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The Cup of Life is a blog devoted to all things tea. It's filled with tea information, tea infused recipes, tips and more. If you're looking to learn about your favourite beverage, then you're in the right place!

Tea Rooms

The Tea Room – Mississauga, Ontario

Your next trip to Mississauga won’t be complete until you explore the village of Streetsville and make reservations at The Tea Room.

BeverageTea Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Hojicha Latte

Roasted green tea powder, real pumpkin and warm fall spices create this low caffeine pumpkin spice latte! Try it hot or iced.

BeverageMatchaTea Recipeeasy pumpkin spice matcha latte

Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte

Swap the coffee with green tea powder for a spicy and sweet pumpkin spice matcha latte. This recipe is a fun twist on a popular fall latte!

SyrupsTea Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Syrup (for tea and coffee)

If you want real pumpkin in your pumpkin spice latte, try this easy Pumpkin Spice Syrup recipe. Use it in tea, coffee and more!

BeverageTea LatteTea Recipe

Dirty Chai Latte (Hot or Iced)

This dirty chai latte recipe combines chai concentrate with espresso and milk. It’s spicy like a chai latte but with extra caffeine.

BeverageTea Recipe

How to Make Chai Concentrate

Chai concentrate is the easiest way to prepare a chai latte in just minutes. Simmer aromatic whole spices and strong black tea together.

Book ReviewLearnTea Newsthe afternoon tea guide

The Afternoon Tea Guide, Now Available!

Take afternoon tea at home to the next level with The Afternoon Tea Guide eBook. Make tea sandwiches, scones and sweets with no stress.

Discover something new about tea or find a tea infused recipe:

Learn About Tea

Decaffeinated Tea: Everything You Need to Know

Decaffeinated tea is ideal for those sensitive to caffeine or seeking a low-caffeine evening beverage. Check out these best decaf teas.
loose leaf tea and tea bags difference

Loose Leaf Tea and Tea Bags: Do You Know The Difference?

Loose leaf vs. tea bags is a popular debate. Quality, sustainability, flavour and much more vary between loose leaf tea and tea bags.

How to Store Tea Properly & Keep It Fresh Longer

Do you want to make sure your tea stays fresh? Follow these five tips to store tea properly so it doesn't lose flavour.

How To Make A Perfect Cup of Tea with Loose Leaf Tea

If you’re just beginning to explore loose leaf tea or need some guidance to improve your cup, follow the step-by-step instructions here.
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Hi! I'm Lu Ann

I have been involved in the tea industry for over a decade. As a tea enthusiast and writer based in Ontario, Canada I love connecting with fellow tea drinkers around the world. I'm always seeking new ways to incorporate tea into my life and looking forward to sharing them with you here. Learn more about me →

happy steeping & sipping!

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