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WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR WITH NEW INTENTIONS
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CHOCOLATE LATTE
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let’s get
to the tea
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THE BEST TEA FOR YOUR SIGN
contents
PAGE 33 ABOUT US
why we do what we do
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tea types
3 INTRODUCTION
welcome to
a new year with new intentions
Start off 2022 with one thing in mind: Your body is a
wonderland. And it’s time to show it the tender love and care it deserves. How, you ask? By sipping on the soothing benefits of natural and organic ingredients. From warm and spiced to super fruity blends and exclusive single-origin
teas, this certified organic selection has it all. Who says good tasting tea can’t be good for you too? Not us! Welcome to
the Tea Tasting Club, where the best of both worlds is always a reality.
With love,
The DT Family
Offer valid on the DAVIDsTEA website from January 12, 2022 until April 12, 2022 only. Must enter code HELLOSPRING at checkout to redeem 20% off regular-priced loose leaf tea only. Cannot be combined with other promotions or promo codes. Offer valid for one-time use per customer. While
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david’s
causes
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There is no DAVIDsTEA without a
healthy planet. Our team’s decisions are fueled by our desire to make
the world a better place. Since we opened our doors in 2008,
we’ve been rooted in eco-friendly
decisions. Here’s how we’re moving forward and innovating the ways we package, sell and grow tea for our
community! →
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it tastes better
to sip something responsible
As always, we make sure our
tea is ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE
Can tea be fair? Yes! Our decision-making is
fuelled by our goal to positively impact the tea industry throughout our supply chain.
From tea workers to farmers and their families, we want everyone involved to benefit from safe, fair and equal working conditions. We consciously choose partners to ensure our ingredients
check all the flavour boxes and our commitment to ethical sourcing. Through
collaborations with the Ethical Tea
Partnership and Fair Trade CertifiedTM, we’re able to protect and care for our tea community and the environments in which our tea is produced.
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our packaging choices make a difference
COMPOSTABLE &
REGENERATIVE PACKAGING is our absolute priority
Through our current environment-friendly packaging, we aim to lead the tea industry by example. We acknowledge that packaging and shipping can be incredibly wasteful. That’s why we’re working hard to reduce shipping waste
thanks to bulk packaging and compostable
mailers. We have a commitment to launch more compostable packaging in 2022 and to continue to reduce waste anywhere we can.
As of January 2022, our
Garden to Cup subscription is 100% compostable. And we’re transitioning our tea packaging to compostable whenever
possible.
Our emphasis on conscious choices sets us apart and keeps us growing—from
plastic-free & biodegradable sachets to recyclable
packaging, we’re not stopping there. This year, we’re
committed to transitioning our company to a fully recyclable and compostable offering.
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SUSTAINABILTY
we connect
with a community of tea lovers
We bring people into the world of tea and CARE FOR OUR
COMMUNITY around the globe
Our communitea is everything to us and we got your back. Always and forever.
Tea brings people together from all walks of life—different backgrounds, tastes and experiences, we welcome and appreciate everyone. From where we operate to
where we source, we promise to continue prioritizing diversity & inclusion, access to opportunity & equal representation, and mental & physical health. We use the connections we make for positive change in our communities and around the world.
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exclusivitea
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NEW TEAS
& SEASONAL FAVES
11 TEA RECIPE
Who says you can’t continue
indulging after the holidays? Not us. Give yourself full permission to sip on this delicious and
satisfying recipe of a chocolate latte. Beware! It’s nothing like
you’ve ever tasted. →
chocolate
latte
12 TEA RECIPE
TRY WITH OUR TEA PICK
organic hojicha or organic
orange spice
13 TEA RECIPE
1. Steep 4 Perfect Spoons of your loose leaf tea according to tea steeping instructions.
2. Warm and froth your chocolate milk while the tea is steeping.
3. Pour tea into your mug then top with frothed chocolate milk.
4. Add your topping or toppings, no one is judging!
INGREDIENTS
TOPPINGS
INSTRUCTIONS
4 PERFECT SPOONS OF LOOSE LEAF TEA
MARSHMALLOWS COCOA POWDER WHIPPED CREAM CINNAMON POWDER 1/2 CUP
OF HOT WATER 1 ¼ CUP OF
CHOCOLATE MILK
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let’s get
to the
tea
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YOU’LL ALSO LOVE
• Organic Super Ginger
• Wild Grown Rooibos
• Organic Saigon Chai
ORGANIC
cinnamon
rooibos chai
OUR TASTING NOTES
Cinnamon is so much more than just the yummiest spice around. It leaves a clean and refreshing taste in your mouth that your breath will thank you for.
Rooibos
CINNAMON
ROOIBOS FROM
SOUTH AFRICA BEHIND THE BLEND
Our first caffeine-free chai EVER!
That’s right. This spiced rooibos infusion has been with us since our inception. It was one of the
DAVIDsTEA family’s favourites and was a real revelation. Bold and spicy with sweet cinnamon and a touch of apple on a naturally caffeine-free, Fair Trade Certified rooibos base.
Now that’s what we call a winner!
Caffeine-free
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YOU’LL ALSO LOVE
• Organic Earl Grey
• Organic Cream of Earl Grey
• Blood Orange Boost
ORGANIC
blood orange earl grey
OUR TASTING NOTES
It’s no secret—we love putting our own spin on one of the classics:
Earl Grey. This time, we’re bringing you a lively citrusy version featuring orange peel, black tea and bergamot.
Black Tea
ORANGE PEEL
BERGAMOT FLAVOUR BLACK TEA
FROM SRI LANKA
BLACK TEA FROM INDIA
BEHIND THE BLEND
We love Earl Grey. Honestly, who doesn’t? And as you know, we love giving it unexpected twists just like we did with our original Organic
Cream of Earl Grey. This time
around, we wanted a livelier and fresher version. Just think of it as
Earl’s fun and trendy cousin. Let’s all welcome them to the fam!
Medium Caffeine
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YOU’LL ALSO LOVE
• Organic Calming Chamomile
• Organic Mother’s Little Helper
• Organic Serenity Now
ORGANIC
chamomile dreamland
OUR TASTING NOTES
A delicate and caffeine-free rooibos blend of soothing chamomile
blossoms, lavender accents
and lemon balm. With no added
flavouring, this blend is the perfect balance of all three ingredients for a touch of complexity.
Rooibos
CHAMOMILE
LAVENDER
LEMON BALM BEHIND THE BLEND
We’ve always wanted to offer our customers a line of soothing and calming sleepy teas. After all, we
realize how important quality sleep is for our health and well-being.
With this in mind, we continue to offer a variety of flavours so that we can cater to the diverse palate of our customers. Meet Chamomile Dreamland, our super soothing
organic chamomile tea with no
added flavouring—just calming notes of lavender and lemon balm.
Caffeine-free
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YOU’LL ALSO LOVE
• Guangzhou Milk Oolong
• Phoenix Oolong
• Organic Gyokuro Yamashiro
ORGANIC
golden lily
OUR TASTING NOTES
Sweet meets creamy vanilla in this delicate and uplifting milky oolong tea—a polished infusion with a light floral aroma of sweet pea blossoms and apricot.
Oolong Tea
OOLONG TEA
BEHIND THE BLEND
We‘re lucky to carry this very rare and unique tea from Thailand!
Made from the Jin Shuan (AKA milky oolong) cultivar, it’s often prized for its luxuriously creamy notes.
This is the original “Milk Oolong”
with creamy and milky notes that inspired the creation of flavoured milk oolongs (like our very own
Guangzhou Milk Oolong!). This is a greener and less oxidized oolong with a beautiful creamy finish that appeals to both oolong and green tea drinkers. Pro tip: Steep it more than once to discover how the
flavours develop! Trust us.
Low Caffeine
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YOU’LL ALSO LOVE
• Organic North African Mint
• Genmaicha
• Organic Japanese Sencha
ORGANIC
hojicha
OUR TASTING NOTES
Take a sip of Japanese tradition
with this organic roasted green tea.
Rich toasty flavours of roasted nuts exude the kind of cozy you can taste.
Green Tea
GREEN TEA
BEHIND THE BLEND
We’re super excited to share this organic Hojicha! Hojicha is a traditional Japanese green tea
type that is typically steamed then roasted over charcoal. We’re so
grateful to have access to a certified organic tea straight out of Japan!
Though it’s definitely on the lighter spectrum of hojicha roasts available, this one’s sure to satisfy those who are new to hojicha and those who consider themselves die-hard fans.
We got you both covered!
Low Caffeine
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YOU’LL ALSO LOVE
• Organic David’s Chai
• Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai
• Blood Orange Boost
ORGANIC
orange spice
OUR TASTING NOTES
This sweet and spicy green tea
combines cinnamon, orange peel
and cloves for a cozy cup that warms you from the inside out.
Green Tea
ORANGE PEEL
CINNAMON
CLOVE
BEHIND THE BLEND
This tea originally launched in February 2014 as “The Spice is Right.” Cinnamon and orange is
such a timeless combination, so we wanted to take this pairing and up the spice until it was just right. Get it? Think of it as chai with a citrus
twist. Fun fact: Tastes perfect when paired with dark chocolate!
Low Caffeine
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YOU’LL ALSO LOVE
• Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait
• Morning Detox
• Organic 9 Berries
ORGANIC
strawberry moringa
OUR TASTING NOTES
When hydration is everything, reach for this organic infusion featuring
bright strawberries, cleansing dandelion root and miracle-leaf moringa.
Herbal Tea
STRAWBERRY
MORINGA DANDELION
BEHIND THE BLEND
When we originally crafted
Strawberry Moringa, we were super into the wholesome ingredients
that this blend featured—moringa, beetroot and strawberries. But we wanted to take it a step further and make it organic! While we were at it, we figured why not add a touch of cleansing dandelion root for
that extra wellness boost? No good reason not to. So, voila! A deliciously refreshing, caffeine-free wellness
blend. How fruity and wholesome!
Caffeine-free
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YOU’LL ALSO LOVE
• Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai
• Organic Lemon Ginger
• Organic The Skinny
ORGANIC
super ginger
OUR TASTING NOTES
Ginger makes us feel so great. It’s
basically like an everyday superhero we can rely on to up our spirit. At
least, that’s the effect this super-
spicy blend of ginger, green rooibos and peppercorn has on us.
Rooibos
PINK
PEPPERCORN
GINGER ROOIBOS FROM
SOUTH AFRICA
BEHIND THE BLEND
The idea for this tea came about
during the wee hours of the night. It was cold out and we were looking for a caffeine-free ginger tea to warm
us up, but we couldn’t find one. So, we decided to create one. We used a soothing base of green rooibos
for the most comforting infusion.
Launched in January 2013, we’re
happy to announce it’s been with us ever since! A tea so soothing, some might even go as far as saying it has superpowers…
Caffeine-free
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the
best tea
for your
sign
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fire
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Organic Orange Spice
Orange Spice brings the heat to the party, just like every fire sign does. On an energizing green tea base with creativity-boosting cinnamon, this blend knows how to motivate and inspire. Slightly reminiscent of little candy hearts, a cup of this
tea can stimulate a sudden onset of passion—
perfect for a new project or person, maybe
even both?! Don’t forget the timer when you’re steeping a pot though. A little bit goes a long way and yes, too much of a good thing is possible!
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earth
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Organic Hojicha
Toasty, cozy and comforting, this tea was
obviously made for earth signs. Sipping on a cup feels just like curling up by the fire on a snowy
night or cuddling in a warm bed on a Sunday morning. With its unctuous texture and rich umami flavour, this tea is bound to attract the
lovers of finer things—as in, all the earth signs. We have a strong feeling that they’ll be drawn to its deep nutty flavours and might even make it part of their daily routine! Only time will tell…
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water
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Organic Golden Lily
Famed for its deliciously creamy flavour with notes of vanilla, sweet pea blossoms and
apricot, water signs are sure to find a perfect partner in this delicate yet uplifting milky tea.
They’ll certainly appreciate the nuances that accompany new infusions of such a beautiful oolong. We can already picture it—water signs sitting in anticipation as the tightly rolled leaves steep and unfurl oh so slowly in their cup. After all, it’s called ‘agony of the leaves’ for a reason!
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air
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Organic Chamomile
Dreamland
As experts of the ephemeral, air signs will adore this alluring infusion of the abstract. Designed to take
you from daydreams to sweet dreams, they’ll enjoy sipping this tea before bed. Sometimes all they
need is a cup of something relaxing and soothing to bring them back down to the calm realm of night.
Once the sun rises, they can get back to the hard work of theorizing and speculating. Let’s hope they keep a dream journal handy!
28 TEA 101
tea
types
White Tea
Ranging between floral, delicate and sweet, white tea is the least processed form of tea and is as close to the living tea bush as you can get.
475 ML (16 OZ)
OF WATER 90°C (195°F) 3-5 MIN
1-2
PERFECT SPOONS
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Green Tea
Celebrated around the world for its many benefits, green tea is a great motivator for healthy living. From grassy,
umami and almost buttery to vegetal and nutty-ish,
green tea leaves are pan-fired or steamed before being dried to lock in their flavour and green colour.
JAPANESE GREEN TEA 80°C (175°F)
CHINESE & FLAVOURED GREEN TEA
85°C (185°F) 475 ML (16 OZ)
OF WATER 2-4 MIN
1-2
PERFECT SPOONS
Matcha
Matcha powder is made from finely ground green tea leaves and can taste anywhere from grassy to sweet
& creamy. That means that with every sip, you’re consuming all the benefits of the full leaf.
MATCHA 75°C (170°F)
SWEETENED MATCHA 85°C (185°F)
475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER
MATCHA
2-3 MATCHA SPOONS SWEETENED MATCHA 5-6 MATCHA SPOONS
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Black Tea
A classic choice first thing in the morning or for an
afternoon pick-me-up. Flavours range from fruity and floral to rich and malty with hints of honey.
475 ML (16 OZ)
OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 3-5 MIN
1-2
PERFECT SPOONS
475 ML (16 OZ)
OF WATER 90°C (195°F) 4-5 MIN
1-2
PERFECT SPOONS
Are they black or are they green? Oolong teas are
somewhere in between. The most labour-intensive tea type, these floral to fruity, sweet and toasty teas are
repeatedly rolled or twisted to manipulate the degree of oxidation, bringing out all the wonderful complex flavours.
Oolong Tea
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Used to serve with food and aid digestion for centuries, pu’erh is a rarity that is sought after by tea collectors.
Deep, complex and known for its signature earthiness.
Pu’erh Tea
475 ML (16 OZ)
OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 4-5 MIN
1-2
PERFECT SPOONS
For a lasting, jitter-free boost of energy, these South American herbs contain a unique combination of
caffeine and other naturally energizing compounds.
Maté & Guayusa
475 ML (16 OZ)
OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 3-5 MIN
1-2
PERFECT SPOONS
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Rooibos
A South African plant known for its hydrating effects, rooibos is also loved for its naturally sweet taste and caffeine-free status.
475 ML (16 OZ)
OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 4-5 MIN
1-2
PERFECT SPOONS
Herbal & Fruit Infusions
475 ML (16 OZ)
OF WATER 95°C (200°F) 5+ MIN
Ranging from herbal and aromatic to sweet, floral
and fruity, herbal infusions are made using anything from herbs and spices to fruits and nuts.
1-2
PERFECT SPOONS
33 ABOUT US
why we do what we do
WHO IS DAVIDsTEA?
In a nutshell, we love loose leaf tea. We started as a small family of tea lovers, and our tea love has been growing ever since. We’d even go as far as to say we’re tea-obsessed. For us, it’s all about using the whole tea leaf for full flavour. Sometimes, we’ll even
add more full-size ingredients for a tasting experience that goes above and beyond your expectations. From black to herbal to matcha and everything in between, we wake up each and every day wanting to make the best tea in the world.
HANDPICKED WITH LOVE
A warm and comforting tea can help soothe most ailments, and we hope that these teas make your day brighter and shinier one sip at a time.
