La boîte à thé

This year again, don't be short of inspiration for your Christmas gifts! Tradition requires, we have concocted a small list of gift ideas to spoil your loved ones, and as a bonus we only offer local products, what more could you ask for?

Tea, tea and more tea!

Are you looking for a gift that will make a splash and that will last? Opt for a subscription to our tea boxes https://tsurprise.com/idee-cadeau-a-offre!

No matter the season, tea can be enjoyed all year round and at T. Surprise we are committed to helping you discover new teas every month, as well as delicacies to savor and a tea surprise!

Each box contains:

4 varieties of tea, i.e. 25 cups
Delicacies
A suprise

We offer monthly subscriptions, every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on your budget and your desires!

Don't wait any longer, offer a T.Surprise subscription, delivery is free anywhere in Canada.

Personalized candles

We fell in love with these beautiful soy wax candles from the Quebec company t.lees. Whatever the occasion, have the candles personalized, in addition to an exquisite flavor, what could be better than a candle that looks like you!

Several scents are available but also pretty gift sets are available, you will be spoiled for choice! https://tlees.co/collections/idees-cadeaux

Body care

Les Mauvaises Herbes offers natural body care, wellness and home products. Find many gift ideas on their site https://les-mauvaisesherbes.com/collections/idees-cadeaux

Beautiful posters

Fall for these magnificent black and white animal posters by artist Marie-Michèle Desmarais drawn in charcoal.

The Nid Atelier, offers you real little gems to decorate a bedroom, a living room, an entrance.

Wines from Quebec

You have wine lovers around you, introduce them to good Quebec wines!

Discover a wide selection of gift boxes offered by the wine box. Choose the box according to your tastes and your budget!

Do you prefer to offer cider or beer or even alcohol-free? Good news, there are many products available on the site, check it out!

The cold sets in slowly to remind us that we are approaching the holiday season, good meals, gourmet desserts and captivating drinks.

Since we always like to offer you more tasty tea-based recipes, here are two that will be perfect to accompany your cold winter evenings: a mulled cider recipe with cinnamon with tea and a mulled wine with spiced tea.

Hot cinnamon tea cider

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The ingredients

For about 4-5 cups:
- 3/4 liter of boiling water
- 4 bags of black tea, or tea flavored with apple
- 3/4 liter of apple cider
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- Orange slice
- Cinnamon stick
- Star anise

Preparation

Boil the water and add the black tea or apple tea. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and add the apple cider.

Add the honey, then the orange, the cinnamon stick and the anise. Let steep for another 10-15 minutes. Filter the drink and enjoy!

For even more treats, you can add a touch of milk or whipped cream.

Mulled wine with spiced tea

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Here are the ingredients for about 3 cups

The ingredients

• 1 bottle (750 ml) of red wine
• 3 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 large orange peels
• 4 green tea bags
• 1/4 cup of dried apples

Preparation

In a saucepan over medium heat, add the red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick and orange peel; bring to a boil. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the tea bags, cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Divide among the glasses and add the apple slices for decoration!

No sooner has Halloween passed than we are already thinking about preparing for Christmas, for our greatest happiness! We are very happy to unveil our beautiful Advent calendar as well as our Christmas box which are available now!

Advent Calendar

To offer or to treat yourself, do not miss our advent calendar of organic teas and herbal teas, which is in limited quantities!

Like children, as December 1st approaches, we can't wait to open our first box and find out what our calendar has in store for us. The Tea Advent Calendar is the perfect place to treat yourself and discover exceptional Christmas teas and gourmet infusions. 24 days of fun and surprises await you. This Advent calendar is a wonder for waiting for an exceptional Christmas Night.
Please note, quantities are limited!

Buy the Advent calendar.

Christmas box

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Why stop at the Advent calendar when we can also offer you a wonderful Christmas box?
It's back this year: the special holiday tea set!

Take a seat in your armchair and open the box: do you hear the Christmas Tale that escapes from it? Discover the wonderful creations of Christmas teas and infusions, so that the end of the year celebrations are gourmet and magical.
This year, we have concentrated all the festive, generous and friendly Christmas spirit in a selection that smacks of simple and traditional delicacies, while a few bold and resolutely contemporary touches to the teas and infusions of the selection, so that in your cup sounds a big HO HO HO! Let yourself be lulled by the stories of this Christmas Tale unlike any other, make the kettle sing and, around an exclusive tea creation, think about all the festive moments that lie ahead.

This Christmas box is a selection of 4 Christmas varieties.

The box includes:

• 25 tastings, i.e. one cup each day
• A sweetness to savor
• A surprise to prepare your tea
• This box is a unit purchase, no subscription is linked.

Buy the Christmas box

Give a Christmas box that lasts…. 12 months!

Looking for a gift idea for your mom, mother-in-law, cousin, sister…. We have what you need ! A Christmas box and a 12 month gift card! Isn't it the perfect gift to receive a new surprise every month?
The person will receive the Christmas box and a surprise tea box for 12 months!

The boxes contain:

• 30 tastings, i.e. one cup each day
• Sweets to savor
• Surprises to prepare your tea

Buy a box and a gift card

Confinement, deconfinement, mask, hand washing, our habits have changed significantly in the past year. The start of fall and the return to daycare and school put a strain on our immune systems.

Here we give you some natural tips to prevent and fight the small viruses of the cold season.

Anti-cold infusion

Nasal congestion, sore throat, headache, sensation of chills… during a cold or flu period, these symptoms are the most disturbing. To help you relieve them, we offer a 100% natural and highly effective recipe.

The ingredients

3 cups of water
1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon
3 slices of organic ginger
¼ teaspoon of cloves
½ tablespoon of organic turmeric
Two pinches of cayenne pepper
Pinch of black pepper
2 tablespoons of honey

Preparation

Bring the water to a boil and add all the ingredients, mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.

Consume 3 cups a day until symptoms are relieved.

Inhalation and massage with essential oils

Essential oils are particularly effective in helping to relieve nasal and bronchial congestion.

In massage or inhalation, they can help you feel better.

The essential oils to prioritize

Eliminated eucalyptus:

Winter cold specialist! Its antibacterial, anti-infectious and antiseptic properties facilitate respiratory comfort. It will also help you counter the intense fatigue caused by cold or flu symptoms.
Use: Pour 1 drop of essential oil of eucalyptus radiated on a sugar or a spoon of honey. To be consumed 4 times a day for 2 days.

Ravintsara:

The ultimate anti-viral oil! It fights a runny nose while strengthening the immune system. Ravintsara essential oil promotes the expulsion of secretions from the respiratory tract to help you breathe better!
How to use: Pour 3 drops of ravintsara essential oil in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil such as sweet almond or jojoba oil. Massage the lower back and thorax. 3 times a day.

Peppermint:

The decongestant! Peppermint essential oil will help you breathe easier and fight nasal congestion. It clears the nose, thins the mucus.
Use: Inhalation only! On a paper tissue, pour two drops of peppermint essential oil. Breathe when the need arises, 10 minutes maximum.

A diet rich in vitamins and minerals

To help your immune system fight viruses, eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins.

Take a course of fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, orange, pomelo, lemon, kiwi.

Garlic and ginger are great foods to eat during periods of colds. They boost the immune system, are cough suppressants and antivirals. To consume in herbal teas, or to enhance your good meals.

Drink. drink and drink! It is important to drink plenty of water during a cold or flu, at least 1.5l per day. You can definitely add lemon juice to take advantage of the extra vitamins.

Rest!

Rest, rest and more rest… It is very important to give your body a little respite during a cold period. Take time for yourself, take a good hot bath, read a good book. The more rested you are, the better you will recover!

Aujourd’hui on vous parle d’un thé un peu plus méconnu que les autres, j’ai nommé le “Gunpowder”. Qui est-il, quels sont les bienfaits, et comment le prépare-t-on? On vous dit tout ici!

Histoire du Gunpowder

Le Gunpowder est un thé vert chinois, en français il signifie « poudre à canon ». Ce thé vert chinois est cultivé dans la province du Zhejiang. Roulé en perles, étroitement formé à la main, il est également appelé thé perlé. Ce thé offre un parfum astringent, frais et très désaltérant, c’est d’ailleurs celui qui est généralement utilisé pour la préparation du thé vert à la menthe.

Ce thé est cultivé et élaboré selon le savoir-faire ancestral chinois et doit respecter plusieurs étapes bien précises:

La Récolte : le Gunpowder est issu de feuilles de thé récoltées à la main ou de façon mécanique au moyen de tondeuses spécialement conçues à cet effet.

Malaxage : une fois les feuilles récoltées, elles sont malaxées de façon énergique.

Fixing : cette étape consiste à interrompre l’oxydation naturelle de la feuille en la soumettant à une source de chaleur.

Roulage : les feuilles de thé sont roulées très finement afin d’obtenir le rendu final

Bienfaits du Gunpowder

Le gunpowder appartient à la famille des thés verts et comprend de nombreux bienfaits.

• Renforce le système immunitaire et prévient les rhumes
• Peut réduire le risque de maladie cardiovasculaire
• Peut aider à contrôler la glycémie en cas de diabète
• Aide à la perte de poids
• Soutien la digestion

Préparation du Gunpowder

ÉTAPE 1 : Faire bouillir de l'eau

Optez pour de l'eau filtrée, et faites bouillir l’eau à 75-80°C. Il est important de ne pas faire plus chauffer l’eau car cela risque de brûler les feuilles.

ÉTAPE 2 : Réchauffez la théière

Versez de l'eau préalablement chauffée dans la théière. Faites-la tourner pour réchauffer les côtés, puis jetez l'eau.

ÉTAPE 3 : Ajoutez le thé dans la théière et versez l’eau chaude

Laisser infuser 3 minutes, si vous le laissez plus longtemps le thé risque d’être amer. Gardez la théière couverte pour que l'eau reste chaude.

Il n’y a plus qu'à savourer :)