Maple Teas for March

 It's maple season in Canada!

 

Maple Tea #1: Simply Maple Breakfast black tea (DavidsTea)

 

Maple Tea #2: Manoomin Maple black tea (DavidsTea)

 

Maple Tea #3: Coconut Maple Custard black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

March tea empties 

What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Mango Raspberry Sunset rooibos
2) DavidsTea's Cactus Rose green tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Caramel Custard Flan rooibos
2) Murchie's Snowflake black tea
3) Celestial Seasonings' Black Cherry herbal tea

Spring decor at HomeSense and Michael's

We're still covered in snow here, but the stores are filled with early spring vibes.

 

 

Floral and fruit-themed teawares at HomeSense (aka HomeGoods in the U.S.).

 

 

There were also some cute bunnies at HomeSense.

 

 

Michael's also had this sweet bunny in a pink teacup...

 

 

...as well as charming tea-themed spring decor!

 

 

The adorable ceramic bunny in a floral teacup came home with me!

 

 

February tea empties

 

What I have already restocked:
1) DavidsTea's Pistachio Matcha
2) Dessert by Deb's Strawberry Oat Milk herbal tea
3) Dessert by Deb's Triple Berry Maple French Toast black tea
4) Geek+Tea's As You Wish black tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Celestial Seasonings' Country Peach herbal tea
2) Celestial Seasonings' Raspberry Zinger herbal tea
3) Steve's Tea's Vanilla Honeybush

Cu-teas Plushies

I'm too old for stuffed toys, but when I saw these adorable tea-themed plushies at Dollarama for only $5CAD each, I just had to have them!

Teapot Plushie: Tea-Amo

"Ti Amo" is "I Love You" in Italian.

Teacup Plushie #1: I love you a latte

Teacup Plushie #2: You mocha me happy

Yes, I know mocha is a coffee beverage, but I love the purple colour.

Teacup Plushies #3 & 4: You're my sweet-tea

January tea empties

What I have already restocked:
1) Celestial Seasonings' Candy Cane Lane decaf green tea
2) Stash's Christmas in Paris herbal tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) DavidsTea's English Toffee pu-erh

 

 

2024 Tea Wrapped

I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas!

Tea Advent Calendar

 

Day 21
DIY: Geek+Tea Holiday Spice black tea
Charbrew: Peppermint herbal tea

Day 22
DIY: Dessert by Deb's Orange Ginger Shortbread rooibos
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 23
DIY: Murchie's Ode to Joy green and black tea
Charbrew: Chai black tea

Day 24
DIY: Pluck's Gingerbread rooibos
Charbrew: Earl Grey black tea

 

Christmas Day

 

Top: Charbrew's English Breakfast black tea

 

Middle: Totalitea's Spice Cookie black tea was a Christmas gift to me.

 

Bottom: Totalitea's Holly Jolly Christmas herbal tea was a Christmas gift to my parents.

 

December sipdowns

 

What I have already restocked:
1) Murchie's Christmas Tea black tea
2) Stash's Christmas in Paris herbal tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Pluck Tea's Chocolate Orange black tea
2) Celestial Seasonings' Gingerbread Spice herbal tea 

 

All the teas that I sipped down in 2024!

I look forward to more tea times with you in 2025!

Celestial Seasonings' Cold Brew Iced Tea

A few weeks ago, I found Celestial Seasonings Cold Brew Iced Tea at my local Dollar Tree.

A box of 18 tea bags of unsweetened black tea was only $1.50!

The instructions said to to steep 1 or 2 teabags for each 250 ml of cold water for 5 minutes. So I used 2 tea bags in my 16 oz (450 ml) glass. 

The cold brew tea after 5 minutes.

 

It was a pretty weak tea, so next time I'll use 4 tea bags!

In my pink and red era

Happy Heart Month!

My pink teawares

 

 

 Loving tea is red

 

It's you and me, that's my whole world

 

 

January tea empties

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Celestial Seasonings' Gingerbread Spice herbal tea

Hello 2024!

 Happy New Year!

My mini Tea Time calendar from Dollar Tree. 

I also have the Collective Teapot wall calendar.

My first cup of tea in 2024: Cinnamon oolong by DavidsTea

December sipdowns

What I will or have already restocked:
1) Celestial Seasonings' Candy Cane Lane green tea
2) Stash's Christmas in Paris herbal tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) DavidsTea's Sleepy Lychee herbal tea
2) Pluck's Renew Boreal Chaga Chai and Tumeric herbal tea

 

How did you ring in 2024?

Celebrating a new year and my 8-year blogiversary!

Oh hello, 2023!

My first cup of tea this year is Dessert by Deb's delicious Salted Maple Sugar Croquebouche.

My December tea empties

What I've already restocked:
1) Candy Cane Lane decaf green tea (Celestial Seasonings)
2) Christmas in Paris herbal tea (Stash Tea)
3) Peach Crumble Cake black tea (Dessert by Deb)
4) Sweet Potato Pie black tea (DavidsTea)

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Elf Help green tea (DavidsTea)
2) Let It Snow green tea (DavidsTea)

 

In celebration of Tea in the Valley's 8-year blogiversary, I'm hosting a giveaway this week!

The giveaway winner will receive:
1) This vintage bone china (Made in England) rose tea cup and saucer.
2) Some tea samples and other surprise goodies.

Eligibility:
The giveaway is only open to residents of Canada and U.S.

To enter the giveaway, drop in the comments below:
1) an "Enter Me" comment, AND
2) your tea preferences (e.g., black, green, herbal, Earl Grey, chai, fruity, floral, etc.), AND
3) your e-mail address (if I don't already have your contact info).

Entry Deadline:
5:00 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, January 8, 2022

The winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced on:
Monday, January 9, 2022

If the winner doesn't contact me within 48 hours, a new name will be drawn.

Good luck everyone!!!

Holiday Teas Hauls

I should not be left to my own devices.
They come with prices and vices.
I end up with tea hauls.

  

Holiday Tea Haul #1: Stash and Celestial Seasonings

I kept checking my local Bulk Barn until they finally had the Stash and Celestial Seasonings holiday teas available. I restocked on my faves!

 

Holiday Tea Haul #2: Monarch Tea Co.

 

I'm excited to try the new green tea and rooibos in the Monarch Tea Co.'s holiday tea collection.

 

Holiday Tea Haul #3: Murchie's Tea

 

After years of browsing their online store, I finally made my first purchase!

 

Admitting I have a tea problem is the first step...

 

January tea hauls and sipdowns

BREAKING NEWS: I broke my tea-buying ban after 62 days.

DavidsTea's free shipping promo finally got me! 

I exercised GREAT restraint and only ordered 2 of their new teas: Nepal White (I used my free reward) and Monkey Business (a banana black tea).

I'm always on the lookout for pear teas, so I couldn't resist getting Monarch Tea Co.'s Perfect Pear black blend.

I also received a few classic teas for my birthday.

My January Tea empties

What's already been restocked:

Yorkshire Tea's Toast & Jam, Malty Biscuit, and Bedtime Brews

What I might repurchase:

1) DavidsTea's Cranberry Pear (if they bring it back) 

2) DavidsTea's Merry Mistletoe

3) Celestial Seasonings' Sugar Cookie Sleigh

4) Celestial Seasonings' Gingerbread Spice

Seven

 Happy New Year!

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 2022!

My first cup of tea this year: Salted Caramel Matcha latte by DavidsTea

My December tea empties

What's already been restocked:

1) Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea (Celestial Seasonings)

What I may repurchase in the future:

1) Secret Santa black tea (DavidsTea)

2) Winter Earl Grey black tea (DavidsTea)

Photo credit: Monarch Tea Co.

This week, Tea in the Valley is celebrating its 7-year blogiversary! 

To thank each and every one of you for sticking with me over the years, I'm hosting a giveaway. The prize is from Monarch Tea Co., one of my favourite Canadian tea companies!

 The giveaway winner will receive the London Fog Lover’s Gift Set:

1) 50g bag of Monarch Tea Co.'s Cream Earl Grey black tea;

2) Cream Earl Grey tea infused handmade soap;

3) London Fog lip balm;

4) Cream Earl Grey organic soy & coconut wax candle.

Eligibility:

The giveaway is only open to residents of Canada and U.S.

How to enter:

Drop an "Enter Me" comment and e-mail address below

(if I don't already have your contact info).

Entry Deadline: 

5:00 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, January 9, 2022

The winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced on: 

Monday, January 10, 2022

If the winner doesn't contact me within 48 hours, a new name will be drawn.

Good luck everyone!!!

Gingerbread teas and decor

I'm really leaning into the gingerbread this holiday season.

 

My gingerbread tea station

 

Top (L-R): Clearview Tea Co.'s Gingerbread Pear Cake green tea (a holiday fave); Dessert by Deb's Banana Gingerbread Waffles black tea

Bottom (L-R): DavidsTea's Gingerbread matcha; Celestial Seasonings' Gingerbread Spice herbal tea
 

 

These gingerbread cookie ornaments look very realistic!

 I also love the adorable little gingerbread house.

 

My kitchen rug and gingerbread scone.

 

 

"Drink What I Own" Tea Advent Calendar: Days 13-18

Wishing you all a safe and joyful Christmas!