Generously donated by Tasha Weenk of Acquired Taste Tea. Acquired Taste, established in 1996, is a tea shop with the finest traditional loose leaf and packaged teas, caters to the gourmet drinker, the adventurer, and the novice. Their shelves hold classic Polish Pottery, finely crafted traditional Japanese teapots, tea cozies, artful containers, and all manner of fun and traditional tea accessories. When at home after a busy day, with a cup of tea the connoisseur's taste buds will be sated, while the novice will feel as though having set sail on a new adventure - full of the wonder and great taste of a really good cup of tea.

This lot includes Acquired Taste Tea's 10-packet Fall and Winter Tea Sampler, a looseleaf tea strainer, and the perfect looseleaf tea measuring spoon. The teas included are as follows:

• Earl Greyer - A quality blend using a superior, lighter leaf combined with top grade natural bergamot oil
• Apricot Cream - Ceylon black tea pairs delicately with the fragrant and subtle apricot
• Keemun Panda - A traditional Chinese black tea with depth of character
• Chili Pepper Chocolate - The creamy, sweet taste of chocolate with a little heat
• Lucky Dragon - A Chinese green tea with a light taste and a hint of sweetness
• Bamboo Shoots - Genmaicha green tea blend with tropical fruits and slight spice
• Mint Green - Gunpowder green tea of Sri Lanka combined with a strong mint flavour
• Prairie Berries - Herbal tea featuring saskatoon berries, strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries
• Turkish Apple - Apple cubes infused with tart lemon, caffeine-free
• Masala Rooibos - Rooibos, cinnamon, cardamon, pepper, cloves, coriander, ginger, and anise seed, caffeine-free

Each packet contains enough tea to enjoy 4-5 cups of that flavour.