# Stir Tea - **Phone:** + 64 (0) 3 442 9033 - **Email:** support@example.com - **Address:** 4 Matakauri Place Fernhill Queenstown South Island New Zealand - [Tea Recipes | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/recipes.html): Recipes using Tea as an ingredient or to serve with a cup of Stir. At Stir we enjoy really nourishing food served alongside our cup of tea or increasingly using tea as an ingredient in food. - [Service FAQs | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/service.html): We offer New Zealand tea lovers an exquisite range of premium loose leaf tea Stir Tea with stunning flavours and aromas, specialty tea gifts and tea accessories. Buy tea online. Our passion is tea. - [Buy Stir Tea | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/how-to-buy.html): Check our website for a list of tea stores throughout New Zealand selling our specialty teas, buy your Stir Tea tea online – top quality, fresh stir tea, loose leaf teas, herbal tea, tisanes, tea acce - [Contact Stir Tea | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/contact.html): We sell our range of loose leaf tea called Stir Tea an exquisite range of premium loose leaf teas and caffeine free rooibos, herbals & fruits with stunning flavours and aromas, specialty tea gifts and - [Junior Tea Drinker | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/stir-Junior.html): Stir Junior. Nourish and Grow with Stir Tea Junior - choose to brew a drink that is packed full of goodness, caffeine free, delicious and super easy to make. - [Stir Tea Instagram | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/stirteanz-instagram.html): Follow Stir Tea on Instagram for lifestyle shots of our beautiful loose leaf range, tea tips and tea life at stirteanz - [The connection between umbrellas and the Stir Tea range] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/why-the-umbrella.html): We explain the connection between umbrellas and the Stir Tea range, NZ's tastiest leaf tea. - [Join Newsletter | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/join-our-newsletter.html): We invite you to come and join our newsletter, a welcome break from busy lives and a chance to enjoy a great cup of tea. - [NZ Specialists Loose Leaf Teas | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/our-story.html): Stir Tea imports & distributes top quality, fresh and beautifully presented loose leaf tea products and caffeine free herbals and fruits for sale to businesses and discerning tea drinkers throughout N - [Types of Tea & FAQs | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/best-tea-for-me.html): Stir Tea is committed to keeping up to date and informed on current tea research and tea developments. - [Our Customers Say | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/customers-say.html): Come read what our Customers Say! We are thrilled when customers take time to contact us about their Stir experience. - [Create your online account | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/create-your-account.html): create your online account, your details, name*, email*, email (confirm)*, phone*, Address, Address*, Town/suburb*, City*, PostCode*, Province*, Country*, How did you first discover Stir? - [Customer Login | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/customer-login.html): Login, In November 2017 we upgraded this website to enhance your online tea experience with us. Enhance your online tea experience with Stir Tea, returning Stir customers, create an online account, - [Master Your Brew | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/learn-about-tea.html): Learn About Tea with Stir and become a tea master! Our master your brew articles are a firm favourite with our customers. - [Tea Articles & Research | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/articles-research.html): Explore the Tea Articles & Research we have gathered on our favourite topic - tea drinking. A must read for all tea enthusiasts. - [What’s New | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/stir-news.html): Here you will find a selection of our newsletters. We welcome you to join our mailing list to receive our regular updates on tea news, research and special offers. Access our blog, media coverage and - [Newsletters | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/stir-tea-newsletters): Keep your cup filled with our wonderful newsletters, packed with interesting information about loose leaf tea! - [Loose Leaf Tea Shop | Stir Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/shopping.html): Purchase our exquisite range of loose leaf tea from our online tea shop today! You'll taste the difference. - [Herbs & Flowers for your summer tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/2241055): Add a garden-fresh twist to your iced teas this summer. From mint and lemon balm to edible blooms and citrus, discover our favourite easy-to-grow plants for creating your own “mocktail garden.” - [Tea & the Chinese Lunar calendar - A shared philosophy] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/tea-and-the-chinese-lunar-calendar): The Chinese lunar calendar follows a twelve-year zodiac cycle, with each year represented by an animal. Each animal symbol offers a lens through which to reflect on tea’s diverse expressions: bold and delicate, traditional and evolving, practical and ceremonial. This blog explores each animal's symbolic association with tea. - [“Tea is Analog” - Finding a Pocket of Pause in a Digital World] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/Tea_is_Analog): In our digital world, there is something wonderful about stepping away and immersing yourself in the practical matters of making a cup of tea. Tea is Analog, explores this simple connection and why your daily tea ritual can offer a welcome respite from the busyness of life. - [Teaism - a Way of Life] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/what_is_teaism): Teaism is the practice of finding harmony, simplicity, and mindfulness through tea. Each cup invites us to pause, breathe, and enjoy beauty in the everyday. - [L-theanine: A Naturally Occurring Amino Acid in Tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/L-theanine_feel-good_compound): Discover the fascinating role of L-theanine, a naturally occurring compound found in tea (camellia sinensis), and learn how it contributes to tea's flavour, character and unique drinking experience. - [Visit us at Remarkables Market on these dates] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/remarkables-market-queenstown): You will find us at Remarkables Market on selected dates throughout their market season. Our stand is located in the red barn at the market, which is located around a 5-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, at Frankton. You can always place your tea order online and shop our full range of loose-leaf tea to collect on market day. - [Customer Favourites] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/913230): An introduction to the most popular tea blends from each of our collections, as selected by our Stir customers and tea lovers. - [Seasonal News - Autumn 2026] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/seasonal-news-autumn-2026): In this autumn issue, we celebrate the versatility of tea and the important role it can play in your day-to-day health. We offer our article on tea and chocolate pairing, including guidelines on how to host your own gathering plus the latest in tea news, stock updates and a delicious Butterfly Pea Flower Soda drink recipe. - [Tea and Chocolate Pairing] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/Tea_and_Chocolate_Pairing): When thoughtfully paired, tea and chocolate can highlight each other’s qualities, creating a tasting experience that is both balanced and interesting. You may find that your tea can soften the sweetness of chocolate or highlight unexpected flavour notes. Read our blog on how to host a tea and chocolate pairing event. - [Tea and Dark Chocolate: A Healthy Combination] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/Tea_and_Chocolate_A_Healthy_Combination): New research suggests that enjoying tea and dark chocolate could support heart health and healthy blood pressure. A delicious reminder that simple daily rituals can have positive effects. - [The holistic nature of tea] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/917433): At Stir we also greatly value the holistic properties of tea. Read more about our thoughts beyond science here. - [Seasonal News - Spring/Summer 2025] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/seasonal-news-summer-2025): In this edition of tea news, we focus on the gentle nature of tea and expand on the concept of Teaism. You'll find simple recipe ideas for using up any leftover tea liquor, plus planting suggestions for herbs and flowers to enhance your summer iced teas. - [Must You Brew Tea in a Teapot? If So, Which is the Best Type to Use: Ceramic, Glass, Metal or Porcelain?] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/brewing-tea-in-teapot): We’re often asked teapot questions - Do you have to brew Stir loose leaf tea in a teapot? What is the best type of teapot to use? Is it a traditional ceramic or stoneware teapot? Or maybe a more modern glass teapot is the answer? We share our teapot thoughts (and other options for brewing) with you so you can decide. - [Jane Guy spends an afternoon with Stir] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/Queenstown-life-blogger-Jane-Guy.html): Queenstown Life Blogger Jane Guy spends an afternoon with Stir. - [QT Magazine - Stir Tea and Remarkables Market] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/Remarkables-Market---Local-Charm-33.html): Stir Tea featured in QT Magazine, when they did an article on the fantastic Saturday Remarkables Farmers Market. - [Delicious Magazine - Australian Master Chef Judge discovers Stir] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/Australian-Master-Chef-judge-discovers-Stir-Tea-read-Delicious-magazine-March-2010-issue-14.html): Matt Preston describes the Stir Tea herbal blends in his 'Delicious.' article (March 2010 issue). - [We rush our cuppa, expert Michelle Casson says] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/We-rush-our-cuppa-Michelle-Casson.html): Making good tea takes time. Stir Tea's Michelle features in Charmian Smith's article for the Food & Wine section of the Otago Daily Times (October 2009). - [Dish Magazine Tea Trends Article] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/763252): As featured in Dish Magazine in August 2009 the humble cuppa has come a long way in recent years, Melinda Williams explores the explosion in New Zealand’s love for tea. The article includes our very own Stir. - [Tea is the New Black] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/771576): Qt Magazine spent an hour chatting over a cup of tea. They declared: Michelle Casson is Queenstown’s undisputed “queen of tea” - read what else they discovered about Stir. - [Stir Tea Packaging] (https://www.stirtea.co.nz/blog/stir-tea-packaging): Learn more about Stir Teas resealable foil pouches and our journey to more environmentally friendly packing without compromising the quality of our loose leaf.