The Love of Tea

Enjoy seasonally like we were meant to be-fresh poached peaches with cream or ice cream. Perfect pairing with a@n oolong or English breakfast.

AMBIENCE WAY =Pop /Classical Music MAY 26, 2024 -

AMBIENCE WAY =Pop /Classical Music MAY 26, 2024

Working on details to get our special place up and running… in the meantime we will be hosting pop ups.

The space is evolving and each day is a gift 🎁 that we share with the community.

The city and the people are so disconnected even other businesses who do not share a sense of community. We want to break that selfish behaviour by being better connected with the city. After several decades of humanitarian aid work it does start with the people then we connect and anything is possible.

Stay tuned

Immersed in chocolate heaven among these cocoa beans….discovered an amazing source and dreaming of what is next….

Air Canada enroute- top ten restaurants in Canada was abuzz with food and drink including wine and cocktails. Chef Takeshi Sato of Kappo Sato at number one!

Not to forget Sable Fish by Wild Blue at Whistler.

Discover new teas that are historical along with sweet pairings- learn about history, how really tea is brewed and enjoyed and meeting interesting people.
Nov 5th 12- 2 pm at Toronto's First Post Office. LIMITED SPACES
https://townofyork.com/wp-event/the-art-of-lost-conversation-historical-teas-treats-interactive-talk/

Who doesn’t love 💕 mooncakes… these creative babies were a get together with my friend Judy to connect over tea and create new pairings for my upcoming ART IS FOOD/ FOOD IS ART exhibit. Duck Yolk and bean past with matcha, what about custard and Niagara Peach preserves….stay tuned

What a piece of art in 1933 this was used as a tea cosy- on display at The Textile Museum. Imagine the pomp and grandeur in having a cup of tea.

Dragons Breath Blue voted the best blue cheese in Canada- Nova Scotia proud. I fell in love with this blue cheese cheese event. Mellow and pairs well with anything including a cup of tea on or tea mocktail.

Unable to get in Ontario so every trip to Nova Scitia I bring it back to savour.

Works of art Larch Wood Wolfville Nova Scotia. Beautiful wood boards functional as well as beautiful. Kim is a wonderful wealth of knowledge and we even bought a bigger board… long wait from COVID as we were last here 4 years ago for DEVOUR Film Festival.

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Saying good bye to our cottage in the woods with many cups of tea and neighbours over cake and cookies.

We hope the next owners enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful land.

Memories of afternoon tea and surrounded by pasteries. So many choices…..

In a quiet hilltop of Nova Scotia you will find at Parkers Cove a quaint local eatery- The Crows Nest.

The best local cooking known by locals and internationally. Here to share a meal with friends.

Perfect with tea break homemade mulberry jam and Ontario honey top blue cheese, Mandal’s cream cheese with sour dough crip. All flavours mellow to an incredible flavours.

Amazing human being Merrill J Fernando died today. Pioneer of Tea in Sri Lanka but a person of live in action who lived his life and business to benefit humanity. The world will miss you and I will remember your kindness in supporting fundraiser in memory of my friend Hema for women in Sri Lanka. 2011 we were able to help with 4000 mammograms for women tea workers.
Merrill touched many lives and is a role model for all of us both as a person , and how we run our business to benefit those less fortunate.

Hyssop was harvested and drying takes 6 days to create a tea blend for our final group pot luck and blended with other organic botanicals and green tea. This is an ancient herb since classical antiquity with a long history in medicinal properties such as antiseptic, cough reliever and expectorant. Also used in spice such as za’atar.

Modern Turkish Delight pairs with Assam tea served in vintage Aynsley teacup surprised at modern twist Taste of the Middle East Summer Festival.

Brought up by fantasies of Turkish Delight in The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe by CS Lewis this was a taste adventure. Sweet citrusy mellow tangy …


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Joni ja Whisk handcrafted by 25th generation master Yasaburo Tanimura. In this fast paced world taking time for tea and the beauty of its instruments. .co

Tea bed re herbs for tea blending at Homestead TO . I can’t wait for peppermint, tulsi and lemon balm at harvest What is your favourite blend?

Fields of yellow flowers...dandelions are seen as w**ds in urban cities and sprayed with w**d killers. But are considered forged foods in other countries. Salads and even teas for health.

Wagashi Japanese sweets for gifting to go with tea. I made these and it was meditative but challenging. Simplicity is in its beauty.

Le Biscuit Rose by FOSSIER 1756 oldest biscuits factory in France. These pink biscuits from recipe 260 years old dipped in champagne or wine. Today paired with English Breakfast Tea in Toronto.

Bring new and old friends to the table- a time to celebrate, ponder and what Spring a time of rebirth brings to us as a collective and as a person. Celebrating with black tea infused with cloves from my friend’s father farm in Sri Lanka. The fragrance knocked me over....

In search of a hot tea and a food adventure in the snow storm protected by the Elephant sofa sculpture.....braving the snow and embracing Canadian weather from Chicago. Thank you Mary and family on our adventure.

Tea blending as part of The Belonging Art Exhibit coming together as community.