Honeybush tea (also known asHeuningbos in Afrikaans) is made from the leaves of theCyclopia plant, a native of South Africa's Cape provinces. The plant is called honeybush due to its sweet-smelling yellow flowers, which produce a honey-like substance.Here's everything you need to know about this lesser known, but delicious tea.
Ever dreamt of road-tripping around Queensland? There are so many reasons to get planning that bucket-list trip – the beaches, the outback, the rainforests, the list goes on. But what about the BIG THINGS? These iconic sights are sometimes just as exciting to see as Queensland’s natural wonders, and there is something for everyone.
With a crisp, buttery tart crust, jam and cream filling and their two tone topping, these traditional neenish tarts are a wonderful Australian afternoon tea treat thar will hit a nostalgic chord for many!
Every Australian loves a caramel slice, but we're willing to bet you've not had one like this before. With a simple biscuit base, soft caramel filling and a chocolate topping, it’s one of those classic Australian bakes.
Originating in Taiwan, Bubble tea, or boba, is now popping up in Australia. Get to know this bubbly beverage and try a delicious bubble tea recipe, made from our Nerada black tea.
Try these easy iced tea recipes for the warmer months, including a delicious iced tea, a caffeine-free iced latte, a bubble tea and a vodka iced tea cocktail.
We’re celebrating some of Australia’s biggest cooking personalities and their baking brilliance. Get baking with Maggie Beer, Donna Hay and other Aussie gourmet greats.
Do you know what orange pekoe tea is? Here, we look at the name, definition, and origin of orange pekoe tea as well as how to make orange pekoe tea. Plus, we give you a glimpse of our three new Nerada Director’s Cut orange pekoe loose leaf teas.
Mix up your muffin routine with these satisfying savoury muffins. Smoked cheese gives these vegetarian muffins a rich flavour combined with virtuous spinach and chives. We love these for breakfast, lunch, picnics and lunchboxes.
The recipe for pound cake dates back to the 1700s, where it was originally made with a pound each of flour, sugar, butter and eggs – hence the name. We’ve updated this crowd-pleasing cake by infusing it with aromatic black tea and topping it with a zesty honey lime icing, but it still results in an extremely moist loaf cake so serve at teatime (and any other time of day!).
Everybody knows shakshuka as a hearty Middle Eastern dish of baked eggs in a rich tomato sauce. We’ve put a twist on the classic, creating a green shakshuka that combines spinach, peas and dill with feta, lemon zest and eggs for a refreshing twist. Brew a pot of tea and serve with warm flatbread for the ultimate cafe brunch at home.
The best podcasts to listen to with a cup of tea. They cover topics including health and mindfulness, news and current affairs, crime, comedy, parenting, and love and relationships.
Cinnamon Buns are a classic teatime accompaniment whether it’s morning or afternoon. We have made these buns extra special with the addition of tea-soaked sultanas, and a crunchy, caramelised filling of pecans, brown sugar and maple syrup.
A classic chewy oat cookie given a healthy twist and loaded with oats, grated carrot, apple and sultanas. We created these breakfast cookies for those busy days when you need something quick and healthy for the road, whether it’s breakfast, morning tea or an afternoon snack.
There are golden lattes, beetroot lattes, iced lattes and now we’re introducing the Nerada tea latte. It’s a warming blend of tea and fresh ginger steamed with warm milk and subtly sweetened with the roasted caramel notes of coconut sugar. A healthy, feel-good twist on the latte for tea lovers.
We’ve given this Aussie classic a healthy makeover substituting vegetable oil and refined sugar with steamed pumpkin puree and plenty of mashed ripe bananas to make a naturally sweet, dense batter. The result is a deliciously moist loaf that you can enjoy at any time of day.
Serve up this mulled tea for Dry July or any other time of year when you want to sip something special that will make you feel good. Warming spices including cardamom, cinnamon and cloves build heat in the body while citrus fruit and honey make this the ultimate comfort drink.
A fridge cake is a great recipe for novice bakers as you don’t actually bake it. You simply combine your ingredients in a bowl, then spread them in a pan and set in the fridge for a few hours like a slice.
The combination of Aussie favourites Tim Tams and Lamingtons make these chocolatey Bliss Ball Cake Pops a go to for all ages. They are easy to whip up and make a fun snack for parties and high teas served on mini paddle pop sticks.
Whether you call it ‘high tea’, Devonshire tea, or simply ‘afternoon tea’, nothing beats tea served with freshly baked scones and lashings of thick cream and jam. We know, because we serve up one of the best Devonshire teas around at the Nerada Tearoom here in Malanda, Queensland. Here’s our pick of some of the best city spots for teatime treats.
