Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020!

Wow! What a year!

2019 has definitely been quite a big year of personal and professional opportunities – and lets be honest – quite a few big challenges.  With everything this year has brought with it, I feel so very grateful for all of the lessons and for the support of the people around me.  As this tea business turns 2 years old on the 16th December, I can’t help but feel like its birth has been both incredibly fulfilling and at times pretty exhausting.  As small business owners, we don’t often speak of the challenges we face.  But as you can imagine, behind this little House of Tea, there is only one staff member: me! I do all of the herbal blends by hand, all of the packaging, managing, supplying, ordering, selling, wholesaling, advertising, marketing, social media, bookkeeping, administration… and, well you get the picture, the list goes on and on.

I am proud of what I’ve achieved so far and I’m very thankful to you for supporting me and making this dream come true.  Beit e’Shai wouldn’t be here without your continual support.

This year I have traded at various markets, hosted a beautiful fundraising Tea Salon to support Palestinian farmers, facilitated a number of workshops, tea ceremonies, had a few catering jobs including the heartwarming Black-Palestinian Solidarity Conference, took part on my first ever trade show at the Melbourne Tea Festival, had a PopUp Teahouse at the Immigration Museum for Khalil Gibran’s exhibition and expanded the Beit e’Shai Stockist family to ten clients.  It’s been HUGE.  And I am full of gratitude.

This month, I will be celebrating these achievements with a few of my  talented friends by bringing you a PopUp Teahouse + Gallery at 369 Lygon St. East Brunswick. For one weekend only, we will gather to celebrate the end of 2019 and welcome 2020.  There will be an Opening Night to celebrate our 2nd Birthday, at my friend Liam’s new PopUp and Studio Space on Friday 13th December, with drinks available by donation to support Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network.  On Saturday 14th Dec. I will host a Full Moon Tea Ceremony, and throughout the weekend there will be a lineup of incredible local artists, designers and creatives offering you a conscious Christmas shopping experience.  And most importantly, an opportunity to catch up and celebrate before the year ends!  Read below for more details.

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PopUp Teahouse + Gallery 13th-15th December 2019

Beit e’Shai turns two!  Join us for a weekend of partying, tea ceremony, art, designer clothing and other treats as we gather to celebrate the end of year with our friends and family, while we support some of Melbourne’s vibrant local artists, artisans and small businesses.

Our PopUp Teahouse and Gallery will be open for trade on Saturday 14th Dec. and Sunday 15th Dec. from 11am – 4pm (both days). On display we will have artwork by Vanessa Aloia, organic herbal teas by Beit e’Shai and various treats from our friends R E M U S E, Jessica Gannaway, ChiandKo Jewellery and Recycled Design and more, giving you the perfect opportunity for conscious Christmas shopping.  Join us on Friday 13th Dec. for the Opening Party 6pm – 10pm.  For more information visit the Facebook page at this link.

In other news… 

  • The Last Full Moon of 2019
On Saturday 14th Dec. join me, Rasha Tayeh, Beit e’Shai founder and owner, for an intimate Full Moon Tea Ceremony and Herbalism Workshop from 4pm – 6pm. Together we will hold space for meditation, intention setting and blend herbal medicine for you to take home or gift to family, friends and community.

Cost $25. BIPOC free. Auslan interpreter available upon request, please email rasha@beiteshai.com

Spaces are limited, please pre-book this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGUTE
or send an email to rasha@beiteshai.com to book/enquire.

I look forward to spending this special weekend with you to welcome the new year together!
  • Private Nutrition Consultations and Reiki Sessions

In 2020 I will moving my private practice work to Oshun Yoga in Reservoir and will be available for these 1:1 consultations on Fridays only, with some early evening appointments for those who work 9-5.

  • Online Store Christmas Shopping

Please be aware that if you are planning to shop online for Christmas gifts, be sure to place your orders no later than Monday 16th December 2019 to receive them in time for Christmas.  Beit e’Shai uses Australia Post, so get your orders in early to avoid delays.  To visit the Online Store, visit http://www.beiteshai.com

December Markets

Here are my market movements this month:

  • This Saturday 7th Dec I’ll be at my regular spot at CERES Brunswick, trading at the CERES Makers and Flea Market from 9am – 2pm.
  • Friday 13th – 15th Dec. the PopUp Teahouse + Gallery will be open for trade from 6pm – 10pm on Friday night during our Opening Party and from 11am – 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
  • Saturday 21st Dec I’ll be back at CERES Brunswick, trading at the CERES Makers and Flea Market from 9am – 2pm.  This will be the last day of trade for 2019.

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Happy Holidays 

I will be taking a break from 22nd Dec. 2019 until 8th Jan 2020. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continual love and support.  I feel humbled and grateful for the opportunities and blessings I receive that allow me to do what I love.

Someone once told me “there are years for sowing and planting, and years for harvesting” – and just as the natural cycles go, the seasons, the moon and sun cycles for example, this year has reminded me that life itself is an ongoing creative cycle.  A cycle of birth, growth, full bloom, harvest, decay, death, rebirth, growth, full bloom, harvest, decay, death and so on.  It has taught me to be patient. To be present.  I have learnt to love every part of the year for its teachings.  Every part of the cycle for its blessings.  To love Winter and not long for Spring impatiently.  Because after Winter, Spring will naturally come.

I have a feeling next year will bring along beautiful creative adventures, art projects, connected private practice work and a steady flow of herbal abundance, as the lessons and blessings continue from the plants I work with.  These plants, my teachers.

I wish you all a happy and safe new year.  I hope you celebrate your creative cycles, in whatever stage you may be, and that you are surrounded in love with friends, family and community with a constant flow of blessings.

I would absolutely love to see you at the PopUp Teahouse + Gallery at 369 Lygon St. in East Brunswick for a hug before I take myself on a camping trip along the East Coast to rest, hug trees and learn from the ocean and waters.

With love and gratitude, Rasha x

Winter Healing Masterclass

Oshun Retreat in collaboration with Beit e’Shai (House of Tea) are hosting a Winter Healing Masterclass on Sunday 23rd June from 11am – 3pm.

During this masterclass, we will practice yoga, meditation and pranayama techniques and discuss nutrition and herbalism principles that support and nourish us during the winter months.

Investment: $85 full fee and $75 concession
A light vegan lunch will be provided.

To book, visit this link: https://bit.ly/2Huihm5

Participants will receive a test tube of Beit e’Shai organic herbal tea and Oshun Retreat oil blend.

About the facilitators:

Kira Ostwald – Oshun Retreat
Kira loves to move, and barely ever sits still. A hairdresser in the daytime and a Yogini by night, she is always moving and loves it! Meditation helps her to find stillness, in the mind and the body; and she loves a Vinyasa just as much as a Nidra session. Balance is the essence of life. She loves to take students through a journey of breath, meditation and movement. She began Oshun to help others find their true path, connecting mind, body and spirit.
For more information visit: www.oshunretreat.com.au

Rasha Tayeh – Beit e’Shai
Rasha is a nutritionist, herbalist, artist and mystic. Her practice is inspired by the seasons and ways in which we can enhance connections with our bodies, our communities and with nature. She combines principles of nutrition and herbalism in her wellness workshops.
Rasha is the owner and founder of Beit e’Shai (House of Tea in Arabic, pronounced bayt eh shy). Informed by her ancestor’s wisdom and drawing on her knowledge and appreciation of traditional Arabic medicine and Palestinian herbalism, Rasha creates aromatic teas and herbal medicines that focus on health, wellbeing and comfort.
For more information visit: www.beiteshai.com and www.rashatayeh.com


Beit e’Shai and Oshun Retreat acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of this land on which we live and work, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We reflect in our work that Ancestral medicine and traditional herbalism bring deep healing to people and Mother Earth.

Winter Apothecary Workshop

Winter is time to reflect, conserve energy and go deeply inwards.
It’s also a time for divine medicine making.

Beit e’Shai invites you to our Winter Apothecary Workshop of medicine making with herbalist and nutritionist Rasha Tayeh.

During this 2 hour workshop we will make a back balm, cough syrup and various herbal infusions – using simple & safe homemade recipes that help support us during winter, strengthen our immunity & protect us from general ailments.

Join herbalist and nutritionist Rasha Tayeh (founder & owner of Beit e’Shai) and make some magic to prepare you for winter!

Investment: $60
When: 2-4pm Sunday 26th May 2019
Where: Oshun Retreat 5/27 Enfield Ave Preston VIC 3072

Each participant will receive one free test tube of Beit e’Shai herbal tea.
Back balms and various Beit e’Shai products will also be available for sale on the day – cash and eftpos available.

Book your spot at this link https://www.trybooking.com/BCFUR
Space are limited – so book early!

Hope to see you there.

We acknowledge that cost can sometimes be a barrier to attending. As a small business we can’t subsidise a large number of tickets, however, we are happy to offer one free ticket (in exchange with volunteering) and a handful of discounted tickets to this workshop if you are a student or unwaged.
Email rasha@beiteshai.com for more information.

About Rasha Tayeh
Rasha is a nutritionist, herbalist, artist and mystic. Her practice is inspired by the seasons and ways in which we can enhance connections with our bodies, our communities and with nature. She combines principles of nutrition and herbalism in her wellness workshops.
Rasha is the owner and founder of Beit e’Shai (House of Tea in Arabic, pronounced bayt eh shy). Informed by her ancestor’s wisdom and drawing on her knowledge and appreciation of traditional Arabic medicine and Palestinian herbalism, Rasha creates aromatic teas and herbal medicines that focus on health, wellbeing and comfort.

For more information visit:
www.beiteshai.com
www.rashatayeh.com


Beit e’Shai and Rasha Tayeh acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of this land on which we live and work, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We reflect in our work that Ancestral medicine and traditional herbalism bring deep healing to people and Mother Earth.

Magical March

March began with International Women’s Day!

I would like to take this chance, over a cuppa tea, to honour all the goddesses, matriarchs and fierce women who have guided and inspired me this lifetime.  Below is an image of Ishtar (also known as Inanna in ancient Mesopotamian mythology). She is associated with love, beauty, sex, desire, fertility, war, justice, political power and the underworld. Keep shining and reconnecting with your divinity. Happy women’s Day!

I also want to take this time to give thanks to our Mother.
Mother Earth, who teaches us, guides us and heals us with beautiful herbs.

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I have two special events this month:

– Saturday 23rd March Market Stall at Ceres Harvest Festival 10am-3pm
– Saturday 30th March Magical Herbalism Workshop at SpellBox 10:30am-12:30pm

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CERES Harvest Festival

My friends over at CERES Environment Park are having a Harvest Festival and I will be trading in the Makers Market area from 10am until 3pm.  Be sure to pop in and say hello!  The day celebrates and gives thanks to Mother Earth, our farmers and the cycle of the seasons.

There will be tea, local produce, music, planting, mindful weaving, Mandala making and much more!

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Magical Herbalism

I believe in magic!  And I’m very excited about this month’s workshop.
I’ve been invited to host a magical workshop at one of my all time favourite stores, SpellBox.

In a workshop titled The Witch’s Brew, I will prepare different organic herbal infusions and discuss their healing and magickal powers, ritual and lore.  To book your place visit this link.