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You can find us this summer...
...every Saturday from 8:00am until 1:00pm at the Kelowna Farmers Market on Springfield and Dilworth. Our spot is number 43 which runs along Springfield Rd. Fresh blends and every tea comes in one of our Flying Leaf Tea Co tins!
TIGER TAIL Tea?
Yup! There is real black licorice and orange in this caffeine free rooibos blend. One of our regular customers put in a request for this one and we think we've made quite a tasty, sweet blend that combines the two flavours with a result about as close as we can get to the classic ice [...]
Why drink ORGANIC tea?
While many people look for organic when doing their grocery shopping, organic teas are often overlooked. Tea is considered organic if it is certified by a third party certification company. This requires all the ingredients, and the entire process the tea goes through is approved from the growing, to the blending, to the packaging. During the [...]
How to Properly Steep Pu'erh Tea
Pu'erh tea is unique in the way it is processed and for this reason, it is recommended to first rinse away any impurities that may be acquired during processing so that the true flavour of the leaves may be enjoyed. Rinsing the tea "awakens" the leaves providing a unique flavour and aroma not found in [...]
Tea is for DRINKING, not collecting!
Tea is always best when it's fresh and steeped correctly using the right temperature of fresh water and the proper steeping time. But there are so many amazing types of tea and blends of tea, sometimes we can wind up buying more than we can drink. While straight teas will generally stay fresher longer, it [...]
GUAYUSA...Yerba Mate's close cousin
Guayusa has traditionally been used for its stimulating effects and for sharpening the mind. Slightly sweet and earthy in character, this close cousin to yerba mate produces a smooth, clean flavour and steeps a beautiful rich dark green hue. A perfect substitute for coffee drinkers.Guayusa is an interesting small tree which grows in [...]
Serenitea Now
A delightful new blend of delicate white tea and silver tip jasmine needles with local peaches and the flavour of passionfruit. A perfect afternoon or evening tea. Serenitea now, insanity later!
Loose Leaf VS Tea Bags
There are many benefits to drinking loose leaf tea compared to tea bags. Loose leaf is better for the environment with less packaging. The buyer will generally get more tea per dollar in loose leaf form providing more cups of tea. And the main advantage is being able to see the tea [...]
A bit about ROOIBOS
Rooibos is grown in South Africa. It is rich in antioxidants and is a caffeine free alternative to traditional teas. It has a distinctive colour, taste, and aroma and blends well with many flavours.The process of oxidizing or fermenting produces the distinctive reddish-brown color of rooibos and enhances the flavor. Unoxidized green [...]
Up in Smoke Chai
Our new favourite go to chai! We've taken earthy pu'erh and smoky lapsang souchoung, added some delicious chai spices, and come up with a one of a kind chai. This is definitely one you'll want to check out!