Still experimenting with the collection, seems to be a great collection of rubs so far, the family like them,





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Heat: None — deep, smoky umami rather than chilli heat
Size: 150g
Origin: Made in Australia — Victoria's Surf Coast
Dietary: Gluten free, vegan, no dairy, no MSG. Contains mustard & shiitake — always check the physical label
Best on: Beef (brisket, short ribs), game, poultry, oily fish
T-Rub is Coast n Smoke's award-winning umami rub — a Steak Cookoffs Association competition winner — and it earns its keep with real ingredients, not additives. Smoked black tea and shiitake mushroom do the work that MSG usually gets credit for, layering deep, savoury, moreish depth onto beef. This is the pitmaster's secret weapon for a bark with genuine complexity.
Cracked black pepper and smoked black tea lead with a woodsmoke edge, while shiitake mushroom brings a rich, savoury, almost meaty umami. Ancho and chipotle add earthy smokiness without real heat, and a touch of sugar and thyme keeps it balanced. Deep, dark and grown-up.
A dark, coarse, peppery grind with visible flecks of tea and mushroom and a distinctly smoky aroma. It grips oiled meat well and builds a deep, colourful bark.
Ingredients: Black pepper, sugar, shiitake mushroom, salt, smoked black tea, onion, garlic, ancho chilli, mustard powder, chipotle, thyme.
Dietary: No gluten detected during testing; vegan; no dairy; no MSG. Contains mustard and shiitake. Always check the physical label.

Darryl doesn't hand out nods lightly — this one earns it. Umami loves patience, so smoke it low and rest it long, then mop with BBQ Mafia The Fix Bourbon & Cola BBQ Sauce and finish the sliced brisket with a pinch of Falksalt Hickory Smoke.
🏴☠️ Darryl's Secret: T-Rub Smoked Chuck Roast
The poor man's brisket with a rich man's bark.
You'll need: 1.5kg beef chuck roast; 3 tbsp T-Rub; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup beef stock.
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Why it works: The smoked tea and shiitake give the bark a deep savouriness that suits chuck's rich marbling.
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We're not able to offer refunds for change of mind, so please choose carefully before checking out. Clearance and run-out items are sold as final sale, and gift cards can't be returned or refunded under any circumstances. If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or isn't what you ordered, contact us with a few photos and we'll arrange the best fix.
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A$10 4–10 day delivery
Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide, and Google rates our delivery times and costs as great.
30-day returns for most items
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Scored by Google · checked 8 Nov 2026
More about this shop on GoogleTaste is amazing & a great kick of heat for my wings! Will definitely buy again.
Darren suggested I layer this with the steer seasoning. Great advice, brisket was bloody delicious. Great product and great advice
10/10 no notes
Great service and advice when seeing you at meatstock and ordering online through the website. Delivery was fast and efficient
Great base rub for beef
Still experimenting with the collection, seems to be a great collection of rubs so far, the family like them,