Hot Docs Film Festival: Favourite Teas From Smith Tea & TWG Tea and the Urban Tea Merchant

Last week I prepped my brain and body by bringing my fav tea’s with me as I waited in line at the Hot Docs film festival and for my 90 minute theatre viewing jaunts.  What better way to celebrate a International Documentary Film Festival in Toronto than with your fav cup of tea in hand.  Who needs wine? 

For the last ten days it’s been pretty warm in Toronto but the theatres have been cool.  Armed with my trusty tea traveller mug I have seen sampling loads of teas in my stash.  My favourite of the moment are No. 24 Big Hibiscus from Smith Tea and Amour de Thé from TWG Tea and the Urban Tea Merchant.

No. 24 Big Hibiscus from Smith Tea

No. 24 Big Hibiscus from Smith Tea

The cabernet of hibiscus teas. We join luscious red hibiscus with Indian sarsaparilla, ginger, pink rose petals, and elderflowers from Europe. Deep red, complex, nuanced and caffeine free, this tea almost needs a corkscrew.

Ingredients

Hibiscus flowers, Indian sarsaparilla root, ginger root, natural flavors, rose petals, elderflowers and lemon myrtle.

Preparation

For best flavor, bring freshly drawn filtered water to a boil. Steep five minutes. If possible, play a little Django Reinhardt softly in the background.

Review:  I really liked this herbal tea to carry me through in line.  Its light and a perfect pick me up coming off the subway from the trek into the city.  I love the tones of ginger, pink rose petals, and elderflowers.  They really kept me alert and focused for my films.

http://www.smithtea.com/shop/herbal/big-hibiscus

Amour de Thé from TWG Tea and the Urban Tea Merchant

Amour de Thé from TWG Tea and the Urban Tea Merchant

This sensual TWG Tea Darjeeling is blended with delicate rose blossoms and leaves of pure gold. An enchanting potion.

Review:  I appreciated drinking this tea during the film.  Adding a dash of milk into my mug created an even more soothing tone when relaxing and taking in some emotionally heavy documentaries.  Rose blossoms and a milky tea is a girl’s best mate in a darkened theatre.

http://www.urbantea.com/products/amour-de-the

The Holiday Tea Reveal – Mighty Leaf Tea’s ‘Black Gold Tea’

Mighty Leaf Tea’s ‘Black Gold Tea’

This week’s The Christmas Tea Reveal is from Mighty Leaf Tea.  Even its name spells luxe.  Black Gold Tea makes me think of a secret stash of tea brought out only for special occasions.  But in this case, from Mighty Leaf Tea – you can have it every day.

Black Gold is one of China’s finest black teas.  It boasts gold tips and needle-like black leaves. A smooth and elegant infusion with hints of wine and chocolate.  This complex tea pairs well with dark chocolate and rich desserts. A delicious self-drinking tea for the tea connoisseur.

It maybe a bit pricey at $20.46 for 3 ounces of loose tea but this tea is an investment.  I only use the tea very sparingly in my tea infuser and I’m still able to yield a robust flavour.  Even though this is a black tea, you can drink it with milk or without.  In the mornings I’ve been topping this brew up with milk, whereas in the afternoon I’ve been having it without.

If you are having a holiday party at work and you know there will be loads of desserts – bring Mighty Leaf Tea’s ‘Black Gold’ tea with you.  It will be a great way to celebrate the season.

Don’t forget to enter my The Great Holiday Tea Giveaway!  Here’s how it works – once a week until December 24th 2012 I will highlight a gorgeous tea from The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea or Mighty Leaf Tea Canada.  All I ask is that you subscribe to my blog (already subscribed readers consider yourselves entered).  Easy right?

What’s up for grabs?  One reader will receive a massive tea selection from The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea and Mighty Leaf Tea Canada!

http://www.mightyleaf.ca/en/tea

Restaurant Review: Bannock

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Tucked into side of The Hudson Bay Company at the corner of Queen Street West and Bay Street in Toronto is the home of Bannock.  This space originally housed The Bay’s signature label line, which I never saw anyone shopping in.  It’s nice to see the space transformed into a yummy eatery.

With a total of 4,348 square feet, Bannock is part grab-and-go café, part coffee shop, and part dine-in restaurant. The architecture reflects the menu – eclectic and approachably Canadian – featuring antique pine and hemlock reclaimed from one of the Queen’s wharfs that sat under the waters of Lake Ontario at York Street for over a hundred years.   The owners Oliver and Bonacini also own the likes of ‘Canoe’ and ‘Auberge Du Pommier’ in Toronto.

Bannock’s honest approach to food is rooted in familiar, wholesome ingredients that are reflective of Canada’s rich regional and cultural diversity, delivered in an innovative and playful way. Everyday classics are revitalized as the Chefs pay homage to traditional Canadian comfort foods, putting our cultural favourite’s front and centre. Bannock breads are integrated throughout the entire menu including artisan sandwiches and pizzas. Bannock garnishes are also added to soups, salads and main courses.

I have been meaning to come to Bannock for ages.  I decided to make a reservation for my best friend and I for our birthdays last week.  When we arrived we were seated at a lovely banquette table for two with a great view of the restaurant.

Marcel our waiter greeted us jovially and presented us with menus.  He provided us with some interesting recommendations for specials and left us to decide on our meal options.

My friend and I opted for the pickerel taco + cucumber apple salad on a steamed bun with caviar tartar as appetizer for each of us.  The bun was warm, doughy and indeed very comforting.  The cucumber salad had a chili punch to it.  We were advised by the server that the wine we ordered would make for a nice compliment to the appetizer.  The cucumber was fresh, crunchy and was a contrast to the softly steamed bun.  The caviar tartar was something to marvel over.  It was lush and oozed goodness throughout the taco.  Happiness.

The wine we ordered was the Pinot Grigio, Argento, Mendoza for $32.  It was a perfect accent to our evening.  It  anchored our appetizer and entrees choices.  It’s a great feeling when you are sipping away at a sweet but mild white between bites.  Very soothing and amplified the flavours within the meal.

For entrees my friend ordered the Seared B.C.  Albacore Tuna.  It came with wax beans, smashed fingerlings, roots crudités, banga cauda.  The Seared B.C.  Albacore Tuna was prepared beautifully on the plate.  The tuna was generous and could be swallowed whole – it was that soft.  It looked like Turkish delights only larger in depth and quantity.  The smashed fingerlings, roots crudités, banga cauda provided the colour and the background sounds to the main meal.  It was light enough that my friend felt satiated and had room enough in her belly for more wine, martinis and dessert.  Isn’t that the best feeling after having a gourmet and pristinely prepared meal?  Perfection.

I ordered the Ontario Venison Chuck Chili which came with great northern beans and bannock.  Bannock, also known as fry bread, skaan/scone or Indian bread, is found throughout North American native cuisine.  Today, bannock is a growing culinary trend across Canada with non-aboriginal people.  The bannock in my meal was prepared on site at Bannock.  It was lovely.

My friend and I had a conversation if the venison would make a good choice for dinner.  Would it be too gamey?  It wasn’t.  Again, perfectly prepared and plated.  The Venison Chuck Chili had a kick to it.  The spring onions added a nice texture next to the chunky chili and soft northern beans.  The bannock that was placed to the side was a gentle addition to be either eaten alone or to sop up the chili.  The venison was robust and very filling.  My friend actually helped me finish my meal.  The bowl wasn’t heaping but if you do order this dish either be prepared to take some home with you or have your friend help.

After dinner we ordered two Niagara Martini’s to start us off on the right foot for our dessert journey. Additionally we ordered a warm smore’s pie and a canoe fireweed butter tart.

The Niagara Martini’s indeed were lush.  We were glad to end our evening with these martini’s as oppose to starting with them.  They were light enough and kept the giggles and celebratory mood through our desserts.  The warm smore’s pie and a canoe fireweed butter tart were supreme.  The warm smore’s pie could be enough of a trigger for choco-holic’s to land them into a Chocaholic’s Anonymous meeting.  Ecstasy.  The slightly toasted marshmallows infused with the chocolatey brownie.  Definitely campfire worthy without the sticky mess.  Civilized but also pure debauchery.

The Canoe Fireweed Butter Tart is a good choice is you slide onto the other side of the sweets scale.  I personally prefer my butter tarts with raisins.  This one did not come with raisins but regardless it was just as buttery as I expected.  The crust was flaky but also sturdy enough to hold together the treat.  Very posh and would be perfect if you were wanting something sweet and light after a heavier meal.

The service that accompanied our meal from Marcel and Jackie was genuine, warm and dedicated.  It’s nice to be seated in a nice restaurant and not feel rushed and most importantly treated like a regular after one visit.  Classy yet comfortable.

The Café/Coffee Shop is open for breakfast and stays open well past dinner hour. The dining room is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and is open for brunch on Sundays.  Check out Bannock when you have a moment – A truly Canadian and comforting experience.

Bannock

401 Bay St., Toronto, M5H 2Y4

Phone:   416.861.6996

http://www.oliverbonacini.com/Bannock.aspx

The Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder

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I have been meaning to get up to The Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder up on St. Clair West.  Let’s face it, us west enders try not to go that far north if we can help it.  But since I am on holidays, a trip was in order.

As per The Stockyards website:

‘The Stockyards is the modern day interpretation of the family diner/ BBQ joint! We offer reverently prepared renditions of comfort food and diner classics, from our 48hr. brined and marinated fried chicken, as well as authentic wood smoked Carolina style BBQ. The Stockyards respectfully embraces traditional methods of dry curing, aging, and smoking that require time and patience. We hope you enjoy our effort as we are honored to have you grace our restaurant.’

So yes, don’t go to The Stockyards with your hipster vegetarian mates.  This shop is the real deal and mouth watering yummy.

When I popped into their location, just a shave before 5 p.m. to take advantage of their BBQ Ribs and Chicken offer – the young lady at the till advised me that the ribs were just out of the oven and ready for purchase.  She seemed a bit snippy, not sure what that was about…but whatever.  Yes, meat!  Apparently, I hear that it gets pretty busy after 6 p.m. The BBQ Ribs and Chicken runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays only at 5 p.m..

You can get a:

Whole Rack $26.00

Half Rack (Pork) $14.00

Pit Smoked Whole Chicken $14.00

½ Chicken $8.00

I opted for the Half Rack and ½ chicken along with fries that were added to as a combo for an additional $2.50.

I was starving by the time I got home and couldn’t wait for some proper protein.  The food was still warm.  The chicken was juicy and tasted like summer.  You knew that taste – a properly cooked chicken that tastes like its been roasting lovingly in a bbq pit and evenly smoked for hours.  Every bite was a snapshot into ecstasy.

The ribs were decadent too.  Do you know when you bite into some ribs they taste really fatty, and there is not enough meat coverage on the bone?  It’s so disappointing and you start feeling ripped off because you paid some proper coin for some bones.  I may as well give it to my dog to naw on.  Not at The Stockyards.  These ribs were thick with meat.  Since they were still warm, the meat was practically falling off the bone.  I’m not even kidding!  The meat stacked onto the bone was greater than the actual bone at times.  It tasted sweet, rich and my measure is if I feel like I need a nap after a meal – it’s been a good meal.  This was one of these times.

I wasn’t a fan of the bbq sauce they added to my order.  It tasted a bit ordinary.  When I dumped some onto my ribs at one point – I regretted it after the first bite.

The fries were okay.  I was actually expecting more.  The next time I’ll skip the fries portion of the evening.

Also a little bit better packing of my order would have been nicer.  The juices and liquids had dripped out of the paper bag into the fabric recyclable bag I carried my order in on my way home.  Which was disappointing.  Nothing worse when you take your order out of a paper bag and it’s leaked on everything from the day.  A plastic bag maybe a better choice in presentation and product delivery Stockyards.

Overall a positive experience and was worth the one hour subway ride to the north west of Toronto.  By the way, that order gave me three nights worth of dinner.

The Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder

699 St.Clair Ave. W, Toronto M6C 1B2

PHONE:  416 658 9666   

http://www.thestockyards.ca

The Great Holiday Tea Giveaway

This past year I have written some pretty lovely tea reviews thanks to The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea and Mighty Leaf Tea Canada.  Both The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea and Mighty Leaf Tea Canada are giving my readers a chance to win a stash of goodies to start their Holidays off on the right note.  Thank you The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea and Mighty Leaf Tea Canada!! 

Here’s how it works – once a week starting today until December 24^th 2012 I will highlight a gorgeous tea from The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea or Mighty Leaf Tea Canada.  All I ask is that you subscribe to my blog (already subscribed readers consider yourselves entered).  Easy right?

What’s up for grabs?  One reader will receive a massive tea selection from The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea and Mighty Leaf Tea Canada!

Caviar – Sweetheart Tea Set (retail value $70.00).

The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea has donated a Caviar – Sweetheart Tea Set (retail value $70.00).

A loving duo of French Earl Grey, a fragrant TWG black tea delicately infused with citrus fruits and deep blue cornflowers, paired with Polo Club Tea, a delicate emerald infusion inflected with gallant notes of sweetness to revive your spirits and your desires with its sparkling blend of green tea and caramel. (2 tins – 100g each)

Mighty Leaf Tea has donated Black Tea Variety pack (retail value $11.50) and a Mighty Leaf Travel Mug (retail value $19.95).

Mighty Leaf Tea Canada Black Tea Variety (retail value $11.50)

Black Tea Variety provides you with a sample of Mighty Leaf Tea’s signature, artisan crafted black tea pouch blends. Redefine your black tea drinking experience with these aromatic and flavorful blends.  Includes: English breakfast, Orange Dulce, Organic Earl Grey and Vanilla Bean.

Mighty Leaf Travel Mug (retail value $19.95)

Mighty Leaf Tea Canada’s Tea Top Brew Mug is good to go. You no longer have to drink over-brewed tea. Featuring the patented Tea Top lid, this brew mug is a “traveling teapot” perfect for enjoying whole leaf Tea Pouches.

The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea: Haute Couture – White Christmas Tea

The tea I’d like you to consider for our first installment of The Christmas Tea Reveal is from The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea’s Haute Couture – White Christmas Tea.

This Haute Couture – White Christmas Tea precious Yin Zhen (silver needles) blended with orange peel, hibiscus and spices.  TWG Tea has created a selection of unique loose teas, each carefully designed to reflect an excellence of content and packaging. The lavish, Haute Couture loose leaf tea collection is a perfect way to introduce extravagant blends and exquisite harvests and to share TWG Tea connoisseurship with tea drinkers around the world.

http://www.urbantea.com

Enjoy,

Mel xo

Tea Break: Perfect Fall Tea’s

Now that the leaves have fallen; at times I’m not fancying a milky tea to warm me up.  I often grab the following lush Smith Tea’s to bring to work with me.  They are subtle for the Fall weather, great for a mid-afternoon energy boost and a light brew if you are beginning to feel under the weather.

No. 39 Fez Full Leaf Green Tea: Bring filtered water to 190 degrees. Steep 3 minutes. Preferably while wearing a fez.

No. 39 Fez:  Full Leaf Green Tea

Rare green teas from China combined with aromatic spearmint grown in the Pacific Northwest and a hint of lemon myrtle from Australia. Fez artfully evokes old Morocco, and tastes best when shared with friends while lounging on pillows.

Ingredients

Spring harvested full leaf Mao Feng China green tea, Pacific Northwest spearmint leaves and Australian lemon myrtle.

Preparation

For best flavor, bring freshly drawn filtered water to 190 degrees. Steep three minutes. Use an official Smith sun dial to be sure of absolute accuracy.

I’m a fan of this particular green tea as it has a yummy lemon notes.  If you are feeling like you are beginning to fight a cold or need a warm take on your usual green tea, try Fez.

No. 45 Peppermint Leaves Herbal Infusion: Bring filtered water to a rolling boil. Steep 5 minutes. Inhale deeply for a free trip to an Oregon mint farm.

No. 45 Peppermint Leaves Herbal Infusion

It’s no secret that the world’s best peppermint comes from the Pacific Northwest. Gently hand-screened for perfect leaf size, it infuses a full, creamy flavor with distinct chocolate notes and an intense finish. A great after dinner treat or midday breath freshener. Caffeine free.

Ingredients

Peppermint leaves from the Pacific Northwest.

Preparation

For best flavor, bring freshly drawn filtered water to a boil. Steep five minutes. Determine when time is up by using your own biological clock.

A simply perfect tea to brew after you have been out to lunch with friends and need some digestion assistance along with a palate cleanser.

No. 67 Meadow Herbal Infusion: Bring filtered water to a rolling boil. Steep 5 minutes while pretending you’re Van Gogh painting in Arles.

No. 67 Meadow Herbal Infusion

A caffeine free blend of golden Egyptian chamomile flowers and mildly stimulating, fragrant hyssop joined with smooth Cape rooibos, rose petals and linden flowers. You may need a sun hat.

Ingredients

Egyptian chamomile, South African rooibos, fragrant hyssop, linden flowers, lemon myrtle, rose petals, safflower, cyani flowers and natural flavors.

Preparation

For best flavor, bring freshly drawn filtered water to a boil. Steep five minutes. Imagine something beautiful happening somewhere else in the world.

Again, I’m keen on the ‘Egyptian chamomile, South African rooibos, fragrant hyssop, linden flowers, lemon myrtle, rose petals, safflower, cyani flowers’.  They not only stimulate my mind but I often have my co-workers ask me what I’m drinking as it is the perfect aromatic blend.  The lemon and rose notes are simply gorgeous.  The golden Egyptian chamomile flowers are also enclosed in the tea bags and look so beautiful once brewed.  A perfect reminder of the summer while at work.  These tea bags remind me of paintings.

The lovely Kim (wife of Steven Smith) mentioned when asked what’s new for the holidays, ‘We will have some wonderful gift items for people to consider over the next few months. In addition to the exclusive Smith Teamaker Tea-Shirt, we offer the top of the line Breville multi-temp tea kettle and  gift – bagged teas (as opposed to “wrapped”, (bundled sets of 6 or all 12; which we call The Full Monty). We will also be making single origin teas in 10 ct. pyramid packs; which are lovely for sampling, we’ll introduce a Matcha Tea Set and will have several limited edition holiday tea and gift pairings.’

Smith Teas have just added USPS First Class International Shipping, which will range from $5.00 + up to ship to Canada.  Check out their website for the latest pricing on their posh tea’s and shipping costs to your town.

Cheers!

http://www.smithtea.com/

TWG Tea Jelly – 1837 Black Tea

Tea Jelly – 1837 Black Tea (290ml)

I remember growing up and my mum making me tea and toast for breakfast with a side of eggs for breakfast.  The jam was always a cheap and cheerful brand from the local grocer.  Sometimes they would be watery or gloopy.  That aside, the memory of actually eating the warm toast and sweet jam made me happy.

These days I like to have a few jams on the go in my fridge.  My latest love affair is with TWG Tea’s Tea Jelly – 1837 Black Tea (290ml).  Have you heard of it?  If you haven’t and are a tea and jelly fan like me – you must check it out.  It’s a neat mix of the two.

Tea-infused with TWG Tea’s renowned signature tea, 1837 Black is a unique blend of black tea with notes of fruits and flowers from the Bermuda triangle which leaves a lingering aftertaste of ripe berries, anise, and caramel.  Pure decadence.  It’s a dead posh jelly.  Firm and with an explosion of flavour.

I loved TWG Tea’s 1837 Black Tea especially with milk.  It is always warm and a perfect summer to fall tea.  Coupling that with the 1837 Black Tea Jelly made it an even sweeter delight.

I encourage you to bring this tea jelly to work with your toast if you need a lil snack or as a midnight treat especially now since the winter is coming and we need a lil extra warmth.  You can even have this gorgeous jelly out with some yummy freshly baked breads or crackers with clotted cream if friends come over for the holidays or with your TWG Tea service on an upcoming holiday morning for family.

Other amazing TWG Tea is also available for purchase and shipped anywhere in North America through The Urban Tea Merchant website, urbantea.com

 http://www.urbantea.com/products/tea-jelly-1837-290ml

http://www.urbantea.com/products/1837-black

Post-Thanksgiving Cleanse: Mighty Leaf Tea ‘Mini Wellness Sampler’

Mighty Leaf Tea ‘Mini Wellness Sampler’

After indulging in loads of yummy eats at my family’s Thanksgiving table this weekend – my body needed a gentle cleanse. I’m sure we all aren’t used to eating so much in one sitting and then relishing sweets desserts with lashings of wine.

I left Thanksgiving dinner with a ton of left over’s which I am sure will last me for a good few days. I’m dead excited to eat more yummy turkey, ham, scalloped potatoes, stuffed mushrooms and pumpkin pie. Oh boy – my belly!

When I got in late last night, I remembered I packed away a Mighty Leaf Tea ‘Mini Wellness Sampler’ for moments like this. The Mini Wellness Sampler cultivates wellness with naturally caffeine free herbal infusions, loaded with vitamins and minerals. The six mini tins are filled with loose leaf teas including of: Aloe Serenity, Detox, Calming Moon, Spirulina Stamina, Rooibos Renewal, and Sanctuary. Depending on the tea blend, each tin contains approximately 35 grams.

I packed the Detox, Calming Moon and Spirulina Stamina in my work bag for steeping whilst I work. They are gorgeous, calming and made my body very happy today. The aroma that emanated from the tea was also helpful in soothing daily discomfort. These teas were supreme for sipping and fantastic alone without milk and sugar.

Now to hope these tea’s last me the week and that there’s enough to share with my co-workers.

Buy the Mighty Leaf Tea ‘Mini Wellness Sampler’ here:  http://www.mightyleaf.ca/en/tea/product/5129/mini-wellness-sampler

Tea Break: The Urban Tea Merchant: TWG Tea – Haute Couture White House Tea

The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea: Haute Couture – White House Tea

We are in the homestretch for the run up to the Presidential Election.  In Canada our campaigning for a new Prime Minister is never this long winded nor do we have a tea that speaks to politics in our country the way that The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea:  Haute Couture – White House Tea does.  We need to get on this.  Maybe a Maple Syrup blend can shake up our Parliament? 

The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea:  Haute Couture – White House Tea is an ethereal white tea with fruits and fragrant roses, this tea leaves an enduring aftertaste of ripe berries. A diplomatic and balanced tea of sophistication.

I enjoyed this tea without milk as the berries and rose additions clearly wanted to be wooed.  I tend to oversteep white teas so with this one I really took my time and monitored the steep time.  It’s intense but also soothing.  I enjoyed the subtlety and also the hints of fruit and rose.  Sometimes too much rose when you do not want fragrance can be overpowering.

You can buy this tea in a lovely metal container or as loose leaf tea for a smaller stash.

The Urban Tea Merchant’s TWG Tea:  Haute Couture – White House Tea is a luxe tea. I encourage you to keep it in your work stash when you want a positively lush moment or two thinking about who the new President of the United States will be come November.

Other amazing TWG Tea is also available for purchase and shipped anywhere in North America through The Urban Tea Merchant website, urbantea.com

http://www.urbantea.com/products/haute-couture-white-house-tea

Enjoy,

Mel xo

Tea Break: Mighty Leaf Tea ‘Leaves of Provence Tea’ & ‘Mandarin Rose Tea’

Whenever the Fall rolls around I start thinking about France.  Paris and Nice – are always so lovely to trek around the countryside, sip tea, eat yummy desserts in small cafes, check out museums and galleries slowly and quietly without the hustle and bustle of tourists bumping up into you in the push to get to the next thing in the months of October and November.

I have been having lil ‘French’ moments on my own at home and at work with the help of Mighty Leaf Tea.  The make the most gorgeous Leaves of Provence Tea and Mandarin Rose Tea.  They have fit my yearning moments of luxe and civility sitting in violet fields and the rose gardens of France far away from Toronto.

Mighty Leaf Tea: Leaves of Provence Tea

Mighty Leaf Tea:  Leaves of Provence Tea

Awaken in the South of France with Leaves of Provence – delight your senses in the brisk, smooth notes of Provencal herbs, verbena, lavender, and mild peppermint blended with black tea leaves and fruits. A Mighty Leaf signature blend, Leaves of Provence is a modern twist on Earl Grey resulting in a soothing and energetic tea.

Leaves of Provence pairs well with buttery pastries or chocolate desserts. Also makes an excellent afternoon tea served alongside tea sandwiches with creamy cheese.

Key note flavours within this tea include of Bergamot,  Black Tea,  Lavender,  Peppermint,  Tilleul,  and Verbena.

Mighty Leaf Tea: Mandarin Rose Tea

Mighty Leaf Tea:  Mandarin Rose Tea

Mandarin Rose boasts a garden of aromatic, candy-pink petals and rich black China tea leaves that result in a delicate wine essence with hints of chocolate and rose. This exotic Mighty Leaf signature blend offers a fragrant and visually memorable experience.

An unusual and elegant tea, Mandarin Rose pairs well with fruit based desserts and dishes. Serve with afternoon tea or as a stylish after-dinner drink. 

Key note flavours within this tea include of Black Tea,  Longan and Rose.

These tea’s would make great additions to your Thanksgiving after meal service with some milk and sugar alongside hot pumpkin pies or some seasonal fruit.  They are rich enough that you can even sip the tea’s on their own.

I keep this tea handy all year round in my tea stash for those moments when I need to be transported and feel fully embraced by aromatic teas that are peaceful and full of light.

http://www.mightyleaf.ca/en/tea