From tea to lifestory.
Everyone has a story! We at Teatells collect these lifestories. While you enjoy a cup of nice hot tea we brings these stories to your attention. Sip your tea, relax and enjoy a good story: the Teatells -way, bringing people together.
How it all began
Our story starts with Archbishop and member of the elders Desmond Tutu. In September 2012 Emmelie was invited to attend a broadcast of 'College tour', a Dutch Tv program, in which Students are given the opportunity to interview an important guest. In this case Desmond Tutu. Because there was an opportunity to ask questions Emmelie started doing a little research into the interesting life of our hero and she got inspired by Tutu. Tutu believes in the importance of storytelling in peacemaking. He believes that sharing stories creates mutual understanding and compassion. A wonderful idea that inspired Emmelie to create Teatells. In 2012 she started collecting stories. Soon, the idea came to combine these lifestories with tea drinking. Tea drinking is often seen as a social event, people meet and talk : Share stories. We started printing the collected stories on tea packages and in July 2013 our first tea packages where exhibited at the graduation exposition in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Not long after we opened our first online store.
Do you want to know more about Storytelling For Peacebuilding. Visit the website from the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation and the website from the International Storytelling Center. In cooperation with the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation The international Storytelling Center invites storytellers to use their art to promote world peace.
Who we are
We are Emmelie and Julianne Lindner, two sisters, with Dutch roots,that live in Älmhult Sweden. Emmelie studied at the artacademy in Maastricht (the Netherlands),Teatells was a part of her graduation project and Julianne studied arts and culture at the university of Maastricht. Together we have joined forces to make Teatells a big success!
What is a lifestory?
A life story describes (a part of) one's life. They can provide an overview of a whole life, but can also tell something about a particular period or theme. The stories that Teatells receives often tell something about a special event in someone's life or about a particular life phase.
Emmelie
Julianne
Desmond Tutu
Much research has been done into sharing life stories. There is even a branch of psychology that deals with this subject, called narrative psychology. Research shows that:
By sharing a life story people can cope better with their own experiences.
By telling stories, we learn about ourselves and the world around us.
Telling and sharing life stories provides a support in the making of decisions.
Telling and sharing stories is a way to give meaning to life.
By sharing life stories you get to know each other better.
Telling and sharing life stories creates mutual understanding and compassion.
By sharing your story is preserved for generations to come.
The importance of sharing life stories.
Storybook
Teapackaging
Teatells also makes custom made packaging. These packages are not sold in the shop,but specially made for the customer. For weddings, anniversaries or a reunion, but also for more sadder moments like funerals. Of course, the content of this booklet is kept private and will not be published on the website. Booklets can be adapted as desired.
Tea for special occasions:.
