SPRING & SUMMER 2017 EDITION
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Who we are "Tea is an occasion for sharing, a way to create peace and harmony, a symbol of conviviality and hospitality, a question of taste"
Pleased to meet you! I am Guylaine Gagnon TAC professional certified tea sommelier, happily married to a wonderful man for almost twenty-five years, and a mother of an amazing twenty three year old boy who is my constant source of love, pride and kindness. 2012 was the year that things took a turn for me: after working over thirty years as an accountant, I was forced to change careers. It was in middle of this transition that I discovered a passion for tea, which became my new Journey. Since then, I have followed that passion to build a business that I love, bringing some of the best teas from all over the world to local tea lovers who enjoy sharing their story over a good cup.
Our Tea Monde
"We VALUE artisan tea and tea blends made of highquality natural ingredients"
"We BELIEVE in outstanding customer service"
"We CARE about ethical, sustainable business practices"
Why choose Tea Monde™?
Life is too short to drink bad tea! Don’t waste precious moments drinking poor quality stuff, you deserve better.
Treat yourself with great-tasting, quality teas!
A message from your tea sommelier Spring is here! It might be a bit timid, a bit chilly, and still not quite green enough, but is here; meaning it’s the end of cold weather, dark evenings, and grey skies. With spring time here, we can open our windows and enjoy the fresh air, get all that cleaning done and bring out the outdoor furniture to welcome summer. It’s also a time to take care of what we care about, including ourselves! During the winter months, all we’re looking for in warmth, softness, and comfort foods, but during summer, it’s quite the opposite! We look for freshness, calm, and energy. Three words that also describe ice tea! Ice tea is a great way to quench our thirst and enjoy all the benefits of tea, without compromises. To enjoy delicious ice tea, there’s no great mystery, it’s easy and within everybody’s abilities! You can use any tea, and the cold steeping will bring out all the benefits. - You get all the vitamin C in the tea! It’s heat sensitive, and is normally destroyed in hot water. Cold brewed tea keeps it all, to make sure you get the full energy boost, and benefits! - Cold steeping also lowers the levels of caffeine, making the iced tea ideal for relaxing moments, or for a healthy drink for kids! - The tannins don’t develop in cold water, giving you a more refreshing drink, without the bitterness of tea. Put your tea leaves in a pitcher, and fill with filtered cold water. Flavour with fresh fruit juice, berries, hibiscus, lemon, mint, basically anything you feel like! Refrigerate for 3 hours and all night, you can enjoy it in the morning! For the kids, sweeten with a bit of honey or maple syrup. You can also add some sparkling water to create a flavoured pop with a blast of taste! Get the kids involved by creating your own recipes and impress your friends! For better results, simply keep your iced tea chilled at all times. See our videos on traditional steeping or a quick, no-hassle method. Don’t hesitate to share with your friends or ask questions, we have lots more to share! Have a good summer! Guylaine
TEAS THAT SUITE YOUR VALUES AND MOODS
All Natural
Invigorating
Antioxidant
Organic
The Art of Brewing Tea, pages 25 - 26 Tea mocktail, page 13 Enhance your tea mocktail with a tea syrup page 13 Iced Matcha Latté pages 6 - 7
SPRING & SUMMER SELECTIONS White teas Pages 5 Matcha and green teas Pages 6 - 8 Black tea Pages 9 - 10 Pure tea Page 11 Seasonal Pages 12 - 13 Wellness blends and Rooibos Pages 14 - 17 Fruit teas Page 18 Teatox Page 19 Tea tumblers Page 20 CONSULTANTS CORNER
Fair Trade
Soothing
TIPS AND TRICKS
Decadent
Become a Tea Consultant Page 21 - 23 Sales tools Page 24
white tea house blend
Cinnamon Spice 50g Get a taste of Nature's spice and sweetness.
Divine Blueberry 50g Taste like fresh-picked, right from the field.
TIP The Art of brewing white tea White tea offers many different subtleties in flavor and aroma, but the brewing process does require some attention. First, never pack the leaves in a small steeping basket, filter, or tea ball. Second, the ideal water temperature is between 80C and 85C. Too hot, and the water will burn the leaves and kill all those wonderful subtleties. Read more about this in “The Art of Brewing Tea” on page 25, and check out this video
White Coconut 50g Add an exotic touch to a sweet treat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=y0K0lzPafMc
Peachy Treat 50g Fruity and delicate. Add some bliss to your day. 5
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matcha No other tea brings you more antioxidants
TIP Matcha is a great tea for smoothies and baking. Add 2 tsp. of Matcha Blueberry or Raspberry to a 8 to 12 oz. smoothie to enhance its taste and health benefits. You can add Matcha Chef's Choice to your cakes and cookie dough, 1 tbsp per batch, or just enough to taste. Your whole family will be tempted!
Matcha Blueberry 50g
Matcha Raspberry 50g
Matcha Chef's Choice 50g
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delightful! ICED MATCHA LATTÉ! Prep. time: 5 min. Serving: 1 INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup ice cubes 1 tbsp. Matcha Raspberry or Blueberry DIRECTION: Simply pour the Matcha tea in cold milk, stir well and pour over ice cubes in a tall glass.
MATCHA MELON Prep. time: 10 min. Serving: 1 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup filtered water 1/2 cup ice cubes 1/2 cup roughly diced honeydew melon 1/2 cup organic whole milk or cashew milk 1 tsp. pure organic vanilla extract 1 tsp. raw organic honey 1/2 tbsp. Matcha Chef's Choice DIRECTION: Put all the ingredients in the food processor. Set to ''ice crush'' and let run until liquefied.
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green teas
Bamboo Tiki 50g A spicy and exotic blend of fruit and coconut.
Coco Mojo 50g A taste of juicy Thai Coconut.
TIP The Art of brewing green tea Respecting the water temperature recommended for each tea is crucial, especially for green tea. The temperature of the water keeps the balance between tannins, amino acids, minerals, and aromatic compounds. Follow the instruction on your tea package regarding water temperature and steeping time. Read more about "The Art of Brewing Tea" on page 25 and check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0K0lzPafMc
Foxy berry 50g A fresh, sexy berry taste!
Japanese Iris 50g Fragrant like a flower bouquet.
house blend
Jasmine Bliss 50g Captivating and delicate.
Lemon & Ginger Twist 50g A nice zingy and refreshing taste.
house blend
Lemon Splash 50g Juicy like a fresh squeeze of lemon. So real!
Momo 50g Roman chamomile and blissful peach.
Morning Grapefruit 50g The invigorating taste of grapefruit. Yummy!
Moroccan Mint 50g Mint and green tea at their best.
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black teas
Butter Candy 50g A nice creamy taste of butter candy.
Caramello 50g Caramel without the calories!
Cinnamon Kick 50g A bold kick of cinnamon taste.
Crème Vanille 50g Outstanding creamy vanilla taste.
Dazzling Grapefruit 50g The dazzling taste of a fresh grapefruit.
Indulgent Chocolate 50g Chocolate without the calories!
Strawberry Treat 50g The name speaks for itself. Simply delightful!
Wild Blueberry 50g Tasty like it was freshly picked from the field!
TIP The Art of brewing black tea Except for hygienic reasons, you should never boil water to make tea because the boiling process causes the water to loses its oxygen content, which plays a fundamental role in transferring the aromatic compounds. Furthermore, after boiling, the minerals in the water form a film on the surface which does not react well with the tea. Read more about "The Art of Brewing Tea" on page 25 and check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0K0lzPafMc
Lady Grey 50g The classy and classic version of Earl Grey.
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St-Petersburg Earl Grey 50g The Russian version of Earl Grey.
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black teas
Chai house blend
Chili Chocolate 50g An amazing blend of spice and sweetness!
Pumpkin Spice 50g Spiced with art. So good!
Traditional Spicy 50g A long-time family tradition best selling tea.
Vanilla 50g Lovely vanilla in an awesome blend.
A tea worthy of a Queen for your mother on Mothers' Day! Marie-Antoinette Limited edition An harmonious blend of black tea and jasmine tea flavoured with luscious bergamot delicately ornamented with rose petals. 50g
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pure teas limited editions
L.C.
Yunnan Yin Zheng 25g tin WHITE TEA. Refreshing, subtle, and smooth.
L.C.
Nano 10g tin WHITE TEA. Exclusive, exceptional, and unique.
Gyokuro 10 x 2.5g sachet GREEN TEA. The highest Japanese grade.
Kamairicha 25g tin GREEN TEA. A rare and exceptional Japanese tea.
TIP The Art of brewing pure tea There are two tea making traditions worldwide: The Chinese and the Anglo-Saxon. The basic rules of these two schools are summarized as follows: Chinese (Eastern method): many tea leaves in a small vessel, a very short infusion time, and multiple infusions. Anglo-Saxon (Western method): few tea leaves in a large vessel, a long infusion time, and a single infusion. Read more about "The Art of Brewing Tea" on page 25 and check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0K0lzPafMc
Anaiza 25g tin OOLONG TEA. An excep- tional high mountain tea.
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Alishan Yongu Hong Cha 25g tin OOLONG TEA. An exceptional high mountain tea.
Du Yun Mao Jian 25g tin
Sencha 25g tin GREEN TEA. The most famous Japanese tea.
GREEN TEA. An outstanding Chinese tea
Assam Golden Tippy 25g tin BLACK TEA. Brisk, wellbalanced, and generous.
Darjeeling 1st. flush 25g tin BLACK TEA. A rare gem, aromatic and complex.
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summer offers
The Tea of the summer Old Fashioned Sweet Lemon Iced Tea
Comes in pouches that make one liter at the time
The Summer Iced Tea Collection Make iced tea has never been as easy as with our Hario tea bottle! Along with your Hario Filter-in 750ml bottle, receive four free tea sachets to make one bottle at the time. Berries Cocktail 15g Southern Peach 15g Cherry Chéri 15g Mints 15g Check our video on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2q8cze6
Hario Ice Brew Teapot 280ml Japanese tea lovers will adore! Brew the perfect iced tea, fresh and tasty, without bitterness, in just few minutes! Enjoy an amazing iced tea chilled on the rock, like you never tasted before. Along with your Hario Ice Brew Teapot, receive a free 50g of Japanese Kabusecha Takamado shaded tea. Check our video on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2q8n2Gh
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tempting!
Cosmopolitea SPRITZER
SIMPLE SYRUP
Ingredients: 3 oz Kamairicha green tea (4.5g – 4 min) 2 tbsp Tea simple syrup ½ Key lime 1 oz Triple Sec 2 oz Vodka
Ingredients: 1 Cup sugar 1/2 Cup filtered water 1/2 Cup no added sugar cranberry juice 20g Green Rooibos leaves 1 Grapefruit rind 15 Cardamom pods hand crushed
Directions: In a shaker, muddle lime. Add syrup, tea and alcohols, fill with ice cubes, shake well MOCKTAIL: Substitute Triple Sec with Sanpellegrino Blood Orange, and Vodka with Schweppes Soda.
Trick
Directions: In a pan, pour sugar and water. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from burner. Add all other ingredients. Put the lid on and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain into 500 ml mason jar.
CHEERS! Hario Filter-in bottle set One bottle with two double wall glass and 50g Holiday Spirit house blend limited stock
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wellness blends & rooibos A Canadian tea grown in Québec! Labrador Tea
Labrador Tea has a green character reminiscent of lichen and cedar, and a lively light liquor, with subtle citrus and camphor aromas. Its essential oil is known for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial, decongestant properties, and its effectiveness in treating various pulmonary diseases. Labrador tea is also recognized for its calming and slightly soporific influence helping to fight insomnia and anxiety; it is also acknowledged in the role of hepatic draining and detox. Please note: High doses or extended steeping can cause cramps and stomach aches. It is therefore better not steep it for more than five minutes, and to limit its consumption to one cup per day. Consumption is not recommended for pregnant women and children under six years old. 20g bag
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wellness blends
house blend
C.F.
Asana 50g
An energizing blend of spices and herbs.
C.F.
Budda's Secret 50g
C.F.
A blend that will take you to your nirvana.
Energy Boost 50g An invigorating spicy blend.
TIP The Art of brewing wellness tea Like beverages made from true teas (Camellia Sinensis), wellness teas can be served hot or cold. Wellness and herbal teas have been used for nearly as long as written history extends. Documents have been recovered dating back to Ancient Egypt and Ancient China that discuss the enjoyment and uses of wellness tea blends and herbal teas. Read more about "The Art of Brewing Tea" on page 25 and check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0K0lzPafMc
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C.F.
Sahara 50g
Mint and zingy ginger in a refreshing and tasty blend.
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wellness blends
For Her 50g A blend that promotes hormonal balance.
C.F.
house blend
C.F.
Holy Chai 50g A great caffeine free alternative.
For Him 50g A stimulating tea that acts as a stress-reliever.
C.F.
house blend
house blend
Kiss me 50g
C.F.
Ginger Tea 50g A detoxing and immunebulding blend.
A great breath freshener.
C.F.
Lemon-Lemon 50g
An efficient liver cleanser.
house blend
Mints 50g An incomparable refreshing taste, and digestive aid.
C.F.
Moonlight 50g All you need for a good night sleep.
C.F.
Quietly 50g Digest and rest with this tasty blend. C.F.
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rooibos
C.F.
C.F.
Bourbon Street 50g The delicious taste of bourbon vanilla.
C.F.
Caramel 50g The name speaks for itself. A lovely treat!
C.F.
Choco-Mint 50g So delicious! Fresh and sweet!
Cherry Chéri 50g A lovely blend of cherry and vanilla.
TIP The Art of brewing rooibos Rooibos is a tisane ("herbal tea") made from a small, evergreen shrub that grows outside Capetown, South Africa. It is also known as "red bush" or "red tea" and is known for its woodysweet, lightly tannic flavour. Due to the naturally sweet flavour of rooibos, it is often used in socalled "dessert teas," teas that are blended with ingredients like chocolate, vanilla, caramel and fruits for a sweet flavour. Read more about "The Art of Brewing Tea" on page 25 and check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0K0lzPafMc
C.F.
Gingerbread 50g Spicy and sweet like a piece dessert.
house blend
C.F.
Green Rooibos 50g Rooibos at its natural, nonoxidized.
C.F.
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Peppermint 50g Healthy and refreshing.
C.F.
Red Rooibos 50g Pure original rooibos, also called ''red bush''.
C.F.
Tiramisu 50g A decadent, healthy, calorie-free treat.
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fruit teas
Berries Cocktail 50g An award-wining blend of rich Canadian berries.
C.F.
C.F.
Berry Wonderland 50g A refreshing and invigorating blend.
C.F.
Feeziwing's Fruit Tea 50g A festive and delightful blend.
C.F.
Hawaiian Punch 50g A joyful blend of exotic fruits.
TIP The Art of brewing fruit tea Like tisane or rooibos, fuit tea brews in hot water (almost boiling) and can steep as long as you want. It makes excellent iced tea and is good for kids. The quantity of fruit required for brewing one cup is larger than for tea, 3g to 4g (1 tbsp) is best . Read more about "The Art of Brewing Tea" on page 25 and check out this video C.F.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0K0lzPafMc
Southern Peach 50g Fantastic peachy and creamy taste.
C.F.
C.F.
Tropical Delight 50g A blend that feels like beach vacation.
Smashing Berry 50g An explosion of flavours.
Tutti Frutti 50g A nice thirst-quenching sweet and sour tea.
C.F.
C.F.
Zingy Berry 50g Fresh and invigorating like a soft breeze.
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TEATOX
DETOX 10 DAY
TEATOX FOR DETOX
‘’Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.’’ –Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Herbal teas can do much more than just quench your thirst. They are natural way to increase energy and fight disease, and are great solution for people who want protective health benefits in their daily diet without having to take handfuls of supplements and pills for minor ailments.
INCLUDED: Lemon-Lemon house signature organic herbal blend 25g Peppermint Rooibos house signature organic blend 75g Matcha Chef's Choice 25g Hong Jing Tuan 2006 Pu’erh 10 x tuocha Quietly house signature organic herbal blend 25g White Ginseng Detox organic and fair trade 75g 25 drawstring tea filters Program booklet. These teas have powerful health benefits that will widely increase the results of a detox cure. Together, they make up a cleansing regimen to get rid of toxins, as well as to rejuvenate and re-energize the body.
Keep in mind that you should always consult a physician or other qualified health professional regarding treatment of any health problem. It is recommended that you also consult your pharmacist to ensure that drinking tea and herbal blends will not interact with any medications you may be taking.
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tea tumblers Capacity: Â 380ml - 13 oz
Capacity: 450ml - 15 oz
Ajanta
The bottom part of the bottle can be closed once the tea has steeped, guaranteeing a perfect brew every time!
Ellora
Our tea bottles are BPA free.
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be a brand partner
Have you ever dreamed of owing your own business? Join Tea Monde Direct and let your dream come through! As a Tea Monde Direct brand partner you will… • Earn 15% to 30% on your personal sales • Earn 2% override on your circle’s partners’ sales • Get free products while growing your circle • Earn travel reward to the destination of your choice • Have the opportunity to become Elite and Elite leader partner and earn up to 3% bonus on your circle’s sales • Have a personal e-commerce website and online business center at no extra cost • Receive social media support and your own personalized Facebook page • Receive free training and monthly support
PLUS! The more exciting part of it! You will… • Design a life focussed on your interest • Make your business anything you want it to be • Work at your own pace • Build lifelong friendship in an amazing community of tea lovers • Drink good tea, all day, every day! 22
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consultants corner Included in the starter kit 8 x 50g best sellers loose leaf tea 100 1 cup drawstring steeping filters Stainless Steel fine mesh infuser 1 tea measuring spoon 24 special business cards 10 personalized brochures Educational & training material Free replicated website Set up of a personilized Facebook page One hour training with professional tea sommelier
Sales tools Drawstring steeping filter - pack of 50 Personalized brochure – pack of 10 Printed catalog Sample/Business cards – pack of 24 Stainless steel strainer Tea measuring spoon Tea sample 15g
Sponsors and consultants do not earn commission on starter kit and sales tools
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The Art of Brewing Tea "Tea is a work of art and needs a master hand to bring out its noblest qualities." Okakura Kakuzo, The Book of Tea, 1906
The importance of water The quality of the water is just as important as the quality of the tea leaves used for the infusion. Once in the cup, the color and aroma of the brew will depend on the type of water used during preparation. It is clear that good water enhances the quality of the tea. We recommend mildly acidic filtered water with a pH less than 7. Water temperature Except for hygienic reasons, you should never boil water to make tea because the boiling process causes the water to loses its oxygen content, which plays a fundamental role in transferring the aromatic compounds. Furthermore, after boiling, the minerals in the water form a film on the surface which does not react well with the tea. Respecting the water temperature recommended for each tea is crucial. The temperature of the water keeps balance between tannins, amino acids, minerals, and aromatic compounds. An excessively high temperature will burn the leaves and destroy the aromas and flavours of the infusion. Plus, by accelerating the extraction of polyphenols, the tea will become bitter and sour. On the other hand, an excessively low temperature, at the opposite, prevents the leaves from “blossoming” (to expend or unfurl), and this results in an unbalanced and tasteless brews. To learn how to temper the water without a temperature controlled water boiler, check the video on the page of each tea on our website. www.teamonde.ca/ Infusion times Although it mainly depends on one’s personal taste, it is recommended that you follow the instructions listed for each tea. However, it is important to be aware that over-steeping will cause tannins to develop too far, wich will make the tea bitter and astringent.
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The Art of Brewing tea Choice of steeping vessel There is no right or wrong teapot, and one method of preparation isn't necessarily better than another. However, certain teas prepared in certain vessels will yield optimal results, and highlight the quality of the tea. Some types of tea can only express their full potential when the proper steeping method is used. It is important that the leaves should have enough room to unfurl inside the steeping vessel. The more room there is, the better. Because of this, the use of a tea ball, basket strainer, or paper filter is never a good choice, especially when brewing Premium and Grand Crus teas. While brewing tea in a French Press teapot, let the piston up while the leaves are steeping. When the steeping time is done, gently push the piston down up to a minimum of one inch over the leaves. Never push the piston all the way down and press the leaves or you will end up with undesirable bitterness and astringency. Quantity of leaves There are two tea making traditions worldwide: The Chinese, and the Anglo-Saxon. The basic rules of these two schools are summarized as follows: Chinese (Eastern method): many tea leaves in a small vessel, a very short infusion time, and multiple infusions. Anglo-Saxon (Western method): few tea leaves in a large vessel, a long infusion time, and a single infusion. It is not a question of one method being better than the other, but rather that different teas have different characteristics that are brought out more effectively by longer or shorter infusion times. There is no absolute rule about leaf quantity, either. Ensuring the optimal quantity of leaves has more to do with which steeping method is being used and the ratio of leaves to water. When using the Western method, the general rule is to use 2.5g of leaves per 250ml of water. You should follow the directions given on your tea package. Optimal storage Be sure to keep your teas in a tightly closed bag or tin. Store them in a cool environment that is well ventilated and far from spices, coffee, cheese, or any foods with strong odors.
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