Teas

Traditionally linked to Charles Grey of early nineteenth-century Britain, this black tea is brightened by the natural oil of bergamot, a fragrant Mediterranean citrus. It’s shaped as much by scent as by leaf, with a carefully blended black tea base... [read more]

Born in 19th-century Britain, English Breakfast tea was built to fuel mornings with something strong and dependable. All true teas ~ white, green, oolong, and black ~ come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, their character shaped by the way they are... [read more]

Tasting Notes Tasting literally of green leaves, Bancha tea has a medium vegetable flavour with a somewhat complex finish. It is very healthy and retains a naturally high polyphenol content. You may recognize the aroma and tasting experience of this tea... [read more]

Tasting Notes Green Tea is celebrated as the original tea in China with its heritage dating back 5000 years. Traditional processing involves hand picking selected leaves, steaming, hand rolling, then roasting until they reach an acceptably low moisture... [read more]

Precious Eyebrow is the translation of this tea’s Chinese name of Chunmee, or Chun Mee which is written as zhen méi in pinyin ~ it’s a high-grade leaf tea from the southern and eastern provinces of China. This tea is easily recognized by the... [read more]

Tasting Notes This medium-bodied tea brews to a light green colour and has a wonderful mild fruity/grapey taste and subtle aroma. It starts smooth and finishes clean. Perfect for any time of day, this English style tea is best taken without milk or sugar... [read more]

Tasting Notes A light, sweet, classic Green Tea that will dance across your palette, this Gunpowder tea has been created in the great, classic Chinese tradition. Enjoy the yellow-green liquor any time of day, but especially before meals or with mild food... [read more]

Classic in its approach, this tea is made by spreading fresh, closed Jasmine blooms in and around drying green tea leaves. The Jasmine blossoms are harvested during the day and kept cool, then layered among the tea as they begin to open. As their aroma... [read more]

Tasting Notes Tasting literally of green leaves, Sencha tea has a mild vegetable flavour with a very complex finish. It is very healthy and retains a naturally high polyphenol content. You may recognize the aroma and tasting experience of this tea from... [read more]

This tea is for people who love the taste of Matcha, but don’t want to fuss with the powder. We’ve blended three well-loved and distinct teas to make this blend: Matcha(shade-grown Japanese green tea powder), Sencha Traditional Japanese style leaf tea)... [read more]

Matcha is a shade-grown green tea powder, central to the Japanese tea ceremony. Grown in shadow for several weeks before harvest, its leaves develop a vivid green hue and layered sweetness before being stone-ground into a fine powder meant to blend... [read more]

Tasting Notes Mild, sweet White Tea has been blended with mild, elegant Chinese Green Tea (Chun Mee) Known for its cooling properties, white tea is high in antioxidants and low in caffeine compared to other green and black teas. It has a pleasant, mild... [read more]

Tasting Notes Mild, sweet white tea has been blended with fragrant Jasmine tea for this taste sensation. This blend is delicate and well balanced. It should be enjoyed after a meal or with mild food so the subtle characteristics can be noticed and... [read more]

Tasting Notes Known for its cooling properties, White Tea is high in antioxidants and low in caffeine compared to Green and Black Teas. This tea has a pleasant, mild flavour with a sweet, slightly smoky undertone. It can be enjoyed after a meal or with... [read more]

Now cultivated in many temperate regions, this small, woody herb is native to the Mediterranean region, growing on dry, rocky slopes. Its narrow stems carry tiny oval leaves and, when in season, clusters of pale pink flowers. The plant’s scent is strong... [read more]

Rooted in both warmth and light, Tulsi thrives in bright, warm climates with well-drained soil. Also known as Holy Basil ~ it grows as a shrub with green or purple-tinged leaves (depending on the variety) and delicate flowers. It’s native to the Indian... [read more]

Native to Southeast Asia, Turmeric has been cultivated across the tropics for centuries. Known for its orange roots and peppery taste, it first reached Europe through trade in the 13th century. Long prized as spice and dye, it has only recently become a... [read more]

Uva Ursi, known across Europe as Bearberry, is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and red berries. Its Latin name means “bear’s grape,” a nod to bears that feed on its fruit. Native across the northern hemisphere, it was noted in Europe by the 13th... [read more]

Unexpected harmony ~ these contrasting herbs meet comfortably in the cup. Valerian is a tall delicate flower that grows in most of the Northern hemisphere ~ found in meadows where pale blossoms peek above the grass. Its roots are known for their... [read more]

Originating in damp meadows and along streambanks across Europe and parts of Asia, Valerian rises on tall stems topped with clusters of pale pink to white blossoms. Below ground, it forms a dense web of long, slender roots that cling tightly to the... [read more]

Giant and strong, this tree is a prize within any forest or park. White Oak trees are easy to spot by their leaves and deeply furrowed slate toned bark. Carpenters and cabinetmakers prize the wood, using it for furniture, shipbuilding, and structures... [read more]

Not your average cherry tree, the Wild black Cherry tree stands up to 80 feet tall and is found in most hardwood forests of Eastern North America. It produces fragrant white flowers that give way to purply black pea sized fruit that is bitter or sweetish... [read more]

Soft and finely layered ~ the flowers appear in delicate patterns made of many small white blossoms atop tall green stalks. Decorative varieties are common in gardens with flowers that are all shades of the rainbow. It’s a hardy perennial that grows... [read more]

Soft and finely layered ~ the flowers appear in delicate patterns made of many small white blossoms atop tall green stalks. Decorative varieties are common in gardens with flowers that are all shades of the rainbow. It’s a hardy perennial that grows... [read more]