A drink that predates written record, boasts impressive variety, and claims numerous health benefits, is sure to leave us with questions. First thing’s first—where did this popular beverage come from? How did it get here? Dive into the questions, the myths, and the answers. In our new monthly series, we’ll be addressing the most commonly asked questions about tea. Read more to expand your breadth of tea knowledge, starting with the origins of tea. You Ask, We Answer...

Finally, it’s starting to feel like summer. After various ice storms, freezing temperatures, and bouts of rain, we are welcoming warmer temperatures and even a forecast that includes sun! We don’t know about you but we believe this calls for celebration. In honour of warmer weather, we went searching for a few promising tea-based cocktails that are the quintessential addition to any tea lover’s patio, BBQ, or average summer afternoon. Check out the recipes below to start mixing your own....

We’re tea lovers. We’re comfortable enjoying a cup of tea on its own, savouring the flavours and appreciating the gentle or unexpected notes. We have no problem with a single cup of tea. Other times, we want to pair up our beverage. We want to mix and match foods and flavours, see how they mingle, and enhance existing tastes. The question then becomes, how do we properly pair our tea with our meals? Poorly matching tea with food leads to...

You’re probably familiar with black tea, green tea, or even white tea, but may have some questions about Oolong tea. Oolong tea represents only 2% of the world’s tea and combines different qualities of the dark and green teas in one unique family of its own. Oolong is traditionally from China and is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant used to make green tea and black tea. The difference is in how the tea is processed. Oolong tea is partially...

The Tea Haus has been choosing green energy with Bullfrog since 2008. In 2008 we decided to make a steady commitment to creating a cleaner Canada. We believe that businesses have a responsibility to align with their values and show this alignments through the commitments they choose to pursue. We are extremely happy that we chose to pursue cleaner energy with Bullfrog 10 years ago now. Learn more about how Bullfrog creates a better world by producing renewable...

Maejima Gyokuro – Limited Edition Gyokuro is the highest grade Japanese green tea. It is cultivated in a special way. The name refers to the pale green color of the infusion. During my recent visit to Japan, I was able to visit Mr. Maejima, a well-respected master of the art of Gyokuro making. Mr. Maejima lives in Okabe, a small village close to Fujieda in the Shizuoka Prefecture. He won three gold medals for the best Gyokuro, more gold medals at the international green tea...

In recent years, Traveller Australia released a list of the top ten places in the world to frequent for tea. The list includes countries across the globe that offer variety, from high-tea and tinkling ivory on a plush seat at the Ritz London, to a plantation tour trekking the emerald green fields in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka. No matter what your fancy, travelling to one of these spectacular destinations is sure to be your cup of tea. 1. High-Tea in London England Tea is...

Looking for a new way to detox and reset your system? Detoxifying tea can boost antioxidants, support a healthy liver and help cleanse toxins from your digestive system.

There's no better way to start off the new year than with an exciting, delicious new tea!

Discover the taste of the holidays through a nice hot cup of tea. Green, black, rooibos, oolong... we've got it all!

About Matcha Green Tea Why is everyone such an advocate for matcha? Is it really the holy grail of green tea? Matcha has been revered for centuries due to its valuable medicinal properties as well as its ability to encourage wakefulness and alertness for hours. A few benefits of matcha include: Packed with antioxidants such as EGCgLowers cholesterol and blood sugarFortifies the immune systemIncreases energy levelsDetoxifies bodyEnhances calmRich in fiber, chlorophyll, and vitamins...

As the weather begins to cool down, the mornings get darker, and we start to hibernate on the weekends, it feels like the perfect opportunity to bundle up with a blanket, book, and a cup of hot tea. If you’re a self-proclaimed tea lover, chances are you want to share the gift of tea with your loved ones. With so many flavours and varieties you can’t go wrong, but the better question is: how to choose? If you’re stumped on what tea to box up and pass along to a coworker, family member,...