Unitea Tea & Living Store

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We curate a collection of high quality teas, tea-related home products, and tea-infused aromatics and toiletries.

Nature's palette
04/24/2026

Nature's palette

Nature's carvings
04/24/2026

Nature's carvings

Nature's silhouette
04/24/2026

Nature's silhouette

The middle, we are told, is compromise, a weak, watery space for the unsure. Oolong tells a different story. The middle ...
02/05/2026

The middle, we are told, is compromise, a weak, watery space for the unsure. Oolong tells a different story. The middle is not dilution. It is integration. It is the spacious place where opposites meet, soften, and complex beauty is born.

Oolong is a quiet teacher: the middle way is not the path of least resistance; it is the path of most flavour. It does not deny green tea or black tea. It simply embodies what is possible when partial transformation is welcomed.

This is the Way of the Oolong. The Art of in-between.

Read our new blog post. See 🔗 in bio.

Fresh-picked some home-grown tangerine peels 🍊, gently roasted to release their essence into the surroundings. The soft ...
01/29/2026

Fresh-picked some home-grown tangerine peels 🍊, gently roasted to release their essence into the surroundings. The soft burn infuses the space with refreshing notes of nature's zest, while blending the roasted curls into the tea adds a layer of vibrant flavour.

There is something beautiful about the quiet ritual of crafting something by hand, especially at the comfort of home. The beauty of the present, captured in nature's gifts, teaching us that the most profound moments come when we choose to slow down.

What little rituals bring balance to your day?

In a world that often rewards loudness and speed, sensitivity can be seen as quirkiness, or "the other", which can be is...
01/25/2026

In a world that often rewards loudness and speed, sensitivity can be seen as quirkiness, or "the other", which can be isolating.

That's why recognition matters so much. When sensitive souls cross paths, it's a reminder that, "I'm not alone in this way of being."

They notice the same subtle things: the shift in energy when someone enters a room, the weight behind casual words, the details tucked into small, overlooked moments. Because they move through the world with open receptors, even the slightest change can't seem to escape their attention.

Sensitive people tend to experience fully with their whole bodies. They don't just hear words, they feel tone, pauses, and what's left unsaid. When two people like this meet, there's often an immediate sense of safety. No performing, no hard edges, just permission to be real and authentic. Masks feel unnecessary.

There's also shared tenderness. Sensitive souls know what it's like to feel deeply, to be affected deeply, and sometimes to be overwhelmed by it. The mutual understanding creates an unspoken compassion.

And for a moment, or even for much longer times, the world feels softer, warmer, and more like home. Just like meeting a cup of non-judgmental tea.

There's something magical about roasting herbs or tea - it's not just about the aroma, it's about igniting a process of ...
01/19/2026

There's something magical about roasting herbs or tea - it's not just about the aroma, it's about igniting a process of renewal.

As the flame rises, it begins to clear out all the stagnant energy we've been holding onto. Burning away the worries, the stress, and the clutter in our mind. A simple act, but one that leaves us feeling grounded, refreshed, and lighter.

If there is anything that's weighing us down, a little ritual of roasting lavender can help calm our nerves, and also a perfect reminder to release, reset, and embrace a new energy 🌱🔥. We can also roast some oolongs, smell the aroma before we make ourselves a series of hot infusions over a gongfucha session. 🫖🍵

Tap into the power of nature and let the flame guide us back to our inner peace.

Read our new blog, " The Art of Roasting: the Ritual for Renewal" on our website by clicking the link in our bio.

In the quiet corners of our hearts, there lies the light - timeless, soft, and enduring. It flickers, dances, and glows,...
01/12/2026

In the quiet corners of our hearts, there lies the light - timeless, soft, and enduring. It flickers, dances, and glows, much like the lanterns of the Song Dynasty, casting a gentle warmth that transcends centuries.

These lanterns, once carried through ancient streets, were more than mere vessels of light. They were beacons, guiding travelers home, illuminating dark paths, and offering a glimpse of hope in the twilight.

We, too, carry such lanterns within us.........🏮


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When we connect with Tea and Nature, we become one with the Universe. Through gongfucha practice, we see the Universe wi...
01/11/2026

When we connect with Tea and Nature, we become one with the Universe.

Through gongfucha practice, we see the Universe within the teabowl sitting in front of us. All we need to do is just give the tea with our full attention and focus.


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"I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself and share the mission behind .My name is Carina, a Chinese Canadian shape...
01/08/2026

"I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself and share the mission behind .

My name is Carina, a Chinese Canadian shaped by my upbringing in Vancouver, BC. Though I was born in Hong Kong, my childhood was like that of a typical kid in Vancouver who enjoyed outdoor activities and sports very much such as baseball. However, I was also deeply influenced by my mother’s Taiwanese heritage, so I grew up speaking English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. My parents instilled in me the importance of staying connected to my Chinese roots, encouraging my siblings and me to speak only Chinese to our elders in the household and enrolling me in Chinese school for a few precious hours every Saturday.

As a child, I dreamed of becoming a pediatrician, which led me to study Cell Biology and Genetics at university. Yet, life had a different journey in store for me. I found myself teaching English in public elementary schools in Japan for several years, a transformative experience that completely changed my life path and I ended up exploring and living in various parts of Asia before finally returning home to Vancouver, where I entered the medical field.

I’m immensely grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to work with hospitals across the US, including Stanford Health Care, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente. My work with surgeons, doctors, nurses, paramedics, and medical staff has been an incredible experience. During the pandemic, I primarily worked alongside psychiatrists and mental health therapists as we coped with an overwhelming rise in mental health cases of patients.

It was during this time that I found the inspiration to create . I wanted to create a space where others like me could connect and cultivate a healthy tea lifestyle. I understand the profound difficulties that accompany loss and hardship, as I’ve faced my own moments of grief, looking to tea and solo hikes as my solace and therapy. Through sharing my story and the stories of others, I hope to invite you to join me in a journey towards wellness, one cup of tea at a time. Let’s raise our teacup together and embrace UNITEA in love and peace."

When an idea turned into reality. When the world was put to pause during the pandemic, tea was a very loyal companion in...
01/07/2026

When an idea turned into reality.

When the world was put to pause during the pandemic, tea was a very loyal companion in uncertain times, wasn't it?🫖

When we convert struggles into creative energy, surprises happen. We hope you can also manifest what you wish for in 2026. Trust in the process no matter how impossible it may seem at the moment.

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