3 Award-Winning Teas That Define Tea Rebellion
3 Award-Winning Teas That Put Tea Rebellion on the Map
At Tea Rebellion, we believe great tea speaks for itself, but it doesn’t hurt when experts agree.
We’re proud to share that three of our teas have been recognized as award winners early this year at the Toronto. Tea Festival, celebrating not just exceptional flavor, but also craftsmanship, origin, and integrity. This takes our total award count to 34. Every time we win an award we are grateful as these reaffirm what we stand for: fiercely authentic tea, sourced directly from remarkable growers around the world.
Here’s a closer look at three teas that made us proud.
🥇 1st Place Winner: Organic Matcha
Matcha Category
Our Organic Matcha took 1st place in its category and for good reason.
This vibrant green matcha delivers a beautifully balanced cup:
sweet, vegetal, and richly umami, with a smooth, creamy finish. Stone-ground from carefully shaded tea leaves, it’s made for both traditional matcha lovers and modern lattes alike.
Why it stands out:
- Certified organic
- Single Farm Matcha (not a blend)
- Smooth, vivid green color
- Naturally sweet with depth and richness
- Perfect for whisking and enjoying pure or for iced or hot lattes
This is matcha at its most honest, pure, powerful, and uncompromising.
👉 Best for: daily rituals, mindful moments, and matcha purists.
🥈 2nd Place Winner: Zomba Pearls
White Tea Category
Elegant, rare, and visually stunning, Zomba Pearls earned 2nd place in the White Tea category.
Hand-rolled into delicate pearls, this white tea from Malawi opens slowly in hot water, releasing a cup that’s lovable, eye-catching, and gently exotic. It’s a tea that rewards patience and curiosity.
What makes it special:
- Hand-rolled pearl style
- Sun dried and minimum processing
- Delicate yet expressive flavor
- Light, smooth body with subtle complexity
- A beautiful tea to brew and watch unfold
This is white tea for those who enjoy nuance and a little drama in their cup.
👉 Best for: slow afternoons and elegant tea moments.
🏅 5th Place Winner: Pearl Green
Green Tea Category
Rounding out our award winners is Pearl Green, placing 5th in the Green Tea category.
Fresh and calming, this green tea offers a clean, joyful cup with gentle vegetal notes and a soothing finish. It’s approachable, balanced, and endlessly drinkable.
Why people love it:
- Fresh and calming character
- Smooth with no harsh bitterness
- Great hot or lightly cooled
- A perfect everyday green tea
Sometimes, simplicity done well is what shines, and Pearl Green proves it.
👉 Best for: daily drinking and green tea newcomers.
Fiercely Authentic and Award-Winning
These awards reflect the care of our growers, the integrity of our sourcing, and our commitment to letting tea be exactly what it’s meant to be.
If you’re new to Tea Rebellion, this trio is a perfect place to start.
If you’ve been with us for a while, thank you for believing in authentic tea.
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