www.instagram.com/p/BvY66WolYla/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19d5ya0spj63h

Chilling out and letting off some steam after a long week of work with some golden @kape_pan concoctions 🍹☕️ • After racing over from work, I was in need of a refreshing cooler, whereas my friend felt the need for a warming drink to fend off the outdoor chill. We ended up with an iced honey oolong and a red rooibos latte. Opposite ends of the temperature spectrum, but united in golden hues and deliciousness 🍯🧡 • My weekend is off to a good start already ✨ . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #oolong #rooibos #latte #honey #honeyandmilksisters (at Kapé & Pan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvU0F6vlOsy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19iawiw2vn44z

During my stay in Australia, I was gifted a bag of @tourdetea ‘Queensland Forest’ daintree tea. I had never heard of daintree tea before, and my had I been missing out! 🇦🇺🍵 • Made from the daintree tree, this tisane has a strong and earthily-sweet taste to it. The addition of lemongrass gives it a wonderful refreshing and tropical feel, which I think reflects the tropical and fertile land of Queensland perfectly 🏝 . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #daintreetea #australia #herbaltea #blend https://www.instagram.com/p/BvQ06W6FxLj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=63fdea65adjx

A nutty tea for a nutty dessert! 🍵 • I ended up deciding to brew a pot of hojicha to pair with my hazelnut and parsnip cake. Both treats nutty, earthy and slightly sweet, both treats just as delicious 🧡 . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #cake #baking #thelittleswedishkitchen #hojicha #roastedgreentea #teatime https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLrmEOFpt5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wh58kg28a03

A teatime treat with a surprise ingredient 🍰🌰 • This hazelnut praline and parsnip cake from @rachelkhooks Little Swedish Kitchen went down so well! Moist, earthy, nutty and not too sweet. Now the big question is what tea to enjoy it with.... ☕️ . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #cake #baking #dessert #teatime #thelittleswedishkitchen https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHxB4UlX-B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vjmbwh395lki

Bringing out the seasonal teaware 🍃🌸 • I received my first very own gaiwan from a friend of mine, and what a fitting set for the season! I’m looking forward to enjoying many a brew with this beautiful set. Thank you so much @averyhotaru - I shall think of you and our special friendship every time ✨🍵 . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #gaiwan #gongfu #friendship https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBX5kVFLYA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18qqjee77z700

A Camellia greenhouse 🌸 • Did you know that there are over 400 species of Camellia? In fact, the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is one of the big family! 🍵🌱 . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #camellia #nottingham #wollatonpark #flower #plant #greenhouse (at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-zM2jl9ws/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ec778vs935ar

Hot and sweet barley tea 🌾 • It seems like I’ve finally broken the chain of Chinese dishes with a trip to a Vietnamese pho restaurant. Can you see the mini barley grains at the bottom of my teacup? ☕️ . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #barleytea #herbaltea #pho #hongkong #rabbitventures (at Pho Le) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxCFQjlJum/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fivg6er3488l

Earl Grey milk tea in the busy streets of Hong Kong 🚌 . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #hongkong #earlgrey #milktea https://www.instagram.com/p/BuqfOecFa9S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ifu75ll5sq05

Pancake day in HK 🇭🇰🥞 • I’m back in HK to visit family at the moment! Although people don’t really celebrate Shrove Tuesday/Pancake day over here, we just so happened to order a plate of Chinese pancakes (filled with chives and dried shrimps) 🍵🍤 . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #dimsum #pancake https://www.instagram.com/p/Buny8wmF936/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1srfy0ncs2wdb

Ending the working week with a good heart to heart and a jade latte (two ways) 💚❄️💚🔥 • There’s nothing like winding down with a good friend after what’s been a tumultuous week. There’s also nothing like a good Thai green tea latte to comfort your woes 🍵 • Floral, sweet and with a note of blossoms, the jade latte at @kape_pan felt like a breath of fresh spring air 🌸 • Here’s to friendships, newfound mindsets, and deliciously inventive beverages and treats rolled out by a dedicated and passionate team ✨ . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #thaitealatte #jadelatte #kapeandpan (at Kapé & Pan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buepk5_lazR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5kn5kep5cn52

Sweet memories of a night out with refreshing iced Korean plum tea (매실차)🍵💜 • (to wash down the onslaught of yummy food from @onthebab 🔥) . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #plumtea #매실차 #throwbackthursday #tbt #onthebab https://www.instagram.com/p/Buav8nAFLqN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5eel3xklbgwi

A Golden Morning 💛☀️ • The weather has been so lovely in London lately - bright and sunny and warm. Even when taking photos I’ve found that I get such a warm shade. Also the perfect tones for my @mei_leaf amber gaba oolong (an oldie but a goodie ☺️) . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #meileaf #gaba #oolong #gabaoolong #ambergaba #gongfu #teahead https://www.instagram.com/p/BuVnOprFfcy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pcr3g4gvuaof

A nest of Korean Tteokcha 떡차 🍵🌳 • Tteokcha is a Korean tea that is steamed and compressed. This one here was shaped into a ball, so it looks a bit like a nest when broken up! 🧺🕊 • Being a fan of both puerhs and (more recently) Korean black tea, I was so excited to try this new tea. It had the creamy, soy and cinnamon notes of Balhyocha, yet this wonderful fruity note (peach?apricot?plum?). Such an easy drinker, and such a treat! ✨🌱 • Following the wise words of @tearepertoire and Lu Yu, I brewed this Korean tea with low mineral Korean water. This probably contributed to the smooth texture and bright notes 💧 • Thank you so much @tearepertoire for continuing to teach me about Korean tea and sharing your tea brewing tips. This one was truly an experience 💚 . . . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #tteokcha #떡차 #tearepertoire #koreantea #luyu https://www.instagram.com/p/BuOExZhFGJO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17hhfj2ljht31

Bring justeace, free the Fig Dipper! ✊🍵 • I’m sure many of you are aware already, but the shou puerh that was sourced by @mei_leaf is being held by UK border force and risks being destroyed due to an innocent paperwork error... it would be so unfortunate for it to go to waste like this, so please sign the petition for the Fig Dipper’s release for the sake of all teaheads out there (and for Celine’s beautiful illustration!) 🍵🌱 • Petition link in my bio 🖋 Get signing! . . . #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #FreeTheTea #meileaf #puerh #shoupuerh https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHRqpHljIH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jt52o9v3pfyn

Waking up to a Down Town HenParty 🐥 • Is it old or is it young? The tea leaves themselves come from trees that are 200-300 years old, whereas the tea was processed just last year. I find it fascinating how gushu puerhs balance old and new ⚖️ • Thank you @cupofhighered for this wonderful @mei_leaf sample. Forever in your debt as it’s now all sold out! 🍵 • (Yes I realise that it’s a cockerel in the background... but I thought it was close enough 🐓) #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #meileaf #teahead #spentleaves #puerh #gushu https://www.instagram.com/p/BuGL5FulEDO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12zhis9tqp1fg

Watching the magic unfurl in my new glass teapot 🔮 • Glass teapots are the best for entertaining with theatrical teas. Here I have a flowering jasmine tea 🌼 I’ll be pulling out this teapot for herbal brews and colour-changing butterfly pea flower tea too 🦋 • On another note, I’m in love with the quality of my new pot. The glass feels so sturdy, and the teapot lid (not pictured) actually stays on when you pour! Definitely an upgrade from its broken predecessor 🍵💔 • Hope you all have a relaxing weekend 🌱 #tea #rabbit #tearabbit #illustration #floweringtea #jasminetea #greentea #tearepertoire #glassteapot #teaware https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt8GPG1lAxa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gc3lv225149k