New Arrival: Baobab Candles - Max 10 - African inspired, luxurious hand-poured, naturally scented candles
  • Afternoon Tea. Served Daily. To reserve call Park Royal 604-926-3392 or Vancouver 604-692-0071


new and noteworthy

Baobab Candle - Max 10 - Victoria Falls

Baobab Candle - Max 10 - Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls or 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' (the Mist that Thunders) are one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world, located in southern Africa on the Zambezi...
$95.00 View Baobab Candle - Max 10 - Victoria Falls

Sans Complexe

Sans Complexe

Is it a tea or lemon meringue pie? Close your eyes and the question is suprisingly difficult to answer. Impossible to resist, this guilty pleasure...
$29.95 View Sans Complexe

Tea Ceremony III - Japan, circa 1885

Tea Ceremony III - Japan, circa 1885

Though filled with subtlety and nuance, the basics of the 1000 year-old Japanese tea ceremony are relatively simple. Guests compliment the host on the Kekemono...
$165.00 View Tea Ceremony III - Japan, circa 1885

Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur

Flavors of bergamot, vanilla and flowers in a Darjeeling tea
$20.00 View Bhagalpur

Gyoku - Black .9L

Gyoku - Black .9L

Gyoku is known as the teapot for the Samurai's due to its graceful design.
$285.00 View Gyoku - Black .9L

merchant news

New Arrival: Baobab Candles - Max 10

August 31, 2010

A new collection of Baobab candles - Max 10 - have just arrived - African inspired, luxurious hand-poured and naturally scented. Learn more about these new exotic scents of Africa. These new fragrances bring you to Africa's heartland - Victoria Falls, Miombo Woodlands, Serengeti Plains, Madagascar Vanilla, African Morning Dew, Maasai Spirit, Orange River, Zanzibar Spices, Verde, Agua   BUY ON LINE    Height: 10/ Weight: 500 gr/ Estimate burning time: 60 hrs.   $95.00 each  ...
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The Urban Tea Merchant is off to Paris - Tom James, Co-Founder

August 30, 2010

Karinna and I are excited as we prepare to leave on our buying trip to Paris. Our hearts and minds were captivated by our first merchant experience in 2001, as we explored world cultures seeking merchandise that would inspire the exotic rituals of tea. We will be spending some of our days with Guillaume Leleu, the founder of THEODOR and we will taste some of the newest fine harvests and aromatic tea blends.  A few...
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upcoming events

Tea Leaf Readings

Downtown Vancouver - Every Thursday 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.  please call (604) 692-0071 to reserve...
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Welcome to The Urban Tea Merchant

Come and explore our fine teas and tea wares from around the world as well as a unique selection of exotic lifestyle accessories. A complete selection of THEODOR Paris is available for purchase here on our website. Or come visit our stores and experience our signature afternoon tea service in Vancouver, BC, Canada. An exceptional experience of tea in Vancouver.