Crafters & Makers

Tea Associates

Tea Associates is an owner operated business developing, blending, and selling tea. The product range includes ten blends: four black teas (including one chai), one green and five herbals. Six of the blends are available in biodegradable & compostable teabags – NO PLASTIC.

Accessories were introduced for the enjoyment of the tea experience, enabling the customer to have fun with tea, which include tea caddies, flasks, strainers, glass teapot set, travel tins, tea tins and two sizes of jute carry bags. Tins are Australian designs and can be refilled or repurposed and gift packs are also popular.

Having lived and worked in the Bendigo community for over 35 years, I wanted Tea Associates to have a strong presence within the local business community, and associated networks (hence connection to the word ‘associates’). It is important for me to support and nurture these local networks through partnerships, collaborations, product donations for fund raising events, sponsorships, and tree planting days.

Collins Honey

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Zero Plastics Australia

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Hartlands Eucalyptus

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Squirrel Gully Saffron

Victoria's first 100% off grid saffron farm.

Creators of sustainably grown saffron and unique saffron products.

Packaged in recyclable and compostable packaging.

Sheesh handmade

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Suzie cuts each skirt out by hand and is therefore able to minimise waste by carefully cutting around faults and selecting the best use of each length of fabric.

Made well and made to last using high quality fabrics and threads, these skirts are expected to live a long life.

Offcuts are then used to make bandanna tie hats to reduce waste to landfill.

Packed with Love

Mother and son team specialising in Chemical free seeds.

Shabby Sheep

I make children’s clothing from newborn to size 5. My main item is coats, dresses and vests made out of vintage woollen blankets, all lined.