From Empire to Tea on Island Time Black this evening will change the

this evening will change the way you hold your next cup

until the leaves have fully separated like petals scattered before a bride

unforgettable alternative to the ordinary

The gradient from smooth to textured surface creates a tactile experience that grounds you in the present

Ideal for full-leaf teas like Imperial Keemun Mao Feng

From Empire to Tea on Island Time Black this evening will change theThe Cup That Built a City Long before Victoria became famous for its flower baskets and afternoon teas, it was a colonial trading post where tea arrived by ship, signalled status, and shaped social life in ways that still echo today. This workshop traces that journey, from the fur trade era through British colonial culture, the Empress Hotel's iconic tea tradition, and into the thriving local tea scene that exists right here on Vancouver Island today.