Tea Tasting Club - David's Picks Edition- Fall 2022 ENG

tea tasting club FALL 2022 | DAVID’S PICKS EDITION

contents PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION

PAGE 5 SUSTAINABILITY

LET US WARM UP YOUR FALL

david’s causes

PAGE 10 TEA TASTING CLUB

PAGE 11 TEA MENU

NEXT LEVEL EXCLUSIVITEA

time for some tea

PAGE 20 TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

PAGE 25 TEA 101

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR FALL ACTIVITIES

tea types

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INTRODUCTION

let us warm up your fall Fall is a time for change. The leaves are changing colour, the temperature seems a little bit colder each day, and the sun is setting earlier. It’s the perfect time to make some changes yourself—but let’s not get too wild! We’re just talking about switching up your tea routine. This month, you can explore the diverse David’s Picks tea selections and find your new favourite flavour of the season. Let us keep you warm this autumn.

Stay cozy, The DT Team

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FA L L 4 T E A

Offer valid online only at DAVIDsTEA from August 15, 2022 to November 15, 2022 only.

Get 20% off regular-priced loose leaf tea only. Must enter code FALL4TEA at checkout in order to receive discount. Cannot be combined with on-going promotions or promo codes. Offer valid one time only per customer. While supplies last, quantities are limited. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Not valid on previous purchases.

This offer is subject to change, alteration or termination by DAVIDsTEA at its sole discretion at any time and without notice.

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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TEA MENU

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TEA MENU

Rooibos

EXCLUSIVE! NEW TEA!

bohemian raspberry OUR TASTING NOTES

Is this the real life? Is this just fantatea? Like a fresh baked raspberry pastry with a hint of anise, this warm and fruity blend will have you doing the Fandango in no time.

ROOIBOS FROM SOUTH AFRICA

BEHIND THE BLEND RASPBERRY

ANISE SEED

Spiced doesn’t always mean hot, and the hint of sweet anise in this tea enhances the natural welcomed

Caffeine-free

tartness of raspberries. The mix of spice and tart flavours is reminiscent of summer fruit pastries, and our

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Wild Raspberry

team worked tiredlessly for years to make this fruity delight a reality.

• Frozen Raspberry • Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait

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TEA MENU

Pu’erh Tea

fortune cookie chai OUR TASTING NOTES

Tastes like a cookie. Sips like a tea. Congratulations, you just hit the jackpot. Your prize? A slightly biscuity, slightly buttery blend of warming sweet spices. Call it tea lover’s luck.

CARDAMOM

BEHIND THE BLEND CINNAMON

PU’ERH TEA

A rich pu’erh tea base with coconut flakes that look just like the parchment that comes out of a

Medium Caffeine

fortune cookie. This lightly sweet chai is filled with warming spices, and each sip offers a comforting

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Coffee Pu’erh

cookie in a cup. The perfect treat for a cold autumn day.

• Organic Saigon Chai • Cardamom French Toast

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TEA MENU

Black Tea

QUICK TO SELL OUT!

brown sugar bourbon OUR TASTING NOTES

Best enjoyed out of a mason jar around the bonfire, this blend is all about enjoying the simple life. This malty black tea is sweet and creamy, tasting of brown sugar and caramel.

But it’s the hint of bourbon and

CARAMEL

vanilla that really puts this one over the edge of perfection.

BROWN SUGAR

PU’ERH TEA

BEHIND THE BLEND

We wanted to create a decadent tea Medium Caffeine

that had all the comforts of sweet, caramelized brown sugar, warming bourbon and a sweet vanilla final

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Hazelnut Chocolate • Chocolate Macaroon • Vanilla Cappuccino

note. On a black tea base with malty hints of bourbon, this tea is amazing on its own or as a latte—perfect for those chilly fall days when you feel like indulging.

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TEA MENU

Rooibos

headache halo OUR TASTING NOTES

When a headache hits, call on this heavenly blend of pain-soothing willow bark, calming passion flower, cooling nana mint and relaxing lavender.

LAVENDER

BEHIND THE BLEND

This soothing and hydrating infusion MINT

WILLOW BARK

was crafted by our then R&D specialist, inspired by her medicinefree childhood. Her sister was quite

Caffeine-free

prone to headaches, so at a young age she would make a willow bark concoction to help ease the tension.

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Organic Mother’s Little Helper

That concoction was quite bitter and acrid—no thanks! So when she came to the tea lab she set out to

• Organic Serenity Now

develop a tasty, feel-good blend. The

• Organic Peppermint Amour

calming lavender, soothing mint and

result? A deliciously natural blend of hydrating rooibos.

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TEA MENU

Black Tea

ORGANIC

nepal black OUR TASTING NOTES

There are good things brewing in the Highlands of Nepal. Like this handmade black tea from a familyowned tea garden named Jun Chiyabari.

BLACK TEA FROM NEPAL

BEHIND THE TEA

Our Organic Nepal Black comes from the renowned Jun Chiyabari tea garden, an organic, family-owned garden located in the Highlands of

High Caffeine

Nepal. The garden was founded by two brothers, who were inspired by their nostalgic childhood memories

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Organic David’s Breakfast Blend • Orange Pekoe • Honey Black

of their school in Darjeeling, India.

After scouring the East Hills of Nepal, they finally found a home reminiscent of those fond childhood memories.

They set out to create an innovative tea garden and, like us, they weren’t afraid to break the rules!

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TEA MENU

Green Tea

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.

CLOVE

BEHIND THE BLEND

This tea originally launched in February 2014 as The Spice is Right.

ORANGE PEEL

CINNAMON

Cinnamon and orange is such a timeless combination, so we wanted to take this pairing and up the

Low Caffeine

spice until it was just right. Think of it as chai with a citrus twist. Pairs perfectly with dark chocolate, plus

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

• Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai

the spice makes it perfect for the autumn, with that summery citrus kick to remind you of warmer days.

• Organic Saigon Chai • Blood Orange Boost

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TEA MENU

Black Tea

pumpkin chai OUR TASTING NOTES

This autumn treat has it all.

Cinnamon and cloves, plus the sweetness of caramel and pumpkin candy.

CINNAMON

BEHIND THE BLEND

One of our best-selling teas over the last decade, it’s just not fall CARAMEL

PUMPKIN

without Pumpkin Chai. Lightly spiced, completely comforting and a staple of our fall tea cupboard, we nailed the

Medium Caffeine

flavour profile years ago and we could not be prouder. Pumpkin may be an obvious choice for fall, but you can’t

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

beat a classic.

• Pumpkin Earl Grey • Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai • S’mores Chai

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TEA MENU

Herbal Tea

witchy watermelon OUR TASTING NOTES

An enchanting brew of watermelon flavouring, purple sweet potato & orange witch hats that turns a wicked purple when steeped. Not to be melondramatic but just one sip and you’ll find yourself under its SUGAR SPRINKLES

PURPLE SWEET POTATO

spell.

MELON

BEHIND THE BLEND

This wickedly purple brew screams Halloween! With purple potato pieces combined with orange witch

Caffeine-free

hat sprinkles and watermelon, it tastes like watermelon candies from your youth. Good hot or iced,

YOU’LL ALSO LOVE

we know it is sure to cast a spell on

• Caribbean Crush

whoever drinks it!

• Just Peachy • Dragonfruit Aloe

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

brighten up your fall activities

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

p i c k e l i p n p g a Fall is harvest season, making it the perfect time for heading to the apple orchard or pumpkin patch. Nothing goes better with the crisp fall air quite like a sweet-but-spicy cup of Organic Orange Spice. Pumpkin is one of the most popular flavours of the season—and for good reason! Try out a cup of Pumpkin Chai and feel the warmth spread through your whole body.

ORGANIC

orange spice GREEN TEA

pumpkin chai BLACK TEA

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

There are no tricks here, just treats. Nothing will prepare you for a night on the streets trick-or-treating quite like a glass of Witchy Watermelon. Not only will it keep you warm all night, but the blend of purple sweet potato and melon flavour will be a sweet treat just as good as the candies the kids are getting. If you’d prefer something a little more on the spiced side, Bohemian Raspberry perfectly balances the tartness of raspberries with a hint of anise.

witchy watermelon HERBAL TEA

bohemian raspberry ROOIBOS

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

d a y z y o s c at home Fall has its ups and downs. Even with the dropping temperature, you can always look at the bright side: sweater weather!

Light a candle, wrap yourself in your coziest sweater and treat yourself to a cup of Brown Sugar Bourbon. The sweet and creamy flavours will feel like a decadent dessert. If you’re more of a classic tea person, steep some Organic Nepal Black and settle in for a cozy afternoon at home.

brown sugar bourbon BLACK TEA

ORGANIC

nepal black BLACK TEA

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TEA X ACTIVITY PAIRINGS FOR FALL

r i i n m g d a the fall foliage The days are slowly slipping away, so don’t waste any time getting outside to admire all the beautiful fall colours. The rich palette of oranges, yellows, and reds is one of the highlights of the season, so head outside and take it all in. To fight that frigid air, take a mug of Fortune Cookie Chai with you on the go. Do you prefer to watch the leaves fall from the warmth of your house? Steep a calming glass of Headache Halo and gaze at the wonders of the season through your window instead.

headache halo ROOIBOS

fortune cookie chai PU’ERH 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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