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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!

Main CourseTea Recipeham & cheese tea sandwiches

Ham and Cheese Tea Sandwiches

Ready in just 10 minutes, ham and cheese tea sandwiches are effortless to make. This recipe is great for any occasion.

BeverageLearnTea Recipehow to ice brew tea (koridashi)

How to Ice Brew Tea (Koridashi)

Using only ice cubes and tea leaves, the koridashi method can be quite meditative as it is a slow process to ice brew tea.

BeverageTea Recipetea ice cubes in a glass

How to Make Tea Ice Cubes

Say goodbye to diluted iced tea! Tea ice cubes are a convenient way to keep your iced tea chilled without watering down the flavour.

BeverageMatchaTea Recipecherry matcha latte recipe

Cherry Matcha Latte

This cherry matcha latte combines earthy green tea powder with layers of sweet and tart cherry simple syrup and milk.

BeverageTea Recipecherry iced tea recipe

Cherry Iced Tea

Make cherry iced tea from scratch using black tea, real cherries and homemade cherry syrup. The flavours are brisk, fresh and slightly tart.

SyrupsTea Recipecherry simple syrup for drinks

Cherry Simple Syrup

Cherry simple syrup is vibrant and juicy with a natural cherry essence that can enhance drinks and desserts. Make it with just 3 ingredients!

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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