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Are you a traditionalist when it comes to tea? Would Earl Grey, English, Irish, Scottish or Canadian Breakfast blends be your preference? Or do you like something a little more exotic? If so [...]

With only 67 days until Christmas it isn’t surprising that giftware and food items are arriving daily. Copies of the 2017 Bradford Exchange Christmas catalogue are available in store, and [...]

We’ve been counting down all week to Sample Saturday, and now it’s here. Between 11 am and 2 pm today we will be sampling some of the new gourmet food and drink now available in [...]

Looking for a way to beat the heat in these first warm days of fall??? Iced tea is an excellent alternative to sugary juices and sodas. For many being able to control the amount of sugar used to [...]

Did you know Saturday June 10th is celebrated annually as National Iced Tea Day? What a great time to pick up a new flavour to experiment with! We have a fun selection of summery fruit flavoured [...]

The first week of school in the Guelph area has ended on one of the hottest days this year. Remembering to stay well hydrated is exceptionally important. It seems odd to mention tea on such a [...]

With the heat and humidity outside today is a reminder that we are truly still in summer. As much as students are set to go back to school next week around here – and already have in many [...]

Our old-fashioned Irish potatoes are not the only feature at St. Patrick’s Day. In addition we have solid milk chocolate shamrocks on a stick and leprechauns to add another touch of [...]

Goodness it’s cold outside. To warm bodies and lift spirits we have a few new teas in from the Metropolitan Tea Company. In loose leaf tea we have Cranberry Apple – a caffeine free [...]

While we at Candies of Merritt are known for our selection of teas and coffees, during these hot summer days and nights we would like to share our favourite recipes to turn a hot drink into a [...]