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It’s no secret Canadians love tea. In fact, despite having just roughly 10% of the population of the U.S., Canadians drink an average of twice as much tea per capita, compared to Americans, the Tea Association of Canada reveals, putting this down to the nation’s British and French roots. And, the average Canadian tea drinker also has as many as 11 different types of tea on average stowed away in their kitchen cupboards. When it comes to the latest tea trends, there are a few taking the country by storm with wellness, exotic, and luxury teas leading the way.
Wellness teas
Tea boasts a plethora of health benefits and wellness teas, designed specifically to improve health and wellness, are increasingly popular in Canada. For example, cinnamon and peppermint tea offers a delightful spicy yet sweet flavour, while also boosting blood flow and helping alleviate tension and headaches. It’s also packed with antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Alternatively, lemon, ginger, and Manuka honey tea is another popular and comforting brew that works to soothe digestion, improve blood flow, and support the immune system. Additionally, tasty flavours like cayenne, turmeric, guava, and rosehip are also the go-to choice for many Canadians thanks to their immune- and overall wellness-boosting properties.
Exotic tea
Canadians are broadening their palettes and increasingly sampling teas from around the world. For example, Banton green tea is sourced from Indonesia, and, unlike regular green teas that can often be bitter, it’s much less astringent and features a smooth body and appealing sweet vanilla and cream notes. Alternatively, black team sourced from the Nilgiri mountains in southern India is another favourite. Bright and refreshing, this black tea boasts a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes with a moreish, creamy vanilla finish. Japanese tea such as Sencha (a type of Japanese ryokucha) is also coveted for its unique tasting profile. Notes of honeydew melon, unami, and sweet grass combine effortlessly, resulting in a complex and rich yet refreshing brew.
Luxury blends
Although not accessible to everyone due to the high price point, sales of luxury tea blends are increasing across Canada. TWG Tea in Vancouver, for example, sells over 500 varieties of tea in their store — with prices starting from $17 for 100 grams of Napoleon tea right up to $2,723 for 100 grams of Imperial Gyaruko, a sweet and rich Japanese green tea that’s limited in supply (there’s only three kilograms of it in existence). Made with the highest-quality ingredients, luxury tea blends boast rich, fresh flavours. For example, Earl Grey citrus black tea blends citrusy premium Bergamot oil with Indian black tea. Deliciously fruity and fragrant, this luxurious brew is best enjoyed either first thing in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
With so many delicious different flavours and types to choose from, tea remains a favourite beverage across Canada. Wellness and exotic teas, along with luxury blends, are just some of the latest tea trends taking the country by storm.
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