Honeybee & Hive

New to the tea collection: fireside apple cider, a delicious herbal blend perfect for an evening sip.
Also pictured: vanilla lavender Bundt cake, a smooth vanilla flavour with soft lavender notes and a decadent finish.

A little history about tea here

In the mid-19th century, tea was an important drink in Britain. However, all the tea was imported from China, which had a monopoly on tea production. The British East India Company, which controlled trade in Asia, wanted to break this monopoly. They decided to send a Scottish botanist named Robert Fortune to China. His mission was to secretly gather information about how tea was grown and processed. By learning these secrets, the British hoped to grow their own tea in India and reduce their reliance on China.

Fortune disguised himself as a Chinese merchant to blend in and avoid attracting attention. He shaved his head and wore traditional Chinese clothing, allowing him to travel through the tea-growing regions of China. During his time there, he learned about the different types of tea plants and the methods used to produce tea. He even managed to smuggle out seeds and plants, which he later brought back to India. His efforts played a significant role in starting the tea industry in regions like Assam and Darjeeling.

Fortune’s mission was risky, but it changed the tea trade forever. The British East India Company was able to establish tea plantations in India, which helped them control the tea market. Today, Indian tea is famous all over the world. Robert Fortune's adventure reminds us how curiosity and bravery can lead to important discoveries.

Just me and Caramel Apple Crumble tea reuniting at last 🍁🍎 🍂

Pro tip: teas with cinnamon in them often taste great with a teeeny amount of maple syrup 🍁

When your partner has a work trip out west, you join in and make it an adventure together! Back home and filled with joy every time I check these photos out!

New tea flavour! Vanilla Lavender Bundt Cake

This decadent blend of sweet vanilla and floral lavender inspires the vision of a quaint bakery surrounded by lavender fields. A timeless and romantic flavor combination that fills you with comfort and whimsy.

The black tea base creates balance and synergy of flavor with the airy lavender notes and warm vanilla. Together these flavors are robust and enchanting. The inviting sweetness of vanilla allows the heady bouquet of ethereal lavender to bloom. This time-honored flavor adds creamy layers that flow through the cup, like icing melting over warm cake.

Hello friends! I’ve become quite sick since Saturday’s event and lost my voice! If you are calling about a product please try email or message me here so I can get back to you 💗🫖

Having a lovely time at the Grace United Mother’s Day high tea!

🍑✨ **Tea Spotlight: Peach Oolong** ✨🍃

Embark on a sensory journey with our Peach Oolong, a tantalizing blend that harmonizes the rich, roasted notes of oolong tea with the luscious sweetness of ripe peaches. 🍑🍃

🌿 **Sublime Fusion**: Experience the perfect balance of smooth oolong tea leaves, meticulously roasted to perfection, and the juicy sweetness of sun-ripened peaches, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

🌞 **Sunshine in a Cup**: Let every sip of Peach Oolong transport you to orchard-filled landscapes, where the warmth of the sun enhances the natural sweetness of ripe peaches, infusing your day with a touch of brightness and vitality.

🌱 **Crafted with Care**: Our Peach Oolong is carefully crafted using only the finest oolong tea leaves and premium peach extracts, ensuring each cup delivers an unparalleled taste experience that will leave you craving more.

☕️ **Brewing Bliss**: Delight in the art of tea brewing by steeping our Peach Oolong at 195°F for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to mingle and unfold, revealing a complexity that captivates the senses.

🌼 **Moments of Joy**: Whether enjoyed as a morning pick-me-up, an afternoon escape, or an evening indulgence, Peach Oolong promises to elevate every moment with its refreshing taste and invigorating aroma.

Savor the exquisite taste and undeniable allure of our Peach Oolong today! 🌟 🍑✨

Here’s a Scottish caramel pu’erh latte. Pu’erh is more coffee like in taste than most tea, due to it being a fermented variety!

Maybe you’ve never heard of pu’erh or maybe you’re a tea aficionado! Either way let’s talk about some of the potential benefits of this unique tea.

Pu'erh tea offers numerous benefits, including aiding digestion, reducing cholesterol levels, and providing antioxidants that support overall health. Its unique fermentation process also contributes to its distinct flavor profile and potential probiotic properties, promoting gut health.

It has been a while since I’ve been able to get on and get involved with my little team business but my health was a roller coaster once again and I’m very happy to say I’ve balanced out! Here’s two new upcoming tea offerings that I’m very excited about!

Just a little hello to let you know I’m still kicking and so is honeybee & hive.
I haven’t been well, my health is pretty touch & go, however I would still love to help you put together a tea order for a special occasion, a loved one or yourself!

Hey friends!
For the majority of January I was sick! I had to take night time cough syrups and when I was well enough to go without them… I couldn’t get to sleep!
I tried melatonin which works but leaves my head foggy for a while the next day.

Enter Lullaby tea! It’s a blend of herbs that helps you get to sleep and stay sleeping.

I liked taking it with a tiny dot of honey and a little splash of (cashew) milk. It has helped me improve my sleep patterns so much!

Now that I’ve thoroughly tested it out I’d like to highlight it for those of you with sleep problems! Check the link if you’d like to add some to your stash 🫖

Lullaby Delicious lemon notes with hints of dried restful herbs. Luxury Ingredients: Lemongrass, Peppermint, Camomile, Rosehip, Spearmint, Valerian Root, Hibiscus, Cornflower petals, Natural flavors (Organic Compliant).

Merry Christmas to all, I hope you’re having a lovely holiday!

Need a quick gift?

We have these adorable mugs in your choice of colour packed with a tin of holiday tea (can offer a different blend on request) $25 each

I have adorable 2 cup teapots for $19

Christmas tree mugs with silicone topper to keep your drink warm, doubles as a coaster $20

Lastly, our show stopping magnetic tea infusers. These retail for over $200 USD online and I have them on hand for $70 CAD total.

Whatever your needs may be, I’m glad to help you gift a tea lover with something special this year.

Well I can’t keep up to Black Friday or cyber Monday sales necessarily but I do have a great offer for you!
Twenty percent off your purchase
AND
if you spend $60+ (before tax) I’ll include the most adorable Christmas tree mug with your order!

Tree mug Offer valid while supplies last.

By request, we have brought in Silver Moonlight Wild White tea.
Why is white tea popular? Here are 3 typical reasons people choose white tea.

1. Delicate Flavor Profile: White tea is known for its subtle and delicate flavor profile. It is the least processed among all types of tea (white, green, oolong, and black), and as a result, it retains more of its natural flavors. The taste is often described as light, sweet, and floral.

2. Low Caffeine Content: White tea generally contains less caffeine compared to black or green tea. This can be appealing to individuals who are sensitive to caffeine or prefer a milder stimulant effect.

3. High Antioxidant Content: Like other types of tea, white tea contains antioxidants, such as catechins and polyphenols, which have been associated with various health benefits. These compounds may help combat oxidative stress in the body and contribute to overall well-being.

Incoming! Picking up this delicious treat of a tea tomorrow!
I love buying teas that taste like a treat, I don’t always want to make something like a crumble, pie or French toast but I’m always down to drink something that satisfies the craving. As a bonus I’m skipping the sugar, carbs, inflammation issues I get. However, I do believe it’s important to treat yourself sometimes. Try out the new Maple French Toast tea and let me know if it satisfies.
Or check out our blueberry pie green tea, okanagan peach oolong, caramel apple crumble or vanilla chai and let me know which treat tea is your favourite 🥰

https://hiyahoneybee.company.site/Maple-French-Toast-p605456042

Feedback came in within a few hours of tea going out to a new customer. I just love how our tea can be such a soothing experience ❤️

This is the tea I tell everyone smells like the store Michaels! Make a lovely spiced tea with it or use it as a potpourri and simmer on the stove to infuse the scent of Christmas all over the house! I add orange peel to the pot too. *Remember to keep an eye on the pot if you do simmer for the smell!

We had a great time at the Grace United church on Saturday for their Candy Cane traditions market! We were so excited to introduce our teas to the attendees and we were so grateful for the many customers who we met there! Have a look at some of our blends and bundles

To add to this little information post, we have Okanagan peach oolong and Quanzhou milk oolong available!

Come see me at a market next Saturday! If you have gifts to pickup for tea lovers, I’ve got you covered!
I’ll have lots of tea options out for this market at Grace United Church Burlington
If you can’t attend but want some tea I’ll gladly arrange that with you, just message. If you have a request I’m happy to order in your favourite tea!
At minimum I’m bringing:
Earl Grey
Lavender Earl Grey
English breakfast
Irish breakfast
🍓Strawberry (black tea)
Vanilla Chai
🥧Caramel apple crumble (green)
🍵Genmaicha (green)
🍑Okanagan peach (oolong)
🎄Holiday blend (smells like michaels)
Peppermint (herbal)
Cranberry bark (herbal)
Chamomile (herbal)
Scottish caramel (pu’erh)

Chai lovers, where you at?!
I just got in a new Chai flavour and it’s easily the best one yet.
Sipping some now and just finished making labels for it for an upcoming market.
The soft vanilla flavour pairs so well with the chai spices, it’s a truly perfect cup.
The market is November 4th, if you would like to try this tea please message me as soon as possible as this will sell out for sure!

Warming and comforting in the chai tradition with pumpkin notes. Excellent sweetened lightly and with milk.
Ingredients: Black tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black+ White pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, Hibiscus, Apple, Rosehip, pumpkin and ghost Candies, Calendula + Sunflower petals, Pumpkin, Natural flavors