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!

2nd Annual Milton Tea Fest

 A few weeks ago, I attended the 2nd Annual Milton Tea Fest.

 

 

I admired the lovely tea-themed artwork.

 

 

It was quite busy, so I only took pictures of some of the vendors.

 

 

My modest tea haul!

2025 Spring Pottery Show and Sale

One of the hallmarks of spring is the Hamilton Potters Guild's Spring Pottery Show & Sale.

 

Pottery by Diane Irons

 

 

I was intrigued by this unique Deborah Doran teapot.

 

 

More interesting teapots
 

 

Pretty mugs for spring

 

 

April tea empties 

 

What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Boba Milk black tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Berry Custard Meringue rooibos