FALL 2022 | DAVID’S PICKS EDITION tastingteaclub
2 PAGE 5 SUSTAINABILITY causesdavid’s PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION LET US WARM UP YOUR FALL PAGE 11 TEA MENU time somefortea PAGE 10 TEA TASTING CLUB NEXT EXCLUSIVILEVELTEA PAGE 20 TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL BRIGHTEN UP YOUR FALL ACTIVITIES contents PAGE 30 ABOUT US why we do what we do PAGE 25 TEA 101 tea types
INTRODUCTION let us warm up your fall Fall is a time for change. The leaves are changing colour, the temperature seems a little bit colder each day, and the sun is setting earlier. It’s the perfect time to make some changes yourself—but let’s not get too wild! We’re just talking about switching up your tea routine. This month, you can explore the diverse David’s Picks tea selections and find your new favourite flavour of the season. Let us keep you warm this autumn. Stay cozy, The DT Team 3
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6 SUSTAINABILTY There is no DAVIDsTEA without a healthy planet. Our team’s decisions are fuelled by our desire to make the world a better place. Since we opened our doors in 2008, we’ve been rooted in eco-friendly decisions. Here’s how we’re moving forward and innovating the ways we package, sell and grow tea for our community! →
7 SUSTAINABILTY it tastes better to sip responsiblesomething As always, we make sure our tea is ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE Can tea be fair? Yes! Our decision-making is fuelled by our goal to positively impact the tea industry throughout our supply chain. From tea workers to farmers and their families, we want everyone involved to benefit from safe, fair and equal working conditions. We consciously choose partners to ensure our ingredients check all the flavour boxes and our commitment to ethical sourcing. Through collaborations with the Ethical Tea Partnership and Fair Trade Certified TM , we’re able to protect and care for our tea community and the environments in which our tea is produced. → 01
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COMPOSTABLE & REGENERATIVE PACKAGING is our absolute priority Through our current environment-friendly packaging, we aim to lead the tea industry by example. We acknowledge that packaging and shipping can be incredibly wasteful. That’s why we’re working hard to reduce shipping waste thanks to bulk packaging and compostable mailers. We have a commitment to launch more compostable packaging in 2022 and to continue to reduce waste anywhere we can. Our emphasis on conscious choices sets us apart and keeps us growing from plastic-free & biodegradable sachets to recyclable packaging, we’re not stopping there. This year, we’re committed to transitioning our company to a fully recyclable and compostable offering. →
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9 Click here to learn more about our sustainability efforts. SUSTAINABILTY we ofwithconnectacommunitytealovers We bring people into the world of tea and CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY around the globe Our communi tea is everything to us and we’ve got your back. Always and forever. Tea brings people together from all walks of life—different backgrounds, tastes and experiences, we welcome and appreciate everyone. From where we operate to where we source, we promise to continue prioritizing diversity & inclusion, access to opportunity & equal representation, and mental & physical health. We use the connections we make for positive change in our communities and around the world. → 03
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Rooibos
Caffeine-free ROOIBOS FROM SOUTH AFRICA RASPBERRY ANISE SEED EXCLUSIVE!NEWTEA!
12 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Wild Raspberry • Frozen Raspberry • Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait raspberrybohemian
OUR TASTING NOTES Is this the real life? Is this just fanta tea ? Like a fresh baked raspberry pastry with a hint of anise, this warm and fruity blend will have you doing the Fandango in no time.
BEHIND THE BLEND Spiced doesn’t always mean hot, and the hint of sweet anise in this tea enhances the natural welcomed tartness of raspberries. The mix of spice and tart flavours is reminiscent of summer fruit pastries, and our team worked tiredlessly for years to make this fruity delight a reality.
13 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Coffee Pu’erh • Organic Saigon Chai • Cardamom French Toast cookiefortunechai
A rich pu’erh tea base with coconut flakes that look just like the parchment that comes out of a fortune cookie. This lightly sweet chai is filled with warming spices, and each sip offers a comforting cookie in a cup. The perfect treat for a cold autumn day. Caffeine Tea TEA
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OUR TASTING NOTES Tastes like a cookie. Sips like a tea. Congratulations, you just hit the jackpot. Your prize? A slightly biscuity, slightly buttery blend of warming sweet spices. Call it tea lover’s luck. BEHIND THE BLEND
Pu’erh
CINNAMONCARDAMOM PU’ERH
14 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Hazelnut Chocolate • Chocolate Macaroon • Vanilla Cappuccino
OUR TASTING NOTES Best enjoyed out of a mason jar around the bonfire, this blend is all about enjoying the simple life. This malty black tea is sweet and creamy, tasting of brown sugar and caramel. But it’s the hint of bourbon and vanilla that really puts this one over the edge of perfection.
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We wanted to create a decadent tea that had all the comforts of sweet, caramelized brown sugar, warming bourbon and a sweet vanilla final note. On a black tea base with malty hints of bourbon, this tea is amazing on its own or as a latte—perfect for those chilly fall days when you feel like indulging. Caffeine
TOQUICKSELLOUT!Black Tea CARAMEL BROWN SUGAR PU’ERH TEA
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15 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Organic Mother’s Little Helper • Organic Serenity Now • Organic Peppermint Amour
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LAVENDER MINT WILLOW
This soothing and hydrating infusion was crafted by our then R&D specialist, inspired by her medicinefree childhood. Her sister was quite prone to headaches, so at a young age she would make a willow bark concoction to help ease the tension. That concoction was quite bitter and acrid—no thanks! So when she came to the tea lab she set out to develop a tasty, feel-good blend. The result? A deliciously natural blend of calming lavender, soothing mint and hydrating rooibos.
BEHIND THE BLEND
Caffeine-free
Rooibos BARK
OUR TASTING NOTES
When a headache hits, call on this heavenly blend of pain-soothing willow bark, calming passion flower, cooling nana mint and relaxing lavender.
BLACK TEA FROM NEPAL
High Caffeine Black
16 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Organic BreakfastDavid’sBlend • Orange Pekoe • Honey Black ORGANIC nepal black
OUR TASTING NOTES There are good things brewing in the Highlands of Nepal. Like this handmade black tea from a familyowned tea garden named Jun Chiyabari. BEHIND THE TEA
Our Organic Nepal Black comes from the renowned Jun Chiyabari tea garden, an organic, family-owned garden located in the Highlands of Nepal. The garden was founded by two brothers, who were inspired by their nostalgic childhood memories of their school in Darjeeling, India. After scouring the East Hills of Nepal, they finally found a home reminiscent of those fond childhood memories. They set out to create an innovative tea garden and, like us, they weren’t afraid to break the rules! Tea
CLOVE ORANGE PEEL CINNAMON
17 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai • Organic Saigon Chai • Blood Orange Boost ORGANIC orange spice
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This sweet and spicy green tea combines cinnamon, orange peel and cloves for a cozy cup that warms you from the inside out.
This tea originally launched in February 2014 as The Spice is Right. Cinnamon and orange is such a timeless combination, so we wanted to take this pairing and up the spice until it was just right. Think of it as chai with a citrus twist. Pairs perfectly with dark chocolate, plus the spice makes it perfect for the autumn, with that summery citrus kick to remind you of warmer days. Tea
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OUR TASTING NOTES This autumn treat has it all. Cinnamon and cloves, plus the sweetness of caramel and pumpkin candy. BEHIND THE BLEND One of our best-selling teas over the last decade, it’s just not fall without Pumpkin Chai. Lightly spiced, completely comforting and a staple of our fall tea cupboard, we nailed the flavour profile years ago and we could not be prouder. Pumpkin may be an obvious choice for fall, but you can’t beat a classic. Caffeine Tea
CINNAMON CARAMEL PUMPKIN
18 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Pumpkin Earl Grey • Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai • S’mores Chai chaipumpkin
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19 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Caribbean Crush • Just Peachy • Dragonfruit Aloe watermelonwitchy OUR TASTING NOTES An enchanting brew of watermelon flavouring, purple sweet potato & orange witch hats that turns a wicked purple when steeped. Not to be melon dramatic but just one sip and you’ll find yourself under its spell. BEHIND THE BLEND This wickedly purple brew screams Halloween! With purple potato pieces combined with orange witch hat sprinkles and watermelon, it tastes like watermelon candies from your youth. Good hot or iced, we know it is sure to cast a spell on whoever drinks it! Caffeine-free Herbal Tea PURPLE SWEET POTATO SPRINKLESSUGAR MELON
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21 TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL Fall is harvest season, making it the perfect time for heading to the apple orchard or pumpkin patch. Nothing goes better with the crisp fall air quite like a sweet-but-spicy cup of Organic Orange Spice. Pumpkin is one of the most popular flavours of the season and for good reason! Try out a cup of Pumpkin Chai and feel the warmth spread through your whole body. apple picking GREEN TEA ORGANIC orange spice pumpkin chai BLACK TEA
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trick-or - treating There are no tricks here, just treats. Nothing will prepare you for a night on the streets trick-or-treating quite like a glass of Witchy Watermelon. Not only will it keep you warm all night, but the blend of purple sweet potato and melon flavour will be a sweet treat just as good as the candies the kids are getting. If you’d prefer something a little more on the spiced side, Bohemian Raspberry perfectly balances the tartness of raspberries with a hint of anise.
HERBAL TEA watermelonwitchy raspberrybohemian ROOIBOS
23 TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL at home cozy days Fall has its ups and downs. Even with the dropping temperature, you can always look at the bright side: sweater weather! Light a candle, wrap yourself in your coziest sweater and treat yourself to a cup of Brown Sugar Bourbon. The sweet and creamy flavours will feel like a decadent dessert. If you’re more of a classic tea person, steep some Organic Nepal Black and settle in for a cozy afternoon at home. BLACK TEA brown bourbonsugar ORGANIC nepal black BLACK TEA
The days are slowly slipping away, so don’t waste any time getting outside to admire all the beautiful fall colours. The rich palette of oranges, yellows, and reds is one of the highlights of the season, so head outside and take it all in. To fight that frigid air, take a mug of Fortune Cookie Chai with you on the go. Do you prefer to watch the leaves fall from the warmth of your house? Steep a calming glass of Headache Halo and gaze at the wonders of the season through your window instead. haloheadache
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White Tea Ranging between floral, delicate and sweet, white tea is the least processed form of tea and is as close to the living tea bush as you can get. 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 90°C (195°F) 3-5 MINPERFECT1-2 SPOONS
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26 TEA 101 Green CelebratedTeaaround the world for its many benefits, green tea is a great motivator for healthy living. From grassy, umami and almost buttery to vegetal and nutty-ish, green tea leaves are pan-fired or steamed before being dried to lock in their flavour and green colour. JAPANESE GREEN TEA 80°C 85°CGREENCHINESE(175°F)&FLAVOUREDTEA(185°F) 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 2-4 MINPERFECT1-2 SPOONS MatchaMatchapowder is made from finely ground green tea leaves and can taste anywhere from grassy to sweet and creamy. That means with every sip, you’re consuming all the benefits of the full leaf. UNSWEETENED MATCHA 75°C SWEETENED(170°F) MATCHA 85°C (185°F) 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER UNSWEETENED MATCHA 2-3 PERFECT MATCHA SWEETENEDSPOONS MATCHA 5-6 PERFECT MATCHA SPOONS
27 TEA 101 Black Tea A classic choice first thing in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Flavours range from fruity and floral to rich and malty with subtle hints of honey. 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 3-5 MINPERFECT1-2 SPOONS 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 90°C (195°F) 4-5 MINPERFECT1-2 SPOONS Are they black or are they green? Oolong teas are somewhere in between. The most labour-intensive tea type, these floral, fruity, sweet and toasty teas are repeatedly rolled or twisted to manipulate the degree of oxidation, bringing out all their wonderful complexOolongflavours. Tea
28 TEA 101 Used to serve alongside food and as a digestive aid for centuries, pu’erh is a rarity that is sought after by tea collectors. Deep, complex and primarily known for its signature Pu’erhearthiness.Tea 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 4-5 MINPERFECT1-2 SPOONS For a lasting, jitter-free boost of energy, these herbs contain a unique combination of caffeine and other naturally energizing compounds. Maté, Guayusa & Yaupon 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 3-5 MINPERFECT1-2 SPOONS
29 TEA 101 RooibosASouthAfrican plant known for its hydrating effects, rooibos is loved for its naturally sweet taste and caffeine free status. 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 4-5 MINPERFECT1-2 SPOONS Herbal Tea 475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 5+ MIN Ranging from herbal and aromatic to sweet, floral and fruity, herbal infusions are made using anything from herbs and spices to fruits and nuts. PERFECT1-2 SPOONS
HANDPICKED WITH LOVE A warm and comforting tea can help soothe most ailments, and we hope that these teas make your day brighter and shinier one sip at a DAVIDsTEAtime.is a non-Indigenous brand and company operating and living on largely unceded Indigenous lands. This booklet was conceptualized and designed in Montréal (Tiohtià:ke). To learn more about the land upon which we operate, please visit our Steep Thoughts blog.
In a nutshell, we love loose leaf tea. We started as a small family of tea lovers, and our tea love has been growing ever since. We’d even go as far as to say we’re tea-obsessed. For us, it’s all about using the whole tea leaf for full flavour. Sometimes, we’ll even add more full-size ingredients for a tasting experience that goes above and beyond your expectations. From black to herbal to matcha and everything in between, we wake up each and every day wanting to make the best tea in the world.
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