Tea & Health

Tea can aid the body as it digests food and help support a healthy immune system. But which teas should you reach for? Learn about eight super healthy, vitamin-packed loose leaf teas for digestion and immune health available at The Tea Haus.

We at The Tea Haus have travelled far and wide to acquire the best quality teas and unique flavour blends. Here are some highlights from our travels.

Right now, it’s only normal to be feeling a bit more stressed out and anxious than usual. But did you know that certain teas have specific herbs and ingredients that are proven to help calm you down? And, let’s not forget that tea is a great replacement to coffee which, with its higher caffeine content, can often stimulate feelings of stress.  So which are the best teas to leave you feeling stress-free? Here at the Tea Haus, we’ve sipped our way through the world of teas and are here...

The health benefits specific to different types of herbs in teas are often misunderstood. Here are six of the healthiest herbal tisanes that are available in-store and online at The Tea Haus.

Fight off germs this winter! The Tea Haus carries a selection of more than 200 teas that contain ingredients that can benefit your health. Read on to find out the 5 best loose leaf teas to stay healthy this winter.

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...

Are you bold or sweet? Relaxed or upbeat? If you believe that you are what you eat (and drink) then you’ll want to read on to find out what your favourite type of tea says about your personality.

There’s a number of reasons why people turn to soda as a drink of choice. It’s a habit, it’s a sugary treat, it’s more exciting than water, or it’s a good social beverage. Unfortunately, soda comes with a lot of bad baggage too, like a high sugar content, a lot of empty calories, and a stomach ache. If you want a new tasty beverage that’s both good and good for you, try cold brew hibiscus iced tea, otherwise known as Cold Brew Jamaica. About Hibiscus Flowers Hibiscus tea is also known...

Matcha is one our favourite forms of tea, but how does it affect your body? Read more to find out the health benefits of matcha.

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...

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...