Paper & Tea – The Spirit Of Artisanal Tea

Inspired by the beauty of quality artisanal tea and its spirit and legacy found throughout the centuries, Berlin-based Paper and Tea set out with the mission to share craft, knowledge and experience of fine tea culture. Drawing from an age-old tradition and know-how, the specialty tea company authentically promotes a mindset that re-interprets the role of quality tea for a modern lifestyle. Committed to offering the world’s finest tea, the young company carries “only whole-leaf, hand-processed and single-garden tea of the highest grade, sourced at origin to foster a sense of mutual respect and gratitude with our makers.”

If you are in Berlin, make sure to check out their engaging retail concept that lives up to the brand’s authentic, intuitive and intimate approach to experiencing the beauty and pleasures of high-quality tea.

[ paperandtea.com ]

SOUNDCLOUD PLAYLIST - OCTOBER 2015

KINFOLK - Vol. 16 'The Essentials Issue'

Kinfolk’s sixteenth issue, The Essentials Issue, explores the different meanings of life’s fundamentals, the things that bring us back to our cores, and shows how we can implement them into our daily lives.

'Instead of determining how little we can live with, it’s about working out what we cannot live without.'

In my opinion, the excerpts taken from Peter Block’s book Community: The Structure of Belonging (pp. 49-59) is one of the most compelling and relevant articles of this issue. Moving away from the tangible concept of belonging, it discusses the ‘esoteric’ side of belongingness: a deap-seated desire we have to belong to something larger than ourselves, suggesting ways in which we can create a stronger sense of togetherness by fostering genuine support through our communities. 160 pages, offset-printed and perfect bound, full colour on uncoated paper. Printed in Canada. 

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PROJEKT SAMSEN - 3D-Printed Sunglasses

In praise of innovation, technology and timeless aesthetics, the recently launched brand, PROJEKT SAMSEN, has introduced a stunning collection of 3D-printed sunglasses. The young Berlin-based label has developed a way to 3D print their Nylon-based mono-frames in one single yet highly stable and flexible piece. Their frames are the result of conscious and creative reinterpretation: Here, the interaction between the human and this everyday object is paramount in their well-grounded and elaborate design approach. Especially with the proliferation of 3D design and its increased recognition from both brands and consumers, we believe that PROJEKT SAMSEN is on a good way to potentially make their mark in the product design landscape. Price €180.

ERASED TAPES RECORDS – Pure Sonic Perfection

Founded back in 2007 by Robert Raths, Erased Tapes Records has developed into a melting pot for innovative musicians from around the world, embracing both digital and traditional means of releasing music. That is, the London-based contemporary label is widely recognised for their avant-garde musicians that span across various genres and styles. The label’s portfolio of contemporary yet classical composers includes no other than Ólafur Arnalds from Iceland, German composer Nils Frahm, music pioneer Lubomyr Melnyk and multi-instrumentalist Peter Broderick amongst others. 

'The heart-string-tugging London label that floats gently between 20th century composition and ambient music.'
- Rolling Stone

FARADAÍ - Distilled from Black Tea

Photos by Stefan Wölfe & Simon Störk

FARMERS’ - Hand-made Care Products

Nourishing ingredients, rich in texture but not too oily and greasy. Inspired by the labours of Welsh hill farmers, FARMERS’ produces handmade creams and balms that are based on unique product formulations including their essential ingredient, lavender oil, which comes from flowers just outside their windows. Created by creams designer, Helen Lowe, the FARMERS’ line focuses on ingredients that are beneficial – the products don’t contain any artificial colours or perfumes. 

The FARMERS’ Hand Cream (100ml, £12) nourishes hard working hands with an earthy scent along refreshing peppermint and rosemary notes; their scrub (75ml, £14) is an exceptionally mild and exotic blend of oils of lavender, geranium, frankincense and bamboo powder effectively removing deep set impurities; and the nourishing lip balm (15g, £5) combines their essential lavender oil with lime oil and honey.

Photographed by Ali Baï for GOODS WE LIKE

SOUNDCLOUD PLAYLIST - SEPTEMBER 2015

Photo by Oscar Keys Photography

C-HEADS - Vol. 33 'Summer. Lovers and Strangers'

Founded in 2006 by Guggenberger sisters Christine and Sigrun, independent Vienna/ Berlin based magazine C-HEADS gives us a snapshot of youth culture, bringing together the full creative range out of photography, fashion, music, travel, sex, art and culture. Made by women.

'Summer. Lovers and strangers. We might always remain strangers. But this summer we just want to be lovers.'

C-HEADS Magazine Issue #33 is dedicated to summer, to love, to lovers and strangers; the love for yourself, for someone else, or for any other little thing that exists. We can gain it but we can never possess it. Once again, the C-HEADS team put great value on beautiful, aesthetic photography, strong emotions and great narrative. Limited to 1200 copies.

Photographed by Ali Baï for GOODS WE LIKE