Paddock to Pantry - Award Winning Australian Native Tea
Blak Brews, a proudly Indigenous owned (First Nations owned) Australian tea company, rose to national prominence after winning Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia—one of the country’s most competitive food and beverage programs.
Founded by Troy and Cerisa Benjamin, Blak Brews is redefining tea through native Australian ingredients, cultural knowledge, and modern craftsmanship, creating blends that are uniquely connected to Country, heritage, and flavour.
This is not imported tea.
This is authentic Australian native tea—bold, sustainable, and story driven.
Blak Brews Wins Big on Food Stars
As reported by Surf Coast Times (May 3, 2024), Blak Brews founder secured a twelve month mentorship with Gordon Ramsay and a $250,000 investment after winning the show Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia.
This milestone placed Blak Brews on the national stage, highlighting the brand’s innovation, flavour, and business potential within Australia’s competitive food industry.
Gordon Ramsay Recognition & National Impact
Blak Brews’ victory represents one of the highest levels of recognition for an emerging Australian food brand.
The program, broadcast nationally, introduced the business to millions of viewers and validated its position in the premium market.
Independent business media strengthened this recognition.
Westpac Business News described Blak Brews as:
“the Indigenous tea business that won Gordon Ramsay’s seal of approval” [winetourism.com]
This endorsement highlights:
• Strong market demand
• Rapid business growth
• A unique position within the Australian premium tea category
A rare dual validation from both global culinary leadership and trusted Australian business media.
Proudly Indigenous / First Nations Owned
Blak Brews is a First Nations owned Australian business, representing a new wave of Indigenous entrepreneurship.
The brand reflects:
• Connection to Country and land
• Knowledge of native botanicals
• Over 60,000 years of cultural heritage, expressed through modern products.
Native Australian Ingredients: What Makes It Exceptional
Blak Brews uses native botanicals that distinguish it from traditional imported teas.
Lemon Myrtle
• One of Australia’s most recognised native herbs
• Naturally high in central, creating a strong citrus aroma.
• Traditionally used in flavour and wellness applications
Native Bush Ingredients
• Unique to Australia
• Known for rich flavour and cultural significance.
• Increasingly valued in premium food and beverage markets
These ingredients deliver authentic flavour, provenance, and a distinctly Australian identity
Australian Tea: A Growing Premium Category
Tea remains one of the most consumed beverages in Australia, with demand shifting toward:
• Native and herbal blends
• Wellness-focused drinks
• Boutique, Australian-made products
Consumers are increasingly choosing:
• Local over imported
• Authentic over mass-produced
• Premium over generic
RRG – The Tea Collection
Red Centre
Bold, earthy blend inspired by desert landscapes
Pairs with: Dark chocolate, caramel biscuits, savoury crackers.
Aussie Brekkie
Smooth, full-bodied daily classic
Pairs with: ANZAC biscuits, honey, granola, shortbread
Lemon Myrtle
Bright, aromatic, distinctly Australian
Pairs with: Citrus desserts, white chocolate, pastries
Why It Stands Out
• Winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia
• Built on native Australian ingredients
• Proudly Australian made, owned, and inspired
• Positioned in a fast-growing premium tea category
🌏 Global Appeal
Selected as part of Rare & Ready Gifts’ first international (USA) order—demonstrating growing global demand for Australian native tea.
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