February 2016



  • Valentine’s Day with Chaiwala Chai

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    Valentine’s Day with Chaiwala Chai

    Chaiwala is a Toronto tea company that mixes black tea with honey, fresh ginger, and spices to make a unique chai mix. The perfect thing to try on a freezing February day.

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  • The Illegal by Lawrence Hill: A Canada Reads Finalist

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    The Illegal by Lawrence Hill: A Canada Reads Finalist

    With the Syrian refugee crisis dominating current headlines, Lawrence Hill’s new book The Illegal is a timely look at at topics surrounding refugees and undocumented immigrants. But does it work as a story? That’s not as clear.

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  • Lao Cha Tou Ripe Puerh from White2Tea

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    Lao Cha Tou Ripe Puerh from White2Tea

    I’m still trying to figure out what the appeal of ripe puerh tea is. These Lao Cha Tou nuggets from White2Tea sound promising, but I’m not quite sure they live up to their chocolaty hype.

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