Tea & Health

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...

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!

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...

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....

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....

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

What is Caffeine? Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world. Caffeine is used primarily for its ability to promote wakefulness, decrease fatigue, and increase mental alertness. It is produced naturally in coffee beans, kola nuts, tea leaves, and cacao seeds and present in everyday foods and drinks like coffee, pop, chocolate, and of course tea. Caffeine’s Effect on the Body Caffeine is a methylxanthine and can block and inhibit both adenosine and...