Eighty degrees tea magazine - Issue 16

Eighty – Issue 16:

Heat.

A meditation on transformation, tension, and pause.

Issue 16 explores heat — not just as temperature, but as tension, energy, and change.

Within its pages, you’ll find echoes of warmth and pressure: identity found through cloth being cut; memories of distant pasts evoked through fragrance; resilience in a hostile world where each day must be cherished; imagined journeys beyond Earth where our rituals become inaccessible luxuries; the slow drift of seasons when light changes and we turn inward to the fire within; and the small choices that ease our lives but, at times, take something from them.

Tea remains the constant — a companion that steadies us while opening new ways of seeing.

About Eighty - taste is culture:

A print magazine exploring taste as a form of culture — through stories, objects, and ideas that slow the world down.

‘Tea isn’t just a drink. It’s a moment. It’s a ritual. It’s a story waiting to be told.

At Eighty, we believe tea is a lens through which we can see the world differently—more thoughtfully, more deeply.

We publish three times a year, but what we create is built to last. Each issue is a carefully crafted blend of stories, visuals, and insights, designed not just to inform but to resonate. Our readers aren’t looking for surface-level content; they’re seeking a connection, an experience, a shift in perspective.

We collaborate with chefs, artisans, and tea masters to capture the culture, creativity, and craftsmanship that elevate tea from a simple cup to a modern lifestyle choice. Our pages explore everything from ancient traditions to contemporary culinary innovations, showing how tea can inspire calm, spark curiosity, and create moments of true presence.

Eighty isn’t just a magazine—it’s a community of those who understand that the real stories often unfold slowly, steeped in time and intention. Because when you take the time to savour, you find more than flavour—you find meaning.

We’re here for those who know. And if you don’t know yet, pull up a chair. There’s always room for one more at the table.’