Paragon Tea Room
2207 Cambie Street V5Z 2T5 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Nurture your soul every day. #theparagonway What is the balm for your soul? Share it with us below! #soothing #matcha #mindful #ritual #homecafe #tea #paragontearoom #paragontea #mindfulness #wellness #matchalatte #vancouverisawesome #innercalm #yvrfood #hojicha #tealatte #lifestyle

Reminder that tomorrow is the last day for our Boxing Week Sale. Online Exclusive Details: 20% off Obsidian Hojicha Powder 15% off Ultimate Tea Powder Discovery Kit, Baker & Tea Discovery Kit, Japanese Tea Flight, Traditional Chinese Medicine Tea Flight... 10% off our beautiful Matcha Ceramic Bowls from Japan See more

From divine to warming, you all have described our new seasonal drink in various ways. For those of you who have yet to try our Ginger Matcha, let us introduce you to the taste and health benefits of this drink. Most of you may already consume ginger in your daily lives from cooking to enjoying a cup of chai. While ginger can seem pungent, it is more of a mild warming spice (a little bite, if you will) when paired with the sweetness of brown sugar and silky texture of ...ceremonial matcha. It comes with natural heating properties and can help rid of inner chills to keep your body warm from the inside out during the winter season. It is incredibly effective in promoting blood flow in your gut making it a common remedy for stomach unrest and nausea. Our good friend and Doctor of Chinese Medicine @adrieniptcm shares that ginger also makes a great partner in actively protecting the lungs from the attack of cold pathogens and prevent respiratory issues from arising. With all these health benefits from ginger along with antioxidant effects of matcha, we can’t wait for you to try Ginger Matcha for yourself!

Scroll to see what exclusive promotions we have in-store versus online! For the very first time, our Ceramic Tea Bowls are part of our online promotions. If you always wanted to have your own Home Cafe or to level up your tea ritual, you can add a Handcrafted Purple Bamboo Whisk for only $22.00 ($29.95 on its own) when purchasing a bowl! As for in-store promotions, our community's favourite Oat Barista Blend is on a $12 for 3 cartons special (originally $4.95). They have a long shelf life when unopened so stock up on this creamy vegan milk that is a staple in all of our signature tea mistos.

What is it about this Prince Ginseng Black Tea that you should know First of all, it doesn’t have a strong ginseng taste or aroma that some people don’t like. (Forgot to mention about that in the video ). All TCM tea in this series does NOT taste like medicine! It’s a good cup of tea Enjoy the video and comment below if you have any questions.

[ WEEK 2 SALE | WEEK OF HIDDEN GEMS ] Continuing the biggest sale of the year! This week the spotlight is on all the Hidden Gems including: - Purple Bamboo Whisk (BOGO!)... - Genmaicha Powder - DIY Mochi Kit (a very versatile baker & tea kit that includes all essential tea powder, oat mylk, etc.) - TCM Wellness Tea Series Items are up to 50% off | online exclusive from Nov 11-15th Swipe to see more photos and head to our website for sale details P.S. Orders are not required to be picked up within the week. If you prefer to add more items as the sale month progresses, feel free to leave a note at the checkout screen. Your order will wait for you at Paragon patiently! Free shipping available for order over $60 across Canada or $100 to the States. Have a safe and fun tea time during this chilly and exceptional winter everyone #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #teamisto #tealatte #blackfriday #sale #november #promotion #teatime #homecafe #homechef #homekitchen #matcha #hojicha #genmaicha #mochi #tcm #wellnesstea #wellness #herbaltea #lifestyle #vancouverfoodie #vancouvereats

Do you still remember your first Hojicha Oat experience at Paragon? This was how @cinemartha felt when they had our Hojicha Oat. Something was so cozy and harmonious in the drink that carried them away to dreamland. Can you relate? Special thanks to the talented team @cinemartha who created this idea and produce this lovely clip from shooting to editing in just 48 hours!... #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #teaspresso #tealatte #hojicha #matcha #cambievillage #mtpleasant #vancouver #vancouvertea #teavancouver #vancouvercoffee #vancouvercafe #vancouvercoffeeshop #vancouverteahouse #bubblewaffle #madeinvancouver #vancouverfoodie #vancouverbuildings #mountpleasant #vancouverteabar #teabar See more

[ PARAGON’S BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR ] | online exclusive | 2020 has been quite a different year compared to others. But let us remember to celebrate and appreciate our loved ones as the holiday season nears! Loving yourself is just as important so if you are looking to stock up your home Cafe with some cozy tea, we’ve got you ... We want to give everyone more time to plan ahead for this holiday shopping season. Our Black Friday & Cycle Monday sales will be kicked off early this year! Deals are ONLINE ONLY and spread across different weeks to cover ALL tea categories. Almost all tea will be on promotion because our love for them are equal and we want you all to give all tea a chance . Every Wednesday to Sunday, you’ll find deals UP TO 50% OFF on different items/ categories on our website. Deals details will be announced Tuesday night (except for this first one) so make sure you set an alarm and not miss out! Our decision to make the deals online only is to avoid crowding and excessive wait time for drinks in store. It will also make the experience safer for both of YOU and our team. Any tea experience should be peaceful, stress free and enjoyable #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #teamisto #tealatte #blackfriday #sale #november #promotion #quality #homecafe #looseleaf #matcha #hojicha #genmaicha #vancouvereats #vancouverfoodie

[ The Paragon Market ] We know Halloween this year is gonna be different. Instead of going around for trick or treat, how about enjoying some spooky pastries with your loved ones? We have collaborated with @earthlingglutenfree once again in form of a virtual pop up this time! Together, we’ve curated 2 assorted boxes of their famous Dacquoise in Halloween theme:... | Bloody Matcha (matcha x strawberry) | Ghostly Pumpkin (chocolate x pumpkin) | Ube Goblin (100% Natural Purple Yam !) | Injeolmi (Korean rice cake; similar to kinako!) | Tiramisu or Lemon Creme % Gluten Free & Natural Available only for pre-order on our website. Pick up on Oct 30th or 31st @paragontearoom . Order cut off date - Oct 27th. P.S. If you haven’t tried Dacquoise, you are missing out! Think macaron but less sweet and softer. Also, the Injeolmi Dacquoise is BEST to pair with our fall special - Salted Kinako Genmaicha Oat Latte #paragontearoom #paragonmarket #theparagonway #tea #teamisto #popup #collaboration #halloween #dacquoise #pastry #vancouverglutenfree #matcha #cafe #fall #dishedvan #dailyhivevan #culture #dessert

[ THANKSGIVING SPECIAL ] From today Oct 11 to Tuesday Oct 13, buy a Genmaicha Oat or Salted Kinako Genmaicha Oat Latte and get a free OG Style Bubble Waffle! Genmaicha has been in our secret menu for almost a year but really hasn’t gotten enough attention that it deserves. It is a unique Japanese green tea that’s blended with roasted brown rice for a nutty, toasty and cereal-ly taste and aroma. ... Trust us, the aroma of Genmaicha is super cozy and relaxing. Inhale then take a sip and you’ll become this emoji. Salted Kinako Genmaicha is an enhanced version of the drink to further highlight the savoury and roasty notes of the rice-y green tea. It’s served in cup dipped in brown sugar, sea salt and kinako for a flavourful rim (inspired by cocktail!). This is a limited fall item available till November P.S. Feel free to upgrade your OG waffle to any other flavours we have. Genmaicha pairs well with cheese and chocolate #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #teamisto #tealatte #cafe #waffle #pastry #dessert #teatime #hojicha #matcha #genmaicha #bubblewaffle #eggwaffle #teabar #fall #autumn #rainy #vancouver #dishedvan #vancouvereats #culture #vibe

We are way overdue for this post (it’s long but please read on ). We want to thank everyone for the support on our mooncake project this year. It is beyond words on how supportive our community have been. We are sorry for those that weren’t able to get their hands on the mooncakes. The mooncake project is our way of innovating a traditional festive staple into something completely different without losing the cultural spirit and values. It is to demonstrate something as trad...itional as a mooncake can have a twist: something new, uniquely different, but still symbolizes what is so close to us at heart. As such, we recreated the mooncake by combining Western and Eastern flavours/techniques inside each piece we craft - from using a shortbread cookie as the outer layer for a crunchy texture to replacing the lotus seed paste which traditionally are filled with lard and sugar with tea-infused custard. We have received many great feedbacks from all of you, mainly on reheating and storage instructions to flavour profile preferences. We will take every feedback to our heart and will continue to integrate your ideas and improve on our future creations. (P.S. Reheating brings the best tea aroma and texture out of our mooncakes!). Let's not forget that the most important part of the mooncake is unity. We haven’t said much throughout the pandemic. Rather than bringing negativity to the world, our team decided to focus on creating and supporting other local start-ups like @saltysugar. We feel the best way to bring people together is through food and a cup of tea. We hope everyone had a wonderful Mid-Autumn festival and an amazing time with family and friends!

If you didn’t get what Chi is from the recent Disney’s version of Mulan, perhaps you want hear more about it from Dr. Adrien Ip. If you are allergic or sensitive to caffeine or trying to cut down caffeine consumption, this video is made for you. Chi is basically an alternative form of energy!

This post is dedicated to the amazing team members in the Paragon Team. Do you know many of our secret menu drinks were either created or co-created by our humble, creative, hardworking tea-rista. Mango Hojicha by Nicholas @the.eatingmachine , Thai Oat Mylk Tea by Anna @humannatea , just to name a few! This mooncake project is truly a team effort. Every single components of this customized mooncake box are designed by Rachel @aofrach . She is a talented illustrator/ graphi...c designer who works full time at Paragon (the tea-rista with an Aussie accent ) while trying her very best to get into her dream industry! The pastry master who created the mooncake flavours and will actually be making these mooncakes is Yurique @yurique726 , co-founder of @saltysugar.yvr ! Graduated from @lecordonbleu_international Paris, Yurique is in love with culinary arts, from cuisine to pastry, coffee to tea. His Asian heritage and experience with Western cuisine make completed this mooncake project With different talents, cultural backgrounds and beliefs, we are perfectly imperfect as a team. We may all have different roles while we are not making tea at Paragon, but what really connect us are creativity, innovation, inclusiveness and love for tea & arts. Happy early Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for celebrating reunion and togetherness #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #mooncake #midautumnfestival #fall #matcha #hojicha #thaitea #yinyang #culture #pastry #dessert #dishedvan #art #heritage #appreciation #creativity #family #love #goforit

[ Salty Sugar x Paragon ] The Mooncake CHAPTER IV > Yin Yang Ganache The Finale. Back to the fundamentals that make Paragon happen. We want to bridge cultures, bring the East and West together based on traditions with a forward thinking mind. And nothing is more symbolic than Yin Yang, an iconic beverage that contains both coffee and tea. ... Yin Yang is a daily drink for many people in Hong Kong, a city where east and west truly come together. Before it becomes available at Paragon as a drink, we are lucky to have chefs of @saltysugar.yvr to turn that into a ! Composition of this piece: | Black Tea Shortbread Crust | Yin Yang Custard | Yin Yang Ganache FAQ: Do we have any mooncakes left? Yes, but very limited stock! Please pre-order online to reserve. It comes in all 4 flavours in a customized gift box Paragon | Tea for the Open Minded #paragontearoom #paragontwa #theparagonway #tea #mooncake #midautumnfestival #fall #matcha #hojicha #thaitea #yinyang #culture #pastrydessert #dishedvan #art #creative #heritage #vancouverbuzz #vancouverfoodie #vancouvereats

[ Salty Sugar x Paragon ] The Mooncake CHAPTER III > Thai Tea Frangipane Third of the series. Thai tea, a very popular secret menu item at Paragon, is a famous sweetened milk tea in Southeast Asia made with strongly brewed black tea and spices. Who know this spiced black tea goes so well with the nuttiness of almond frangipane? Thanks to the creative mind of @saltysugar.yvr ... Composition of this flavour: | OG Shortbread Crust | Thai Tea Custard | Almond Frangipane A reminder that free contactless delivery option is available for order over $60, e.g. 2 boxes or more, OR 1 box + a set of tea. Recommended xpairing: Classic loose leaf tea or herbal wellness tea to help cleanse your palette in between different flavours. A popular choice is Shiso Chrysanthemum Oolong curated by @adrieniptcm #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #culture #hojicha #matcha #thaitea #yinyang #mooncake #pastry #dessert #tradition #innovation #heritage #dishedvan #vancouverfoodie #vancitybuzz #vancouverfood #vancouvereats #midautumnfestival #fall

[ Salty Sugar x Paragon ] The Mooncake CHAPTER II > Matcha Mochi Second of the series. A popular pastry combination but made into a mooncake! From the mochi to the crust, every layer is made from scratch by the artists behind @saltysugar.yvr like other flavours to ensure everything is 100% preservative free. ... Composition of this flavour is: | Ceremonial Matcha Shortbread Crust | Baking Matcha Custard | OG Mochi FAQ: Pick Up Date - we will contact all pre-order customers individually closer to September 15th (which is when our custom boxes are supposed to arrive) and confirm pick up or delivery date again. This is important because the mooncake will be baked fresh the day of Thanks for all of your support and love so far. We have decided to add the last 150 sets so more of you can enjoy these We are as excited about these mooncakes babies as you are #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #culture #matcha #hojicha #thaitea #yinyang #mooncake #pastry #dessert #creative #collab #heritage #dishedvan #vancouverfoodie #vancouverfood #vancouvereats #midautumnfestival #fall #vancitybuzz #mochi

[ Salty Sugar x Paragon ] The Mooncake CHAPTER I > Hojicha Salted Egg First of the series. This is a Paragon Classic. But it’s a modern twist of a classic salted yolk mooncake. We decided to explore compatibility of our roasty, nutty Hojicha and a savoury component. The result is ... The composition of this flavour is: | Hojicha Obsidian Shortbread Crust | Hojicha Bronze Custard | Salted Egg Yolk Stay tuned for the details for the other 3 flavours! Pre-order now to for early bird discount! How to reserve a set? Head to our website www.paragontearoom.com. Available for pick up/ delivery after Sep 15th. P.S. Free contactless delivery available for order over $60, e.g. 2 boxes or more, OR 1 box + a set of suggested tea pairing #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #culture #hojicha #matcha #thaitea #yinyang #mooncake #pastry #dessert #culture #creative #collab #heritage #dishedvan #vancouverfoodie #vancitybuzz #vancouverfood #vancouvereats #midautumnfestival

[ Salty Sugar x Paragon ] The Mooncake Modern but Traditional. In celebration of this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, we have collaborated with @saltysugar.yvr to present a contemporary perspective of mooncake from the flavours to the packaging! Over the past a month and a half, the amazing bakers behind Salty Sugar worked hard to re-create the semi dense and moist texture of the traditional mooncake without using lotus seed paste, but our tea! Here are the flavours we’ve come up... with for you: | Hojicha Salted Egg | Matcha Mochi | Thai Tea Frangipane | Yin Yang Ganache Each mooncake consists of 3 Layers: A tea infused shortbread crust, tea custard & an unique centrepiece. Comes in box of all 4 flavours. 100% Preservatives Free | Handcrafted Locally Pre- Order on our website to reserve a set for your friends and family. ***LIMITED edition & quantity | Pick Up / Delivery after Sep 15th*** (Already over 1/2 sold as we typed this post ) P.S. For those who don’t know, Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for celebrating reunion and togetherness. A traditional that is passed on since the Chinese Yuan Dynasty. In celebration, mooncake is the iconic heritage treat that is shared and gifted between family and friends

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Hot and thirsty? Our elixir series is created to relieve summer heat and quench thirst with other specific wellness benefits! Ume Sour, one of the two formulated Chinese Herbal Tea in collaboration with Dr. Adrien Ip @adrieniptcm . Imagine drinking a sweet and tarty plum and berry iced tea but with all natural herbal ingredients that rehydrates and aids digestion. Ume Sour is commonly consumed during both barbecue AND hotpot seasons, mainly due to its function to relieve ...food stagnation, aid digestion (degrease) and clear heat. People tend to eat more fatty meats or greasy food in hotpot and BBQ and fire grilling in BBQ certainly introduces lots of heat into the food then to the body, causing a loss of internal yinyang balance. In the southern Chinese culture, this smoked plum juice is the perfect drink to resolve these issues. Well because Paragon is involved in the making of this drink, we gotta add some tea and make sure it’s delicious! Pu-erh tea is added to enhance the degreasing and spleen tonifying functions of our Ume Sour. Who’s eating too much lately? You may need a few bottles of Ume Sour #paragontearoom #paragontea #theparagonway #tea #herbaltea #tcm #chineseherbs #icedtea #summerdrink #unique #inspiration #creativity #whynot #ume #plum #wellness #wellnesstea #heathylifestyle #natural #culture