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Higgins & Burke Tea in Ottawa

Higgins & Burke is a Canadian tea brand from Mississauga. Ottawa supermarkets and online shops sell it.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Check the tea aisle at large Ottawa supermarkets. Grocery pickup apps show stock by store. Well.ca ships the boxed range across Canada.

Professional insight

Grocery tea buyers check blend name and format first. Higgins & Burke boxes look alike.

  • Pyramid sachets hold whole leaf; flat bags hold cut tea.
  • RealCup pods need a compatible single-serve brewer.
  • Decaf Orange Pekoe has its own box; check closely.
  • Herbal blends contain no tea leaves or caffeine.

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Higgins & Burke facts

Founded
1912
A long running Canadian brand.
Based in
Mississauga, Ontario
More common in Canada than the US.
Formats
Bags, pyramid sachets, RealCup pods
Three separate product lines.

Types

Example blends listed by Canadian retailers
StyleExample blends
BlackOrange Pekoe, English Breakfast, Earl Grey Grove
Spiced blackCardamom Chai
GreenForest Valley Green
HerbalPeppermint Patch, Wild Harvest Chamomile, Sunkissed Ginger
Fruit herbalBerry Vines, Apple Orchard Spice

Tips

  • Call the store before driving across Ottawa for one blend.
  • Use grocery app stock checks for your nearest branch.
  • Order online if you want a less common herbal blend.
  • Buy two boxes of favorites; flavors rotate on shelves.

Storage

  • Keep boxes closed and away from spices and coffee.
  • Store in a cool, dry cupboard.
  • Use flavored blends within the best-before date.
  • Move opened sachets to an airtight tin.

Common questions

Is Higgins & Burke a Canadian brand?
Yes. It is based in Mississauga and dates to 1912.
Can I buy it online in Ottawa?
Yes. Canadian online stores and grocery delivery services ship to Ottawa.
Does it make caffeine-free tea?
Its herbal blends are naturally caffeine free. A decaf black tea is also sold.