Nettle Chai

$6.50

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Nettle Leaf, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Peel, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger Root, Black Pepper

Description: In 2012, we were invited to contribute to the James Barber Chef’s Table Fundraiser - the theme of the event that year was Honey. Naturally, we looked to our garden friends for inspiration. Bees are hard-working, friendly, finely dressed in their yellow pollen breeches, and have a bit of a sting (when necessary). This led to the creation of a scrumptious infusion with each of these qualities in mind; the calm and earthy nettle leaf, brisk yellow lemon peel and zesty lemon verbena combine with a gentle tally of warming masala spices. Much like the tail-end of a bee, the cup has a 'piquant' peppery ginger finish. The result is a lively and delicately spiced herbal chai that pairs beautifully with honey, as intended.

Tasting Notes: Earthy notes of nettle ground sweet, complex masala spices on the tongue. Gentle citrus zest and the natural sweetness of cinnamon and ginger enliven each sip.

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

Organic | Caffeine-free

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)
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Carmina the 9th

$6.50

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme.

Ingredients: Peppermint, Lemongrass, Fennel, Ginger Root, Rosemary, Ceylon Cinnamon

Description: We created this healing blend to help soothe the stomach upsets of a good friend. This infusion is packed with comforting and calming digestive herbs. It can be enjoyed as an appeasing beverage after a meal, or any time during the day that an added bit of digestive relief is desired. The cup is a lively symphony of flavourful peppermint and lemongrass, growing to a subtle spicy sweetness from the ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, fennel and rosemary.

Tasting Notes: The warmth and gentle spice of peppermint, ginger and cinnamon meets the calming citrus of lemongrass and grounding qualities of rosemary. Fennel adds a natural lingering sweetness on the palate.

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

Organic | Caffeine-free

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

Holy Spice

$6.50

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Holy Basil, Orange Peel, Fennel, Cardamom, Ceylon Cinnamon

Description: Holy Basil, or tulsi, is a plant native to the Indian subcontinent, and used in many traditional recipes for food and drink there. We’ve paired this aromatic herb with a blend of other spices from its home region to create this gentle but full-flavoured infusion. Ends with a natural citrus sweetness. Each sip contains a delicious array of colours and aromas reminiscent of a sacred ashram of healing. A tisane meant to nourish the senses and invoke a feeling of tranquility.

Tasting Notes: A flavourful blend balanced with subtle citrus notes and rich, savoury spices. Fennel and cinnamon finish the cup with a light, unrefined sweetness.

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

Organic | Caffeine-free

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

Black Cardamom

$9.50

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Assam, Cardamom, Vanilla Bean

Description: Throughout Western and Central Asia, cardamom is used to add a perfumed complexity and sweetness in standard black teas. We chose a bold and malty Assam black tea, combining it with green cardamom pods, lightly cracked to release their astonishing flavour. As a luxurious addition, we also added pure vanilla beans for a subtle natural sweetness. Vanilla and cardamom come together to add just enough creamy taste to the classic malt of the Assam tea. A perfect morning cup, enjoyed on its own or with milk and honey.

Tasting Notes: Naturally sweet and complex on the nose, the pure vanilla bean in this blend adds a lovely, subtle cream to the texture of this tea's aroma and palate. The unique perfume of the cardamom, reminiscent of deep citrus, enhances the strong steep and malt of the Assam tea with freshness on the palate. The linger is luxurious and sweet.

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

Organic

*This is the same tea blend as our Dog - Chinese Zodiac Tea*

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

Black Raven

$6.50

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Organic Black Pekoe Teas from India and China

Description: A lovely, smooth mixture of premium pekoe teas India and China blends renowned flavour qualities from both regions: The strength and malt sweetness of the assamica tea varietal, and the natural floral complexity of the sinensis varietal. The result is a wonderful, robust tea to start your day with the birds.

Tasting Notes: Soft notes of malted sweetness linger on the nose and palate of this deep, red-brown liquor. The cup is toasty and smooth, with a gentle balanced astringency. A perfect breakfast tea, on its own or with a touch of milk.

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

Bengal

$6.50

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Organic Black Pekoe Teas from India, Sri Lanka and China, Calendula Petals, Cinnamon, Ginger, Orange Peel

Description: Criss-crossing vast lands of tea cultivation, the tiger once thrived in the mountainous areas native to the Camellia sinensis var. assamica tea plant. Honouring these amazing places, along with their tea traditions, we drew inspiration from the mighty tiger to come up with an adventurous and spiced blend of beautiful black teas.

Tasting Notes: 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.

Organic

*This is the same tea blend as our Tiger - Chinese Zodiac Tea*

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

Rooted

$6.50

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Liquorice Root, Ginger Root, Turmeric Root, Black, Green, White & Pink Pepper, Sichuan Pepper

Description: Rooted is a powerhouse of beneficial roots with loads of flavour and a peppery kick; A wonderful tonic for the immune system. The turmeric turns this steep a deep, rich gold and adds earthiness and gentle spice to the rainbow pepper blend and Sichuan pepper. The mouth fills with gentle, comforting spices, slight sichuan tingle (a taste sensation referred to in China as "ma"), balanced and complimented by and a natural sweetness that lingers on the tip of the tongue from the ginger and liquorice. Steep and sip this infusion during a cold to soothe the throat, or when trying to curb a craving for refined sugar.

Tasting Notes: This infusion is as earthy as the roots from which it was made. Fills the mouth with gentle, comforting spices and a naturally sweet linger on the tip of the tongue.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 5+ minutes. re-steep to taste.

Organic | Caffeine-free

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

Matcha Keiki - Limited Harvest

$14.30

Style: Green

Origin: Kagoshima, Japan

Description: Made from the premium, shade-grown Tencha tea leaves, this second harvest matcha is carefully and freshly ground through a traditional stone mill. The depth of flavour and sweet vegetal qualities make this matcha excellent for drinking (prepared traditionally in a tea bowl, or mixed in smoothies, lattés, etc) and for culinary explorations.

Tasting Notes: The aroma of the prepared matcha is a fresh, sweetly toasted rice, which develops a pleasant kelp finish. The creamy texture and savoury-sweet nutty flavour carries the palate through a complex astringent depth on the sides of the tongue. Develops a clear, mineral linger with vegetal qualities.

Brewing Instructions:

Japanese Usucha Method

1-2g (roughly 1 teaspoon) Matcha Powder for 70ml (approximately 1/4 cup) water. 75ºC water. Place matcha powder into a tea bowl. It's recommended to sift matcha into bowl. Add a small amount of water, and create a paste using a bamboo matcha whisk, and make sure any clumps are dissolved. Add the rest of the water and vigorously whisk by flicking the wrist to create an “M” shaped back-and-forth motion. Whisk until a nice froth is achieve (about 30s - 1min). Serve immediately.

Western Method

1-2g (1/2 - 1 teaspoon) matcha powder per cup of water. Follow Usucha method preparation steps. Add more water to taste and/or to change the thickness of the drink as desired.

To make a Matcha Latté, use 1/2 water + 1/2 warm milk or milk alternative for the liquid, and whisk as usual - for an iced Matcha Latté, pour frothed mixture over ice cubes.

Certified Organic

Tea cultivation and processing originated in China about 5,000 years ago, and while they carry on a rich and ancient tradition of producing high-quality teas of all styles, their green varieties are truly beyond comparison. The flavour profiles, aromas, and processing techniques from each tea-growing region vary tremendously. Some become silky and smooth, while some become powerful and astringent. Whether for casual daily drinking, or for special moments of ceremony and contemplation, Chinese green teas truly nurture the soul.

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

Assam Breakfast GBOP Black Tea from Westholme Tea Makers

Assam Breakfast FBOP

$6.50

Style: Black

Origin: Assam, India

Description: This classic Assam Breakfast FBOP (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe) has a bright, robust cup while still maintaining smoothness. Due to the broken leaf style of processing for this tea, it steeps to a bold, rich sienna. A wonderful, strong breakfast tea with a classic lingering malt. Sweet musk meets the nose and the tongue with notes of deep caramel. The finish is clean and crisp.

Tasting Notes: A rich and bold black tea with notes of dark brown sugar and a rich malt astringency at the front of the palate. Crisp finish. Fantastic with milk and honey.

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

Cowichan Caravan

$6.50

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Assam, Ceylon, Keemun, Hojicha, Lapsang Souchong, Lavender

Description: This black and green tea blend was inspired by age-old tales of traveling tea merchants. Navigating their horse-drawn caravans from China through the cold climate of Russia, and finally into Europe, we created our own version of the famous Russian Caravan tea - the smell of the pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong in this blend reminiscent of cold nights camping on the road. The teas in this blend come from China, Japan, India and Sri Lanka - taste experiences and traditions from four of the biggest tea producers in the world. The result is a complex and aromatic cup, with a subtle lavender perfume woven through the pine steam of a fresh-poured cup.

Tasting Notes: The fine balance of tea from many regions and many traditional processes are woven together for this blend. The cup is at once robust in its savoury pine strength, while also gently sweet and understated. Complex crispness and notes of citrus linger on the palate after a pine-smoked welcome. A gentle lavender linger and slight malt finishes the smooth cup.

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

Warm Sun

$6.50

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Lemongrass, Nettle Leaf, Red Clover, Linden Leaf & Flowers, Elder Flowers, Rose Petals, Stevia Leaf

Description: This infusion is the encapsulation of a sunny summer day, and all that it shines its golden light upon. The petals of rose and linden flower add high floral notes atop the lower earthy tones of linden leaf, nettle and clover. Lemongrass imparts a warm citrusy twist, and leads to the unrefined and naturally sweet stevia leaf to finish. The cup is complete, complex, and carries with it a calming herbal perfume. Reminiscent of the refreshing and revitalizing flavour of a perfect, warm day.

Tasting Notes: A lemony zest and earthy tones finish with grassy notes and a subtly sweet, floral finish.

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

*This is our same tea blend as our Horse - Chinese Zodiac Tea*

Organic | Caffeine-free

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

$6.50

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

Calm Lav

$6.50

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Chamomile, Lavender

Description: When we first moved to our property in the Cowichan Valley, our dream was to grow lavender. Inspired by rolling hills of purple shrubs, we started populating the south facing slope of our garden with lavender plants. A few years later, however, we switched our focus to the Camellia sinensis plant, and our flowers were replaced with bushes of tea. Many of our original tea blends contain lavender – an ode to our history on the farm. They have become much loved and remain on our shelves.Chamomile and lavender produce a gentle floral blend that smells as wonderful as it tastes. Both plants are known for their soothing properties, which help calm the nervous system and ease digestion.

Tasting Notes: The earthy cream of chamomile flowers pairs with the refreshing elegance of lavender for a cup that smells and tastes divine. The cup is flavourful and gentle – full of a wonderful floral complexity. A perfect tisane to sip and calm the senses.

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

Organic | Caffeine-free

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

Jasmine Golden Dragon

$6.50

Style: Green

Origin: Fujian Province, China

Description: Fujian Province is home to China’s finest jasmine teas. The green tea destined to become jasmine tea is harvested early spring, then processed and stored until summer arrives and the jasmine vines start to blossom. Jasmine Golden Dragon combines a delicate, smooth green tea with the perfect amount of jasmine for a well-balanced cup. This tea is soft in its steep, yet flavourful, resulting in an elegant cup with an attractive lingering bouquet and a gentle astringency.

Tasting Notes: A fine balance between the bouquet offered by the jasmine blossom and the grassy, fresh notes of green tea. Flavourful and soft on the palate, especially with a shorter steep time. A gentle, astringent build finishes with lingering floral freshness.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 90ºC water. Steep 2 - 3 minutes. Re-steep.

Organic

Tea cultivation and processing originated in China about 5,000 years ago, and while they carry on a rich and ancient tradition of producing high-quality teas of all styles, their green varieties are truly beyond comparison. The flavour profiles, aromas, and processing techniques from each tea-growing region vary tremendously. Some become silky and smooth, while some become powerful and astringent. Whether for casual daily drinking, or for special moments of ceremony and contemplation, Chinese green teas truly nurture the soul.

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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