ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
A true celebration of 125 years of tea featuring twelve of our favourite tea blends. Anniversary Collection includes 120 tea bags offered in 12 varieties (10 tea bags per blend), and a descriptive card outlining the unique history of each tea. It's the perfect gift idea for any occasion!
Price
Price
$59.95
SOURCED, BLENDED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE
PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD)
Since 1894, Murchie’s has been importing and blending the finest quality teas from select gardens around the world. As the decades pass, the art of tea blending and tradition of excellence are handed down along with the old recipes. Today, Murchie’s offers traditional products and classic blends while also developing new combinations for a new generation of tea drinkers. We are proud to provide blends for events and occasions, from local landmarks to national observations and royal milestones. With all of this history behind the company, it is interesting to go back into the archives and learn how our favourite signature blends came to be; they each have their own story. Join us as we look back on a selection of these stories.
The Anniversary Collection offers a selection of some of our best-loved teas:
- Queen Victoria (blended in 1890) – John Murchie’s first blend.
- 1894 Select Orange Pekoe (blended in 1894) – To commemorate the year of our founding.
- No. 10 Blend (blended in 1909) – An award winning blend that has been a favourite for over 100 years.
- Earl Grey (blended in 1930) – A best-seller to this day.
- Black Currant (blended in 1950) – A classic British flavour and best-seller for decades.
- Murchie’s Afternoon (blended in 1972) – Originally blended for the Empress Hotel.
- Prince Charles (blended in 1981) – Blended to commemorate a royal wedding.
- Library Blend (blended in 1995) - Commissioned for the opening of Vancouver's Library Square and the new public library.
- Golden Jubilee (blended in 2002) – Blended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne.
- Scottish Breakfast (blended in 2014) - Blended on the occasion of Murchie’s 120th Birthday.
- Canada 150 (blended in 2017) - Blended for Canada’s 150th Birthday.
- Anniversary Blend (blended in 2019) – Blended to commemorate our 125th Anniversary.
Fantastic! Review by ['Meg']
The variety of black and green teas in this collection allowed me to try new teas, and assess my mood-of-the-day when choosing which one to have next!
Posted on 2021-11-29Excellent gift Review by Steve
Gave this amazing tea as a gift. They both love this! Thank you.
Posted on 2021-05-11Loved this collection Review by Jenelle
This collection of teas was AMAZING! I prefer black teas, and green-black tea blends so this one was perfect. There were enough tea bags that you can try a new kind more than once, and even share one without feeling like you are giving something up. This collection allowed me to try a variety of teas I may have not tried on my own. I loved all of them except the Black Currant one, but even then I could still drink it if I had to. I hope they keep this collection around because it lasts a long time, and it is so good!
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Steeping the Best (Guide)
Different types of teas should be steeped according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea
While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.
- Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
- Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes
General Steeping Temperatures
The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.
Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.
If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.