Tea time treats in October

Last weekend, I went to a local craft show and purchased some tasty treats for tea time.

 

 

Hummingbird cake with Dessert by Deb's Banana Pineapple Hummingbird Cake black and rooibos tea.

 

Pumpkin crinkle cookies with Stash's decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea.

  

 

Jasmine Milk Tea and Chatime Pearl

 

 

I also tried the matcha tiramisu at Chatime.

2026 Autumn Teas: Apple Blends

Tasty apple blends are always part of my autumn teas' rotation.

 

 

Apple Tea #1: Apple Cider black tea (Steve's Teas)

 

 

Apple Tea #2: Apple Pie a la Mode black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

Apple Tea #3: Apple Vanilla Cardamom Tarte Tatin black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

Apple Tea #4: Ringo (Apple) Sencha green tea (Momo Tea)

2026 Autumn Teas: Pumpkin Spice

 We're in the thick of pumpkin spice season!

 

Tea #1 (Left): Pumpkin Earl Grey black tea by Davids Tea

Tea #2 (Right): Pumpkin Chai black tea by DavidsTea

 

Tea #3 (Left): Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea by Stash. This is my favourite pumpkin spice tea!

Tea #4 (Right): Pumpkin Spice Chai black tea by Tazo. Thank you, Kitty, for sharing this sample with me.

Tea #5 (Left): Pumpkin Spice black tea by Charbew

Tea #6 (Right): Maple Oolong by Magic Hour includes pumpkin seeds.

 

September tea empties

What I may restock in the future:
1. Dessert by Deb's Mango Prickly Pear rooibos

Rose teacup and matcha

A couple of weeks ago, I went to a church yard sale. They didn't have vintage bone china teacups or teapots. But my eagle eyes spotted this mini teapot decorated with roses.

 

The teacup was originally a candle holder, but I thought it was perfect for my tea-themed Christmas tree!

 

A new cafe that sold matcha lattes recently opened near my parents' place. I tried out their iced Rose Garden Matcha latte which is only available in September. I really enjoyed the floral and creamy taste and hope they'll offer it again!

2026 Autumn Teas: Caramel Blends

I'm kicking of sweater weather season with some caramel tea blends.

 

 

Caramel Tea #1: Murchie's Maple Toffee black tea

 

 

Caramel Tea #2: Monarch Tea Co.'s Booking Blend black tea

 

 

Caramel Tea #3: Dessert by Deb's Caramel Ripple Sundae black and rooibos tea

 

 

Caramel Tea #4: Dessert by Deb's Caramel Bubble Waffle black and rooibos tea

 

 

Caramel Tea #5: Dessert by Deb's Caramel Custard Flan rooibos tea
 

More Summer Teas: Peaches

 Peach season is here!

 

I can always count on Dessert by Deb to concoct delicious peach black tea blends!

Top (L-R): Lady Grey's Summer Peach (an Earl Grey with peach notes); Grapefruit Peach Paloma

Bottom (L-R): Peaches & Cream Chai; Peach Lychee Cream Swiss Roll

 

 

Peach green tea blends

 

 Top: Lavender Peach Pound Cake

 

Middle: Peach Matcha

 

Bottom: Strawberry Peach Malba 

 

Do you have a favourite peach tea?

Summer Teas: Strawberries and Raspberries

Summer is just flying by! I've been enjoying some strawberry and raspberry tea blends over the last few weeks.

 

 

Strawberry Black Teas (served hot):

 

Top: Lovare's Strawberry Melon

 

Middle: Buckingham Palace's Strawberry and Vanilla Cake

 

Bottom: Murchie's Victorian Garden

 

 

 Dessert by Deb's Strawberry Teas (cold brewed):

 

Left: Wild Strawberries & Northern Lights green tea

 

Middle: Strawberry Oat Milk rooibos

 

Right: Strawberry Peach Melba green tea

 

 

Raspberry Teas (served hot)

 

Top - Black teas from Dessert by Deb: Raspberry Lemonade Cake (left); Raspberry Coconut Parfait (middle); Raspberry Guava Mocktail (right)

 

Bottom: President's Choice Raspberry Thriller herbal tea (left); T by Daniel's Rated R black tea (right)

Canada Day Teas

We were in the midst of a record-breaking heat wave on Canada Day (July 1), but the scorching temperatures didn't stop me from enjoying some hot teas in my air-conditioned home!

 

I can always count on Dessert by Deb to concoct yummy Canadian-inspired blends! 

Top (left to right): Gooey Maple Espresso Cookies black tea; Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake black tea

Bottom (left to right): Quebecois Sugar Shack Maple Pudding oolong and black teas; Wild Strawberries & Northern Lights green tea (cold brewed).

 

 

June tea empties

 

What I've already restocked:
1) DavidsTea Honeydew Boba oolong
2) DavidsTea Lavender Buttercream rooibos
3) DavisTea Cactus Rose green tea 

What I may restock in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Strawberry Oat Milk rooibos

Dessert by Deb's Garden Party Potluck Teas

 Let's welcome summer with a garden party potluck!

 

 

Chocolate black teas (top to bottom):

Millionaire Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate Crispy Squares

 

 

Green Teas (left to right): Cherry Limeade; Vanilla Lime Curd

 

 

Top (left to right): Almond Apple Custard Strudel rooibos tea; Berry Cherry Bombshell fruit infusion

Bottom (left to right): London Fog Butter Tarts black and oolong tea; Gooey Maple Espresso Cookies oolong tea

 

The teas were all delicious, but my top favourites were (left to right): Raspberry Lemonade Cake lack & rooibos tea; Jelly Doughnuts green and oolong tea.

Welcoming June!

 We made it to June!

 

Summer vibes: My vintage Sadler basketweave teawares decorated with cheery flowers.

Now that the temperatures are finally warming up, I've been enjoying some cold-brewed teas.

 

Cold-Brewed Tea#1: DavidsTea's Pear Blossom fruit infusion

 

 

Cold-Brewed Tea#2: DavidsTea's Honeydew Boba oolong

 

 

 

May tea empties

 

What I have already restocked
1. DavidsTea's Honeydew Boba oolong

Lavender Earl Grey Teas

This week I'm sharing the different Lavender Earl Grey blends that I enjoyed recently.

 

 

Black Tea #1: Dessert by Deb's Lavender London Fog

 

Black Tea #2: Canmore Tea Company's Versailles Lavender Earl Grey

 

 

Black Tea #3: Jolene's Lavender Earl Grey

Dessert by Deb's Lavender London Fog was my fave because it had the strongest lavender notes. The bergamot was the dominant flavour in the Canmore and Jolene's blends so they tasted more like a regular Earl Grey.

 

A friend gifted me this Lavender London Fog lip balm by Moody Bee.

Easter Teas and Treats

 Happy Easter!

 

 

Easter Tea #1: Dessert by Deb's Malted Chocolate Shake black tea

 

 

Easter Tea #2: Dessert  by Deb's Chocolate Lavender Truffles black tea

 

 

Easter Tea #3: Dessert by Deb's Farmhouse Apple Peach Cider Fritters rooibos

 

 

The mini eggs cannoli and donut were the perfect accompaniment to the Easter teas!

Teas for International Women's Day

I celebrated International Women's Day (March 8) by drinking teas from women-owned tea companies. The mugs were also handcrafted by local women potters.

 

 Tea #1: Monarch Tea Co.'s She Believed in Herself black tea

Mug by Genie Kim

 

Tea #2: Geek+Tea's Dark Side oolong 

Mug by Paula Caltagirone 

 

 Tea #3: Momo Tea's Budo (Grape) Sencha green tea

 Mug by Jacpottery

 

 Tea #4: Dessert by Deb's Blushing Fairytale Apple rooibos

Mug by Black Cat Pottery

 

Tea with Love

I celebrated Valentine's Day with some new teas that I received from friends. 

  

 

LOVARÉ is a premium Ukrainian tea brand.

 

 

 

The Strawberry Melon black tea was a delicious fruity tea. I was pleased that I could detect both the strawberry and melon flavours.

 

I also really enjoyed the Persimmon Saffron black tea!