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OK, GOT ITMy interest is in creating beautiful teas that are, in some small way, a contribution to your day, as well as in enjoying great relationships along the way. Simple. Of course, it isn’t always simple – reality intrudes on a regular basis and I get tired or grumpy, or I cannot source the spice I want, or someone does not (yet) share my vision. So it is an enrolment – a tea evolution – guided by my values.
My values are the basis of the decisions I make, the way I live my life. I value quality, creativity and intimacy. I value being honourable and trustworthy. I value others; caring about others and being open-minded to enjoy the experience of trying new things. And I deeply value thoughtfulness. Many of my choices are not traditionally business-like. One may even label them slightly indulgent. Like the tea, which I buy from particular estates I believe to be some of the best in the world, rather than anonymously at auction, at prices far higher than the average. But what a delicious, affordable indulgence! I invest in the simple things that truly make a difference.
I am just back from my second trip to Sri Lanka and was reflecting there on how we can make a difference to the women working in the factory and to female tea pluckers; who have very little, and who are often not socially empowered. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start. Sienna and I sponsor a girl, Janu in Mannar, northern Sri
The natural environment is my haven. The lyrebirds don’t care about my challenges sourcing Oolong. The tree ferns don’t care about what I’m wearing. The wallabies don’t care about my city issues. Being in nature, none of it matters. There is just now. The wind. The trees that have been growing for generations. The quiet, the fresh air. It is peaceful. It is necessary; for
With so much going on all the time, and so much on my list to do; I need my physical environment to be organised. And visually pleasing. And comforting. It matters to me. It impacts how I feel inside. When my physical environment slips into mess, as it does, everything feels overwhelming. I recently read a great tip which I’ve used with success at those
Post mothers day, the perfect time to reflect. I want to teach Sienna emotional intelligence; like the importance of loving herself, of looking after her own needs as well as an appreciation of and empathy with the needs of others (like what would mummy like to do on mothers day). I want to expose her to great experiences and adventures, meeting tea pluckers in sri
Its hard balancing running a business with being a great mum. Sienna loves Madame Flavour. She loves the tea, loves the team, loves coming to Sri Lanka and into the office. In fact we are plotting a new brand – called Miss Sienna. What she doesn’t love is mummy on the phone. Mummy on the computer. There was a time there where I would sneak
I am just back from my second trip to Sri Lanka and was reflecting there on how we can make a difference to the women working in the factory and to female tea pluckers; who have very little, and who are often not socially empowered. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start. Sienna and I sponsor a girl, Janu in Mannar, northern Sri
The natural environment is my haven. The lyrebirds don’t care about my challenges sourcing Oolong. The tree ferns don’t care about what I’m wearing. The wallabies don’t care about my city issues. Being in nature, none of it matters. There is just now. The wind. The trees that have been growing for generations. The quiet, the fresh air. It is peaceful. It is necessary; for
With so much going on all the time, and so much on my list to do; I need my physical environment to be organised. And visually pleasing. And comforting. It matters to me. It impacts how I feel inside. When my physical environment slips into mess, as it does, everything feels overwhelming. I recently read a great tip which I’ve used with success at those
Post mothers day, the perfect time to reflect. I want to teach Sienna emotional intelligence; like the importance of loving herself, of looking after her own needs as well as an appreciation of and empathy with the needs of others (like what would mummy like to do on mothers day). I want to expose her to great experiences and adventures, meeting tea pluckers in sri
Its hard balancing running a business with being a great mum. Sienna loves Madame Flavour. She loves the tea, loves the team, loves coming to Sri Lanka and into the office. In fact we are plotting a new brand – called Miss Sienna. What she doesn’t love is mummy on the phone. Mummy on the computer. There was a time there where I would sneak
