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First Ray - In the News
At First Ray we don't like to 'toot our own horn' but we have had some public acclaim. The following are some of the articles from various publications we've had the pleasure of featuring in. We hope you enjoy!
 

Map Magazine

Map Magazine August 2008 -
"The world has been enjoying tea for more than 5,000 years, but only since 1995 has it been enjoying ethical and biodynamically grown teas"

Herald Sun Sunday Magazine

Herald Sun Sunday Magazine 13th January 2008 -
"Organic, Fairtrade-certified and bio-dynamic, this tea is steeped with more than just antioxidants"

Conscious living Magazine

Conscious Living Issue 76 (Jan 2008) -
"these delightful teas from Makabari Estate in the foothills of Darjeeling, offer the perfect way to start changing the world, one cup at a time."

Openhouse Foodservice

Openhouse Foodservice September 2007 -
"First Ray has just launched Australia's very first range of sustainably fished tuna, sardines, mackerel and anchovies."

G Magazine

G Magazine March 2007 -
"serious about sustainable practices both land and at sea"

The Courier Mail

The Courier Mail 17th October 2006 -
"not only will you be helping marine life, but also your health with a product packed fresh from the boat"

Virgin blue Voyeur

Virgin Blue Voyeur October 2006 -
"Makaibari the world's first biodynamic tea estate"

Good Living

Good Living 23rd May 2006 -
"Unless we change our fishing and eating habits, some of our favourite fish will disappear from our seafood counter altogether"

Alternative Foodservice

Alternative Food Service April 2006 -
"Virgin Blue" "offer[s] organic and fairtrade certified tea"

Herald Sun Sunday Magazine

Herald Sun Sunday Magazine 19th March 2006 -
"The Fish 4 Ever tuna range is fished using sustainable methods (no dragnets or factory ships)"

The Age

The Age Epicure 6th September 2005 -
"Leaves and buds are hand-picked, steamed and dried to make a pale golden brew that's delicate, honeyed and refreshing"

Cafe Culture

Cafe Culture May 2005 -
"Multi-award winning range of certified Organic and Fairtrade tea" available in Australia"

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Makaibari
voted
'Best for the Soul'
  
Hampstead Tea's partner
tea estate, Makaibari in India's Darjeeling province has been voted
'Best for the Soul' in
Time Magazine's
Best of Asia 2008.
 
"If Darjeeling is the champagne of teas, Makaibari is the Krug or Henri Giraud".
 
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