Tea Education
Hot or iced, Crimson can be enjoyed wherever your summer adventures take you this July!One of Westholme's most beloved small batch blends, the rich, red hibiscus in this infusion makes it one of our more striking herbals to steep. The cup is...
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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. Tea leaves also contain L-theanine - an amino acid that provides an overall umami...
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A tradition rooted in connection + energizing ritual. Roasted yerba maté is enjoyed across South America as a daily practice—shared among friends, passed around in a gourd, and sipped slowly through a filtered straw (bombilla). Here’s how to steep Roasted...
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Ahh ... April Fools Day, with its unpredictability and humour, much like this Spring weather we're experiencing here on the west coast of BC. There doesn't feel like a more suited tea than our handcrafted, small batch Westholme blend, Blossom,...
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As Nowruz celebrations take place around the world this month, we welcome you to partake in the splendour of Spring and steep our Tea of the Month to align with the Persian New Year!Celebrated for over 3,000 years, Nowruz, meaning new...
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