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

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

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

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

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 

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!

2024 Tea Advent Calendars

This year, I have two Tea Advent calendars.

 

I bought Charbrew's Winnie-the-Pooh "25 Days of Tea" because it featured Eeyore, my favourite character!

 

In 2022, I had Charbrew's Alice in Wonderland Tea Advent, so I already know that the Tea Advent contains standard blends such as English Breakfast, Earl Grey, chai, etc. I just wish that the teabags were labelled.

 

This is the tenth year that I create my own  "Drink What I Own" Tea Advent calendar from teas in my collection.

 

 

November tea empties

 

 What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Peach Crumble Cake black tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Almond Meyer Lemon Shaker Pie rooibos
2) DavidsTea Pumpkin Chai black tea

3) Murchie's Carrot Cake rooibos

Autumn Teas: Pumpkin Blends

It's Pumpkin Spice Season!

 

 

Pumpkin Tea #1: Pumpkin  Chai black tea (DavidsTea)

 

 

Pumpkin Tea #2: Pumpkin Spice black tea (Charbrew)

 

 

Pumpkin Tea #3: Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea (Stash)

 

 

Pumpkin Tea #4: Pumpkin Earl Grey black tea (DavidsTea)

 

 

Pumpkin Tea #5: Hojicha Pumpkin Scone roasted green tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

Pumpkin Tea #6: Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Pie honeybush herbal tea (Dessert by Deb)

October tea empties

 

What I have already restocked:
1) Blyss' Lavender Vanilla matcha
2) Stash's Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea
3) Monarch Tea Co.'s Monarch Chai

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) DavidsTea's Pumpkin Earl Grey black tea

Autumn Teas: Caramel, Toffee, and Maple Blends

I've spent September enjoying cozy cups of caramel, toffee, and maple teas!

 

 

Caramel Teas by Dessert by Deb 

 

Left: Hojicha Caramelized Butterscotch Blondies roasted green tea

 

Center: Caramel Custard Flan rooibos

 

Right: Vanilla Caramel Spice Snack Cake black tea

 

 

Maple Teas

 

Top (L-R): Salted Maple Sugar Croquembouche oolong tea; Triple Berry Maple French Toast black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

Bottom (L-R): Maple Toffee black tea (Murchie's); Maple Oolong (Magic Hour); Manoomin Maple (DavidsTea)

 

 

Toffee Teas

 

Left: Hojicha Sticky Toffee Pudding roasted green tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

Right: English Toffee pu-erh (DavidsTea)

 

 

September tea empties

What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Blueberry Lavender Angel Food Cake black tea
2) Stash's Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Cookies and Cream oolong