Lady Harriet’s Correspondence

Learn the art of storing tea so every cup tastes fresh. Protect your leaves from light, air, moisture, and odour, and keep their fragrance alive for months of perfect brews.

Fragrant and tender, these French Earl Grey scones are infused with tea leaves, baked golden in minutes, and served warm with jam, cream, and a pot of French Earl Grey — the perfect touch of elegance for afternoon tea.

Peach Blush iced tea captures summer’s joy — a blend of peach, apple, and hibiscus steeped to a rosy glow, then poured over ice with fresh fruit. Refreshing, elegant, and the perfect companion for sunlit afternoons.

From the bush’s humble billy can to the elegance of city tea rooms, Australia’s love affair with tea has shaped daily rituals for generations. Through rationing, revival, and the return of loose-leaf, tea remains a companion of comfort and fellowship — a story steeped in history and hospitality.

Stories and tea have ever been companions. From parlour firesides to modern gatherings, tales bind us together, carrying memories across generations. With every fragrant cup poured, confidences are shared, heritage preserved, and hearts warmed. The crystal teapot glows, and stories spill forth like amber — rich, restorative, and enduring.

Easter brunch is more than a meal — it is fellowship, indulgence, and delight. From sugared buns to painted eggs, every table shines brightest when tea is its heart. Loose leaves, crystal teapots, and lingering cups transform the gathering into a celebration of spring, conversation, and shared joy.

Tea is more than a drink — it is love made visible. In every word spoken, every cup shared, and every tender ritual, tea speaks all five love languages: affirmation, time, service, gifts, and touch. A crystal teapot becomes romance itself, steeped in comfort and affection.

Lady Harriet welcomes the New Year with five timeless secrets for brewing the perfect cup: loose leaf devotion, fresh water, gentle temperatures, careful timing, and never reboiling the kettle. A letter steeped in grace, guidance, and fellowship for a year of exquisite tea.

Lady Harriet shares the romance of the perfect teacup — from its Chinese origins to fine bone china refinement. With stories of Clara, Cousin Charlotte, and Mrs. Pembroke, she reflects on how beauty, balance, and a touch of history make each sip feel more tender and timeless.

Decaffeinated tea is neither villain nor hero, but a gentle compromise. Though some flavour and antioxidants are lost, it offers a calmer cup for evening hours. Yet nature provides happier alternatives: soothing rooibos, refreshing mint, and countless tisanes that bring comfort without wakefulness, leaving the heart at peace.

Many believe Orange Pekoe to be a citrus tea, yet it is not flavour at all but grade. From delicate tips to broken leaves, these letters tell the story of quality. Lady Harriet unravels the mystery, sharing how grades such as TGFOP1 ensure a cup both fragrant and fine.

Behind every perfect cup of tea stand quiet companions — the kettle, the spoon, the infuser, the timer, and the faithful tea caddy. Each plays its part with devotion, ensuring the leaves yield their finest flavour. Not fripperies, but steadfast friends, they turn every brew into a small ceremony.

From her first market stall in 2017 to guiding High Tea with Harriet through storms and triumphs, Denise poured her heart into every cup. As custodian, she carried Harriet with devotion, leaving a legacy of passion and perseverance that continues to inspire all who gather in the parlour.

On winter nights, hygge is the gentle spell of feeling at home — the warmth of woollen socks, the glow of candlelight, the comfort of tea in hand. More than coziness, it is presence, gratitude, and togetherness. A romance not with grandeur, but with life’s tender, ordinary beauty.

Science now affirms what the heart has always known: hugs and tea bring comfort, calm, and connection. This Mother’s Day, discover the gentle magic of oxytocin — released in embraces, shared cups, and moments of care. For mothers and all who nurture, the simplest gifts are the dearest.

When tea meets chocolate, enchantment follows. From creamy milk to rich dark and delicate white, each finds its perfect partner in the crystal teapot. Together they soothe, enliven, and delight, turning a simple indulgence into ceremony and romance. Savour slowly, and discover the art of pairing cup and square.

On Mother’s Day, Lady Harriet recalls her mother, whose parlour was filled with tea, kindness, and quiet wisdom. She reflects on lessons steeped in grace and gentleness — reminding us that true wealth lies not in grandeur, but in presence, patience, and love poured out like a perfect cup.

Step inside Lady Harriet’s workroom, where Clara hums softly and each parcel of fragrant tea is folded as though it were a letter. With ribbons, lilacs, and the occasional surprise, every order becomes a most delightful dispatch of kindness, carrying fellowship from her crystal cup to yours.

Balance is not found in grand gestures but in life’s slender pauses. Lady Harriet reflects on how brewing tea restores harmony — a daily act of self-care that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. With crystal cups and quiet moments, tea teaches us how to slow, breathe, and begin again.

Lady Harriet invites you to share in the tender pleasures of ordinary hours — the sigh of steam, the rustle of ribbons, the gossip of neighbours, and the fragrance of lilacs. A letter steeped in Elevenses Irish Breakfast Tea, and the quiet romances of everyday life.