Calmer Sutra Blog
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...
MASCARPONE OAT TART WITH FRESH CHAI SOAKED FRUIT
One of my greatest joys is playing in the kitchen. My usual style begins with some late-night web wandering in search for re...
FLOWER POWER
The use of flowers in teas and tisanes are not just to look pretty. They add new elements to the flavour profile of a brew a...
TOP 5 PLACES TO HEALTHY BRUNCH AT
Is anyone else loving the emerging theme of healthy wholefoods/superfoods based café menus in Melbourne? It’s been happening...
MAMA CHAI'S TOP 5
I love reading other blogs and articles listing favourite go to products and this is often the way I get on to many of the p...
OAT & QUINOA PORRIDGE WITH FRESH CHAI SPICED PEAR
Porridge weather is certainly upon us. I love nothing more than to start these chilly mornings off with a bowl of s...
Chocolate & fresh chai cake
We love a good chai inspired recipe and couldn't resist sharing this divine looking choc chai cake - healthy styles.
Fresh Chai Hot Cross Buns
Is there anyone who doesn't love a hot cross bun fresh out of the oven? I can just hear these little Easter buns screaming o...
Refreshing, organic chilled teas
Impress your friends and family this Australia day or at your next soiree with a super simple yet super sophisticate...
Calmer Sutra 'Chaice-blocks'
Hey fresh chai lovers, that hot sun making it impossible to spice up your life?
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Calmer Sutra's Vegan Fresh Chai Donuts with salted caramel and macadamia coconut praline
We are always on the hunt for new and exciting recipes to create with our wet chai's. This mind blowing recipe was poste...
Tea Dust VS Tea Leaves
Deciding between the convenience of a teabag and the quality of a loose leaf brew is a constant struggle. So what's the diff...
Fresh ginger makes fresh chai extra fresh!
Have you guessed yet? At Calmer Sutra Tea we love spice and one of our all time favourites used in all 5 of our fresh premiu...