Interviews
Byron Bay Tea Company
Posted on Monday 20th May 2013 for Byron Bay Tea Company
Who better to brew and pour you a cup of tea than someone who takes the whole concept of 'tea and sympathy' a few steps further down the benevolent path of wellness. Sarita Merlo, Naturopath and Herbalist has come a long way since picking herbs in her Byron Bay garden and steeping them into a healthful, delicious concoction. Today, she imparts her learned wisdom to the tea-loving masses in the form of beautifully packaged teas and tisanes that consumers are declaring delightful. We chatted with Sarita and learned more about her business and her love of a good cup of tea. ...more
H2 Coco - Pure Coconut Water
Posted on Friday 17th May 2013 for H2 Coco - Pure Coconut Water
When you're thirsty, really thirsty, you need something that will satisfy the tastebuds and the desire to drink lots of liquids. Coconut water is delivering on both counts and is fast becoming a must-have for busy, active people everywhere. Short of carrying around your very own coconut and drinking the liquid fresh from within the shell, H2Coco is the answer to quenching a person's thirst in the most practical - and enjoyable - way possible. We spoke with CEO David Freeman about how this traditional staple from tropical climes has become somewhat of a revolutionary new discovery in the more highly developed nations. ...more
4D Flavours
Posted on Friday 17th May 2013 for 4D Flavours
Food from the deep south (of the United States, that is) carries a unique kind of intrigue that Aussies have, to date, not been particularly familiar with. Travellers who have sampled the Cajun wares in places like Louisiana return home craving the unusual taste sensations they enjoyed on holidays, and now, they can replicate the flavours here! We had a chat with Peter Terrett, Managing Director of 4D Flavours Pty Ltd, who is fast becoming a foodie hero among spicy food lovers. Peter is the very enthusiastic importer and distributor of the Slap Ya Mama range of spices and flavourings that are delivering an authentic Cajun touch to a huge array of dishes. ...more
Gingerbread Folk
Posted on Wednesday 15th May 2013 for Gingerbread Folk
Attention Usain Bolt - a challenge for you ......... a race off with a Gingerbread Folk gingerbread man! ...more
Glass of Tea
Posted on Wednesday 15th May 2013 for Glass of Tea
Tea has been enjoyed for countless generations but innovations have been few and far between. Cue Glass of Tea and their fabulous range of loose leaf teas and tisanes, beautiful tea pod infusions and a clever carry-anywhere tea infuser that does the trick better than any old metal gadget. We spoke with Susy, owner of Glass of Tea and learned some very cool and interesting things about tea and how consumers enjoy it. ...more
Byron Bay Muesli
Posted on Thursday 9th May 2013 for Byron Bay Macadamia Muesli
The breakfast cereal market has long been saturated with products whose sugar content is almost off the chart. Muesli, a favourite back in the 1970s has recently enjoyed a resurgence because it's seen as a healthy alternative to the cartoon festooned cavity creators. In time, consumers realised that not all mueslis were created equal and that some were just as guilty as their more upfront counterparts and the perception was damaged. But along came Byron Bay Muesli, leading the charge with exceptional, award winning muesli products that not only emphasise the health angle but were specifically created to give consumers that long-coveted tastebud-tantalising satisfaction. We spoke with Gary Sharman about their trailblazing muesli and how it's giving breakfast back its halo. ...more
Chai Mamma
Posted on Tuesday 7th May 2013 for Chai Mamma
When you can't find something that matches the authenticity and flavour of a product you love, then there is only one solution ... make it yourself! That was the conundrum faced by Naomi Wijesinha, Chief Sipper and now, she owns her very own company that makes and sells high quality wholesale chai. ...more
Message in a Bottle
Posted on Monday 6th May 2013 for Message in a Bottle
We used to have the Police song on loop in our heads when we'd hear the term 'Message in a Bottle', but happily, that's all changed. Now all we can think of is chocolate ... quality Belgian chocolate. Yes, there's a company that is actually fashioning delicious bottles out of milk, white and dark chocolate and adding messages, and people love the entire concept! We had a chat with owner, Lisa and discovered how the concept went from a grain of an idea to a successful business. ...more
