O5 Tea
2208 West 4th Avenue V6K 1N8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

IT’S TOAST! A humble, very satisfying, organic tea from the Wuyi region. . In a region known for incredibly complex, epic and very expensive tea, this organically grown tea stands out for a very different reason: it's simple (humble), satisfying, and very easy to brew. The aroma in your fair cup is like a freshly empty cookie jar from from your grandma's pantry. . Pro tips:... - Try this if you sometimes forget and over-steep your tea; this one, like hojicha, is very difficult to over-steep. -If you brew kombucha at home, please try this! It may become one of your favourite, late winter brews. See more

ICE MOON - Huazhu Liangzi, 2020. . Type: White Tea. . This issuper easy going Yunnan white tea, with stunningly beautiful leaves stone-pressed into 300g cakes. ... With lighter notes than it's cousin Harvest Moon, we recommend making a long first steep (60"); once the tea awakens, however, it releases its flavour much faster. The mouthfeel is floral (honeysuckles) and leaves a very pleasant, dessert-like aftertaste. . Thebrush calligraphy on every single cake is unique. . A very young Yunnan tea, it is delicious to drink today; but we believe that it will only become more interesting with age. . # # # # #YunnanWhite #teagift #teahead #zeroproof See more

DC N9 | Meng Song Raw Pu Er. Sneak peak of tomorrow’s newsletter! . This 2019 tablet is crafted with Meng Song, old tree tea leaves. .... This is: a modern style young Pu Er, with the depth and uplifting energy of old tree teas but the lightness and sweetness that appeals to a young generation in China. . This is not: an old school Pu Er, with notes of camphor and Chinese medicine. It is conveniently pressed, with ’slices’ that make it easy to break the right portion for a 100ml - 120ml gaiwan. .. Here's a look at what to expect while drinking this tea: . 1st Steep: the first impression on the nose is similar to that of spring conifer tips; it has the lemony feel of fir tips and thefreshness of cedar sap. The infusion is light yellow. . 2nd Steep: this infusion has the colour of clover honey; it is richer, with notes of pine resin (in a pleasant way). Light astringency. . 3rd Steep: notes ofcedar wood become stronger; it is mouth-watering, and there is 'gan'. Bitterness followed by sweetness. After a few seconds, while breathing, a floral aftertaste appears. . 4th Steep: minerality; alkaline notes overlay with the cedar wood aromas. . 5th Steep: a new variety offorestnotes pops out; this time, it is moss & lichen. After swallowing, there is a honey mouthfeel. .. .. 8th Steep: the tea is starting to lighten up, but still has a long way to go. The flavour of the tea has accumulated in the palate, leaving a very pleasant sensation. . # # # #YunnanTea #PuEr #PuErTea #rawPuEr #DCTea #featuresoftheweek #easydrinking #MengSong #zeroproof #featuresoftheweek #teageek See more

HARVEST MOON | Huazhu Liangzi, 2016. . TASTING NOTES: fruit poached in mulled wine,hints of vanilla. . This is a particularly sweetwhite tea cake from an old tree forest in Huazhu Liangzi, has marked notes of baked fruitand vanilla bread; the liquor is bright gold through more than 8 steeps. A long, lingering sweetness remains on thesides and tip of the tongue, as well as the palate. ... The stone pressed tea cakes is loosely pressed, which enables it to breath and age gracefully. Brainchild of Gao Feng and Fan Xiu Li, two of the coolest, most talented people that we know in Yunnan (well versed in calligraphy, brush painting, Chinese ancient music, incense and... tea!). # # #YunnanTea #WhiteTeaCake #ZeroProof #TeaHarvest #teabar # #WhiteTea # #

Wazuka Tea Festival, 2020. Limited Edition - Tanaka Yohei Sencha . This tea is part of a limited edition line that we launched to celebrate 'Teatopia', the annual tea festival celebrated in Wazuka (Kyoto), one of the most revered origins for tea in Japan. .... This tea, in the words of Tanaka Yohei. . Harvest date: May 12. . About this tea: The plantation where this tea was harvested is particularly for gifting to my family and friends. Since I do not have to calculate the cost and other things, I can express my passion in this tea without any constraint. I have the luxury of fertilizing the land in the best way I believe and harvesting on the day that I think is the best. Something unique about Seiwa-en is what is called ""the aroma of fire ( hika)"" (comes from the drying process). Our tea is known for having a strong aroma of the fire. In order to achieve this, we have been forcusing on enriching the soil since this aroma can only be achieved with enough nutrients from the soil." . About the harvest this year: "It was the most difficult year in recent 10 years to be honest because of the abnormal climate.I felt that all the theories that we have accumulated did not apply at all, and that is why I was able to pour even more thoughts into growing our tea. I am very happy with the tea that I am sending you." . Grower's message to tea drinkers in North America: 2020 has been a difficult year for a lot of people, and it is the same for tea farmers. However, we will continue to make an effort in producing quality teas from Wazuka. I hope you can have a moment to pause and relax, appreciate what's around you with a cup of tea from us. . Grower's brewing suggestions: Any temperature you like from 100 to cold-brew. (I think the best way is "umadashi", brew it with 50-65 for 1-2min). . We will present this tea for the first time in Vancouver at our Pop Up store in @mujicanada (Robson Street), on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. We’d love to see you there! . # # # # # #teagrower #teafestival #teapopup # . Photo: Yohei Tanaka, through @teatopia_festival See more

HARVEST MOON - Huazhu Liangzi, 2016 This is a particularly sweet white tea cake from an old tree forest in Huazhu Liangzi, has marked notes of baked fruit and vanilla bread; the liquor is bright gold through more than 8 steeps. A long, lingering sweetness remains on the sides and tip of the tongue, as well as the palate. Brainchild of Gao Feng and Fan Xiu Li, two of the coolest, most talented people that we know in Yunnan (well versed in calligraphy, brush painting, ...Chinese ancient music, incense and... tea!), this tea is one of our team's all time favourites. OriginHuazhu Liangzi, Menghai, Yunnan GPS: 22.1N 100.5E . # # #YunnanTea #WhiteTeaCake #ZeroProof #TeaHarvest #teabar See more

Wazuka Tea Festival, 2020. Limited Edition - Minato Kenichiro Sencha . A limited edition tea, selected by the tea grower himself to showcase the land of Wazuka among tea lovers in North America. We chose three young growers that are proud of their traditions and are particularly keen to share them with you. .... This tea is part of a limited edition line that we launched to celebrate 'Teatopia', the annual tea festival celebrated in Wazuka (Kyoto), one of the most revered origins for tea in Japan. 2020's unique events and the desire to keep the elderly farmers of Wazuka in good health, drove the organizers of Teatopiato host the event online this November. We invite you to check out all the cool activities (learn how to make art on matcha, watch a master craft tea by hand...) here: https://live.chagenkyo-matsuri.jp @teatopia_festival . This tea, in the words of Minato Kenichiro. . Harvest date: May 11. . About this tea: "No pesticides or chemical fertilizers used this year. Refreshing aroma which comes from the firing process. Rich sweetness." . About the harvest this year: overall, I am very happy with the harvest this year. Cold spring weather resulted in tiny and delicate baby leaves which is considered high in quality. . Grower's message to tea drinkers in North America: "Minato Seicha is making an effort to provide you with a constant quality every year.We hope you enjoy our single origin Uji-cha from Wazuka which is premium in quality and rich in flavour.Drink some tea and improve your immune system!" . Grower's brewing suggestions:3g 70, 70cc, for 60"-90". . We will present this tea for the first time in Vancouver at our Pop Up store in @mujicanada (Robson Street), on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. We’d love to see you there! . # # # # # #teagrower #teafestival #teapopup # See more

TSUJI KIYOHARU San’s latest batch of matcha just landed. . Multiple award winning grower and shokunin, Tsuji San’s obsession with excellence is second to none. Whereas his previous release of 2020 matcha were considered ‘slightly young’ for his taste [I personally enjoyed them thoroughly], this latest (Oct. 2020) production finally received Tsuji San’s full nod of approval. . We are beyond happy to share this delicious tea, both at our bar and on our website. ... . #singlecultivarmatcha #singlecultivarorigin #Gokou #AsahiCultivar # #shokunin #UjiMatcha #maccha See more

H2 Matcha | Oct. 25. . Today we milled some Uji Hikari tencha from Yoshida San. Before milling, we warmed the tencha lightly in a horuku, with the objective of coaxing a new flavour of this tea that we thoroughly enjoy. We’re happy. The vibrancy of the Uji H cultivar remains, but a silkier (cashew nut) finish makes this latest batch very enjoyable, at 9pm, on Sunday. .... Have a good week, everyone! . #matcha # # #freshmilledmatcha #asfreshasitgets See more

A Traditional Tea Festival (Matsuri)... moved to the virtual universe in 2020. @teatopia_festival . This tea is part of a limited edition line that we launched to celebrate 'Teatopia', the annual tea festival celebrated in Wazuka (Kyoto), one of the most revered origins for tea in Japan. . 2020's unique events and the desire to keep the elderly farmers of Wazuka in good health, drove the organizers of Teatopia to host the event online this November. We invite you to check o...ut all the cool activities (learn how to make art on matcha, watch a master craft tea by hand...) here: https://live.chagenkyo-matsuri.jp . On October 31 and November 1, we will present a collection of three special edition teas, curated by the growers themselves, at our pop up store at @mujicanada (Robson Street); we’re honoured to represent the growers, sharing a small piece of Japanese culture. Thanks Muji, for your support on this endeavour! . #VancouverPopUp #TeaPopUp #VancouverTea #TeaFestival #WazukaTea #meetthegrowers #teabar . Photo by Tetsuya Imanishi San See more

We just micro-milled a new batch of Asatsuyu single cultivar matcha! The leaves were lovingly farmed (organically) in Kagoshima. . Idea: try a matcha affogato this weekend. . #matchaaffogato #affogato #drinkoutsidethebox #weekenddrinks #singlecultivar ... . Photo: @jun0k See more

NEW. Traditional Yame Hon Gyokuro, by Oishi San. . This is the second batch of Traditional Authentic Yame Gyokuro that we select from Oishi San, in Yame. These beautiful fine needles, infused with water under 55 Celsius, reveal an umami-intense nectar with notes of ponderosa pine and kabocha (squash). . Having just landed at our tea bar, we have not yet tried a mizudashi (ice) infusion with this tea... but we'll report on that soon.... . Oishi San produced this tea following the rules for Traditional Yame Hon Gyokuro (Geographical Indication), which include: covering the tea trees with a canopy of straw for at least 16 days, picking exclusively by hand and using no artificial fertilizers or pesticides. . #yamesencha #Yamecha #teahistory #YameTea # # #