FALL 2022 | ORGANIC EDITION tastingteaclub
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Fall is all about feeling good. Put on your coziest sweater, curl up under your favourite blanket and take some time to think about yourself. Listen to your body this season and give it exactly what it needs—including our selection of organic teas. With all-natural ingredients and a variety of flavours, ranging from a burst of sweet berries to warm and spicy, you’ll definitely love what we have to offer. Keep your body warm from the inside out and enjoy all the joys of the season! Stay cozy, The DT Team
INTRODUCTION get ready for a feel-good fall!
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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. →
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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12 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Organic YamashiroGyokuro • Organic Korean Sejak • Organic Emerald Jade ORGANIC senchajapanese OUR TASTING NOTES Sencha is Japan’s most popular drink for a reason—it’s refreshing, revitalizing and utterly delicious. Green Tea BEHIND THE TEA Travel to Japan with each sip of this asamushi (lightly steamed) sencha. With a fresh grassy taste and crisp texture, this green tea is perfect for your everyday tea break. Enjoy all of the quintessential characteristics of a sencha: gorgeous liquor colour, great aroma, and a great flavour that reflects the beautiful country of origin. High Caffeine ORGANIC GREEN TEA FROM JAPAN
13 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Blueberry Vanilla • Organic Earl Grey • Organic 9 Berries ORGANIC jamblueberry OUR TASTING NOTES This fruity tea blends blueberries with black tea, elderberries and cornflowers. It’s the perfect companion to your morning toast. BEHIND THE BLEND Customers wanted us to make more blueberry teas so, back in 2012, we did! Even though the summer months are peak blueberry season, this blend helps you enjoy them all year round. Celebrate the deliciously fruity mix of blueberry, elderberry and black currant reminiscent of your favorite desserts—even when the temperature drops. Medium Caffeine Black Tea BLACK CURRANT BLUEBERRY ELDERBERRY
14 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Organic Peppermint Amour • Organic Throat Rescue • Organic Super Ginger ORGANIC cold 911 OUR TASTING NOTES The cold solution you need. A cooling and soothing mix of peppermint, juniper berries and eucalyptus leaves. BEHIND THE BLEND Need we really say anything about this DAVIDsTEA classic blend? We wanted to find a tea that felt like a soothing chest rub in a cup. We combined cooling peppermint with nose-tingling eucalyptus, bright citrus and cleansing juniper for an ultra-comforting cup. Eucalyptus, known for its clean and woodsy aroma, is also often used to help soothe colds and coughs. In fall 2019 we enhanced this well renowned blend with eucalyptus leaf instead of just eucalyptus oil, as well as a touch more citrus and a ton more cooling menthol. Caffeine-free Herbal Tea EUCALYPTUSPEPPERMINTJUNIPER BERRY
15 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Organic Saigon Chai • Baked Apple Chai • Organic Orange Spice ORGANIC david’s chai OUR TASTING NOTES We may have a chai for every mug, but once you taste this black tea with ginger, cardamom and anise, you’ll understand why we put our name on this one. BEHIND THE BLEND There’s a reason this is our signature chai blend. After lots (and we mean lots) of deliberation and development work, we finally found our perfectly spiced chai! Our take on a classic masala chai was inspired by its history. As an ode to their traditional masala (spice mixture), Indian vendors started adding milk, sugar and spices to tea and masala chai was born. Low Caffeine Black Tea CINNAMON GINGER CARDAMOM
16 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Jasmine Rooibos • Organic Earl Grey • Organic Cream of Earl Grey ORGANIC earl rooibosgrey
OUR TASTING NOTES Satisfy your midnight Earl Grey cravings with this light and fruity blend of red rooibos with oil of bergamot and mandarin. It’s great on its own or with a splash of milk and sugar. BEHIND THE BLEND
Who doesn’t love a nice cup of Earl Grey in the evenings? Unfortunately, the traditional base of black tea can keep some of us awake long past our bedtimes. So we worked on crafting a rich caffeine-free alternative perfect for day or night. It has all the high notes of citrusy bergamot on a naturally, lightly sweet base of rooibos. Perfect on its own or as a latte! FROM SOUTH AFRICA PETAL BERGAMOT
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Caffeine-free Rooibos ROOIBOS
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Your body goes through a lot during the colder months. Treat it right with this hydrating super berry blend that can give you a much-needed boost. We wanted to create the best blend for all our berry-loving friends! We knew it had to be organic, and jampacked full of delicious superfruits like soothing elderberries, cleansing juniper, balancing goji, tart sea buckthorn and aronia berries, fruity blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Tea BERRY SEA
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17 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Frozen Raspberry • Organic Lemon Ginger • Organic Strawberry Moringa ORGANIC 9 berries OUR TASTING NOTES Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, elderberries, juniper, buckthorn, goji, aronia and black currant. Nine super berries with the power to rock your detox, hydrate & give you that glow. BEHIND THE BLEND
ORGANIC blendbreakfastdavid’s
This sweet, full-bodied blend of Assam and Ceylon black teas might be the best breakfast blend ever. Amazing solo but even better with a splash of milk.
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18 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Organic Nepal Black • Orange Pekoe • Irish Breakfast
Start those chilly mornings off right with the ultimate breakfast tea. Our blend strikes the perfect balance of rich flavour with a subtle sweetness and good body. It’s perfect with a hint of lemon or even a splash of milk—and its astringency makes sure it can still hold up. Our team carefully selected a blend of organic black teas; one comes from Idulgashinna, Sri Lanka (also called Ceylon in reference to tea origin), and the other is a rich tea from Assam, India. All that comes together in perfect harmony in your cup.
High Caffeine Black Tea BLACK TEA FROM SRI LANKA & INDIA
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19 TEA MENU YOU’LL ALSO LOVE • Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai • Organic Super Ginger • Organic David’s Chai ORGANIC turmeric chai
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Turmeric chai has been in high demand from our fans so why not give the people what they want? Take in the sunset orange colour with the aromas of sweet rooibos and hints of turmeric and ginger. Best of all, it’s caffeine-free so for the folks who like to drink turmeric before bed—a common practice in the herbal world—it’s perfect for a cozy nighttime routine. Add some frothed milk and it makes a great latte, too! Rooibos
Our fans have been asking for a turmeric chai, and we think we’ve nailed it. Blended with cardamom and ginger, this soothing caffeinefree blend is both fragrant & smooth. BEHIND THE BLEND
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Nothing screams fall quite like spending a sunny afternoon in the apple orchard. But even with the sun shining, that cold autumn air can still nip at your cheeks. Stay warm with a mug of Organic David’s Chai, with that classic warming, spicy flavour that goes deep down into your core. Looking for a sweeter blend to match the delicious desserts you’ll bake with your apple harvest? Try out Organic 9 Berries instead—perfect hot or iced, depending on the finnicky fall climate!
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22 TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL trick-or - treating Worried about getting chilly while out trickor-treating with the kids? Brew yourself a cup of Organic Blueberry—or should we say “Boo-berry”?—Jam to keep yourself feeling cozy. If you want to pair it with some candy, it’ll be our little secret. Need a boost? Organic David’s Breakfast Blend can give you a little help thanks to the caffeine, but still keep you warm and toasty while the little ones have fun. BLACK TEA ORGANIC blueberry jam ORGANIC breakfastdavid’s blend BLACK TEA
23 TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL at home cozy days Face it: the days are starting to get colder. Prepare yourself for one of the best times of the year—sweater weather!—by bundling up in your finest knits and spending some quality time with a warm mug of Organic Turmeric Chai. When that fall chill starts to take its toll, help yourself to a steaming mug of Organic Cold 911. The cooling peppermint and nose-tingling eucalyptus will have you feeling your best so you can get back to what’s most important—wrapping yourself in all the sweaters and blankets you can find! ROOIBOS ORGANIC turmeric chai ORGANIC cold 911 HERBAL TEA
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It’s easy to feel down as the days start to get shorter and shorter. But all it takes is one look at the gorgeous fall colours outside your window to give you that much needed boost. Bundle up and take a stroll to admire all the beautiful shades of orange, yellow and red with a revitalizing cup of Organic Japanese Sencha. If you want that warm fuzzy feeling in your tummy without the added energy, try a lovely caffeine-free Organic Earl Grey Rooibos. Try it as a latte and take your autumn stroll to the next level.
ROOIBOS ORGANIC earl grey rooibos ORGANIC senchajapanese GREEN TEA
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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
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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ABOUT US why we do what we do WHO IS DAVID s TEA?
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.
