The Latest Tea — tea

Take a deep breath. We are approaching the first full week of school. Once we get our minds in that space, it’s time to think about restructuring routines, not to mention readjusting sleep patterns. There is no need to panic, Cornelia Bean is here to help. There are a number of teas that can help you with focusing and mental stimulation. The first one that comes to mind is Matcha. This is a pure green tea from Japan. Matcha comes in concentrated form, capturing the value of five cups of green tea with just a 1 gram serving. There is...

Thursday June 30 marks the end of the school year and while students and parents are counting down the days until summer holidays, let’s not forget the time and dedication teachers have invested over the last 9 months. We would like to share a few ideas for a thoughtful thank-you gift from Cornelia Bean. We’ve packaged up 50g each of our 3 most popular teas – Creamed Earl Grey black tea, Organic Manitoba rooibos tea, and Creamy Lemon green tea for $15. This Tea Sampler would be a lovely gift on its own, or you could add Speculoos Dutch spice biscuits, Bliss...

On one of the most anticipated weekends of the year and the unofficial kick off to summer, why abandon the luxury of making fresh tea and coffee? You don’t have to leave your tea and coffee behind this May long weekend if you stop by Cornelia Bean on your way out of town or on your way to a luxurious picnic in the city! For lake lovers, the Bodum French press and Hario hand grinder are ideal companions. Prepare the perfect cup by hand grinding freshly roasted beans and then using the classic French press for a delicious cup of...

You can feel spring in the air these days – days are growing longer, rays of sunshine are warming the ground, and birds are singing their cheery songs. Whether you are an expert tea lover or new to the world of tea, spring also means the arrival of First Flush Darjeeling teas. This prized tea, with its exquisitely delicate taste and bright colour, is known as the “champagne of teas”. Its arrival is a sign that we have survived yet another winter and you can taste the freshness and hope of spring in its gentle floral aroma and bright golden cup....