What’s red, white, loves maple and happens to be turning 150? If you guessed Canada, you’re right! As a Canadian-born brand, we felt it was only appropriate to celebrate in the best we know how: with 10 of our Canadian fans’ favourite iced teas. Whether you’re hosting a family barbecue, at the cottage or picnicking under the fireworks, you’re gonna want to do it with one of these ultra-thirst-quenching blends by your side. Here’s what our tea lovin’ Canucks are sipping this summer.
1-Tea the North
Get a taste of the great white north with this juicy blend of red and white ingredients – white tea, watermelon, coconut and rhubarb. It’s fresh. It’s fruity. And it’s the perfect iced tea to fuel all your summer adventures. Bring it on your next camping trip or hike. Our favourite part? This fruity blend was specially made to celebrate Canada 150th birthday.
2-Oh Canada!
What makes this DAVIDsTEA classic so quintessentially Canadian? Maple syrup. We won’t sugar coat anything for you – this sweet and satisfying rooibos tea is like taking your taste buds on a mouthwatering trip to the sugar shack. We even sprinkled in some maple leaf candies and toffee bits for an extra treat. Delicious both as a hot and iced latte with a drizzle of maple syrup on top.
3-Sour Watermelon
When it comes to iced tea, we don’t mess around. It’s gotta be fresh, fruity and super hydrating. That’s why Sour Watermelon is one of this summer’s top iced teas. Packed with all the juicy goodness of our favourite melon, this mouthpuckering tisane tastes just like a watermelon Jolly Rancher. You’re gonna want to take this guy with your on your next canoe trip to the Great Lakes.
4-Just Peachy
Imagine you’re sunbathing on a dock by the lake. Maybe you even have your feet in the water. What are you sipping? This fresh and fruity peach tea, of course! It’s sweet, juicy and just so happens to be one of Canada’s most popular tea flavours. Tastes amazing hot or chilled with a splash of Prosecco for a sophisticated summer drink.
5-Goji Green
Whether you’re going for a jog along Vancouver’s Stanley Park Seawall or headed out to do yoga in Montreal’s La Fontaine park, make sure you stay extra hydrated this refreshing super-berry iced tea. It’s packed with fruity, invigorating flavours like ripe raspberries, tart goji berries and juicy orange. We also added a splash of lively green tea to give you an extra boost of energy. It’s a delicious way to refuel after a workout.
6-Caribbean Crush
Sometimes you just want to get away from all the hustle and bustle. Lucky for you, we have your perfect escape right here. Canadians living it up in our urban jungles call Caribbean Crush their little slice of paradise. Bursting with pineapple, papaya and cranberries, it’s like sipping a sweet and tangy daiquiri on the beach without even leaving the city. The only thing missing is a little paper umbrella.
7-Vanilla Matcha
Ah, matcha… It just wouldn’t be summer without it. Not into stone-ground green tea? We’ve got news for you: this Canadian fan fave has converted matcha skeptics from all over the country thanks to its rich, vanilla sweetness and benefit-packed green tea powder. People love it so much they drink it iced, hot, as a latte, in the morning, late in the afternoon and even on the go. You just can’t go wrong.
8-Raspberry Mojito
If you want to make your Canada Day barbecue a real hit, make sure your cocktail menu includes this top-rated blend: Raspberry Mojito. Buzzing with cool mint, ripe summer raspberries and a squeeze of lime, our rose-tinted tisane is a welcome addition to any afternoon cookout. Especially with a splash of rum.
9-Blackberry Blizzard
Don’t get us wrong, we love our good ol’ Canadian summers. But sometimes the heat can be a little much (tea lovers in the prairies, you guys are real troopers). So what’s our secret to staying cool? A tall glass of Blackberry Blizzard iced tea. This berries-and-cream treat is so good, it’ll give you chills. Sip up and get ready to wave goodbye to that heatwave.
10-ME to WE Tea
Break out the punch bowl, Canada! With pineapple, hibiscus and cranberries, this refreshing all-natural infusion is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s fruity, sweet and never fails to put us in a good mood. Up the chill factor by freezing it into popsicles for a hot-weather treat kids will love. What’s more, every purchase gives clean water to a community in Kenya. We’ll cheers to that!
What tea are you sipping for Canada 150? Tell us in the comments below or snap some pics of your True North tea party and share them with us on Instagram or Twitter. Happy Canada D’eh!
