Events + Updates
Very soon after we first began blending teas and tisanes at Westholme, a friend showed up for a surprise birthday drop-in and celebration. As we weren’t prepared for either event, we made a quick trip to the blending table to...
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Located in Picton, Ontario Savon Du Bois is a natural body and cosmetics company devoted to stocking and crafting their own all-natural, hand-made products. They have a no compromise philosophy on quality and luxury. They bring aromatherapeutic techniques to their...
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INTERNATIONAL TEA ✨NORTH AMERICA Tea has been involved in the formation of North America as we know it today. The Dutch were the first to colonize what we now refer to the United States, bringing tea with them and fondness...
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INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY GIVEAWAY ✨INDIA From Himalayan ridges in Darjeeling, tropical valleys of Assam, and lush jungles of Nilgiri, India exports the most tea in the world. Assam is home to India’s indigenous, wild tea plant: Camillia sinensis assamica. Britain...
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INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY GIVEAWAY ✨ NORTH AFRICA In Northern Africa, tea is an expression of conviviality and hospitality. Tea was brought by the English in the 19th century, although some accounts describe tea arriving as early as the 17th century...
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