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tea tasting club FALL 2022 | CAFFEINE - FREE EDITION

contents PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION

PAGE 5 SUSTAINABILITY

CUDDLE UP WITH CAFFEINE-FREE BLENDS THIS FALL

david’s causes

PAGE 10 TEA TASTING CLUB

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NEXT LEVEL EXCLUSIVITEA

time for some tea

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THE BEST TEA FOR ALL YOUR FALL FUN

tea types

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INTRODUCTION

cuddle up with caffeine-free blends this fall Sweater weather is finally here! The air is filled with the aroma of leaves, frost and the season’s best caffeine-free teas. Curl up under your favourite fuzzy blanket with a warm cup of chai or brew one of your fave herbals to take on the go. This season, there’s something to keep you hydrated and warm from the inside out, no matter the activity or time of day.

Get ready to sip on some of our coziest, spiciest and most comforting cups of tea!

Stay cozy, The DT Team

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SUSTAINABILTY

david’s causes

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SUSTAINABILTY

There is no DAVIDsTEA without a healthy planet. Our team’s decisions are fuelled 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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SUSTAINABILTY

01 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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SUSTAINABILTY

02 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.

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

03 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’ve 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. →

Click here to learn more about our sustainability efforts.

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TEA TASTING CLUB

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Did you know your subscription comes with tons of curated, gotta-read content from the pros? Enjoy unique tea recipes and so much more. Join our exclusive Facebook group to chat with thousands of fellow tea lovers, swap tips and tricks, and discover brand new ways to brew your blends.

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TEA MENU

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TEA MENU

Herbal Tea

forever nuts OUR TASTING NOTES

This deliciously nutty jumble of almonds, apple, cinnamon and beetroot turns bright pink when steeped. It’s totally nuts.

BEHIND THE BLEND CINNAMON

Nothing says fall quite like this extraordinary blend of nuts, apple and spices. The nuttiness of the

ALMOND

BEETROOT

roasted raw almond is perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of the apple, almost like your favourite seasonal dessert. You’ll

Caffeine-free

definitely fall for this blend like so many others have over the years. It’s one of our best-selling teas of the

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

last decade, after all.

• Valerian Nights • Baked Apple Chai • Just Peachy

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TEA MENU

Herbal Tea

frozen raspberry OUR TASTING NOTES

This fruity pink tea brings you the taste of summer raspberries at their peak, with a delicious hint of yogurt creaminess. What could be sweeter?

BEHIND THE BLEND

BEETROOT

Who says berries are just for summer? You can enjoy your RASPBERRY

YOGURT

favourite summer flavours all year round thanks to the distinct muddled raspberry notes and tart

Caffeine-free

yogurt flavours in this blend. Treat yourself to a delicious raspberry dessert—all in a cup of tea!

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• Wild Raspberry • Hibiscus Splash • Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait

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TEA MENU

Herbal Tea

pumpkin crème brûlée OUR TASTING NOTES

From sweet cooked pumpkin notes to irresistibly rich white chocolate, snuggle up with the ultimate fall warmer and crème brûlée taste twin.

PUMPKIN

BEHIND THE BLEND

Inspired by the decadent dessert WHITE CHOCOLATE

crème brûlée—a rich and creamy COCOA BEAN

custard, topped with a hard, crackling layer of burnt sugar— but with a pumpkin twist, for a

Caffeine-free

super cozy fall treat. This smooth infusion tastes like rich cream, with supporting notes of cooked

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

pumpkin and cacao.

• Hazelnut Chocolate • Frozen Raspberry • Chocolate Macaroon

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TEA MENU

Herbal Tea

sleepy lychee OUR TASTING NOTES

A delicate & fruity gold blend of sweet lychee with a myriad of floral jasmine notes, delectable linden blossoms and relaxing lemongrass.

JASMINE

BEHIND THE BLEND

We wanted to create a line of soothing and calming sleepy teas LYCHEE

LINDEN FLOWER

with a variety of flavours and sleep ingredients so our customers could choose what worked best for them.

Caffeine-free

We crafted a delicate, fruity and floral sleepy time tea with aromatic jasmine and juicy lychee with one

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Valerian Nights • Tulsi Tranquility • Organic Lemon

of our favourite sleep ingredients— linden or silver lime blossom—at its base. Who says you can’t have a sweet treat right before bed?

Lullaby

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TEA MENU

Herbal Tea

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

moringa.

BEHIND THE BLEND STRAWBERRY

DANDELION ROOT

When we originally crafted Strawberry Moringa, we were super into the wholesome ingredients that this blend featured—moringa,

Caffeine-free

beetroot and strawberries. But we wanted to take it a step further and make it organic. And if that

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wasn’t enough, we added a touch of

• Organic 9 Berries

cleansing dandelion root for an extra

• Frozen Raspberry • Organic Serenity Now

wellness boost. Bursting with juicy strawberries, dandelion root and miracle-leaf moringa, this refreshing caffeine-free wellness blend can give you a taste of summer all year round.

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TEA MENU

Herbal Tea

sunny c OUR TASTING NOTES

Need a little boost? This vibrant tea is bursting with freshly squeezed orange, sight-saving carrot and a sunny dose of Vitamin C.

BEHIND THE BLEND LEMON

Inspired by the juicy goodness and defense boosting benefits of oranges, we created an infusion

ORANGE

CARROT

with a sunny dose of carrot, orange, lemon, hibiscus and vitamin C. Even during the darkest days of the year,

Caffeine-free

you can have some sunshine in your cup.

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Organic Lemon Ginger • Organic Cold 911 • Blood Orange Boost

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TEA MENU

Rooibos

ORGANIC

super ginger OUR TASTING NOTES

Ginger makes you feel so great, it’s like an everyday superhero. At least, that’s how we feel after one cup of this super-spicy blend of ginger, green rooibos and peppercorns.

ROOIBOS FROM SOUTH AFRICA

BEHIND THE BLEND PINK PEPPERCORN

The idea came in the wee hours of a GINGER

chilly night. It was cold and we were looking for a warming, caffeine-free ginger tea and couldn’t find one. So,

Caffeine-free

we decided to create one. We used a soothing base of green rooibos for the most comforting infusion. We

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Organic Cold 911 • Organic Lemon Ginger

launched it in January 2013, and it’s been with us ever since! One sip of this soothing tea and you’ll believe it has superpowers.

• Organic David’s Detox

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TEA MENU

Rooibos

butterscotch chai OUR TASTING NOTES

Add a dose of sweet caramel to your evening with this nutty caffeine-free rooibos—think flavourful & delicate spices, cardamom, cinnamon and creamy butter.

CINNAMON

BEHIND THE BLEND

There’s nothing like a warm glass ROOIBOS FROM SOUTH AFRICA

CARDAMOM

of chai on a chilly fall day, but even a classic could use an upgrade.

This started as a (not-so) simple butterscotch rooibos blend, but we

Caffeine-free

knew adding some spices could take it to the next level. Once you throw in the delicious taste of butterscotch,

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

you have a perfect caffeine-free

• Organic Cinnamon

treat for any time of day. Cardamom

Rooibos Chai

and cinnamon on a nutty rooibos

• Baked Apple Chai

base? You can’t get any better than

• Salted Caramel

that.

Oolong

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

p i c k e l i p n p g a Nothing screams fall quite like a walk through an apple orchard on a crisp autumn afternoon—except maybe our teas Forever Nuts and Pumpkin Crème Brûlée. Even when the sun is shining, that cold afternoon air can still nip at your cheeks. Stay warm with the comforting taste of toasty nuts and sweet apple from a cup of Forever Nuts. It’ll be a nice preview for all the apple treats you can indulge in later! If you really want that fall feeling in your tummy, the creamy pumpkin notes in Pumpkin Crème Brûlée will do the trick.

forever nuts HERBAL TEA

pumpkin crème brûlée HERBAL TEA

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

Who says trick-or-treating is only fun for the kids? Bundle up and have a sweet treat of your own with our Frozen Raspberry blend.

It’ll make you think of all your favourite fruity candies from your childhood while keeping you feeling snug as a bug. The warm, spicy flavours of Butterscotch Chai—or should we say boo-tterscotch?— also pair perfectly with a walk through your neighbourhood.

It might even taste better than any of the butterscotch candies the kids get in their goodie bags.

frozen raspberry HERBAL TEA

butterscotch chai ROOIBOS

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

d a y z y o s c at home Summer may be fun, but who can deal with all that heat? When fall rolls around, it’s all about sweater weather. As soon as you feel that first chill in the air, it’s time to break out all your coziest sweaters and start steepin’ some fall classics. For those lazy days at home, Sleepy Lychee can give you the fruity & floral notes you love from the summer while letting you rest by the fire. The super spicy blend of ginger, green rooibos and peppercorns from our Organic Super Ginger can even help you feel your best when the cold weather’s got you down.

sleepy lychee HERBAL TEA

ORGANIC

super ginger ROOIBOS

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

r i i n m g d a the fall foliage Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Nothing is more calming than taking a stroll and basking in all the vibrant orange, red and yellow leaves all around you. Bring some of that vibrance into your cup with Sunny C—it tastes like summer but gives you that extra dose of brightness you need this season. All that extra time outside in the cool air might leave you in desperate need of a wellness boost, so why not reach for Organic Strawberry Moringa for plenty of hydration?

sunny c HERBAL TEA

ORGANIC

strawberry moringa HERBAL TEA

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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.

1-2 PERFECT SPOONS

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

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90°C (195°F)

3-5 MIN

TEA 101

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.

1-2 PERFECT SPOONS

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

JAPANESE GREEN TEA 80°C (175°F)

2-4 MIN

CHINESE & FLAVOURED GREEN TEA 85°C (185°F)

Matcha Matcha powder is made from finely ground green tea leaves and can taste anywhere from grassy to sweet and creamy. That means with every sip, you’re consuming all the benefits of the full leaf.

UNSWEETENED MATCHA 2-3 PERFECT MATCHA SPOONS

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

UNSWEETENED MATCHA 75°C (170°F) SWEETENED MATCHA 85°C (185°F)

SWEETENED MATCHA 5-6 PERFECT MATCHA SPOONS

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TEA 101

Oolong Tea Are they black or are they green? Oolong teas are somewhere in between. The most labour-intensive tea type, these floral, fruity, sweet and toasty teas are repeatedly rolled or twisted to manipulate the degree of oxidation, bringing out all their wonderful complex flavours.

1-2 PERFECT SPOONS

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

90°C (195°F)

4-5 MIN

Black Tea A classic choice first thing in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Flavours range from fruity and floral to rich and malty with subtle hints of honey.

1-2 PERFECT SPOONS

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

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95°C (200°F)

3-5 MIN

TEA 101

Pu’erh Tea Used to serve alongside food and as a digestive aid for centuries, pu’erh is a rarity that is sought after by tea collectors. Deep, complex and primarily known for its signature earthiness.

1-2 PERFECT SPOONS

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

95°C (200°F)

4-5 MIN

Maté, Guayusa & Yaupon For a lasting, jitter-free boost of energy, these herbs contain a unique combination of caffeine and other naturally energizing compounds.

1-2 PERFECT SPOONS

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

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95°C (200°F)

3-5 MIN

TEA 101

Rooibos A South African plant known for its hydrating effects, rooibos is loved for its naturally sweet taste and caffeine‑free status.

1-2 PERFECT SPOONS

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

95°C (200°F)

4-5 MIN

Herbal Tea 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

475 ML (16 OZ) OF WATER

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95°C (200°F)

5+ MIN

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.

DAVIDsTEA is a non-Indigenous brand and company operating and living on largely unceded Indigenous lands. This booklet was conceptualized and designed in Montréal (Tiohtià:ke). To learn more about the land upon which we operate, please visit our Steep Thoughts blog.

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