We’re Teafluencer, the Makan family, this is our small family-run tea business based right here in Camrose, Alberta. What started as a love for tea has grown into something we’re really proud of. We’re a family business in every sense of the word. We choose our teas ourselves, create our blends and handle the day-to-day work together. There are no big teams behind us. It’s our family, our ideas and a lot of hard work. One of our favourite parts of running Teafluencer is getti

When people are new to loose-leaf tea, one of the first questions I usually hear is, “What kind of tea should I get?” Honestly, there isn't one right answer. I think choosing tea is a lot like choosing coffee, wine or even chocolate. It comes down to what you already like. Some people want something strong and bold first thing in the morning. Others want something light, floral and easy to drink. Some people don't mind an earthy flavour, while others want their tea sweet and

Two of the teas we carry that always seem to get people curious are our blooming tea and tangerine pu-erh. They are completely different teas, but that's part of what I love about them. One is delicate and floral, while the other is rich, earthy and bright with citrus. Blooming Tea Blooming tea, also called flowering tea, is made by carefully bundling tea leaves and flowers together by hand. The bundle is shaped into a small ball and dried. When you place it in hot water, the