About Tealyra

The history of our brand

Our journey started with a simple passion for tea, evolving into a mission to connect enthusiasts of all levels, from the curious novice to the discerning connoisseur, in a shared exploration of tea's rich flavors and traditions. We started our operations in 2010 as retail tea stores Tealux in the Canadian province of Quebec, and only in 2014, after 4 years of hard work, we took the next step and moved to online sales worldwide using the Tealyra brand.
We are united by a profound passion for tea and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With hands stained by matcha and hearts filled with enthusiasm, our team crafts unique blends that reflect our steadfast dedication to quality. We provide a wide range of premium organic teas, cultivated directly on our plantations, alongside our innovative blends created to inspire and delight.

The name of our brand is a combination of words 'Tea' and 'Lyra', where the latter refers to a famous and bright constellation. An interesting fact, within the Lyra constellation lies the trio of galaxies NGC 6745 in the mixing and merging to form a new galaxy, like a process of blending different teas to create a unique new blend, but which has been going on for millions of years. "Discover the best Galaxy of Teas" is our brand slogan.
In Greek Mythology, Lyra represents the tortoise shell lyre of Orpheus, a famous musician and poet. Orpheus was known for his incredible musical talent and his ability to charm even the stones with his beautiful music. When he died, his lyre was thrown into a river, and Zeus sent an eagle to retrieve the lyre and placed both of them permanently in the sky.
For all of us, Tealyra is more than just a tea company. It's our own way of enjoying life and we're honored to share our way with customers worldwide, from our home base outside of Montreal, Canada, to (believe it or not) China itself, Southern California, small Cree communities in Northern Quebec, and all over Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and beyond.

Official Brand Logo	Our Head Office and Warehouse Châteauguay, Quebec, Canada

The Wide Selection of Tea and Teaware

Raw and cooked pu'erh, black, Chinese green, Japanese green, yellow, oolong, delicate white, matcha, rooibos, mate, herbal infusions, pure herbal teas, fruit teas, and even kid-friendly caffeine-free fruity blends - we offer it all.
We are constantly striving to provide you with the best tea this year has to offer. Trends come and go, but authenticity in tea will stand the test of time. We offer close to 300 types of loose tea and are regularly updating our stock, sampling new crops, and creating new blends. We get so excited when we discover something new and are proud of our exclusive line, which even features small-batch, limited-edition white tea from Japan!
We also produce more than 30 different types of teaware in a variety of colours, sizes and configurations to achieve the perfect tea experience.

The best customers in the world

We love you, respect you and value your decision to explore the global culture of tea with us, encompassing traditional ceremonies in Japan, China, and India, tea traditions in the UK and the Middle East, and tea rituals in South Africa. Tea serves as a distinctive gateway to various cultures and traditions. We respect the traditional and centuries-old methods and offer beautiful cast iron teapots, whole aged pu'erh cakes, and the accessories necessary to correctly prepare Japanese matcha. Also we got that not everyone can carve out time during the day to have a tea drinking experience that demands the focus and time it takes to use a Japanese matcha whisk, or yixing teapot, and we offer practical accessories to make drinking your tea an easy addition to your busy daily life. We offer a wide range of brewing tools, thermoses, mugs, cups and teapots specifically for your comfort.

Thank you for choosing us as your companion in the world of tea!

For inquiries or to share your tea stories, contact us at support@tealyra.com.