Our Story
Our story begins with bees.
For over fifteen years, we’ve tended hives and gardens — first in Richmond, and later in Fraser Valley — sharing each season’s blooms with both pollinators and people. Ornamentals, fruit trees, herbs, and a patchwork of flowers grow here, alongside a few chickens, ducks, and the occasional turkey.
We gather our botanicals with care, growing them naturally and in harmony with the land, so that every petal and leaf carries the character of our homestead. These are the same blossoms that shade our tea parties beneath the arbor, where the sound of water and the hum of bees mingle with laughter and conversation.
From garden to cup, our teas are steeped in the simple joys of this place — its rhythms, its harvests, and its stories.
The Language of Flowers
A Brief History of Floriography
Long before emojis, people found subtle ways to communicate their feelings. During the Victorian era (1837–1901), social etiquette made many emotions too delicate to speak aloud — so messages were delivered through flowers. This practice became known as floriography: a symbolic language where each bloom carried its own meaning.
Victorians exchanged carefully arranged bouquets called tussie-mussies. A red hibiscus signaled passion. Cornflowers spoke of remembrance. Pink roses expressed appreciation. Even the direction a flower faced — or whether it was tied with ribbon — shifted its message.
Dozens of flower dictionaries were published, each assigning emotions and virtues to blossoms. These books became quiet companions for courtship, friendship, grief, and celebration.
Today, floriography is experiencing a gentle revival — not as a secret code, but as a thoughtful way to say what matters.
At Floria Teas, we infuse that tradition into every blend, allowing each cup to speak with petals, meaning, and memory.
Why Pair Flowers With Tea?
Tea is already ritual:
warm hands around a mug,
steam rising in stillness,
a pause in the day.
When botanicals are chosen for their symbolism,
the experience becomes
brighter, richer, and more meaningful —
a conversation between aroma and emotion.
Floriography Today, Steeped Anew
Floriography isn’t about returning to Victorian formality.
It’s about elevating everyday tea with meaning:
A thank-you becomes heartfelt.
Sympathy becomes soothing.
Celebration becomes sweeter.
Thank you for visiting Floria Teas — where taste meets tenderness, and where the simplest gesture can still speak beautifully.