Teaware & Accessories

The end of summer is approaching, and we’ll soon be saying “goodbye” to lounging by the pool and late summer nights, and “hello” to the busy, back-to-school and holiday seasons. Getting back to the grind can be both exciting and unnerving. Thankfully, we’ve got a wide variety of premium, loose-leaf teas to not only jump-start the mornings of your busiest days, but also help you unwind afterwards. Now is the time to prepare for those hectic days and restless nights; get a head start by...

Buying high-quality, fresh loose leaf tea and tisane means finding a mechanism to get the most flavour, minimal mess, and ultimate convenience. Whether you are on-the-go, swear by reusable, or need something disposable – we have options. Find out the benefits and disadvantages of each tea infuser in order to choose the perfect infuser for you and your favourite tea! JoeMo Travel Tea Thermos Price: $24.50Benefits: This infuser is the perfect tea accessory for tea...

Cast iron teapots were created in ancient China. They were then adopted and further developed by the Japanese into practical as well as decorative handicraft items. They symbolize the everlasting strength and unity of the world. Through special chemical treatments, impurities are removed from the cast iron during the production process. A coating of misty black enamel is then applied to help prevent the development of rust. As water is boiled, trace amounts of iron in the water from the...

Preparing the gourd for Yerba Mate Every natural gourd should be cured before the first use. The curing helps with the removal of loose tissue and prepares the gourd for its use with Yerba Mate. How to Cure the Gourd: For pure yerba mate (with no additives like sugar), fill the gourd with fresh yerba mate and add boiling water. Let stand for a day. Rinse the gourd and remove loose tissue with a spoon. Please do not remove the stem in the center of the gourd. Doing so will cause the...