Instagram is a great platform that supports all communities and societies in one place. If you have a passion, there's bound to be an Instagram for it; and if not, why not create one? That's exactly how our journey began, from a small twitter page with only 20 followers, we expanded to Instagram and reached an audience of over 700 people worldwide! So before we start the list, we have to give a shout out to our own page @ebteatips and our personal pages @_bengarwood_ and @ellie_kenny Thanks so much for following and supporting!

Let's get into our top 10 tea/lifestyle Instagram pages:

(Disclaimer: These are not posted in any particular order, just a random selection of our favourites)

@tickledtea

Tickledtea is not just an Instagram page, but they also have a business that sells an array of amazing teas! If you're one for trying something new, Tickledtea is the way to go - you can check out their amazing website and shop at www.tickled-tea.com. Their Instagram page is just as aesthetically pleasing as their website, with their iconic feather pictured throughout, they have a clear theme in mind and we LOVE it! As for their posts, you can expect to find the most beautiful and unique photos of tea, coffee and even some cocktails ;) We can't stress enough how unique the posts are on this page, for example (as pictured in the second photo of the top row) they have found 'Iced Summer S'mores with frozen coffee cubes' CRAZY!!  However, the reason we stay following is because of the consistently beautiful photography and witty captioning skills. In the words of Tickledtea themselves, they will provide you with 'handmade loose teas to tickle your tastebuds' and we couldn't agree more! 

@blossomahealinggarden

Blossomahealinggarden is just as spiritual and relaxing to peruse as the name suggests. It's a wonderful page of inspiring, witty and relatable posts that will keep your days filled with joy. Not only this, there are also artistic posts about tea, relaxation methods and even animals! There really is something for everyone. These qualities are all reflected in their beautiful website too, www.blossomsite.com, where you can purchase an array of teas, essential oils, herbs and body care items! What we find most amazing about this page, is how informative and friendly the admin are. The posts are well documented and explain really well the benefits of the product, and if something is not clear, they are very fast to reply to any messages and respond in a friendly and precise way. Blossomahealinggarden is a perfect page for anyone who is seeking a good quality brand that is 'vegan, organic and cruelty-free', or just a page to restore the balance to a chaotic day.

@onemoresteep

Now, it's no surprise that we just adore Onemoresteep due to their amazing array of tea reviews! They are our go to page when we want to try a new tea because their reviews are always accurate and detailed. Although, their instagram is just the beginning of their tea reviews!! onemoresteep.com has even more detail on the price, weight, colour, aroma, taste and everything else you could want to know about the tea. Despite this, we love their Instagram page for the beautifully aesthetic photos and short, easy to read captions. Another great thing about Onemoresteep's posts is that they often include a question, which always makes us smile and want to participate - it is a very inclusive page! The thing that makes this page different to other tea reviewing pages is the inclusion of 'a bit of sugar and a bit of sass' which makes the reading them so much more entertaining! Overall, we really enjoy this page when we want to learn a little bit more about the amazing tea community.

@therubyteapotxpo

Therubyteapotxpo is the perfect mixture of tea, art, fact and lifestyle. It is a collaboration of the best things in life and to be honest... we live for it!! You never know what you're going to get and that always excites us. However, you always know you're going to get a quality post from this page; whether is about a new tea flavour or a painting! This page is very inviting and homely, it's the perfect combination of modern art and home life. Plus if you're a lover of hashtags then this is the #page4u - it is spread with a great range of hashtags that get straight to the point, and spread the love across the whole platform. I'm sure by now it's no surprise that we tell you that Therubyteapotxpo has their own brand and business selling a range of amazing products! Their Instagram features a phone number and email address if you are interested in buying anything from them :) The reason we love this page so much is because of the array of beautiful colours and positivity in every post!

@mummysunshine65

Mummysunshine65 is everything you'd expect her to be; absolutely FABULOUS! She's been a keen supporter of our page since we started, commenting on most of our posts and always dropping in to see how we're doing. Similarly, for us, we are always checking up on her ever expanding page! She really does find some of the most amazing products - I mean, tea lip balms?? - we just don't know how she does it. She really adds a fun and tasteful twist to her page, which keeps people coming back post after post. Every one of her posts is thoughtfully photographed, captioned and then posted with her audience in mind. And just as her bio suggests she is 'finding sunshine in all things pretty' and that is exactly what you can expect to find on mummysunshine65 - it is purely compiled of happy, bright, fun and colourful photographs every day. This will always be one of our top pages and one we recommend to everyone; no matter what, you will find something to brighten your day.

@twosisterstea

The photo really speaks for itself on this one, just look at it! Twosisterstea has an established them and it's just so pretty to lose yourself in on a lazy afternoon. Every photo is well thought out and contains the classic red that they are known for. This page is perhaps one of the sleekest and classiest pages we follow, and the theme doesn't stop on their Instagram page - it flows nicely into their website www.twosisterstea.com too! They are always spreading happiness and health tips on their page, alongside uses for their own amazing teas. Unconventionally, this tea page features mainly iced-tea, and we just love the uniqueness that it holds. These sisters are not afraid to push the boundaries of expectation, surprising us weekly with a new, inspired post! One thing you can always bank on with this page is a good quality photograph and an amazing background knowledge into the inner workings of all their teas! We really trust this brand and love their page as well as their delicious produce.

@t4u_organic_tea_australia

This is another page that has been a supporter of us since the creation of our page, and we are so glad for them. T4u_organic_tea_australia is a beautifully crafted page, that combines amazing photography with a narrative. Every single one of their photos tell a story, either through brilliant craftsmanship or through their cleverly worded caption. Either way, this page is fantastic if you are influenced by photography or art, as they use both extremely effectively - as well, of course, as tea! They present tea in such inspirational ways, that a few of their posts have even inspired how our page has grown! With a web page on the way, they are rapidly expanding their page onto multiple platforms and we are more than excited about it. Whether you follow for the tea, photography, art or something else completely, this is definitely a page that deserves a decent following. Nothing relaxes us more than a look through these posts, the symmetrical beauty and abstractness of them is incredible.

@the_tea_reviewer

Only one word is needed to describe this page: Aesthetics. The_tea_reviewer knows a thing or two about aesthetically pleasing photographs! They keep a great theme running throughout their entire page, which is beautiful to look at. Each week there is a new #teaoftheweek which keeps us coming back every week to check out the new review. Their reviews are always in a good amount of detail - enough to let you decide if you would enjoy the tea, but also not too much that it gets boring. The range of coasters, mugs and settings also keeps the page exciting - as well as a great amount of colour in every frame. This poster knows how to use natural light to catch a beautiful photograph! We'd recommend this page to people who have been fans of tea for a long time and are looking for something new to spice up their tea stash. We can almost guarantee that the_tea_reviewer will have reviewed something you've never tried! 

@wooreetea

Wooreetea combines lovely photography with a bit of Korean culture, and we think it's beautiful! They want 'everyone to enjoy luxury Korean tea' all around the world, and hope to do so with their shop and website www.wooree.co.nz. They are home to some of THE most expensive tea we have ever seen!! Their 'Beyond Luxury - Green Tea' is over $220 - although we haven't been brave enough to buy some, we have heard some incredible reviews about this luxury tea. If like us, the budget is an issue, you can enjoy looking at their fabulous array of teas on their Instagram page instead. Although, they do have some cheaper options on their website, ranging from $13 -$75 - not quite the luxury we're used to but we love the idea of such exquisite tea! Wooreetea really captures the essence of Korea in its posts, with the stunning scenery and traditional foods. This page really is the epitome of luxury and expense, and we feel privileged just to be able to follow it!!

@thehappyteaman

Thehappyteaman is a great page to end our list on, as it's just a happy place to be left in! 'Thehappyteaman' is Andrew Goodman, a 'tea educator, consultant and photographer' - sounds like our dream job, to be honest!! Because of this, his photographs are amazingly detailed and capture the full beauty of the tea. Every post is thoughtfully crafted, positioned, edited and then captioned - and his hard work really shows in his posts. His page is amazingly detailed in every area, especially the descriptions of the tea he photographs. It's amazing to see how passionate Andrew is about his tea! This is another great page for long time fans of tea, who hold a great appreciation for the art and beauty of tea. All of this posts have meaning and relevance - and in their own way, follow a homely yet professional theme. We love this page for its range of posts that all centre around our one true love... tea! It's great to find someone who loves
something as much as we do.