Tyrrell Tea by Tea...Indeed

 Hello, September!

 

 

 

Last month, my friend visited Drumheller, Alberta and brought me back Tea...Indeed's "Tyrrell Tea", a black tea blend inspired by the Royal Tyrrell Museum which features one of the world's largest collections of dinosaurs. 

 

It's a tasty Earl Grey blend with hibiscus flowers. Of course, I had to drink it in my handmade "Tea-Rex" mug!

 

I visited the Royal Tyrrell Museum in 2014.
 

 

"Black Beauty" was one of the best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex skulls every found. 

 

 

August tea empties

 What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Quebecois Sugar Shack Maple Pudding oolong

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Murchie's Coconut Cream black tea
2) Charbrew's Summer Berry black tea

Summer Teas: Watermelons

Salt air, and the rust on your door

I never needed anything more than watermelon teas!

 

 

Watermelon Black Tea: Summer Melon by Steve's Teas

 

 

Watermelon Green Tea: Watermelon Bubblegum by T. Kettle Teas

 

 

Watermelon Oolong Teas by Dessert by Deb

 

Top: Sakura Watermelon High Park (left); Watermelon Lavender Blush (right) 

 

Bottom: Watermelon Lime Slush (left): Strawberry Watermelon Yogurt Pop (right) 

August slipped away into a moment in time

Come Shop with Me at HomeSense: Summer Edition

I spotted some fun tea-themed items at HomeSense (aka HomeGoods) recently.

These elegant white with gold trim dishes would be perfect for a shabby chic tearoom.

 

 

 

This artwork would also be perfect for a tearoom.

  

 

 

This mini Blooming Tea Garden is too cute!

Summer Teas Inspired by Ice Cream Flavours

Ice cream-inspired tea blends have been a refreshing and healthy way to beat the summer heat!

 

 

Cold Brewed Dessert by Deb Teas (L-R)

 

a) Peach Orange Lemon Grass herbal tea

b) Mango Orange Gelato rooibos 

 c) Blueberry Mango Sorbetto rooibos  

 

 

Dessert by Deb's Ice Cream Parlour Tea Collection

 

Top (L-R): Blueberry Frozen Yogurt rooibos; Guava Coconut Cream black tea

Middle (L-R): Cookie Dough Chai black tea; Raspberry Chip Neopolitan black tea

Bottom (L-R): Papaya Lemonade Granita black tea; Apple Pie à la Mode black tea

 

 

Monarch Tea Co.'s Banana Split herbal tea

 

What are your favourite ice cream flavours? 

New Tea Towels

A few weeks ago, I hit the jackpot on some charming tea towels at HomeSense (aka HomeGoods).

 

 

Tea Towel Set #1: I'm smitten with the pretty pink and teal teapots and teacups design.

 

Tea Towel Set #2: I'm also a fan of this pretty blue teawares design.

 

 

Tea Towel Set #3: You can't have enough tea towels decorated with blue teacups!

 

 

July tea empties

 

What I have already restocked:
1) DavidsTea Cactus Rose green tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Peach Orange Lemongrass Popsicle herbal tea
2) Relaxing Rocco's Raspberry Lemon Verbena herbal tea

Thai-Inspired Brunch in Toronto

Last week, I met up with up a friend for brunch at Le Lert, a Thai restaurant in Toronto.

 

 

The decor at Le Lert was beautiful. I especially loved this mosaic wall...

 

 

...which featured teapots, teacups, and saucers!

  

 

What a wonderful way to repurpose teawares!

 

 

I had this delicious Holy Basil-Grilled Pork Benedict.

 

 

Before heading home, we picked up some yummy Isabella's mochi donuts. I had the Matcha Brownie (right), while my friend had the Lemon Earl Grey (left).

Strawberry Teacups and Teas

 It's strawberry season!

 

I thrifted these charming Cath Kidston strawberry teacups and saucer a few years ago.

 

 

Dessert by Deb's Wild Strawberries & Northern Lights (Green Tea)

 

  

Dessert by Deb's Strawberry Watermelon Yogurt Pop (Oolong Tea)

Summer Teas: Peaches

I enjoy peach teas throughout the year, but they always taste better teas during the summer!

 

 

Peach Tea #1: Peach & Passion Fruit black tea (Ahmad Tea)

 

 

Peach Tea #2: Peaches & Cream oolong (DavidsTea)

 

 

Peach Tea #3: Peach Pineapple Jelly green tea (Dessert by Deb)

Three Aynsley vintage teacups

A couple of months ago, I found 3 gorgeous Aysnley teacups at a church rummage sale.

 

 

Aynsley Teacup #1

 

 

Aynsley Teacup #2

 

 

Aynsley Teacup #3

 

I love the teacups' elegant sage green colour and gold filigree design which blend together beautifully!

Teas for Canada Day

When my brother came home for a brief visit, he brought some new teas from a Canadian-owned tea shop, Totalitea, that will be perfect for celebrating Canada Day (July 1).

 

Totalitea #1: Chinook Breeze green tea had blue pea flowers that made the tea looked blue.

 

 

Totalitea #2: Rocky Mountain Herbs herbal tea

 

 

Totalitea #3: Nanaimo Bar black tea was enjoyed with a cookie inspired by the same Canadian dessert! 

 

 

June tea empties

 

 What I have already restocked:
1) DavidsTea Banana Matcha
2) DavidsTea Cactus Rose green tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Sakura Milk Panna Cotta oolong
2) Dessert by Deb's Salted Maple Sugar Croquembouche oolong
3) Steve's Teas Raspberry Cream Earl Grey black tea

First cold-brewed tea of the summer!

Did you know that June is National Iced Tea Month?

 

 

On the first day of summer, I enjoyed this tasty cold-brewed Raspberry Lemon Verbena herbal tea.

 

This cold-brewed Cactus Rose green tea was another refreshing summer beverage.

I'll definitely be drinking lots of cold-brewed teas to stay in cool this heat wave!

A Royal Albert OCR teapot ornament

This week I'm sharing another treasure that I found at a church rummage sale recently.

 

 

This Royal Albert Old Country Roses teapot ornament was only $5!

 

 

I can't wait to hang this beauty on my tea-themed Christmas tree this year!

A black and gold Paragold teacup

This week, I'm sharing a vintage Paragon teacup that I recently purchased at a church "Teas and Treasures" sale for only $3!

 

 

The elegant gold and black design caught my eye.

 

 

I have a weakness for teacups that are decorated inside.

 

 

The Paragon backstamp, circa 1939-1949

London Fog Ice Cream

As we move into summer weather, I keep an eye out for tea-inspired ice cream.

 

I love the creamy London Fog ice cream by President's Choice, a Canadian brand sold at Loblaws grocery stores. It tasted just like a creamy Earl Grey! 

 

May tea empties

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Almond Coconut Ginger Pastry Cream rooibos
2) Dessert by Deb's Raspberry Coconut Parfait black tea
3) Murchie's Cherry Blossom green tea

Tea-themed garden decor

A few weeks ago, a friend gifted me a metal garden sign from Dollarama.

 

 

 

A charming cat sitting in a teacup!

 

  

At a thrift store recently, I spotted these whimsical garden decor which repurposed old teacups and dishes.

 Do you have any tea-related garden decor?

Dessert by Deb's Oh Canada Sweets Collection

This month, I've been enjoying some new teas from Dessert by Deb's Oh Canada Sweets Collection.

 

 

Tea #1: Prairie Vanilla Custard Flapper Pie black tea

 

I've never actually had prairie vanilla custard flapper pie, but I enjoyed this tasty blend's creamy flavour.

  

 

Tea #2: Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake black tea

 

Another delicious creamy tea with chocolate and coconut notes.

 

 

 Tea #3: Maple Dipped Donuts & Coffee black tea

 

I'm not usually a fan of coffee-flavoured teas, but this was a lovely tea with a balance of maple and mocha notes.

 

 

Tea #4: Wild Strawberries & Northern Lights green tea

 

This fruity green tea would make a refreshing iced tea!

 

 

Tea #5: Sakura Watermelon in High Park oolong tea

 

I've never met a watermelon tea that I didn't like, so this floral watermelon blend was right up my alley!