Tea Facts & FAQ

Loose leaf teas are our favourite way to prepare a nice hot cuppa. But did you know loose leaf teas are meant to be re-steeped? But you've got to know how to do it properly.

It's hard to beat the comfort of a steaming hot cup of tea, but did you know some hot teas might make you feel colder? Read on for more information!

It’s surprising how our palettes transform over the years to appreciate the intricacies of wine and tea. One day you’re sipping a pinot noir and suddenly aware that it has just the right fruity undertones to pair well with a seared salmon entree or a tannic taste that compliments a dark and savoury duck dish. A glass of wine suddenly opens the door to a realm of exciting culinary possibilities and you find yourself swishing around a sip of earthy merlot or giddy over the refreshing sweetness...

It’s surprising how our palettes transform over the years to appreciate the intricacies of wine and tea. One day you’re sipping a pinot noir and suddenly aware that it has just the right fruity undertones to pair well with a seared salmon entree or a tannic taste that compliments a dark and savoury duck dish. A glass of wine suddenly opens the door to a realm of exciting culinary possibilities and you find yourself swishing around a sip of earthy merlot or giddy over the refreshing sweetness...

Having a properly organized tea collection can not only help you find the tea you're looking for, but can also better display all tea options ready for you to enjoy. Learn some tips for keeping your tea collection organized and taken care of!

It turns out there’s a big misconception about High Tea. When people hear High Tea, they imagine a spread of finger foods, dainty buttery scones, and a collection of tinkling china teacups and kettles. The fancy tradition we have come to imagine as High Tea is in fact, Low Tea. High Tea was a meal that the working class would eat after a long day and consisted of primarily meat dishes, potatoes, baked beans, and other heavy dishes. Learn more about the difference between Afternoon...

Do you know that fall feeling? The leaves have been slowly falling from the trees and piling up in a gentle reminder that fall is right around the corner and it’s time to whip out your school supplies and sweaters. Although we love a sweet iced tea on the patio, there’s nothing like celebrating the harvest season with a hot cup of tea. If you’re heading back to school you might be preparing to trade in your morning tea for an uber-caffeinated latte to make it through that 8:00...

Have you ever watched someone take a sip of tea and suddenly utter a confounding phrase such as, “that’s a little too astringent for my liking, I prefer a smooth full-bodied finish” and wondered what that gibberish really meant? That someone can be you! Next time you sit down with good friends and great tea, you can impress and confuse people with your skillful tasting terminology. Use the glossary below to reference next time you want to characterize the taste, smell, and strength...

Sure, you may know your tea, but do you know your tea worldwide? The way tea is consumed around the world is a lot like the traditions surrounding food. Tea illuminates pieces of culture, social customs, and geography in unique places. The way tea is enjoyed in Canada is vastly different from the way tea is enjoyed in Japan. Learn more about the consumption of tea worldwide with these probing Q’s and illuminating A’s. Your FAQ’S Answered Q: What’s more popular worldwide, tea...

Do you consider yourself a tea expert? It’s possible you still have a thing (or ten) to learn about the world’s favourite beverage. These ten tea facts even had us expanding our tea knowledge! Find out more historical facts, tips, and trivia-ready snippets you probably didn’t know. 10 Facts About Tea 98% of people take milk with their tea.Tea first arrived in Canada in 1716. It was imported by the Hudson Bay Company and took over a year to arrive.There is an official term for...

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...

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...