Fall Teas: Apple Blends

I guess the apple could turn yellow or green
I know there's lots of different nuances
To you and to me

  

 

Apple Tea #1: Apple Pie a la Mode black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

Apple Tea #2: Apple Vanilla Cardamom Tarte Tatin black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

Apple Tea #3: Apple Cider black tea (Steve's Teas)

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

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

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

Tea Advent Calendars: Days 1-8

 The countdown to Christmas is on!

Day 1
DIY: Steve's Teas Vanilla Honeybush
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 2
DIY: DavidsTea's Dark Chocolate Orange black tea
Charbrew: Chamomile

Day 3
DIY: Dessert by Deb's Salted Maple Sugar Croquembouche oolong
Charbrew: Earl Grey black tea

Day 4
DIY: Blue Mountain Tea Co.'s Poached Pear Brule black tea
Charbrew: Afternoon Tea black tea

Day 5
DIY: Kusmi Tea's Tropical White
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 6
DIY: Murchie's Tea's Roasted Chestnut black tea
Charbrew: Rose Blush black tea

Day 7
DIY: DavidsTea's Gingerbread matcha
Charbrew: Chai black tea

Day 8
DIY: Harney & Sons' Celebration black tea
Charbrew: Peppermint herbal tea

Due to the ongoing Canada Post, I haven't mailed any Christmas cards yet. I hope that the postal workers reach a fair deal soon.

October is National Apple Month

 Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends!

I'm also celebrating National Apple Month by trying different apple teas.

 

Apple Tea #1: Apple Vanilla Cardamom Tarte Tatin black tea by Dessert by Deb

 

Apple Tea #2: Apple Cider black tea by Steve's Teas

 

 

Apple Tea #3: Ringo (Apple) Sencha green tea by Momo Tea

 

 

Apple Tea #4: Apple Crumble honeybush by Three 6 Tea

 

How do you like them apples?

3rd Annual Ginormous High Tea Party at Steve's Teas

Last Saturday, I attended the 3rd Annual Ginormous High Tea Party hosted at Steve's Teas party. 

 

Since the tea room was busy, I didn't get much photos during the party. But you can see the charming decor from my visit back in April.

 

 

The fireplace mantle's elegant fall decor.

 

 

Complimentary cucumber sandwiches and scones with Devonshire cream and jam were offered.

 

There were 3 different teas available:

1) Decaf Caramel Apple Iced Black Tea

2) Cream Earl Grey Black Tea

3) Sweet Chai O'Mine Black Tea (loved the name!) 

 

I brought this pretty pink teacup from my collection to compete in 2024's Fanciest Tea Cup in Brantford, but I didn't win.

 

I enjoyed the Sweet Chai O'Mine Black Tea and Decaf Caramel Apple Iced Black Tea.

 

We loved the delicious scones so much that we purchased some for take-out.

 

 

I also brought home the tasty Apple Cider black tea.

Tea time at home: Scone with the tasty Vanilla Honeybush.

Steve's Teas

A few weeks ago, I visited Steve's Teas store and tea room in Brantford, Ontario.

I had been following Steve's Teas on Instagram for a while, but this was my first time visiting their storefront and tea room!

 

 

The spacious tea room serves lunch and cream, low, and afternoon tea.

 

 

I loved how the bone china teacups and teapots were displayed.

Steve's Teas has a collection of more than 300 (!) teas.

 

This wall featured oolongs and black teas.

 

 

 This wall featured the herbal and green teas, as well as mugs.

I exercised GREAT restraint and only brought home 5 teas.

 

Steve's Teas had an impressive collection of Earl Grey blends.

Left: The Raspberry Cream Earl Grey black tea was a unique, fruity twist of the classic Cream Earl Grey.

 

Right: The Butterscotch Cream Earl Grey black tea was a smooth and creamy blend.

 

 

I also went bananas for the  Banana Pancakes black tea (left) and Banana Bread Chai black tea (right). Both blends also tasted amazing with milk!

I'm always on the lookout for watermelon teas and was thrilled to find this delicious Summer Melon black tea.

 

The staff at Steve's  Teas were so friendly and helpful. I look forward to going back to try their afternoon tea and purchasing more of their in-house tea blends!