Create a joyful Christmas with tea

Shop our unique range of gift boxes. Give yourself or your special someone the long-lasting gift of relaxation.

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NEW ~ KINTO TEA SET

A beautiful set that makes your tea ritual easy and effortless.

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SINGLE-ORIGIN TEA. CURATED FOR YOU.

Beautiful quality, loose leaf teas that are difficult to find anywhere else in New Zealand. Delivered directly to you.

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JOIN OUR TEA SUBSCRIPTION.

Sit back. Relax. And every month, you'll receive a curated selection of single-origin, loose leaf tea to nourish your body and mind.

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TEA GIFTS. GIVE THE GIFT OF CONNECTION.

Whether your tea gift is a birthday present, a thank you, or to treat mum upon the arrival of her new baby, your gift will give that person a moment of restorative relaxation every time they steep a cup of tea.

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INVEST IN YOUR WELLBEING

Steeping, smelling and drinking specialty tea is a nourishing and rejuvenating experience. We can help you create your restorative, daily tea ritual.

Our collections have been hand-selected by our certified tea master, Anna Kydd. Choose from our loose-leaf selection or let Anna take care of it for you by joining our monthly subscription. Replenish your teaware or gift tea to someone special.

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JOIN OUR TEA SUBSCRIPTION

High quality, specialty teas that are difficult to find anywhere else – delivered to your door every month.

Taste two different teas and learn more about tea with every delivery.

You’ll have all you need to create a simple, nourishing experience that supports your wellbeing, every day.

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  • December subscription box:

    Gong Mei
    White tea, China
    Flavour: soft & sweet, floral and citrus 
    When infused, these leaves have a soft, sweet citrusy and biscuity fragrance with a supple body and notes of raw sugar, lavender and dried rose with a herbaceous finish. They were harvested on 28 March 2023 in Jing Ping Village, Zhenghe county.

    Mi Lan Xiang, 'Honey Aroma'
    Black tea, China
    Flavour: sweet, woody, fruity
    Mi Lan Xiang translates to ‘honey aroma’, reflecting the sweet, raw honey fragrance of this tea. The infusion is heady and opulent with notes of black currant, honey, wood and aniseed.

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HOW IT WORKS

1.

You sign up for our monthly tea subscription service.

2.

We curate a selection of two different, beautifully tasting, single-origin teas every month.

3.

We deliver to your door in the first week of each month.

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You enjoy a relaxing, restorative experience with every cup of tea, and learn more about tea with every delivery.

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Our loose-leaf tea collection

Beautiful quality single-origin, specialty teas that support your wellbeing.

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THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE A CUP OF TEA

All tea is not created equal. The way premium loose leaf tea, also known as specialty tea, is created has a profound effect on how a tea tastes, smells and makes you feel. From the terrain the tea is grown in to the way it is crafted through plucking, withering, oxidising, rolling, drying and finally, sorting; each step has an important role to play in creating the experience that you will have when you brew and sip your cup of tea. Within the categories of white, green, yellow, oolong, black and dark, there are thousands of single origin teas, with each offering a different flavour, aroma and sensory experience.

What’s more, loose leaf tea supports your health and well-being. From helping to boost your immune system and reduce free-radicals to bringing you focus and calm, premium loose leaf tea nourishes your body and mind.

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THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE A CUP OF TEA

All tea is not created equal. The way premium loose leaf tea, also known as specialty tea, is created has a profound effect on how a tea tastes, smells and makes you feel. From the terrain the tea is grown in to the way it is crafted through plucking, withering, oxidising, rolling, drying and finally, sorting; each step has an important role to play in creating the experience that you will have when you brew and sip your cup of tea. Within the categories of white, green, yellow, oolong, black and dark, there are thousands of single origin teas, with each offering a different flavour, aroma and sensory experience.

What’s more, loose leaf tea supports your health and well-being. From helping to boost your immune system and reduce free-radicals to bringing you focus and calm, premium loose leaf tea nourishes your body and mind.

LEARN MORE >

ON OUR BLOG

Create an alcohol-free Christmas with tea
Create an alcohol-free Christmas with tea
Dec 01, 2023
Tea is a wonderful alternative to alcohol on Christmas Day. Tea's flavour profile is as deep and complex as wine. It pairs well with food...
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Health experts: how tea enhances body and brain performance
Health experts: how tea enhances body and brain performance
Aug 18, 2023
There have been thousands of studies that connect tea to good health. Find out how tea can help to improve your health and your life span.
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The hidden wisdom of tea
The hidden wisdom of tea
Jun 16, 2023
The daily act of steeping and drinking tea become an entrenched, indispensable ritual in my life. But more surprisingly, as the years hav...
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Tea and chocolate: the perfect partnership
Tea and chocolate: the perfect partnership
May 24, 2023
GUEST BLOGGER: My friend and fellow flavour enthusiast Luke Owen Smith shares his expertise on fine quality craft chocolate, its similari...
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

"My Tea Curator subscription is the most nurturing gift I have ever been given. It is so much fun opening my box each month and the quality and presentation of the tea is exceptional."

Verity

Auckland

"The Tea Curator has introduced me a diverse, delicious world of tea that I wouldn’t have otherwise visited. I enjoy new tastes every month but also finding out what my favourites varieties are. The teas are a visual and sensory treat, from soft feathery leaves to hard pellets that unfold beautifully on brewing, all with their own aroma. Thanks for making a tea epicurean out of me!"

Kerryn

Wellington

"I loved my first delivery from The Tea Curator! From the beautiful packaging to carefully selected black and green tea - superb! I love stories and each pack includes a little story about the tea: its origin and flavour. I look forward to my journey of learning lots of new tea varieties!"

Irina

Auckland

"Spent a very enjoyable two hours this morning with Anna for her Tea Masterclass. Was very informative and loved the beautiful gift pack we each got to take home. Would highly recommend it."

Victoria

Auckland

"What a gorgeous way to start a morning. I met the amazing Anna last year, as she was setting up this fantastic business, and it was a honour to be at her first Masterclass today. I love her brand, her passion, and her wonderful ability to explain the many many intricacies of tea. Not to mention, who doesn’t need a reminder of the importance of a beautiful ritual."

Kerry

Auckland

Receiving the Tea box every month is a gift to myself. When I decided to eat healthier having a cup of tea became the treat. I have thoroughly enjoyed the different flavours and broadening of my knowledge.  Anna provides a thoughtful and personal service and would highly recommend ordering her tea.

Nicole

Wellington