North America
Canada
Canada is the northernmost country in North America, with a land area of 9.98 million square kilometers, ranking second in the world. Canada is known as the “Land of Maple Leaves,” and its capital is Ottawa.
Benefiting from abundant natural resources and highly advanced technology, Canada has become one of the countries in the world with the highest quality of life, most prosperous society, and most developed economy, and is also one of the largest and most important diamond-producing countries in the world.
Canadian Tea Culture
Tea drinking in Canada (image for reference)
The first country in the Americas to Drink tea was the United States, which also has a high consumption volume; Canada follows closely behind, being a well-known tea-drinking country in the Western Hemisphere.
In Canada, the primary type of tea consumed is traditional high-quality British-style hot black tea. However, as awareness of the Health benefits of green tea has increased, the habit of drinking black tea is gradually being replaced by green tea, jasmine tea, Oolong tea, and other specialty teas. With the development of society, a tea culture that reflects Canada's multicultural identity has also evolved.
Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup Tea
Maple syrup, also known as sugar maple, comes from a large deciduous tree. The sap of this tree contains a significant amount of starch, which, after the spring snow melts, is converted into sugar through enzymatic action. The sugar is then dissolved in water absorbed by the roots, creating a sweet sap. When this sap is boiled down, it becomes maple syrup or sugar. This is one of the most representative products of Canada, the “Land of Maple Leaves.”
Maple syrup is rich in minerals and organic acids and has fewer calories than cane sugar, fructose, and corn sugar. By adding maple syrup to tea according to different recipes, various flavors of tea can be created.
Whole Orange Tea
Canadian women enjoy drinking “whole orange tea.” To make whole orange tea, thoroughly wash fresh oranges, peel the skin, and let it dry for a certain period. When brewing, add freshly squeezed orange juice and crushed orange seeds. During the brewing process, cover the cup to prevent the loss of aromatic nutrients. After steeping for five minutes, the tea is ready to be consumed.
Burdock Root
Nurse's Tea
Canadian Nurse's Tea is made from extracts of burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm, and Turkish rhubarb. It helps purify the blood and promotes cellular repair, contributing to cancer prevention.
To prepare Canadian Nurse's Tea, boil filtered, distilled, or mineral water and simmer over low heat for ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and let it sit for four hours to reach maximum potency. Then, bring it to a boil again, simmer for five more minutes, stir occasionally, and allow it to cool before drinking.
A typical “Canadian afternoon tea” includes a small trolley called a teacaddy, which carries samples of various teas. Once you have selected your desired tea, the preparer will take the corresponding tea from a sealed jar and brew it for you.
The method of brewing involves first warming a ceramic Teapot, adding one teaspoon of tea leaves, and then pouring boiling water, enough for two cups of tea. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Pour the tea into another warmed teapot for serving. Canadians seldom drink tea plain but usually add milk and sugar.