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Penticton Downtown Reporter, June 2011
Fritz Hollenbach is equally passionate about textiles, hence the name. It is, without a doubt, the most unique store you will find in downtown Penticton. Uniqueness is the key to the success of
Teas & Weaves, which was certainly the case in the Nanaimo Avenue location; however, in a recent move to Main Street that has increased one hundredfold. The new space is welcoming, inviting, and enveloping. Your eyes and senses will be stunned by the WOW factor as you are greeted by bold and bright wall colours; a beautiful hand built wooden tea bar and shelving; the gallery of samovars; artwork from Burma, India, Vietnam, Morocco, and parts of Africa; as well as giftware that is different and constantly changing. Make sure to check out the most incredible light gallery!
Since a love of handcrafts and the value of human handwork is prevalent, check out the featured works of local weavers, potters, crafters, lavender growers—artisans all. For discerning tea lovers (and those who are up and coming), Claire has increased her repertoire of 75 teas to 150. You have choices of black, green, oolong, matcha, and white teas from around the globe. You have the opportunity to try a wide range of herbal teas as well as tisane teas or “fruit infusions” which contain no caffeine.
Tea tasting is encouraged, especially paired with locally made biscotti. And, if you don’t find what you want, then Claire will source it for you. You can also get creative by mixing and matching teas to make your perfect blend. And once you have done that, adjourn to the rug gallery that harbours a tea nook where you can rest, relax, and enjoy that perfect “cuppa.”
Inspired by Asian culture where teas and rugs go hand in hand, Teas & Weaves has a rug niche which is home to carpets of all sizes and styles. From Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Russia, Pakistan, etc., they are hand crafted, hand knotted, and made of natural fibres. They are pieces of art as no two are alike nor are they uniform in every way. Since the ancient skills of carpet weaving is handed down through the generations, having one in your home allows you to better understand the cultures of the people who made them and appreciate the time, effort, and creativity it took.
Prior to purchasing, it is recommended that you take one home to make sure it works for you.
Teas & Weaves 250-492-5121
265 Main Street, Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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by Lascha Main
Please check in with dates of up coming Summer Seminars
Pu-erh - The amazing cake tea from China.
Detox and Cleansing Seminar coming up in July.
New additions to our store:
Teas & Weaves has introduced a line of herbs to encourage customers to come in and make their own blends to suit their tastes. Its fun to try some new teas that you think would appeal to you.
Northern Delights - Intuit Herbal from the tundra of Nunavic - product of Canada
See a very cute YouTube video about the history of tea from a concert by Anne Norman
Anne Norman
Absurd Publications
ACN: 134 978 199 ABN: 75 134 978 199
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