Maya Tea Blog

Herbal Tea: African Rose
  • Oct 20, 2022
Herbal Tea: African Rose

Easily the most fragrant tea I've ever laid my hands on, one tiny packet of this tea has perfumed my whole cupboard!

Herbal Tea: Island Berry
  • Oct 14, 2022
Herbal Tea: Island Berry

This tea strongly (and pleasantly) reminds me of hot lemon and water, except for the bright, garnet red color. It's the hibiscus and rose hips, of course, in all their tart red glory.

Matching Tea With Food
  • Oct 14, 2022
Matching Tea With Food

Just the other day I matched a clean Japanese green tea with a very flavourful couscous salad. With muffins or cookies, a nice Earl Grey balances the sweetness. For breakfast, an oolong is a mellow accompaniment to oatmeal or toast.

Insomniac's Dream
  • Sep 27, 2022
Insomniac's Dream

It’s 2 am and I haven’t gotten a wink of sleep. In times like these, I turn to my relaxation tonic: Insomniac’s Dream. Its special blend of herbs has been said to soothe the stomach, relax the body, and quiet the mind. It’s kind of like the swiss army knife of tea. That’s why we recommend you always have at least a little bit on hand.

Cup of chai with a cinnamon stick on a wooden table
  • Sep 27, 2022
The First Chai Try

The first time I tried chai was in the kitchen of my parent’s house, and served by my younger sister.  “You have to taste this—” she insisted, pushing a mug across the countertop to me.  She refused to elaborate on its contents.  The flavors, she said, would speak for themselves.