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The sun is rising slightly later with a welcomed freshness in the air after a long, sun-filled season, and we are reaching for herbal tisanes and decaffeinated teas more frequently. It's safe to say that cravings for softer, more delicate...
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WE INVITE YOU TO TRY#10 SPECIAL RESERVE" I am celebrating 10 years of tea making with you by creating this fine hand made tippy black tea. Harvested from only the oldest bushes planted in 2010 offering true Canadian terroir.This fine...
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Do you know what typically causes the bitter or astringent flavour in your cup of tea? Tea leaves contain tannins - polyphenols that are high in antioxidants, and caffeine - a stimulant that energizes the mind and body, both of which can translate as bitterness and astringency....
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News from the Teashop :: New limited harvest teas just arrived including one particular decaffeinated tea that we have been searching for tirelessly for quite some time now. After years of searching for the perfect decaffeinated black tea, tasting countless...
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First Flush Heron's Wake :: The Heron stands, stoic and silent, in the marshy fields below our tea garden. The elegant majesty of its presence commands the attention of those watching as it takes flight - we hold our breath...
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