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MYRTLE KOMBAT COCKTAIL
HOW TO SUPPORT LOCAL IN MELBOURNE'S SOUTH
There are plenty of reasons to cross the river; lots of hidden nooks and treasures to discover. Chloe, our marketing assista...
BIRYANI
Fragrant and Healthy
Vegan | Gluten free | Serves 4-6
THE MAGIC OF HONEY
When Mama Chai set out to create our famous Calmer Chai nearly 20 years ago, she knew one of...
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY
Earlier this year the Calmer Sutra team spent a long weekend out in the country. We e...
CHAI SPICED INDIAN RICE PUDDING
WARM AND NOURISHINGVegan | Gluten free | Sugar free
Mama Chai’s sticky rice pudding is an absolu...
HOW TO SUPPORT LOCAL IN MELBOURNE'S WEST
Now more than ever it’s important to keep the spark of Melbourne alive by supporting our local busi...
ORANGE & CARDAMOM CAKE
Our Office Manager Kacey is the talent behind this delectable orange cake. If...
HOW TO HAVE A DIY SPA DAY AT HOME
Who doesn’t love a good old pamper session? Make it even more luxurious a...
HOW TO STYLE CHARCUTERIE BOARD FOR TEA
Hosting family over for morning or afternoon tea? Or planning a friend’s baby shower? Well we creat...
CHAI & CHATS WITH ELIZABETH ABEGG OF SPELL
Nearly 20 years ago, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Abegg of the hugely successful Australian fashion brand S
OUR GO-TO CHAI RECIPES FROM OUR LOCAL AMBASSADORS
The great thing about being a small, local business is that we really get to know the people wi...
HOW TO SUPPORT LOCAL IN MELBOURNE'S NORTH
If all the lockdowns we've gone through over the last year has taught us anything, it’s that commu...
ALL ABOUT CINNAMON: HISTORY & BENEFITS
Cinnamon - a versatile, dependable companion and our most adored flavour. Cinnamon...
TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHAI
If you're an avid chai-sipper like we are, we know you don't need another reason to drink your daily ...
CHAI GINGERBREAD COOKIES
In the spirit of spreading holiday #goodcalmer, our Sales Manager Nina came up with these delicious...
CHAI SPICED TAHINI NUTS
Slightly Sweet, Slightly Spicy Nut Mix
This chai spiced nut mix makes the ultimate outdoor picnic snack! Grain-free...
CHAI SPICED WHITE RUSSIAN COCKTAIL
White Russian Cocktail with a Chai Twist
Our Office Manager Kacey takes us back into her kitchen to share with us a...
HOW TO WASTE LESS WITH REGROUND
Reground is a social enterprise that is working with the local Melbourne community to repurpose cof...
SAVOURY CHAI SPICED CHUTNEY
We're loving this slightly sweet, slightly spicy apple chutney in toasties or as the perfect additio...
CHAI MULLED WINE
Our resident recipe extraordinaire slash sales consultant Kacey
CHAI SPICED VEGAN PANCAKES
Quickly becoming a household favourite with the Calmer Sutra team, these chai pancakes are sure to ...
8 THINGS WE'LL KEEP DOING POST-ISOLATION
Oh, isolation! You have been such a bittersweet way of life over the past couple of months. <...
KEEP CALM AMONGST THE COVID CHAOS
The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted businesses and individuals in ways we never coul...
CALMER SUTRA x STATE OF PERMANENCE
Our ceramic cups are here! We have been working alongside the wonderful Shireen Br...
CHAI-INFUSED EASTER PUDDING WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE MAPLE SAUCE
Nothing says Easter more than gorging on chocolate and overestimating...
OUR WORK FROM HOME TIPS
At Calmer Sutra Tea, we are lucky enough to be able to continue to carry out our roles durin...
CHAI SPICED APPLE MUFFINS
Got the sudden urge to bake? These slightly sweet, slightly spicy apple muffins pack a flavourful p...
WHERE DOES CHAI COME FROM?
So for those new to drinking and brewing chai, you may be wondering where this wonderful mixture co...
WEEKEND SUMMER DIPS
Lakes, rivers, beaches, freshwater swimming holes - you name it, we’ll take a dip in it.
MY DAILY TEA RITUALS
Do you have rituals around how and when you drink your favourite cuppa? I think it's a well-...
HOLIDAY COCKTAILS - GRASS ROOTS SPRITZERS
If herbal tea is yin, then prosecco is its yang. Balance, right? It is the festive season af...
HOW TO BREW ICED CHAI
If you’re anything like us, having your morning or afternoon chai is a non-negotiable. But i...
SUPER SPICED CACAO BROWNIES
Ooey gooey cacao brownies that are sure to ignite all of your senses and tastebuds!
THE HEALING POWER OF DANDELION ROOT
Dandelion is a plant we all know and its root is used in our Dandi Chai blend. Clinical Herbalist, Ca...
I SURRENDER MYSELF TO THE UNIVERSE
Mental illness can feel incredibly hopeless and isolating, but it doesn't have to be this way. Others...
THE ART OF GETTING AWAY
Craving a change in scenery? Whether you’re local to Melbourne or even just here for a visit, here ...
ORGANIC BLACK TEA - A DAILY STAPLE
Black tea.. Its the first cuppa of my day and one of the first things I think of when I wake up. Lets face it, its what help...
STICKY HONEY CHAI - WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
All Natural Sticky Chai Blends Made in Melbourne
TEA OF THE MONTH- PEPPERMYNTLE
Suddenly, I’m finding myself drinking our Peppermyntle blend most nights before bed as I unwind on the couch with a good boo...
HOW TO HOST A TEA PARTY
A tea party is a great way to celebrate a baby or bridal shower, a birthday or even just a plain old excuse for a gathering ...
TAKING AN ANXIOUS PAUSE....
It was simple enough. I had been organising some details with a friend around going away for the weekend. I hit send on my l...