TWG’s Sakura! Sakura! green tea is a celebration of spring, honouring Japan’s annual Sakura blossom tradition. The very flavourful, slightly-sweet haute couture green tea is produced in limited quantities. Hanami » Read More
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January 22, 2016
This season, The Urban Tea Merchant is hosting special tea services to celebrate both the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day. Yesterday, we were invited to learn about some of » Read More
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November 18, 2015
The Urban Tea Merchant has become one of our favourite spots to relax over a pot of TWG tea and delightful plated savouries and sweets. Tucked away in a little » Read More
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March 27, 2015
A visit to The Urban Tea Merchant is a colourful journey into the world of tea. Each tea tin is beautifully designed, from Earl Grey Gentleman to Tea Party Tea. » Read More
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September 6, 2013
Vancouver’s Urban Tea Merchant has designed a beautiful and colourful array of treats to celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival this month. Zhōng Qiū Jié falls on the 15th day of » Read More
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March 28, 2013
The Urban Tea Merchant recently unveiled a special Sakura West coast tea service to tie in with spring and our city’s beautiful cherry blossoms’ blooming. Available from 11 am to » Read More
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February 4, 2013
Last week, I had the chance to visit The Urban Tea Merchant in downtown Vancouver. I’d been meaning to try their tea service; the newly-minted Signature Sweet Plate ($30) was » Read More