Casablanca Mint

This could be the gateway tea that tempts even the most resolute coffee drinker to give up their morning cup of joe.

I had called a local tea shop a few weeks ago to find out if they had any yellow tea from a different farm than our suppliers so that I could do some taste comparisons, and got this unexpected answer: “Sorry sir, there is no such thing as yellow tea… "

Your Easter and Passover plans likely look a little different this year. With large gatherings on hold due to social distancing, here are a few creative ways to connect remotely with family and friends over the holiday (and over tea!).

For centuries tea has been a symbol of inner harmony, especially in the time-honored country of Japan. Indeed, the Ancient Japanese honed the craft and the art of the tea ceremony. The Orient's appreciation for tea is even viewed in its rich, ancient tea legends that were designed to instruct people as to the methods of unlocking their own inner peace, their Zen. The Samurai and the Tea Master is just such a tale that capitalizes on the power of inner tranquility over outward strength. The story is set in Ancient Japan, and the hero is not a Samurai, but a tea master.

It’s apple season! It’s a truly delicious time of hot apple cider, warm apple crumble and freshly baked apple pies.

Tea and health go hand-in-hand, we have some tips on how to use tea to help build healthy habits

Mint tea is cooling and warming. It’s also lively yet soothing.

If you find your teas aren't staying fresh or loosing flavour too quickly, take a look at the do's and don'ts of tea storage in this short post!