Resources

All of our teas that we sell are sourced exclusively from the Metropolitan Tea Company in Toronto Canada. Their quality of teas and the ethical practices that they support and follow are among the best in the industry. They also have an excellent website full of great information:

The Metropolitan Tea Company

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The Tea and Herbal Association of Canada serves a very important purpose for the tea industry in Canada and for consumers alike. Their mission is:

Acting on behalf of their members, including Producing Countries, Importers, Packers, Allied Trade, Retailers and TAC TEA SOMMELIER® Professionals, to promote tea and herbals.

To be the absolute voice of the tea and herbal industry responsible for government relations, advocacy and providing PR & communication to consumers & industry.

Their vision is to be the leading authority and industry voice on all things tea and herbals in Canada.

You can learn more about this important organization at: 

The Tea and Herbal Association of Canada

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We are often asked about the proper water temperature and steeping times for making a good cup of tea. The following chart is a excellent general guide for the all six main types of teas as well as Rooibos and Herbal Tisanes and Infusions.

The following links below are geared more towards the tea industry including producers and importers, however each website has some very good information that will be of benefit to the tea consumer.

The Tea Exporters Association of Sri Lanka

The Indian Tea Association