The Ultimate Tea Lover's Bundle

MORE ABOUT THE TEA TUBE
This innovative tea test tube is made of high quality, heat-resistant borosilicate glass and features high precision slits cut into the sides. This allows the transfer of boiling water, creating the perfectly brewed infusion.

MORE ABOUT THE TEA INFUSING BOTTLE
This easy to use glass tea infuser bottle glass will hold 250 mls and allows you to carry your favourite brew with you and it's double walled high quality borosilicate glass means it stays hot without burning your hand.
A perfect sized bottle for loose leaf tea, matcha, chai or any hot or cold drink you fancy. It is leakproof and can just be placed into your handbag.
I love my tea bottle infuser and use it for both hot or cold brews and have even popped a takeaway tea or coffee in there.
Stay tuned for fresh zero-waste brewing ideas...

HOW TO USE THE TEA WAND
Pop the desired amount of loose leaf tea into the tube and replace the cork lid. Gently place the tea wand into your mug, then pour boiling hot water onto it.

You will notice that the hot water surrounding the tea tube will become the tea. Once it has brewed to your taste, remove the glass tea wand and enjoy your cup of tea!
Depending on how strong you like your tea and how much tea is contained in the infusing wand, you can always brew it again for another cup.

HOW TO USE THE TEA BREWING BOTTLE
There are three parts to this bottle, the top cup where you place the tea leaves, the bottle part which can be used as your 'cup', and the middle section that joins them both together.
Unscrew the glass cup at the top, place the desired amount of tea in there and screw back onto the middle section.
Unscrew the larger, double-walled section at the bottom and fill with boiling water, screw on the top part again.
Turn upside down and the water will travel through the central strainer section to reach the tea and it will infuse.
I recommend waiting a couple of minutes for the tea to brew and the boiling water to cool slightly to avoid any pressure issue when unscrewing.
Enjoy your brew!

I am not at the stage in my business to use pretty ‘Us and The Earth’ branded boxes. A good portion of mine came from the stash I collect behind my local ‘Kidstuff’ or the supermarket. I have also been known to stop my neighbours on their way to the recycling bin with boxes. That’s just how I roll.

The jewels are on the inside and packed with so much love!! And just in case you are wondering - any bubble wrap used is all recycled too. 

I recycle. I reuse. when I can

Carbon Neutral Parcel Delivery

The process of delivering a parcel emits carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is shown  to harm our environment.   

We are using Australia Post and Sendle for our shipping delivery

Plastic-free Packaging that turns into fertiliser

I also use Hero Packaging for smaller products that don't need a box

 

HERE IS WHY I LOVE THEM...

 Firstly Anaita and Vik are cool people. They are doing good and Anaita, who I know personally, is a power-house when it comes to supporting ecommerce brands, especially those female-led ones. 

'Heropacks', which is what I use, are made from home-compostable materials, mainly cornstarch and PBAT.

They take 90-120 days in your home compost to break down. NOTE: note, these can't be placed in the recycling bin

This biodegradable polymer breaks down in soil and doesn’t leave any toxic residues behind.

Minimising carbon emissions — The process behind manufacturing compostable mailers requires less energy and resources in comparison to plastic packaging materials.

I love supporting HERO PACKAGING, an Australian-owned company with similar goals to help loads of businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and educate as to how we can make impactful changes to reduce plastic pollution.

WHAT ARE THEY MADE FROM?

 Unlike traditional shipping mailers, these are NOT made from single use plastic. Our mailers are made from 30% plant-based materials such as PLA and 70% from a certified compostable material called PBAT (a synthetic bonding agent).

ANOTHER COOL TIP - YOU CAN REUSE THEM AGAIN

There are 2 sticky strips, so when you receive the mailer, you can cut along the line on the flap and re-use it with the second adhesive (glue) strip. HERO mailers are one of the only ones in the world that have a reusable strip!

HOW DO YOU COMPOST THE MAILERS?

To compost them at home, it’s best to remove any labels ( unless they too are compostable), cut them up and place them in your compost bin. These will completely break down within 90-120 days in a home-compostable environment - sometimes even sooner! 

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING

Orders are shipped Monday-Friday within 1-2 business days of being placed, often same day, if ordered by 2pm. As I am a small business with school pickups and family stuff I can't always guarantee same day ( but I will try!!) 

Deliveries to addresses outside of Australian city metro areas (150km+) may take slightly longer to arrive. On average, you can expect an extra 2-5 business days.

All orders under $80 will be shipped at a $10 Flat Rate

Orders over $80 will be shipped FREE of charge

Orders over $150 will be shipped Express Post - FREE of charge

SHIPPING TO OTHER COUNTRIES 

We can ship anywhere in the world and this is calculated at the checkout cart based on location, weight & size of the package. If you would like a quote, please email info@usandtheearth.com and we will calculate this for you.

ORDER CONFIRMATION

As soon as you place your order you will receive an order confirmation e-mail to confirm receipt. We will ship your order out within 1-2 business days after receiving it and we will then email you your shipment tracking number so you can easily keep a close eye on when your new item(s) will be with you. 

CUSTOMS, DUTIES & TAXES

We are not responsible for any customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the responsibility of the customer (tariffs, taxes, etc). International orders may incur an import tax.

RETURNS, REFUNDS & EXCHANGES - you have 30 days !

If you aren't happy then return it. If for any reason you do not absolutely love your eco goodies, we will gladly issue a refund for the value of the merchandise or exchange your items within 30 days of purchase.

To be eligible for a return or exchange, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it and in the original packaging. Gift Vouchers are not be eligible for a return.

WHAT TO DO

• Please notify us in writing via email to info@usandtheearth.com including your order number or a copy of your receipt.
• You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Original shipping costs are unfortunately non-refundable and will be deducted from your refund.
• If you are shipping an item over AU$50/US$35, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t & can't guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
• Once goods are received and the refund approved, your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 48 hrs.

I am sure that you will adore your products but understand that things happen in life and sometimes we just don't like what we ordered!

No worries, we are here to support you whatever you decide.😀