It seems as if tea is as old as time. Tea has become a staple drink and even a cultural practice in many countries around the world. We want to take it all the way back to its roots in China. The furthest back that tea can be tracked is in the year 2737 BC. The oral tradition has been passed on over centuries to share the story of the first cup of tea ever enjoyed. Legend has it… The Chinese emperor Shen Nung was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water, when...

Are you steeping your tea properly? Preparing your tea for tasting is just as important as picking the right one. We are all guilty of leaving our tea to steep, getting distracted, and returning to a room temperature brew with a bitter taste and a feeling of disappointment. Pay attention to your tea and avoid this common steeping misdemeanor. Turns out this isn’t the only steeping mishap. People everywhere are mis-measuring, mis-timing, and mis-using teaware. Find out more about how to...

Kenya boasts some of the highest quality black tea in the world. The taste of Kenyan tea has a distinct and acclaimed flavour and aroma. Tea is the top foreign exchange earner for the economy and 95% of the country’s tea is exported every year.   Kenyan tea comes in different forms. The majority of Kenyan tea is blended with other teas and sold across markets worldwide. The most rare and reputable Kenyan tea is the purest form and in this form, Kenyan...

Cook Up Something New Bored of the same old recipes and routines? There may be an ingredient sitting in your kitchen that you haven’t tried yet, tea! Tea leaves, ground tea, and matcha tea powder can all be used in sweet or savoury recipes for added flavour. Make your plate a little more interesting with the integration of this new ingredient. 1. Swap your stock If you’re cooking grains, heating rice, or simmering quinoa, you can mix up the directions by...

Lavender is a plant native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean where it grows in bright sunlight. The word lavender comes from the Latin root lavare which means “to wash”. This name was given to the fragrant plant for its common use as an ingredient in soaps and shampoos for bathing the body and spirit. Researchers confirmed the scent of lavender produces soothing and sedative effects that can help with sleep promotion, reduction of anxiety, and...

Entrepreneur. Student. Mother. Father. Business-owner. Yogi. Foodie. No matter what you do, it’s inevitable that the days, weeks, and even years get hectic. There are a variety of ways you can make sure you’re achieving balance in your life.  These include a combination of taking care of your physical health, mental health, and responsibilities.  Balance also involves enjoying the little things, relishing in solitude, celebrating family, unplugging, having less stuff, and tea.   1....

Darjeeling: The Astonishing Town and Tea Darjeeling is not just a tea. Darjeeling is a town in India’s West Bengal state.  The town sits right in the Himalayan foothills and promises a breathtaking view. The black tea named after the location is grown on plantations surrounding the slope of the mountain.  If you were to visit the plantation your view would be that of one of the highest mountain peaks in the world: Mount Kanchenjunga. In days when the sky is clear and clouds are...

Every year you ask your mom, “what do you want for Mother’s Day?” and year after year she replies, “you don’t have to get me anything.” Turns out there is something that every mom enjoys on their day, and that is quality time with their kids, grandkids, and family. Being a mom is a tough job. No matter how good of a kid you claim to be… your mom deserves a break. And yet she doesn’t want one! Treat your mom to a day out doing something she loves with the people she loves. We...

Your favourite tea may not really be tea. This is because many tea retailers call select beverages tea when in fact, they don’t contain tea leaves. So what are they? What makes something tea and what makes something... not tea? What is Tisane? Technically, any fruit or herb can be steeped in water, ingested, and categorized as tisane. Tisane (tih-ZANN) is a french word for “herbal infusion” and is usually made with dried flowers, fruits, and...

What is Blooming Tea? Blooming teas are beautiful and unique artisan teas that flower as you steep them. The teas come in a small dry sphere of dried leaves and tisane. When the ball of tea is dropped into steaming water you can watch as it unfurls and blooms before your eyes. We highly recommend using a glass teapot to steep your blooming teas so that you don’t miss the delicate beauty of your tea as it blooms. How are Blooming Teas Made? Flowering teas are beautiful pieces of art....

You may have seen the beautiful, original, and eye-catching mugs we sell here at The Tea Haus. But where do these mugs come from? Why are they so special? And what is Dunoon Bone China?

Rich and sweet, chocolatey and spicy. Try our Valentine's Tea, available for a limited time only!