From Empire to Tea on Island Time Black Part of the Island Elixir

Part of the Island Elixir Botanical Collection

use it as 'gift wrap' around a selection of delightful single origin teas and Steep Calm Prep Set for a gift any tea lover will adore

Reach out directly and we'll build something that fits your vision

this evening will change the way you hold your next cup

unforgettable alternative to the ordinary

From Empire to Tea on Island Time Black Part of the Island ElixirThe Cup That Built a City Long before Victoria became famous for its flower baskets and afternoon teas, it was a colonial trading post where tea arrived by ship, signalled status, and shaped social life in ways that still echo today. This workshop traces that journey, from the fur trade era through British colonial culture, the Empress Hotel's iconic tea tradition, and into the thriving local tea scene that exists right here on Vancouver Island today.