Entry 02 of 07
Queko matte black tea pouches with white creature labels: Leli, Teo and Gerra
Plate II · the pouches, in the studio1 of 1

Gerra

the messenger

A messenger, a carrier, a transporter. Running and hopping from collection to destination. The knapsack's contents are unknown to all but the sender, the retriever, and Gerra.

A brisk black tea brightened with orange and lemon peel, bergamot and cornflower petals. The morning run, in a cup.

Entry
NO.02 of 07
Base
Black tea
Blend
Black tea, orange and lemon peel, bergamot, cornflower
Caffeine
Yes
Brew
Just boiled · 3 to 4 minutes
Pouch
Biodegradable, composts with the leaves
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$16.95AUD · loose leaf

Unsure?Taste Gerra for $3 first

Field notes

How to brew the messenger.

i. In an infuser.

One heaped teaspoon per cup. Water at a full boil straight from the kettle; black tea likes the heat. Steep three to four minutes.

ii. In the teapot.

A teaspoon per cup and one extra for the pot. Lid on, let it sit, pour the lot before it stews.

iii. Loose in the cup.

The unhurried way. Let the leaves settle as it cools and sip once the steam softens.

Afterwards, the leaves go to the garden, not the bin.

The Gerra creature line-art print photographed among green foliage
Plate II · the Gerra print, in the wild$5.95
Pair the creature

Take the messenger home.

The original Gerra illustration from this label, printed as a standalone piece. Hang the creature beside the cup it carries.

The Gerra print, $5.95