eteaket x Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh International Festival is the original festival. The one that started it all, the igniting spark which established Edinburgh as the world’s Festival City. Every August, the International Festival welcomes the world to experience our hand-picked programme of the finest performers in music, theatre, opera and dance. The Festival is lead by Festival Director, virtuoso violinist, Nicola Benedetti.

This year the Festival theme is Rituals That Unite Us, reasserting the need for reconciliation and the value of shared experiences in today’s increasingly disconnected world, our curated programme of live events celebrates the practices, traditions and festivities that bring us together.

eteaket and Edinburgh International Festival have come together this year to create a unique selection of teas celebrating the spirit of Opera, Music, Dance and Theatre so you can pause while your tea is brewing to celebrate a ‘ritual that unites us’ by connecting with yourself and others.

The Tea Mind System…

eteaket’s Tea Mind System fuses our knowledge of tea with our love for self-care and philosophy by supporting you to pause for tea so you can rebalance by doing a series of suggested tea routines in order to thrive more every day. Join us & others all around the world, taking a moment each day to thrive in 3.

PAUSE – Take a moment to pause with tea.

REBALANCE – Follow the suggested tea routine while your tea is brewing to rebalance.

THRIVE – Thrive in your day. Create powerful, lasting change.

Your Tea Mind map

The teas…

These teas have been specifically blended in harmony with the ancient Chinese 5 Elements to empower you to pause, rebalance & thrive in the 3 minutes it takes to brew your tea.

In traditional Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—represent the fundamental forces of the universe, shaping natural rhythms and human life.

Wood symbolizes growth and renewal, linked to the liver.

Fire represents energy and passion, associated with the heart.

Earth stands for stability and nourishment, connected to the spleen.

Metal signifies clarity and structure, tied to the lungs.

Water embodies adaptability and wisdom, related to the kidneys.

These elements interact in cycles of creation and destruction, guiding us towards harmony and balance in our lives.

Opera

Loved for it’s intoxicating musical and visual effects, Opera is the most vivid culmination of all the performing arts combined. Five extraordinary operas are part of this year’s programme. [LINK] Opera | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk)

The Focused Mind black tea is blended with rosemary and ashwagandha with notes of lemon and mint to balance the Fire Element. It pairs well with the energy, drama and passion of opera allowing you to be fully focused and ‘in the moment’.

Theatre

Encounter hypnotic tails of struggle, perseverance and triumph with stories coming from Peru, Brazil, Canada and Orkney. This year’s theatre programmes are full of premieres to delight and thrill. [LINK] Theatre | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk)

The Contented Mind oolong tea is blended with coconut and goji berries with notes of lime and pineapple to help balance the Earth Element. It pairs best with Theatre which brings people together in a supportive way and allows your to unwind and feel uplifts at the same time.

Music

Revel in outstanding musicianship in the grandeur of the Usher Hall, the intimate setting of the Queens Hall and the convivial surroundings of the Festival’s home venue The Hub. The music programme features an array of international artists. [LINK] Classical Music | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk)

The Balanced Mind white tea is blended with elderberries and cinnamon with notes of apple, hibiscus and schizandra berries to help increase the flow of the Water Element. We suggest drinking it while listening to music because the Water element refers to that dreamlike state where anything is possible and you can express yourself authentically and with complete freedom. It’s great for helping you stay alert and relaxed. u can express yourself authentically and with complete freedom.

Dance

Enjoy the thrill of the live experience as stories from around the world are told through compelling choreography and the infectious energy of the dancers. The dance programme for 2024 Arthurian cosplay, Brazilian rhythms and Sufi traditions. [LINK] Dance | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk)

The Energised Mind green tea is blended with pear and rosehip with citrus notes, a slight floral jasmine and a hint of honey to help rebalance the growth and renewal of the Wood element. We recommend drinking it while immersing yourself in dance to give yourself a boost and increase your energy. The playful, forward motion and energy of the Wood element is great for dance and help you feel empowered and move forward with clarity.

Tea Rituals & Recipes…

Make the most of your blends whilst your tea is steeping follow our suggested thrive in 3 tea routine to pause and rebalance. Transform each blend into our delicious tea based beverages.

Energised Mind – Green Tea – Boost & Energise  

Tea Routine: Box breathing
While your tea is brewing for 3 minutes reset your central nervous system by imagining 4 sides of a box, close your eyes as you breathe in for 4 seconds along one side, hold for 4 along another side, exhale slowly for 4 along the next side, wait for 4 seconds then repeat until
you feel rebalanced.

Gather  

eteaket The Energised Mind Tea 

3 inches of Cucumber roughly chopped 

60g of Spinach 

Juice of ½ Lemon 

10g of fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped 

Squeeze of Honey to taste (optional) 

Method  

• Brew 2.5g of The Energised Mind Tea in 200ml of 80 ° water for 3 minutes then remove the leaves.  

• Add all the ingredients into a blender with the brewed tea and blitz until smooth.  

• Serve over ice.  

Contented Mind – Oolong Tea – Unwind & Uplift 

Tea Routine: Grounding
While your tea is brewing for 3 minutes ground yourself by imagining you’ve got roots growing from the soles of your feet all the way down into the earth. Take long, slow breaths as you find yourself becoming calmer. For brownie points (and dirty feet) do it outside in nature with no socks!

Gather  

eteaket The Contented Mind Tea 

½ a Fresh Rocket Chilli 

Juice of ½ Lime  

2 Tbsp. of chopped Coriander  

15ml. Agave Syrup 

100ml of Cloudy Apple Juice 

Method  

• Brew 2.5g of The Contented Mind Tea in 150ml of 95 ° water for 3 minutes then remove the leaves allow to cool to room temp.  

• In a cocktail shaker add thinly sliced rocket chilli, Juice of ½ Lime, 2 tbsp. of chopped Coriander, 15ml of Agave Syrup, 100ml of Cloudy Apple Juice and the cool tea. 

• Fill with ice and shake for 15 seconds.  

• Strain into a rocks glass and serve.  

 The Focused Mind – Black Tea – Focus & Vitality 

Tea routine: Gratitude
While your tea is brewing for 3 minutes write down (or think about) 3 things from the past 24hrs that you’re grateful for.

Gather  

eteaket The Focused Mind Tea 

30g of Greek yoghurt 

80g of Fresh Pineapple 

Squeeze of Honey 

Method  

• Brew 2 tsp. of The Focused Mind Tea in 150ml of Boiling water for a strong infusion, remove the leaves after 3 minutes and allow to cool.  

• In a blender combine the tea, yogurt, pineapple & honey.  

• Blitz until smooth.  

• Garnish with fresh mint to serve.  

The Balanced Mind – White Tea – Alert & Relaxed Drink  

Tea Routine: Joy
While your tea is brewing for 3 minutes do something enjoyable, perhaps even just plain silly (e.g. start a game of Tig, do the Floss or make up a song and sing it loud and proud).

Gather  

eteaket The Balanced Mind Tea   

Juice of ½ lemon  

6 fresh Raspberries 

6 fresh blackberries 

Squeeze of Agave Nectar 

Method  

• Brew 2.5g of The Balanced Mind Tea in 175ml of 80 ° water for 3 minutes then remove the leaves. 

• In a serving glass lightly add the juice of half a fresh pressed lemon in with a generous squeeze of Agave Nectar along with the berries and very gently muddle to release the juice.  

• Whilst the tea is still warm pour over the fruit mixture and serve.  

Edinburgh International Festival

EIF welcomes the world to Edinburgh to experience our hand-picked programme of the finest performers in dance, opera, music and theatre. Through their artistry we create space for reflection and reconciliation, debate and celebration, bringing people of different cultures and viewpoints together. You can find the programme here: What’s on | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk)