Rooibos Chai Herbal Tea, blended by Westholme Tea Makers

Rooibos Chai

$6.00

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Rooibos, Cardamom, Ginger Root, Cinnamon, Orange Peel, Black Pepper, Cloves

Description: Rooibos, fresh from the Cederberg Mountains in South Africa, is packed with excellent flavour and an abundance of antioxidants. Rooibos is a naturally sweet and full-mouthed steep - mixed with a combination of masala spices, this rich herbal chai finds a comfortable equilibrium between sweetness and spice. This infusion offers all the goodness of your favourite masala chai blend without the caffeine, and steeps to a deep red-orange colour; If looking for a chai that can handle milk, but without the caffeine of a traditional black masala chai, this is an excellent alternative.

Tasting Notes: The natural full-mouthed sweetness of rooibos is balanced with the zest of orange peel and the grounded, peppery finish of a traditional chai blend.

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

*This is the same tea blend as our Rooster - 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

Carmina the 9th

$6.00

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

Black Cardamom

$9.00

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

Cowichan Caravan

$6.00

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

Rooted

$6.00

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

Assam Breakfast GBOP Black Tea from Westholme Tea Makers

Assam Breakfast FBOP

$6.00

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

Nettle Chai

$6.00

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)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Crimson

$6.00

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Hibiscus, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Peel, Stevia Leaf

Description: The rich, red hibiscus in this infusion makes it one of our most striking to steep. The cup is a gorgeous ruby colour. Offering deep tanginess from hibiscus and citrus, the cup finishes with a refreshingly crisp, fruity sweetness enhanced by unrefined stevia leaves. Loaded with flavour and antioxidants, Crimson is an excellent immune booster. Enjoy it hot to soothe the throat and stomach, or sip over ice on warm days to restore and revitalize.

Tasting Notes: A subtle tanginess and a refreshingly crisp, fruity sweetness that lingers 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

Calm Lav

$6.00

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

Warm Sun

$6.00

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

Jasmine Golden Dragon

$6.00

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

Heron's Wake - 2022

$35.00

Style: Black

Origin: Westholme BC, Canada

Description: 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 as it ascends. It leaves behind a gentle wake that ripples through the marshes.

This Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe has been nine years in the making. As the tea garden matures and deepens its roots, the full flavour of our terroir emerges in the steep. Like the heron, this tea stands on its own - and we are so pleased to share the experience.

Tasting Notes: Rich notes of toasted hazelnut and hints of ground cacao combine to form a satisfying full mouth finish. A woody, almost spiced aroma mingles with the deep smell of earthy leaves. Steeps to a beautiful red-gold.

Brewing Instructions: 2.5 g per cup. Use 100°C water (full boil). Pour gently over the loose leaves. Steep for 3 minutes, or depending on your taste. The low astringency of this tea will allow you to steep longer if you wish, and we encourage re-steeping to experience different aspects of the flavour profile.

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 tradition of tea is closely tied to place – the region, the mountain, the slope. In 2010 we began planting our own tea to take advantage of the unique terroir of our home. This is the very first Canadian estate-grown tea in the world – an authentic expression of the land, soil, and climate of our farm.

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

Island Breakfast

$6.00

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

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

Description: From challenge comes opportunity. The recipe for this delightful morning tea was hand crafted at Westholme in an effort to overcome supply shortages faced across the tea industry during 2020-2021. At a time where we are unable to blend our original home recipe versions of traditional breakfast teas, Island Breakfast emerged in response - and we enjoy this tea so much it is here to stay! Crafted with broken-leaf organic pekoe teas sourced from Estates around the world, Island Breakfast weaves together a crisp tea from Ceylon, a malty Assam tea, and a Chinese black tea known for its cocoa complexity. Excellent on its own, or with a spot of milk and honey. Island Breakfast is a well-rounded, bold yet comforting breakfast tea. It holds the middle seat between our Cowichan Breakfast and Black Breakfast blends.

Tasting Notes: This tea is forthright with sweetly toasted earthy notes, a light malt and a crisp citrus tartness. A light aroma of delicate florals rises from the cup. The steep stays smooth from beginning to end. It finishes strong with a pleasant dry astringent linger. A hint of burnt caramel aroma sits at the bottom of the empty cup. May this breakfast blend inspire all those who sip it to start their morning with the same perspective: ready to find the opportunity in any challenge.

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

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