VICTORIA TEA FESTIVAL: REVIVAL LINEUP

Cloudwalker Tea is the current project for tea visionary and trailblazer Erick Smithe. Cloudwalker specializes primarily in the teas of Yunnan, notably Pu-Erh. His training in Antique Pu-Erh sets him apart as one of a rare breed of Tea presenters and sourcing ‘high-hands’.

Teakan is a boutique tea company specializing in single-origin loose leaf teas, thoughtfully sourced for tea lovers. We are also curator of innovative tea experiences, where we explore the many possibilities of tea and honor its tradition.

Derived from our heritage, Teakan 茶間 is not just a brand; it is a reminder for us all to make time 時間 and space 空間 for tea 茶.

Daniel Lui moved to Vancouver, Canada, from Hong Kong in 1997. He has been deeply devoted to the world of Chinese tea since his teenage years. In 2002, he fulfilled his dream of opening a tea shop.

Every day, his shop attracts a diverse group of friends, students, and tea lovers from around the world. They come to purchase a variety of fine teas, share knowledge, explore teapots, attend lessons, and engage in discussions about Gong Fu Cha and tea culture.

Daniel Lui's tea shop offers a range of Chinese teas, including Green Tea, Black Tea, White Tea, Oolong Tea, and Pu-erh Tea. He enjoys showing people how to use Yixing teapots and gaiwans for traditional Chinese Gong Fu Cha. The shop also features Chinese antiques and chop stamps, adding a touch of cultural richness to its atmosphere.

Maccha enthusiasts, educators and farm direct importers, JagaSilk has had transparent mill dates since our inception in 2005; milled in-house since 2018. Farm direct loose teas, micro-milled stir-in tea lattes, precisely brewed kombucha. We believe in beauty, balance and ethical business.

Rooted in years of travel and trusted relationships with artisan farmers, Leaf and Craft offers a curated collection of premium Taiwanese teas that honours sustainability, authenticity, and tradition. Each small-batch tea is carefully selected and handcrafted, sourced directly from Taiwan’s famed regions like Alishan, Pinglin, Luye and Sun Moon Lake. From delicate floral oolongs to rich roasted classics, every cup tells a story and invites a sensory journey. At Leaf and Craft, tea is more than a beverage, it’s a ritual and a meaningful connection to nature.

In 1988, my Aunty Pramila served me a perfect cup of masala chai. The masala (a mix of spices) is brewed with the chai (tea). From then on, I became an instant masala chai lover.

Today, my family and I carry on this tradition, with our friends popping by for a 4pm cup of tea. It is the favourite part of my day.

We only prepare organic food in our home. With the quest to find organic teas and spices rather than the inorganic, generic products at the markets began Trudy Ann’s Chai.

Over the years I have created a perfect blend of spices for a delicious cup of masala chai. I make it in small batches, with all organic ingredients, without additives or essential oils. The flavours come from the actual ingredients!

My Black tea comes from Assam, India. The Rooibos tea comes from South Africa. I get each batch of tea right after it is harvested, so the tea you drink is always fresh. The spices come from small organic farms around the world.

The cooking spices are from old family recipes and I dry roasted them before grinding, enhancing their flavours.

Kisses To Go Artisan Tea Company crafts organic, hand-blended teas designed to nurture the body and spirit. Based in Victoria, B.C. and female-led, our blends combine wellness-focused botanicals with unique flavour profiles.

Serenaded with 432Hz Heart Chakra vibrations, our blends offer a soothing and intentional experience, perfect for sipping or creative uses like herbal cocktails.

Bio to come!