HOLIDAY 2022 | DAVID’S PICKS EDITION
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are all about spending time with the people you love most and staying cozy and comfy on those chilly winter days. No matter what your plans are this season, our David’s Picks selection is sure to have a tea for every occasion. Whether you’re in the mood for decadent, sweet, traditional or something a little more festive, we’ve got you covered.
Sending warm holiday wishes,
The DT Team
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! →
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. →
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 and to continue to reduce waste anywhere we can. Our emphasis on conscious choices sets us apart and keeps up growing. From plastic-free & biodegradable sachets to recyclable packaging, we’re not stopping there. We’re committed to transitioning our company to a fully recyclable and compostable offering. →
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. →
Low Caffeine
Indulge in this rich black tea blend with decadent white and dark chocolate, silky caramel, aromatic rosebuds and a refreshing hint of citrusy bergamot.
• Organic Earl Grey
• Organic Cream of Earl Grey
• Chocolate Macaroon
What could be better than a perfect cup of Earl Grey? A hint of added chocolate of course! We love to play around with Earl Grey tea as a base for more inventive and fun blends, using the round body of the black tea with citrusy, floral notes of bergamot. And who doesn’t like chocolate?
EUCALYPTUS
Caffeine-free
The cold solution you need. A cooling and soothing mix of peppermint, juniper berries and eucalyptus leaves.
Need we really say more about this classic blend? We wanted to find a tea that felt like a soothing chest rub in a cup. We combined cooling peppermint with nosetingling eucalyptus, bright citrus and cleansing juniper for an ultracomforting cup. Eucalyptus, known for its clean and woodsy aroma, is also used to help soothe colds and coughs.
• Blood Orange Boost
• Organic David’s Detox
• Headache Halo
Did someone say happy hour? This sophisticated blend tastes just like a traditional gin & tonic with aromatic juniper berry and lemon.
We were so confident in our ability to pull off this classic cocktail flavour that we figured we’d master it in no time�we were wrong! Fast forward to four years of development later, we learned the simplest profiles are the hardest to get right. The secret was finding the right base to carry the flavours of juniper and lemongrass without overpowering them. But we finally did it�a perfect gin & tonic, minus the gin!
What are we grateful for? White tea. Juicy pomegranates. Blends that taste amazing hot and iced. Sip this one and count your blessings�life’s a pretty sweet fruit.
Originally launched in December 2018, we went in search of a fruitier profile with a hint of wellness that could live on through the holidays and into spring. For this blend, we paired pomegranates, a symbol of prosperity and beauty, with white tea; both of which are often praised for their antioxidants. When we tasted this powerful combo, we knew we had a winner! Our fans loved it so much that we now carry it year-round.
Caffeine-free
All is calm with this soothing blend of orange, cinnamon and clove. Wrap yourself in a blanket of relaxation as the valerian root lulls you to sleep on a silent night.
• Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai
• Organic Saigon Chai
• Valerian Nights
This blend started as a joke when our team thought that having a sleep tea for the holidays called “Silent Night” would be a perfect addition to our assortment. Well, sometimes, things said in jest can become magical realities. This blend of rooibos, spices, orange and valerian will definitely help send you off to sleep. Caffeine-free, soothing and hydrating, Silent Night was built to take the stress out of the holiday season.
Visions of sugar pears will be dancing in your head after one sip from this sweet blend. Poached pears and light holiday spices envelop your mug, perfect for staying nestled snug in bed while Tchaikovsky plays lightly in the background.
Poached pears and mulling spices? Yes please! We always want to incorporate more variety into our holiday teas�you know us, we love those rich & decadent profiles�but we also have a soft spot for those festive fruity teas.
An exquisitely rich tea�discover a refined combination of sweet wild honey & earthy notes, punctuated with a rich & nutty aroma of hazelnuts and almonds.
• Organic Calming Chamomile
• Organic Hojicha
• Organic Earl Grey Rooibos
This naturally sweet and nutty rooibos is foraged by Izak, a local shepherd in the foothills of the Cederberg mountains, and processed by Johan. When we first tasted this tea we were enraptured by its unique taste, and when we learned its story we fell hard! This wild rooibos grows in its natural terroir, free from manipulation; giving it an incredibly unique character. Did you know? We partnered with Johan to build a South African Homework Facility, to provide a safe space for the children of tea farmers to study!
• Vanilla Cappuccino
• Cardamom French Toast
• Manoomin Maple
Inspired by a late fall favourite, this spiced sweet potato black tea is cozy and comforting with a creamy marshmallow finish.
This spiced black tea was inspired by a famous family recipe of richly caramelized sweet potatoes dripping in melted marshmallow and brown sugar. When it came time to launch the tea, we weren’t sure how successful it would be, so we launched it in the US only. Not only did our US customers love it, it also caused quite a stir among Canadian fans who wanted a taste of the sweet blend. So we brought it back the following year, this time in both countries!
Picture this: the holidays are drawing closer and you just realized—you forgot to finish your gift shopping! Don’t stress, just steep yourself a nice tea to make it a more festive experience. Sweet Potato Pie is the perfect amount of decadence to comfort you while frantically browsing online. Shopping in person? Make yourself a cup of Pomegrateful, add some ice and take it to go to keep you refreshed in those stuffy, packed shopping malls.
HERBAL TEA
sweet potato pie pomegrateful WHITE TEA
There’s something about beautiful sparkling white snow that really beckons us. Whether you’re building a snow fort, ice skating or just taking a winter stroll, staying warm is a must. Enter: Chocolate Earl Grey. It’ll keep you warm and there’s some caffeine to perk you up. Need to relax post-snow? Sugar Pear Fairy is perfect, with mulled wine notes that scream “holidays at the chalet.”
chocolate earl grey
Snow may be beautiful, but let’s face it: we’re cold! Once the novelty and beauty of those first few snowfalls wear off, the best way to enjoy the season is snuggled up with a cozy blanket and a nice book � with some tea of course. Silent Night is the perfect way to relax thanks to a soothing blend of orange, cinnamon and clove. And if the chilly air is starting to get to you, Organic Cold 911 will come to your rescue with its cold-soothing ingredients.
night
Hosting for the holidays can be stressful. So many dishes to make, so many cookies to bake and so little time. Need to wind down?
Gin & Tonic is the perfect balance of cocktail and tea thanks to the juniper notes you’ll recognize in gin. Need something more comforting?
Wild Grown Rooibos can warm you up and lift your spirits until the very last family member (finally) leaves! GREEN TEA
gin & tonic wild grown rooibos
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 MIN 1-2 PERFECT 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 complex flavours.
475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER 90°C (195°F) 4-5 MIN 1-2 PERFECT SPOONS
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 MIN 1-2 PERFECT SPOONS
Pu’erh Tea
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 earthiness.
475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER
95°C (200°F) 4-5 MIN 1-2 PERFECT SPOONS
Maté, Guayusa & Yaupon
For a lasting, jitter-free boost of energy, these herbs contain a unique combination of caffeine and other naturally energizing compounds.
475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER
95°C (200°F) 3-5 MIN 1-2 PERFECT SPOONS
A South African plant known for its hydrating effects, rooibos is loved for its naturally sweet taste and caffeine - free status.
Ranging from herbal and aromatic to sweet, floral and fruity, herbal infusions are made using anything from herbs and spices to fruits and nuts. 1-2 PERFECT 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.
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 time.
DAVIDsTEA 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.
