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World Tea House - Phil Holmans

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Specializing in organic direct trade loose leaf teas from around the world. Hand blended and thoughtfully procured ingredients from over 20 countries. Open Mon 12-6pm, Tues to Sat 11am-8pm. https://worldteahouse.ca/

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Closed today due to weather.

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Happy Valentines Day!

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Photos of the fun times at the Toronto Tea Festival this weekend. So much fun. Highly recommend for any level of tea lover.

03.02.2026 19:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Tea cup in the snow on mittens

Tea cup in the snow on mittens

Closed today due to weather. Stay safe.

26.01.2026 14:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Tea cup in the snow

Tea cup in the snow

Snow Day! Closed today due to weather.

19.01.2026 12:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
ID: Navy background with an icon of a no parking sign and the words 'Parking ban enforced'.

ID: Navy background with an icon of a no parking sign and the words 'Parking ban enforced'.

The parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. (both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

18.01.2026 17:13 — 👍 6    🔁 10    💬 0    📌 0
Bowl 1/2 full of matcha tea

Bowl 1/2 full of matcha tea

Gold package of Matcha Mixukaze

Gold package of Matcha Mixukaze

New matcha on the shelf. Delicious!

18.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Toronto Tea Festival logo

Toronto Tea Festival logo

Did you know that Toronto has one of the best tea festivals in Canada?
Check them out at: teafestivaltoronto.com
Jan 31 and Feb 1st at the Toronto Reference Library.
I'll be involved this year at various capacities, hit me up if you want to have a tea hangout.

11.01.2026 23:46 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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New tea mugs!

07.01.2026 00:22 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Graphic of a delivery truck with Tea to your door written on the side

Graphic of a delivery truck with Tea to your door written on the side

Local Delivery is back!
$50 order minimum
$10 delivery fee
15km delivery radius

05.01.2026 23:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

You are very welcome. It's such a fun 24 days

02.01.2026 03:11 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm looking forward what 2026 brings, and all the new teas I'll find and be inspired to create in my upcoming tea travels. All this wouldn't be possible without your loyalty, support and encouragement. Again. THANK YOU.

31.12.2025 21:34 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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As we see 2025 come to an end, I wanted to thank YOU, our staff (past and present), family, friends, and customers. 2025 marks a milestone year for World Tea House, turning 15 years (on Argyle St), having our best sales year, multiple tea awards, and personally being the healthiest I've been.

31.12.2025 21:33 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Our website and online store is undergoing maintenance while I'm on break. It'll be back online when the shop opens on Jan 2nd.

27.12.2025 04:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Philip standing in front of the tea house holding a closed sign

Philip standing in front of the tea house holding a closed sign

THANK YOU all for a great year in tea. See you all in the new year after a much deserved break.

24.12.2025 20:04 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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CLOSED between Christmas and New Year's. Happy Holidays!

24.12.2025 18:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We don't see many oolongs being made in India, so this high oxidized oolong is a real treat! Named after the sound of thunder storms rolling down the Himalayan mountains on to the tea farm. You can ofter watch the storms rolling down the high slopes. It's quite a sight!

24.12.2025 18:40 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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ADVENTure Tea Day 24:
Rolling Thunder Oolong
Finishing off the advent tea calendar with one of my favourite tea farms, Doke Tea Garden, from Bihar India.

24.12.2025 18:40 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I can honestly tell you that since drinking this tea almost daily, pretty much all my digestive issues have cleared up.
Taste wise it's a little funky, earthy and dank. I get a lot of old book and forest floor vibes off this tea.

23.12.2025 23:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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ADVENTure Tea Day 23:
PuErh 2020
Every have a fermented tea? This cooked (ripe) PuErh commonly called Shou Cha, is aged 5 years after going though a wet fermentation, cooking, and drying. While I typically don't preach the medicinal effects of most teas,

23.12.2025 23:02 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

The key ingredient was the Houjicha (changed from Kukicha from last year). Then the licorice root and vanilla for sweetness, and cinnamon and ginger for spice. Easily one of our more popular teas for the season.

22.12.2025 21:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
White bowl filled with ginger bread tea

White bowl filled with ginger bread tea

ADVENTure Tea Day 22:
Ginger Bread
New(ish) tea on my shelf, I made this blend last year for the Holidays and brought it back this year. Honestly, this one was a tough blend to perfect.

22.12.2025 21:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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ONLY $165 AWAY FROM 9K RAISED!
LESS THAN 3 DAYS REMAINING!
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22.12.2025 00:09 — 👍 8    🔁 7    💬 2    📌 0

steep on this one to get those dried fruits fully hydrated and infused. Fruit Berry is one of our most popular cold brew teas for the summer. To cold brew simply use twice as much tea per water ratio, let brew in the fridge for 24 hours, then remove tea and enjoy cold.

21.12.2025 19:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
White bowl filled with Fruit Berry tea

White bowl filled with Fruit Berry tea

ADVENTure Tea Day 21:
Fruit Berry
Ever have a tea that tastes like a fruit punch? Now you have! This herbal caffeine free blend is packed full of fried fruits and berries, combined with a South African rooibos and Egyptian hibiscus. I recommend a longer 7+ minute

21.12.2025 19:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

A replacement for our popular Zzzzz tea (we couldn't source all the ingredients this year because of the ongoing trade issues with our friends to the south) this tisane is sure to calm your nerves after a hectic day.

20.12.2025 23:50 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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ADVENTure Tea Day 20:
Lullaby
After a busy last Saturday of shopping before Christmas, you may need a bit of a wind-down tea. This herbal (caffeine free) blend is made to help you calm down and relax.

20.12.2025 23:50 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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ADVENTure Tea Day 19:
Holiday Berry
A seasonal blend that slightly changed every year, depending on which dried berries we have at the shop. This years blend is particularly colourful with vibrant white cornflower, red berries and fresh green tea. So very festive!

20.12.2025 00:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
White bowl filled with Melon White tea.

White bowl filled with Melon White tea.

ADVENTure Tea Day 18:
Melon White
I mentioned a couple days ago when we tried the White Peony that I use it for a base for many of my White Tea blends. Well here is one! White Tea from China, with melon extract. Tastes mild and sweet. Excellent enjoyed hot or over ice. Enjoy!

18.12.2025 23:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0