This week, we’re talking to Chantrelle Edwards, founder and CEO of Hella Tea, all about POC representation in the tea community. Today's episode is brought to you by Glitter & Gold About the guest: Chantrelle Edwards Chantrelle Edwards is the founder and CEO of Hella Tea. While growing up in Oakland, California, drinking tea was always an escape for her when life got tough. From losing her 17-year-old brother to gun violence to becoming a mother at a young age, she was determi...
This week, our guests Celia & Kelly discuss sweetener in tea—from the ones you add before you sip to those already built into your favourite blends. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here About the guests: Celia Aceae & Kelly Miller Celia Aceae Celia’s obsession with tea began as soon as she could sip. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation an...
We invited Research & Innovation expert, Dr. Robert Sobel, to help us unpack what natural and artificial flavouring really means. Today's episode is brought to you by S'mores Chai about the guest: Dr. Robert Sobel Dr. Sobel began his career in the flavour industry at McCormick FONA (Flavors of North America) in 1999. Over the years, he has taught general chemistry, quantitative chemical analysis and instrumental analysis and published manuscripts in Analytical Chemical Acta, The Journ...
Who says tea is only for drinking? This week, returning guest Nadia De La Vega talks to us about how to integrate tea into your everyday cooking and which ones are the best to cook with! For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here about the guest: Nadia De La Vega Nadia De La Vega's tea journey has been anything but linear. Growing up in Mexico, tea was not a common beverage... but luckily for Nadia, he...
For many, meditation is key to maintaining a sense of balance in their life. But it’s not as easy as it seems. We talk to yoga and mindfulness instructor—and tea enthusiast—Sara Gallagher Bloom to discuss the benefits of meditation and how tea can fit into your routine. Today's episode is brought to you by Organic Serenity Now about the guest: Sara Gallagher Bloom Sara Gallagher Bloom has been teaching yoga, movement and mindful practices for close to 20 years. Her yoga journey...
And the spotlight goes to… mmm matcha! This week, we’re diving deep into the creamy, energizing & traditional world of matcha with none other than our four-time returning guest, Celia. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here about the guest: Celia Aceae Celia’s obsession with tea began as soon as she could sip. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation...
We have invited Victor Yu, of the Random Cuisine Blog, to walk us through the latest tea flavoured trends brewing all around us. Find out about the latest and greatest in tea beverages, desserts and beyond! Today's episode is brought to you by Organic Hojicha about the guest: Victor Yu of @randomcuisine Victor Yu is the food writer behind the Instagram @randomcuisine. But he has a wide range of interests and creative pursuits. He successfully defended his PhD thesis in 2018 at McGill Unive...
In our longest mini episode to date, we take a deep dive—or at least a shallow dip—into all things caffeine in tea. Returning guests Nadia & Celia help unpack the not so simple topic that’s on the minds of many tea lovers. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here About the Guests: Nadia De La Vega Nadia De La Vega's tea journey has been anything but linear. Growing up in Mexico, tea was not a co...
Want to learn how to pair teas and impress your guests next time you invite them over? Well, let Kevin Gascoyne give you the rundown on all things tea pairings! Today's episode is brought to you by our Garden to Cup Collection Kevin Gascoyne: about the guest Tea has been running through Kevin’s veins since he was a kid. Born in Yorkshire in the North of England, his interest in tea grew in his teen years after backpacking through the Himalayas, where he first tasted fresh leaf tea s...
Kelly joins us this week as we attempt to unravel the mystery behind tea drinkers’ longstanding love for Pu’erh, one of the most ancient tea types. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. about the guest: Kelly Miller Kelly Miller has been tea-obsessed for nearly a decade. What is the source of her obsession, you ask? It all started when Kelly visited a DAVIDsTEA store for the first time to buy a g...
We sat down with Jenny, Executive Director at the ETP, to get a better understanding of how our industry is working together to create a fairer and more sustainable tea industry for workers, farmers and the environment. Today's Episode is brought to you by Silk Dragon Jasmine (Organic) Jenny Costelloe: about the guest Jenny leads the Ethical Tea Partnership’s (ETP) global team to drive long-term, systemic change across three areas in tea: economics, equality and environment. She’s passiona...
We acknowledge that there is no DAVIDsTEA without a healthy planet. So, who better to define what that means to us than Nadia, our Director of Tea Sustainability & Content? For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To see what we are doing to promote a sustainable future click here. To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. About the Guest: Nadia De La Vega Nadia De La Vega's tea journey has been anything but linear. Growing up i...
Carolina Levy, owner of tea company Soy Té, shares insight from her personal experience of bringing tea to Mexico. Today's Episode is brought to you by Cherry Blossom Carolina Levy: about the guest Say hola to Carolina Levy, our first international guest! She started her tea company, Soy Té, 10 years ago after travelling to rural Mexico for work. She was inspired to source local ingredients in an effort to reduce food waste, and to broaden cultural appreciation for tea and herbs in her home...
Want to sip outside the box? This episode’s for you! We’re exploring all the different ways to make a cup with Freedom, our Social Media Lead and resident rule-breaker. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. About the Guest: Freedom Taylor Meet Freedom! He first joined the DAVIDsTEA team back in 2011 with our Spring Collection starring a ton of seriously stellar hits like Goji Pop, Movie Nig...
We invited Tao Zrafi, the Traveling Bartender & Mixologist, to share his secrets on the best ways to mix tea with alcohol. Today's Episode is brought to you by Blood Orange Boost Tao Zrafi: about the guest Tao Zrafi is a mixologist, bar program consultant and globetrotter. If you’ve ever been to any of Montreal’s popular cocktail bars, then odds are you’ve probably tasted one of Tao’s concoctions. After moving to Canada from Tunisia at the age of 20, Tao made a life-changing decision t...
Did you know the type of water you use to steep your tea makes a difference? Find out how on this week’s episode with Quality manager and Straight Tea Specialist Ravi Pillai For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here About the Guest : Ravi Pillai To put it simply, Ravi Pillai is one heavy dude. Let us explain. You see, Ravi is many things. He’s a certified Tea Sommelier, Tea Specialist and Tea Professio...
Join us as we talk to Tea Horse about their unique take on wild rice and the role that tea plays in bringing people together. Today's Episode is brought to you by Manoomin Maple Tea Horse: about the guest Today we’re sitting down with Tea Horse, a woman-led, Indigenous-owned tea company, to help us get a better understanding of wild rice. Tea Horse was founded by Denise Atkinson, who is Anishinaabe ikwe (meaning Ojibwe woman) and her partner Marc Bohémier. Located on the traditional territ...
Join us this week for a deep dive into what seems to be one of our most polarizing ingredients: licorice. With Tea Specialist Celia Aceae For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here About the Guest: Celia Aceae Celia’s obsession with tea began as soon as she could drink. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation and natural resource compliance at Lethbr...
On this week’s episode, we sit down with Mamas for Mamas’ founder to explore all the amazing work the organization has accomplished to help moms and caregivers in need. Today's Episode is brought to you by Organic Mother's Little Helper About the guest Shannon Christensen was born and raised in Kelowna, BC where she currently lives with her husband of 16 years and their two boys. Her passion for working with marginalized populations led her to pursue (and complete) a BA in Psychology...
On this week’s mini episode, we’re delving into the challenging yet welcoming base of white tea, and how to blend it, with our Director of Tea Development Billy Dietz For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com To learn more about white tea click here To shop our white tea selection click here About the Guest : Billy Dietz Billy’s journey into the tea world began at the early age of 15, when he started his formal education at the Specialty Tea Institute. By 17, he becam...
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