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We're celebrating 20 Years of Brewing Joy and Community

Founded in May 2005 by husband-and-wife Tony and Heidi Aupers, Tea Desire began as a heartfelt mission to bring European-style specialty tea culture to British Columbia and the rest of Canada. It remains a family-owned business rooted in passion, tradition, and community.

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DID YOU KNOW

Wellness Teas

The main benefit of any herbal and wellness tea is to promote better health and well-being, even when you aren't sick.

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DID YOU KNOW

Black Tea

Black tea contains caffeine. Black tea is also full of healthy substances called polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants that can help protect your cell from DNA damage.

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HEALTHIEST TEA

Green Tea

Green tea is the healthiest beverage on our planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. It is easy to prepare and therefore suitable for everyone.

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Welcome to Tea Desire

Welcome to Tea Desire, Canada’s premium loose-leaf tea store specializing in herbal, green, rooibos, oolong and organic tea. Our teas are available in our store locations in Nanaimo and Sicamous, British Columbia and online. Tea Desire is a Canadian family business which opened its first specialty loose leaf tea store in 2005 in B.C. We invite you to discover our unique tea blends in a variety of flavours and colours. Free shipping when you shop online on all tea products and spend over $85 in Canada or $120 in the United States + get 3 free sample loose leaf teas.

What's New

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Teaware

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Featured Products

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Teaeve Amami by Eigenart | Tea Desire
4 in stock
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teaeve amami
$41.85
leeza amami travel tumbler - Tea Desire
5 in stock
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leeza amami travel tumbler
$67.50
flowtea amami - Tea Desire
5 in stock
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flowtea amami
$49.95
Eve Anami - Tea Desire
3 in stock
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eve amami
$99.95
lyn amami - Tea Desire
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lyn amami
$20.50
tin, amami 175g - Tea Desire
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tin, amami 175g
$11.35
tea sampler herbal fruit - Tea Desire
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tea sampler herbal fruit
$34.50
tea sampler earl grey - Tea Desire
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tea sampler earl grey
$34.50
Teaeve Cheerful by Eigenart | Tea Desire
4 in stock
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teaeve cheerful
$41.85
Leeza Travel Tumbler Cheerful by Eigenart | Tea Desire
3 in stock
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leeza cheerful travel tumbler
$67.50
tea sampler organic classic - Tea Desire
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tea sampler organic classic
$34.50
Leeza Geo Blue Travel tumbler - Tea Desire
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leeza geo blue
$67.50
Leeza Daisy yellow Travel tumbler - Tea Desire
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leeza daisy yellow
$67.50
Leeza Daisy blue Travel tumbler - Tea Desire
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leeza daisy blue
$67.50
Leeza Sweet Little Geisha Travel tumbler - Tea Desire
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leeza sweet little geisha
$67.50
Teaeve Daisy blue by Eigenart | Tea Desire
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teaeve daisy blue
$41.85
Teaeve Daisy Yellow Tea Steeper by Eigenart | Tea Desire
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teaeve daisy yellow
$41.85
Teaeve Sweet Little Geisha Water Tea Steeper by Eigenart | Tea Desire
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teaeve sweet little geisha
$43.72
Cupti Akashi Mug by Eigenart | Tea Desire
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cupti mug akashi
$36.50

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cream of earl grey - Tea Desire
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cream of earl grey
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crème de la crème earl grey- Tea Desire
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crème de la crème earl grey
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jasmine dragon pearls - Tea Desire
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jasmine dragon pearls
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chai - Tea Desire
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chai
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irish breakfast ctc - Tea Desire
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irish breakfast ctc
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earl grey blue star - Tea Desire
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earl grey blue star
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vanilla chai - Tea Desire
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vanilla chai
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earl grey rooibos - Tea Desire
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earl grey rooibos
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blueberry cream - Tea Desire
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blueberry cream
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druids magic tea - Tea Desire
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druids magic tea
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masala chai - Tea Desire
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masala chai
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peppermint organic - Tea Desire
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peppermint organic
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decaffeinated earl grey - Tea Desire
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decaffeinated earl grey
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earl grey classic - Tea Desire
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earl grey classic
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mountain herbs - Tea Desire
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mountain herbs
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champagne cassis - Tea Desire
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champagne cassis
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jasmine organic - Tea Desire
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jasmine organic
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rooibos natural organic supergrade - Tea Desire
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rooibos natural organic supergrade
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cream of ireland - Tea Desire
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cream of ireland
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marketspice 'sweet cinnamon' - Tea Desire
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marketspice 'sweet cinnamon'
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Our Stores

Tea Desire Nanaimo @ Woodgrove Centre | 6631 Island Hwy, Unit#114 | Nanaimo | BC | V9T 4T7 |Ph: 250.933.5832

Tea Desire Sicamous@ Parkland Mall | 1133 Eagle Pass Way, Unit#9 | Sicamous | BC | V0E 2V0 | Ph: 250.836.4832 

Blog posts

The Allure of Earl Grey: A Timeless Favourite Among Tea Lovers

The Allure of Earl Grey: A Timeless Favourite Among Tea Lovers

  Have you ever wondered why Earl Grey tea is so popular? Or perhaps you've wondered about the natural flavourings used in Earl Grey tea? And if you're looking for...
March 04, 2024 — Heidi Aupers
Discover the Benefits of Ashwagandha for Your Well-being

Discover the Benefits of Ashwagandha for Your Well-being

    Are you looking to revitalize your body and mind? We're excited to share that our tea selection now includes pure organic Ashwagandha root tea and a unique blend...
January 03, 2024 — Heidi Aupers
Matcha Green Tea

What is the reason behind the Matcha craze?

In nearly two decades in the industry, we have observed a consistent increase in the popularity and demand for Matcha, a green tea powder from Japan. What's causing this trend?Well,...
July 21, 2023 — Heidi Aupers

Let customers speak for us

from 405 reviews
Best black tea!!!

We took some time, over a decade ago, to find our perfect loose everyday black. This tea has continued to give us “ahhhh” moments every single day at 3pm teatime. Thanks for being a part of our lives here in Calgary.

Lisa Munro
ceylon classic dimbula
ceylon classic dimbula
Amazing

Gorgeous floral tea- can’t wait to try more. My new favorite !!!

Sheryll
rose earl grey
rose earl grey
Very flavourful

I love strong chai, so I use lots! I've been brewing my teas, rather than steeping. With a generous amount of this tea, whole milk and honey, this makes a wonderful, strong chai without the caffeine. That's the best part. It tastes just like "real" chai without the jitters!

Anita
chai
chai

Very nice tea, great flavor!!!

Ruth Lappan
caribbean punch
caribbean punch
Best Cream of Earl Grey!!

This is the best Cream of Earl Grey tea I have tasted. I drink it every afternoon.

Nicola McCulloch
cream of earl grey
cream of earl grey

This is my favorite tea. I literally need this every afternoon

Christoph
vanilla chai
vanilla chai

Excellent!

Anne Zimmer
earl grey classic
earl grey classic
My Favourite Tea!!

I start every morning with this beautifully crafted green tea. All the benefits of green tea with the invigorating flavour of mint.

Nicola McCulloch
organic mint tea morocco
organic mint tea morocco
Great tea...

completes my morning routine

LD
matcha organic 90g
matcha organic 90g

My new "go to"! Lovely aroma and favour. Quality is outstanding

S.M.
champagne cassis
champagne cassis
A spoon for tea

A great spoon.Accurately measures the amount needed for one pot of tea.

Amal Sadaka
tea measure spoon
tea measure spoon
Butter truffle dessert

Butter truffle is a favorite of mine, sweet and comforting but not fake chemical flavors

Jessica Turner
butter truffle
butter truffle
Great tea cup!

Basket is big enough to let loose tea swim in the water. It keeps the water hot. And the cup doesn't get too hot. It's cooler at the bottom than at the top.

Marc El-Khoury
teaeve mandala ebony
teaeve mandala ebony
Doggie Mug

The mug is for a gift and hasn’t received it yet. I have 2 similar and love them.

Moira Slater
a dogs life - cairngorme mug
a dogs life - cairngorme mug

One of my favorites by far

Gabriela Bliss
elderberry rush
elderberry rush