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Darren Tickle

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Pilates instructor focusing on the classical method of pilates, teaching online and in person sessions at my boutique studio in SE26 @darrenticklepfe

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A little experimenting in the kitchen today. 🍵

Nduja sausage ravioli, Parmigiano, a fresh tomato and herb salad, and a homemade sparkling sencha with cucumber and lime.

I’ve been exploring how tea can work with food in the same way we think about wine — not just as something to drink alongside a meal, but as something that can genuinely enhance the experience.

The richness and gentle heat of the nduja, the saltiness of the Parmesan, and the freshness of the sparkling tea made for a really lovely combination. The cucumber, lime and bubbles brought just the right amount of freshness to balance everything out.

It’s these little experiments that I’m enjoying most at the moment: playing with flavours, learning what works, and discovering new ways to bring tea into everyday social moments.

A small taste of what I’m exploring with SoberLeaf. 🌿

Move. Sip. Connect.

#SoberLeaf #TeaPairing #SparklingTea #BotanicalDrinks #AlcoholFreeLiving by @dazitickle

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5 days ago

FOREST EMBER 🌲🔥

The second SoberLeaf serve.

Lapsang souchong brings a gentle smokiness, balanced with Everleaf Forest, grapefruit and ginger.

Bright enough to be refreshing.
Warm enough to have a little depth.
And completely alcohol-free.

Served alongside smoked almonds and orange chocolate — because the ritual isn’t just about what’s in the glass.

I’ve been developing SoberLeaf by testing, tasting and refining each drink, looking at the tea, the botanicals, the food and the experience around it.

Forest Ember is the second serve to make the cut.

More to come.

Move. Sip. Connect.

#SoberLeaf #AlcoholFree #BotanicalDrinks #TeaBasedDrinks #MindfulDrinking by @dazitickle

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22 days ago

A new chapter. 🌿

For a while now I’ve been thinking about what I really want to create next — not just in my work, but in life.

I’ve realised I don’t want to keep doing more of the same.

I want to create something that brings together the things I genuinely love: movement, wellbeing, great tea, botanical drinks, good food, music and, most importantly, people.

Something that encourages us to slow down, move better, connect and enjoy being together — without everything having to revolve around alcohol or the usual idea of going out.

So I’m starting to build something new.

SoberLeaf.

Alongside that, I’m developing my movement work in a slightly different way too — creating experiences around mobility, strength, balance, recovery and feeling more confident in your body.

The two ideas are beginning to come together in a way that feels really natural to me.

This is still the beginning. There’s lots to experiment with, taste, move, create and figure out.

And that’s actually what I’m enjoying about it.

A new chapter. A new way of working. A new way of bringing people together.

This is Clear Leaf 01 — one of the first SoberLeaf creations.

More to come. 🌿

#SoberLeaf #NewChapter #MoveBetter #Wellbeing #BotanicalDrinks by @dazitickle

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On Friday, we tried something a little different.

We wanted to create a Friday night event that felt social, nourishing and enjoyable - without alcohol being at the centre of it.

So we brought together movement, mindfulness and connection for our first PilaTEAs evening with Darren and SoberLeaf. 🌿

The evening began with a Pilates class focused on strength, mobility and releasing the week’s tension, before slowing down over botanical teas, thoughtful snacks and good conversation.

What we loved most wasn’t just the movement or the tea - it was seeing people take time for themselves, connect with others and leave feeling genuinely restored.

At Alchemy, we’re always exploring new ways to support wellbeing and create meaningful experiences for our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special. 💛

Would you come to another PilaTEAs event? Let us know below 👇

#mindfulmovement #communityevent #streathamcommunity #alcoholfree #mindfulness by @dazitickle

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4 months ago

MOVE + RESTORE PILATEAS ☕️
45 minutes of mindful Pilates focused on moving better, releasing tension, and reconnecting to your body.

After class, stay for a cold-brew tea ritual with SoberLeaf — a chance to slow down, reset, and connect.

This session blends movement, recovery, breath, and tea culture into one calming experience.

✨ Pilates
✨ Mobility + posture focus
✨ Nervous system reset
✨ Cold brewed functional teas
✨ Community + conversation

📍Alchemy Space 5 Greyhound Ln, London SW16 5NP
📅 12th June 2026 19:00
🎟 Limited spaces available

Book via link in bio.

#MoveBetter #SoberLeaf #PilatesLondon #MindfulMovement #TeaRitual RecoveryWellness AlcoholFreeLifestyle MobilityTraining PilatesCommunity WellnessEventsLondon by @dazitickle

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5 months ago

I wasn't sure if I would post this with all that's going on in the world and the suffering so many people are going through.

Today marks 20 years since I lost my partner I still woke up last night around 3am when he died which happens every year the pain changes but my body and mind still remembers.

A lot has changed in my life and the world over these 20 years and I just hope for peace and respect for everyone ❤️❤️

#grief #griefandloss #griefjourney #griefsupport #peace taken in Crystal Palace, London by @dazitickle

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🌿 SoberLeaf Taster Cold Brew Tea – Sunset Garden 🌿

Excited to share the second batch of cold brew I have in development for SoberLeaf, my upcoming alcohol-free tea + botanical bar concept. This one’s called Sunset Garden, inspired by mellow evenings, orange skies, and calm moments.

✨ The Blend ✨
• Keemun black tea
• Orange peel
• Vanilla pod, shaved
• Rose petals
• Lemon peel

It’s smooth, citrusy, lightly floral, and gently sweet — designed to be enjoyed cold, slowly, and mindfully.

I’m currently testing flavour combinations for future SoberLeaf offerings and would love your feedback. If you’re up for trying a taster and sharing honest thoughts, drop me a message or comment below — would mean a lot during this development phase 💬

#SoberLeaf #ColdBrewTea #SunsetGarden #TeaInnovation #AlcoholFreeLiving #MindfulMoments #TeaTesting #SmallBatchTea #KeemunTea #BotanicalBar #TeaFusionBar taken in Crystal Palace, London by @dazitickle

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a year ago

🌿☀️ Sunshine, stillness, and a chilled glass of something golden light & steeped calm. 🌿☀️

Tested one of my SoberLeaf blends as a cold brew today — smooth, floral, and quietly uplifting.

It’s the kind of sip that feels like a soft breeze through an open window.

Perfect solo, but I’ve got something sparkling planned…

Mocktail version coming soon.✨

#SoberLeaf #ColdBrewTea #CrystalPalace #MindfulMocktails #SipSlow #TeaMoments #SummerDrinks #consciousliving #alcoholfree #alcholfreelifestyle taken in Crystal Palace, London by @dazitickle

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This was so emotional for me to see but glad I did as brought back happy and sad memories. Some from the days of working at Crusaid and then of my partner who sadly died of aids in 2005 @tate @aidsmemorialquilt

#tate #aidsmemorialquilt #tatemodern #pastmemories #aidsawareness #memories #sadness taken in Tate Modern Museum by @dazitickle

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Keemun Sunrise – my first blend, and a small step into something new ☕️🎉

Blending this tea has been part ritual, part experiment, and part passion project – a quiet moment of creativity that’s been brewing behind the scenes.

This luxurious infusion combines smooth Keemun black tea with citrus peel, vanilla pod, and rose petals – designed to warm the senses and soften the day.
Elegant. Uplifting. Gently bold.

It’s a little taste of where things are heading… 🌿🍵
Would you sip it?

#KeemunSunrise #LuxuryTeaBlend #TeaRituals #SipWithSoul #AlcoholFreeLiving #BotanicalMoments #TeaJourney #tea #keemuntea #alchoholfree taken in Crystal Palace, London by @dazitickle

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It's always a pleasure to have time to drop into @kianitea and take time out for me to journal and try out one of their amazing teas. Today was my time to try out one of their cold brew teas and do glad I did.

It's always so calming in their space and just watch the world go by, I highly recommend dropping by if you are in or near @theroyalexchange you will not be disappointed ❤️❤️

#theroyalexchange #tea #coldbrewtea #timeout #london #cityoflondon #supportsmallbusinessowners #timetorelax #sunisout #timetojournal taken in Royal Exchange, London by @dazitickle

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