Name: No. 15 – Westholme Tea Company 15-year Anniversary Blend
Brand: Westholme Tea Company
Price: 6.25 CAD
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No. 15 – Westholme Tea Company 15-year Anniversary Blend

No. 15 – Westholme Tea Company 15-year Anniversary Blend

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Premium Black Pekoe Teas from Yunnan and Anhui

Description:

How does one condense fifteen years of tea – tea blending, tea adventures, tea stories, tea growing and tea reverence into one blend? It sure has made for a little head scratching and then, after some reflections, the simple answer was to look to the roots.

No. 15 was created with history in mind, both tea origin, tea history and also the very recent history of Westholme.

No. 15 takes us back to China as a reminder of how Westholme came to be, rooted in tea history and tradition.

We have created a blend of some of our very favourite Chinese black teas from Yunnan province and from Anhui province resulting in a delightful combination of flavour and fragrance.

Tasting Notes:

A blend of exquisite whole leaf teas from Yunnan and Qimen. The tea steeps to a beautiful rich amber with notes of slightly toasted chestnuts, full of flavour and a delicate hint of astringency. The cup is bright, warm with a subtle reminder of baked peaches. The fragrance lingers pleasantly in the empty cup and asks for yet another steep.

Brewing Instructions: 2-3g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-4 minutes.

Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Ox - Chinese Zodiac Blend

$6.00

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling, Yunnan

Description: A straightforward and trustworthy breakfast blend that will keep you hardworking and punctual.

Year of the Ox - 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021

Tasting Notes: Malty, sweet, refreshing, and with that classic tannin bite, this breakfast blend is the perfect combination of several black tea intricacies. The unifying factor in these teas is their combined steep strength - at once straightforward, yet complex. The gently floral freshness from Chinese black tea begins the steep, transitioning to a crisp Ceylon freshness and sweet Assam malt. The linger is refreshing, with a mineral Darjeeling finish. Wonderful with milk and honey, or on its own.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes

*This is the same tea blend as Island Breakfast*

Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

We invite you to experience our very unique twelve artisan-blended, loose leaf teas inspired by the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac – Rat, Pig, Horse, Goat, Rooster, Ox, Snake, Monkey, Tiger, Dog, Rabbit, Dragon.

We crafted the line of teas so that there would be something for every palate. The final result is four black teas, four green teas and four herbal infusions each conforming to some degree to the characteristics of the animal they represent.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Persia

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling, Lavender, Oil of Bergamot

Description: Persia is one of Westholme’s very first blended teas. Drawing inspiration from West Asian tea culture, where tea is often served with morning and afternoon meals, and to guests and neighbours throughout the day, we created a flavourful and refreshing tea for any time of day.

Tasting Notes: A gentle, floral citrus scent builds in sweetness as it sits in the cup. This tea has a gentle muscatel on the tip of the tongue, with a pleasant astringency that curbs into soft notes of lavender and bergamot. The cup is pleasantly complex, crisp, and completely refreshing.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

Organic

*Please note that our Earl Grey Blends contain pure Oil of Bergamot. They are therefore not suitable for those with allergies to citrus fruits.*

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Rat - Chinese Zodiac Blend

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Assam, Ceylon, Fennel, Peppermint

Description: An appealing and well-balanced black tea with refreshing notes of peppermint and fennel.

Year of the Rat - 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020

Tasting Notes: Smooth and fresh on the nose, the cup is a rejuvenating blend of soothing peppermint and gentle natural fennel sweetness on the palate and tongue. These sweet, warming flavours meet the dark malt of black tea from Assam, and the crisp citrus notes of a tea from Sri Lanka. The warming, flavourful linger of the peppermint remains on the palate, complimenting the balanced astringency of the tea.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes

*This is the same tea blend as Black Mint*

Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

We invite you to experience our very unique twelve artisan-blended, loose leaf teas inspired by the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac – Rat, Pig, Horse, Goat, Rooster, Ox, Snake, Monkey, Tiger, Dog, Rabbit, Dragon.

We crafted the line of teas so that there would be something for every palate. The final result is four black teas, four green teas and four herbal infusions each conforming to some degree to the characteristics of the animal they represent.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Risheehat Darjeeling 2nd Flush FTGFOP-1

$9.25

Style: Black

Origin: Risheehat Estate, Darjeeling Region, West Bengal, India

Description: Risheehat is a well-established tea garden situated on the steep and scenic slopes just outside of the town of Darjeeling in West Bengal. This Estate is known for some of the top grades of Darjeeling teas. Unique soil profiles and elevations ranging from 2500-4800 feet contribute to the characteristics that give this region-specific tea the connotation as the ‘champagne of tea’. This region of the Himalayan range is bordered by Nepal to the West, China to the North, Bhutan to the East, and Bangladesh to the South. Along with tea, the local populations are organically growing crops of oranges, cardamom, flowers and vegetables. Risheehat is a Certified Organic and Fair-trade Estate. Risheehat roughly translates to Home of the Holy Sages, named by a group of meditators who took shelter at the garden after it was established by British tea planters in the early 1900’s.

Tasting Notes: This 2^ndflush offers a rich cup with classic muscatel and a light, dry, linger. The dry leaves smell of floral and spicy herbals. The liquor is a bold golden sienna swirled with hues of yellows and purples. Fragrances of sweet hay and orange blossoms arise from the steep. The cup offers a combination of fruits and nuts: dryness of fresh orange zest, toastyness of pan-roasted brazil nuts, sweetness of medjool dates. The tannins produce tones of brass, leather, and wood that contribute to an astringency that begins as a light nip and can turn into a full-bodied bite with longer steep times. However, this Darjeeling is not quick to bolt. Caramel and tobacco aromas linger in the bottom of the empty cup.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup; 100ºC water; steep 3-4 minutes. Re-steep for 5 minutes on the second steep.

Certified Organic, Fairtrade

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Rwanda

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Rwanda, Africa

Description: Though the African continent is best known in the tea world for the caffeine-free Rooibos infusions from the Western Cape province of South Africa, or for the mint and green tea blends from Morocco and Egypt in the North, nearly every country on the continent now engages in the production of tea or tisane to some extent. The vast and varied topography, seasonal weather changes, cultural histories and lasting colonial impact across Africa have led to a diversity of tea types, tea rituals and tea export economies. Introduced to the country in 1952, tea is now one of Rwanda’s leading agricultural industries. Rooted in the abundant Central-East African terroir, most of Rwanda’s geography is elevated – the lowest point of the country is still 950 metres above sea level. Due to this elevation, the climate is relatively cooler than other countries so close to the equator, ensuring a healthy environment for tea plants.

Tasting Notes: A lively morning Pekoe tea. Flavourful, aromatic, and with a smooth boldness that remains strong, due to the broken-leaf quality, without becoming astringent or overpowering. The cup is a brisk amber, the liquor warm and the mouth invigorating and full.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. Steep 3-5 minutes.

Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Sungma Darjeeling - Autumnal Flush FTGFOP-1

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Sungma Estate, Rungbong Valley, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Description: This Autumnal Darjeeling was grown in the Rungbong Valley near the city of Darjeeling. The elevation of the Sungma garden slopes range from 3600-5500 feet. The conditions at this elevation and time of harvest contributes to a wonderful, subtle muscatel flavour. This tea is among is the latest harvested during the tea growing season in the Darjeeling region. Thus, Sungma is one of our most gentle Darjeeling teas, while still offering the classic qualities these teas are prized for.

The region of Darjeeling gained worldwide recognition for its fine teas early on in its tea-growing history. The teas produced in this region have a characteristic 'muscatel' flavour and are sought after for their delicate astringencies and unique flavour. In order to gain official status as a 'Darjeeling tea', the tea must meet specific criteria. Different elevations and timing of harvests lend interesting colour profiles both to the oxidized leaves on their own, as well as variation in the colour of their steeped liquor. A truly distinguished cup, Darjeelings are known as the 'champagne of tea'.

Tasting Notes: A pleasant and refreshing autumnal Darjeeling, this tea encapsulates the autumn season as well as the complexity of Himalayan terroir. The palate is well-rounded with a slightly vegetal flavour hinting at dried hay. This grassiness lends itself to the classic Darjeeling mineral astringency, which builds to a tangible, dry pinch and provides a pleasant linger. A delicate musky sensation on the palate reminds one of falling leaves. A classic malt emerges from the cup with a subdued brassy taste, and a gentle earthy sweetness arises akin to warm roasted squash.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

Certified Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Tiger - Chinese Zodiac Blend

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Assam, Yunnan, Calendula, Cinnamon, Ginger Root, Orange Peel

Description: An adventurous and delightfully spicy blend of classic black teas. Roars with milk or soy.

Year of the Tiger - 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022

Tasting Notes: We drew inspiration from the mighty tiger to come up with an adventurous and spiced blend of beautiful black teas. A tasty and comforting cup with a subtle touch of zesty citrus, peppery ginger, and sweet cinnamon. The large leaf black teas in this blend offer a smooth and balanced base with clear, malted notes throughout each sip. Wonderful with a touch of honey.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes

*This is the same tea blend as Bengal*

Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

We invite you to experience our very unique twelve artisan-blended, loose leaf teas inspired by the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac – Rat, Pig, Horse, Goat, Rooster, Ox, Snake, Monkey, Tiger, Dog, Rabbit, Dragon.

We crafted the line of teas so that there would be something for every palate. The final result is four black teas, four green teas and four herbal infusions each conforming to some degree to the characteristics of the animal they represent.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

West Coast Breakfast

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Organic Black Pekoe Teas from India, China and Sri Lanka

Description: Waking up in our respective West 'holmes' on the West Coast of Vancouver Island - we all need a little something to help us greet the day. For our Team, no matter the season, a reliable steep of tea is required. All classic Breakfast teas rely on a blend of different broken-leaf black pekoe teas. West Coast Breakfast is Westholme’s answer to the traditional breakfast tea many are accustomed to, but made with the mindfulness for excellence and environmental integrity for which our brand has become well-known.

As with each of our handcrafted tea recipes, nature was our muse when we crafted West Coast Breakfast. We took inspiration from the resilient western coastal temperate rainforest that surrounds us, as well as tea terraces worldwide where each tea has been carefully sourced. We have brought together tea leaves from four different Estates in India, China and Sri Lanka - each contributing distinct characteristics and combined in a way that is just-so to encourage cohesion. Our intention is to provide a wake-up call as unforgettable as the West Coast landscape itself.

Tasting Notes: West Coast Breakfast is robust with a dark malt and crisp finish. Subtle sweetness, and hints of rich earth play through the steep. The smooth strength of the Assam is dominant at the start, then layers of toasty Keemun, subtle Darjeeling muscatel, and refreshing Ceylon reveal themselves like the coastal waves on the beach.

West Coast Breakfast is the boldest tea in our Westholme Breakfast Tea Collection.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. Steep 3-4 minutes.

Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Yunnan Gold Tips - Dian Hong - Limited Harvest

$9.25

Style: Black

Origin: Yunnan Province, China

Description: Yunnan province has the oldest tea cultivation history in the world, with mountainous elevation and mild temperatures that offer ideal growing conditions for tea plants. This terroir, with its unique soil profile, adds to the popular richness and mildly toasty palate of Yunnan’s local dian hong (red teas). The appearance of the beautiful, twisted golden leaves of this Yunnan tea shows the craftsmanship involved in its creation and oxidation, and the steep does not disappoint. Made from a cultivar unique to Yunnan Province, from a mountainous region near the capital city Kunming, the facility that makes this tea focuses only on high-quality black and pu-erh tea making.

Tasting Notes: The smell of fresh cinnamon is grounded in deeper fruity notes on the nose. The taste of molasses - its deep, malted sweetness - develops into a soft bitterness and fruity acidity reminiscent of dark chocolate, with a toasted warmth. The mouth of this tea is clear and direct, with a thirst-quenching quality. There is a very gentle bite at the back of the tongue which fades into a pleasant linger.

Brewing Instructions: 3g per cup. 100ºC water. Steep 2 -3 minutes. Re-steep.

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

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