Ottawa has many great vendors + shops and each one offers a different variety of teas. Support the local tea scene with this handy guide. Please note some of these have storefronts and others don’t!
Birch Moon Wellness Co.
Birch Moon is a tea company based in Ottawa that offers wellness teas made with wild-harvested Siberian chaga and herbs. They even have some wicked merchandise for tea lovers. The Chaga tea is divine!
For more information, please visit their website https://birchmoon.ca/
Diversitea
Diversitea can often be found at the Ottawa Farmer’s Market on Sundays at Lansdowne. The market is where I first discovered this wonderful tea shop. Their chai tea and ginger syrup are two of my favourite products. They are also available in various shops around Ottawa, their website has more information. The Chai tea blend and apricot tea blend are two of our favourites.
For more information, please visit their website http://www.diversitea.ca/
Green Lotus Organics
Green Lotus Organics is a new tea company in town. They hand pick their herbs in remote parts of Wakefield. The herbs are wild, organic and cultivated by nature!
Life Booster Tea
Life Booster Tea is a Canadian based company whose mission is to improve the lives of women and men throughout the world and to bring the planet back to life through reforestation. Each product sold plants one tree! All of their teas are ethically sourced and contain only specific, hand-picked ingredients that have been proven to produce results and make positive changes in people’s lives. We love the immunity blend!
They also offer free delivery to Ottawa residents! Check out their website https://lifeboostertea.com/
Maple Tea Company
Maple Tea Company serves and helps the local community with a delicious offering of organic and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Certified teas. A proud younger sibling to Ottawa’s North Brew Coffee, Maple Tea shares a likewise belief that ethically-sourced ingredients and a desire to make a difference can drive global change.
Mint and Honey
Mint & Honey tea and gift emporium is located in Kanata and they have a wonderful selection of tea. They offer a variety of local products in their inventory as well as tea. Great spot to purchase a gift!
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For more information, please visit their website https://mintandhoney.ca/
Shanti Tea
Another great local tea company, with many great options. They also sell dry foods, herbs and spices. I first discovered this tea company in 2015 at a shop on Bank St. in Old Ottawa South. I really enjoy their tea and so far my favourite is the Strawberry White tea, it’s nice and subtle. Shanti tea can also be found at the Country Perks Cafe inside the Country Moments Spa in Navan.
For more information, please visit their website https://www.shantitea.ca/
Take Charge Tea
I had Take Charge Tea years ago and quite enjoyed it. Take Charge Tea is home business owned and operated by Bonnie-Jean Stacey. They have lots of tea options for targeted functions and you can find them at many stores in Ottawa. Check out their website http://www.maidenkanadah.com/
Tea Genic Wellness
Tea Genic Wellness is located in Ottawa and their focus is on health and wellness. This vendor can also be found at Ottawa Artisans Market. Tea Genic's festive blends are delicious.
For more information, please visit their website https://teagenicwellness.com/
Tealee
I’ve been drinking Tealee tea since 2012 and they popped up on the campus farmer’s market. Ever since, I have always picked up tea from this local brand. They offer local pick-up in Ottawa! I really enjoy the apple cinnamon oolong tea. They also create custom blends for special occasions. Our top picks: Zesty Earl Grey, Sweet Sage, Princess Presley and Jasmine Bliss.
For more information, visit their website https://www.tealee.ca/
Tease Tea
Tease Tea is headquartered in Ottawa and is an all-natural & sustainably sourced tea company. What I love most about this tea is their objective of empowering women and giving back through their Charitea program. They offer pick up at their head office on Canotek Road and they can be found at many stores across Ottawa.
For more information, visit their website https://teasetea.com/
Teastore
The Teastore is located right in the heart of the Byward Market and it has been a staple in my tea collection for over 8 years. They have the best selection of tea and they create their own blends. If you haven’t had the chance to check out their scones, add it to your list. Personal favourites from this shop are the Buckingham Palace tea, Lady Grey and the Peach Apricot tea.
For more information, please visit their website https://www.teastore.ca/
Zappyo
Their fresh blends of Yerba Mate are meant to supply the energy so that you can focus on living each day with your best self!
If I am missing any local coffee or tea vendors, please send me a message or leave a comment.
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