Tea Trader

08/26/2026

Look who showed up at the Royal Colombo Golf Club in Sri Lanka?! Found by one of our suppliers (1954 - W.H. Gourlay).

If you missed it last time, check out our post about Gourlay and his tea estate logbook here: https://mrmaxeystea.com/w-h-gourlay-visiting-agent-to-ceylon-version/

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Just released, Born Brewing has produced a new b**r featuring another one of our teas! Above The Clouds is made with a black tea sourced from Colombia, the Bitaco Organic Black.

Read more - https://teatrader.com/2026/08/21/born-brewing-above-the-clouds/

08/07/2026

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Serving Calgary since 1993, Tea Trader has been a cornerstone of the local tea community, bringing wonderful loose-leaf varieties and passion to tea lovers for over three decades. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your tea journey, they are a must visit at this year's festival!

08/07/2026

Get your tickets now!

Ticket Options
The Calgary Tea Festival offers three ticket options, allowing you to choose the experience that best suits your interest in tea.

VIP Admission — $20
For those who want the fullest festival experience.

VIP guests receive:

Private shopping access from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Shopping is available until 4:00.)
A Calgary Tea Festival tasting cup
A Calgary Tea Festival branded shopping bag
Tea samples from participating vendors
First opportunity to book tea leaf readings
This is the ideal ticket for dedicated tea enthusiasts who want first access to vendors, limited products, and a quieter shopping experience.

General Admission — $15
A perfect option for most festival guests.

General Admission includes:

Festival access from 11:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A Calgary Tea Festival tasting cup
A Calgary Tea Festival branded shopping bag
Spend the afternoon exploring vendors, sampling teas, attending demonstrations, and discovering new favourites.

Late Entrance Admission — $10
Short on time? Join us for the final hour of the festival.

Late Entrance Admission includes:

Festival access from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A Calgary Tea Festival tasting cup
A great way to experience the festival and meet vendors before the day concludes.

Tickets at the Door
All tickets purchased at the door on the day of the festival will be $20, regardless of admission time.

Online ticket sales will close on October 23, 2026. Advance ticket purchase is recommended to secure your preferred admission option and avoid paying the higher admission price at the door.

04/03/2026

We will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and then closed for Easter Sunday.

Have a great weekend! https://teatrader.com/2026/04/03/easter-hours/

01/30/2026

It’s almost time for the annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest and this year our friends at Born Brewing Co. have entered the ring with their Early Dawn Detour made with our Eight Bells. Be sure to add it to your list of places to visit and don't forget to vote!

https://yychotchocolate.com/contestants-details-2/born-brewing-co?rq=born%20brewing

https://yychotchocolate.com/contestants

THE EARLY DAWN DETOUR | EARL GREY WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE 💜

At BORN Brewing Co., b**r is best paired with adventure! And this is what happens when we take a detour for a good cause. We’re so excited to join in on our first ever !

Inspired by our favourite Early Dawn Earl Grey Ale, we used the same Earl Grey tea from .trader to gently steep milk, drawing out bright bergamot and soft black tea notes. That infusion is blended with rich white chocolate for a smooth, cozy base, then finished with whipped cream, a white chocolate drizzle, and delicate rose petals from .

Our spirited version features crème de cacao, deepening the chocolate character.

Familiar yet unexpected, this drink is a warm pause in the journey - and proof that some of the best adventures happen off the beaten path.

$1 from every non-spirited, and $2 from every spirited cup will go to support 🫶

🗓️ Available February 1-28, 2026

⭐️ Don’t gorget to visit the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest website/app to rate our drink! 🔗 in bio to vote! ⭐️

12/24/2025

That's it! Thank you everyone...it's been another great year. It has been a very busy last few weeks but it is always our favourite time as we get to see so many of you and the vibes are always good.

We are now closed from December 25th to January 1st.

Open again with regular hours:

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday, January 2nd.

Any orders placed during the break will be filled when we return on the 2nd and you will be notified when they’re ready to pick up, or if they have been shipped.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

12/23/2025

Earlier this month we were visited by members of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, who also happen to be long-time customers of our shop.

They interviewed us for their Notes from the Stage Podcast and the new episode was just released. Have a listen!

https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e09-nutcracker-tea-club

https://teatrader.com/2025/12/23/nutcracker-tea-club/