Two Years of Just the Tea: Celebrating with Cupcakes & Giving Back! 🧁

Two years, countless cups of tea, and a whole lot of gratitude!

This November marks two years since Just the Tea made its very first sale, and what an incredible journey it's been. What started as a passion for creating flavourful, thoughtfully crafted organic teas has grown into something much more meaningful, thanks to the wonderful community that continues to support us.

From our very first customers to everyone who has discovered, shared, gifted, and enjoyed our teas along the way, you've all played a part in our story.

And what better way to celebrate our second birthday than with something sweet and a little giving back?

Celebrating Two Years by Giving Back

When we introduced our Purposeful Bundles in February 2026, we wanted to create a way for every purchase to make a difference beyond the cup.

Through this initiative, customers enjoy 20% off specially curated tea bundles, while another 20% goes toward supporting local charitable organizations.

As we celebrate our second anniversary, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to turn that collective generosity into something meaningful for our community.

We're proud to announce that Just the Tea has donated $350 to Moisson Outaouais!

Moisson Outaouais plays an important role in supporting food security in our region, helping provide food assistance to individuals and families through its network of community organizations.

This donation was made possible because of you.

To everyone who purchased a Purposeful Bundle, supported our small business, or helped spread the word, thank you! Your support allows us to continue building a business that believes in giving back, one cup at a time.

And this is only the beginning. 

Let's Celebrate with Something Sweet!

Of course, no birthday celebration would be complete without a little cake!

To mark the occasion, we're sharing a delicious tea-inspired cupcake recipe featuring our Bergamot Bloom Earl Grey.

Earl Grey's signature citrusy bergamot notes pair beautifully with vanilla, creating a soft, fragrant cupcake that's perfect for birthdays, afternoon tea, or simply treating yourself.

And the best part? You can swap the tea for another Just the Tea blend to create your own signature cupcake flavour!

Earl Grey Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

Light, fluffy vanilla cupcakes infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea and topped with creamy vanilla buttercream.

Makes: 12 cupcakes

Prep time: 20 minutes

Bake time: 18–22 minutes

Ingredients

For the Tea-Infused Cupcakes

• 2 tablespoons Bergamot Bloom Earl Grey loose-leaf tea
• ¾ cup whole milk or oat milk
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Buttercream

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups icing sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk or cooled, concentrated brewed tea
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: Dried edible flowers, natural food colouring, citrus zest, or a light sprinkle of finely ground Earl Grey tea for decoration

Instructions

Prepare the Tea-Infused Milk

1. In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk until steaming, but not boiling.
2. Add the Bergamot Bloom loose-leaf tea, remove from heat, and allow it to steep for 10–15 minutes.
3. Strain the tea leaves, pressing gently to release the infused milk.
4. Allow the milk to cool completely. Measure out ½ cup for the batter, topping up with additional milk if necessary.

Prepare the Cupcakes

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the cooled tea-infused milk, mixing just until combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Prepare the Vanilla Buttercream

1. Beat the softened butter until light and creamy.
2. Gradually add the icing sugar, mixing until smooth.
3. Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk or cooled, concentrated tea.
4. Continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy, adding a little more liquid if needed.
5. Pipe or spread the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.
6. Finish with a sprinkle of citrus zest, natural food colouring, edible flowers, or your favourite decoration.

Tea Tip: Make It Your Own!

One of our favourite things about baking with loose-leaf tea is how easy it is to experiment with different flavours.

Simply replace the Bergamot Bloom Earl Grey with another Just the Tea blend when preparing the tea-infused milk.

Vanilla Haven: Create a smooth, naturally sweet rooibos cupcake with comforting vanilla notes.

Moonless Maple: Try a rich black tea cupcake with cozy maple notes, paired with maple buttercream.

Mocha Chaga: Create a rich, chocolatey cupcake with smooth mocha notes, perfectly complemented by a creamy chocolate or vanilla buttercream.

French Kiss: Add a romantic floral twist with delicate chai spices and fragrant botanicals, beautifully paired with vanilla or honey buttercream.

For herbal blends, you may need to steep a little longer or use slightly more tea to achieve your preferred flavour intensity.

Tea tip: Always strain the tea leaves before adding the infused milk to your batter, and let the milk cool completely for the best texture.

Here's to Many More Cups Together!

As we celebrate two years of Just the Tea, we're reminded that this journey has always been about more than tea.

It's about creating meaningful everyday rituals, discovering delicious flavours, supporting local communities, and building something special together.

We're incredibly grateful for every order, every kind word, every recommendation, and every person who has supported us along the way.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our second birthday and for making our $350 donation to Moisson Outaouais possible.

Here's to another year of flavour, connection, and giving back.

Sip into Wellness.