Sommerier Tea Selections

I had a one on one tea experience with Josh, and it was out of this world. He has many different teas to chose from, with some for every budget. The teas are all great tasting and high quality. I would 100% buy again and can't recommended him or his site enough!

Joshua has an extensive history and career in hospitality, and this is reflected in his deep knowledge and passion in the art of tea serving and selection of high quality teas.I was able to book a tea sitting with him and we reviewed and discussed the assortment of teas available, from Japanese sencha to orange pekoe---he was able to create a personable experience and answered all my questions (i.e. do more expensive teas = better quality). I would highly suggest this type of experience if you are wanting to enrich your tea drinking knowledge and experience!Additionally, I was able to purchase a delicious Tieguanyin the same day I was able to present to my father in time for his birthday. Along with the tea, I also purchased from him a resilient and aesthetically beautiful ceramic container--all together, this was very reasonably priced. Joshua also provides very helpful information on how to prepare the tea to maximize my flavor and serving experience--it was a great birthday celebration!

Josh knows more about tea than anyone I've ever met and the experience of meeting with him in his private Japanese-style tearoom to taste and learn about some of the most exotic and interesting teas you can buy is a must-try for any tea lover.Josh's export connections give him access to some really excellent quality tea you can't buy anywhere else, and unlike the other tearooms in YYC, there isn't a huge mark-up. Also unlike his competitors, Josh has studied the multiple ways to brew these teas for the best possible experience AND he's willing to teach them to you so you can make a better brew at home as well.His selection of quality teas is really impressive and there are options for every budget. I would HIGHLY recommend Josh to anyone who loves tea. If you've only ever had Tetley or David's Tea, get ready to have your mind blown by how awesome tea can be when you use high-quality ingredients and expert brewing techniques!