Annvita Tea Room Toronto
5437 Yonge St. M2N 5S1 Toronto, ON, Canada

Our newest fine bone china collection has arrived: this stunning set is appropriately titled Arabella Blue- after Arabella Churchill, daughter of Sir Winston Churchill. "Arabella" in Latin means "to yield to prayer", which suited Churchill perfectly, as she embraced Buddhism and its values. She spent her life as a philanthropist, and we hope her collection embodies her inner- and outer, beauty. Come by and see it in person- the pictures really can't do this collection justice. #annvita #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #finebonechina #hudsonandmiddleton #arabellablue #newrelease

Rooibos Appears to match- and potentially best- the health benefits claimed for other teas. The beverage is said to have 50% more antioxidants than are found in green tea. Antioxidants are the organic compounds believed to scavenge for and neutralize "free radicals- the toxic by-product of natural biological processes that can damage cells and promote cancer. The tea is made from Aspalathus Linearis, an indigenous shrub that grows only in the mountain region close to the Cap...e of Good Hope. Rooibos was discovered by the local inhabitants a long time ago, but commercially traded only since 1904. The health benefits of Rooibos are bound to make it a favourite; rich in antioxidants, rich in vitamin C, caffeine-free, and low in tannins- the residue in teas that can sometimes cause digestive problems. The leaves are used to make herbal teas called Rooibos or bush tea; the plant being sometimes referred to as the red bush. It has been popular in South Africa for generations, and is starting to gain popularity globally as well. Generally leaves are oxidized (also called fermentation in common tea processing terminology), which produces the distinctive reddish-brown of rooibos and enhances the flavour. Sweetened with milk and sugar, or lemon and honey in South Africa. As a fresh leaf, rooibos has a high content of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Rooibos contains polyphenols including flavonols, flavones, flavanones, dihydrochalcones, aspalathin, and nothofagin. The processed leaves also contain benzoic and cinnamic acids. Rooibos grades are largely related to the percentage needle or leaf to stem content in the mix; a higher leave content results in a darker liquid with richer flavour and less dusty aftertaste. The major hurdle in growing rooibos commercially- initially, was that farmers could not germinate the rooibos seeds- which were hard to find and impossible to germinate commercially. At a time, Rooibos seeds were the most expensive vegetable seed in the world, as farmers rushed to plant rooibos when it first became available. #annvita #annvitatoronto #annvitatearoom #rooibostea #redrooibos #greenrooibos #nowyouknow #teabutnottechnically #caffeinefree

Promotions are always changing- everywhere, and it is always a let down when you miss out. We want to formally introduce to social media our VIP Membership cards that have never, and will never change! You get 10% off any and all purchases within the tea room: Bone China, Loose Tea, and- of course: Afternoon Tea. Every time you use your membership card you also get 10% of what you pay as points for future use- on ANYTHING in store! If that wasn't enough already: it can be used in addition to other promotions! #annvita #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #vipmembership #vipperks #veryimportantpeople #signmeup #nowyouknow #askushow

We have Indian Masala Chai; literally meaning mixed spice tea (spiced similarly to "Iranian Tea") that has a million unique spice combinations depending on where you travel, as it is enjoyed by a number of cultures. Key spices usually include green cardamom pods, ginger, black pepper, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. It's an off-menu tea and helps like no other tea to warm up after a cold winter day. #annvita #annvitatoronto #annvitatearoom #warmup #masalachai #iraniantea #chai #acupofteasolveseverything #teaforlife #crossingcultures #notsodifferent

Still haven't made Valentine's reservations anywhere yet? Don't want to be cliché with the typical dinner date? We'd be honoured to have you for a special Valentine's Day tea: after your dinner elsewhere or as an original idea for the entire date! We kept it elegant, classic, and clean for the day that celebrates all love; rose petals, chocolate covered strawberries, and our vast and delicious selection of tea! #annvita #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #valentines #valentineday #chocolatestrawberries #rosepetals #tea #romance #somethingintheair #datenight #cupid

We love our menus, for many reasons; they promote tea culture, history, give our guests tasting notes and information on traditions that are centuries old. We do recognize that they are sometimes hard to browse through to order, so we are also creating a condensed menu for optimal efficiency and for your convenience we'd love your feedback! #annvita #annvitatoronto #annvitatearoom #newmenu #feedbackwanted #constructivecriticism #youropinionmatters #tellmewhatyouthink #thumbsupordown #yesorno

We announced our first winner this week! She's already been in to claim her prize it turns out Afternoon Tea is quite addictive but we just see that as signs that we need to slow down to enjoy some R&R more than we let ourselves... but we are here for you- every day from noon to close you can enjoy our afternoon tea. ***** Don't forget to tag us in your submissions: "@annvitatoronto" #annvitatoronto #annvitatearoom #annvita #afternoonteaonuscontest #snapapicbeforedevouring #tagusplease #ifwecantseeityouwontwin #youreallywannawin #tastesgoodandgoodforyou #acupofteaisfineforme #freeisbetter #ourtreat #tagus @annvitatoronto

Black Tea Black tea leaves contain thousands of bioactive compounds such polyphenols, amino acids, volatile compounds- responsible for flavours and aromas, as well as trace amounts of many vitamins and minerals. Polyphenols are plant-based compounds that exhibit strong anti-oxidant properties that reduce the risk of cancer development, slow the natural aging process and prevent cellular damage by eliminating free radicals within the body. Of polyphenols, flavonoids likely in...fluence and improve our heart health, although it's not determined if it's through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and/or vasodilatory properties. Flavonoids and tannins in tea are largely responsible for its astringency. Tea is a good source of fluoride- which is healthy in smalls amounts, and helps to prevent tooth decay. There is an inverse correlative relationship between the amount of tea an individual drinks, and the number of cavities that they have: more tea means less trips to the dentist! Black tea drinkers also report improved cognitive performance on objective attention tests and a higher self-reported alertness compared to a placebo. It also outperforms coffee, suggesting that other components within tea other than caffeine also have acute affects on cognitive function. Anyone who smokes should definitely drink black tea, as polyphenols that are specific to black tea have been suggested to prevent lung cancer from tobacco, by scientific studies. #nowyouknow #blacktea #smartypants #healthyandtasty #teaforme #teaisbetterthancoffee #acupofteaisfineforme #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #tastesgoodandgoodforyou #cancerfighter #science #eastaheadofwest

Our full menu is finally available online - check out our full menu on OpenTable!!! #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #annvita #menu #onlinemenu #opentable check out our full menu at: https://m.opentable.co.uk//annvita/menu/271201/main-menu/0

We know that lots of our lovely guests have enjoyed their Afternoon Tea this week, but judging by social media no one would believe us! If you like tea and you like keeping your money, you'll love winning Victorian Afternoon Tea for two! All you have to do to be entered is post a picture on Instagram or Facebook with your Tower and tag us! The lovely ladies who have submitted have a really good chance at this point... #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #bringiton #selfie #selfietime #selfiechallenge #victoriantea #sweets #savoury #goodfood #anytimeisteatime #winner #evenlosingiswinning

Many people believe that Green Tea is the healthiest tea, and potentially the healthiest drink that you can drink. Green tea’s biggest benefit is linked to it’s catechin content, which are antioxidants that fight and may even prevent cell damage. The oxidizing of black and oolong teas cause the catechin content to decrease the further a tea leaf is oxidized. Green tea is an unoxidized tea (in reality, about 15% oxidized as the process begins slowly after the leaves are plucke...d) that is therefore rich in catechins. Green tea also has minute amounts of minerals and vitamins that are beneficial to health, again, the levels present in green tea are higher than in black tea, as the oxidation process of blackening tea leaves destroys minerals and vitamins, as well as denaturing proteins. It may be a bad idea to put milk in your green tea, as it may reduce the amount of antioxidants available in the tea, as well as inhibiting absorption. Adding vitamin C, or lemon to green tea, enhances the absorption of catechins. Nutrient levels in green teas vary; the higher quality teas and leaves having a higher mineral and nutritive value to them. Lower quality green teas may also contain excessive levels of fluoride- which is present naturally in tea leaves, and at lower levels improves oral and dental health. However, at higher levels, it is toxic, and thus, avid green-tea drinkers should choose to invest in higher quality teas. Come do yourself and your health a favour and indulge in a cup of high-quality green tea, in any of the delicious shown flavours! #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #greenteaforme #catechins #antioxidant #anticancer #hearthealthy #mentalalertness #synergy #teaovercoffee #sciencesays #sustainedenergy #nowyouknow

Tea leaves are a delicate, mysterious, and ancient product that was originally brewed and drunk for its medicinal properties. Ask any of our servers and they can share their enthusiasm for our high-quality tea selection, and- hopefully, inspire you to immerse yourself in the amazing world of teas! We respect the tea leaf, and we expect ...the same from our guests. We offer refills on our Herbal Tea Selection and our highest quality teas from Annvita's own Private Exclusive Gardens! The reason we don't offer refills on our other teas is because after the first brew, most teas lose half of their caffeine, mineral, polyphenol, catechin, and amino acid content; you are left with a weak and bitter cup of tannins. Our teas from our exclusive gardens tell a different story with each pot, so choose one of these for your Afternoon Tea if you enjoy these subtle changes. However, if what you are craving is something outside of that menu, and you want another pot- no, we won't top up your pot with bitter tea tannin water, but we will be happy to grab you another tea of the same type for 50% off! How's that for compromise? #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #tealeavesmixology #wedontofferbitterteawater #compromise #wontcompromiseflavour #betterforyou #toyourhealth #nutrition #loosetea #looseteaaddict #onebrewtealeaves #exclusivegardens #nothinglessthanbest See more

Annvita's Toronto is launching a new social media contest! Post a photo of you and/or your tea companions enjoying your Victorian Afternoon Tea Tower on Instagram or Facebook and tag us for a chance to win! Every week we will be announcing a winner from the social media contest, and you will win Afternoon Tea for two for you and whoever your favourite person that week is! *tower must be in the photo, one winner announced per week #annvitatearoom #annvitatoronto #afternoontea #freeafternoonteafortwo #socialmediamarketing #socialmediacontest #victorianafternoontea #bestteaisfreetea #itsreallythateasy #winner #evenlosingiswinning

Annvita Tea Room offers VIP membership through a membership card that you load with money, use as credit here within the tea room whenever you like, and get a minimum 10% off all purchases! As a gift to our lovely guests, we are going to give anyone who signs up today and tomorrow a gift for signing up, based on the amount that they place on their card: $200 gets you a free 20g box of loose tea to bring home and enjoy, $300 and you take home one of our beautiful Fine Bone Chi...na mugs, $500 to take home a teacup and saucer, and $1000 to bring home a saucer, teacup, and teapot set! That isn't even the best part: the best part is that you now have money designated to spend on Afternoon Tea whenever you feel like it! #annvita #annvitatoronto #annvitatearoom #highlife #celebrate #afternoontealiving #afternoontea #victoriantea #treatyourself #finebonechina #hudsonandmiddleton #lunarnewyears #chinesenewyear #springfestival #yearoftherooster See more