Festive Tisane of the Month, Holiday Spice
Tis the season ::
December has arrived and the Teashop is filled with spiced aromas of cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves! Giving a warm welcome to our favourite Westholme holiday herbal as our December Tisane of the Month, Holiday Spice.
Because this time of year tends to be filled with plans and gatherings, we look to this soothing herbal (that is naturally caffeine free of course), to fill our cups and provide comfort through the full and busy days of December!
A mélange of traditional Indian spices packed with flavour and a gentle bite of pepper, this versatile tisane can be steeped and enjoyed as-is, or cooked with milk (or a milk alternative), to create an excellent herbal chai. Add honey or a touch of pure maple syrup to taste. This blend can also be used as a mulling spice to add a little depth and interest to your cider or wine during the cooler months. Also excellent for use as an infusion to add to a spiced soup or a curry.
Complex peppery flavours are rooted in earthy tones of clove and ginger. Cardamom and cinnamon weave natural sweetness into each sip.
For the most flavourful mug of Holiday Spice, we recommend using 2g of this herbal blend per cup. Boil your kettle to 100ºC and pour over. Allow 3-5 minutes to steep. Can be re-steeped two or three times.
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We invite you to experience and enjoy our annual December Open House!
Come and celebrate tea, artistry and community from 9am-6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 6th, 7th and 8th!
This event gives us the opportunity to say thank you for your incredible support over the past 16 years of growing tea culture in the Cowichan Valley and beyond.
Share the warmth of the season by the wood stove as you enjoy:
* Tasting complimentary teas + treats
* Shopping 10% off hand wrapped gift sets in store + online
* Participating in our Cowichan Tea Cozy draw with any in store or online purchase
* Perusing our Gift Gallery space with new featured artists
Of course, this is all displayed alongside our Teashop, where you can explore the world of tea culture through our collection of locally, hand blended Westholme teas + tisanes, 150+ organic loose leaf teas + tisanes from around the globe, special reserve of our farm grown tea, as well as newly imported rare teas.
We look forward to seeing you at our annual December Open House weekend to celebrate the launch of our new Gift Gallery and connect with our wonderful community!
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Introducing Well Clay ::
Well Clay designs and produces ceramics in Qualicum Beach, BC.
The creative studio was founded in 2020 by Kelsey Bullen. Prior to working with clay, Kelsey studied and worked as an accountant for over a decade. Kelsey’s work is a celebration of timelessness, functionality, and craftsmanship.
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Introducing Melissa Searcy ::
Welcoming a collection of elegant and delicate porcelain and ceramic mugs, hand built by Victoria, BC based artist, Melissa Searcy.
After 30 years of living and creating on Salt Spring Island, Searcy moved her ceramic studio to Victoria and began to explore the world of fine porcelain. She makes a variety of porcelain cups, bowls, small dishes and vases designed to celebrate the beauty of translucency of the material. Many of her pieces have leaf-impressed designs from leaves gathered on her walks around the city.
