Our Story
Its’ happened to all of us. And usually in the oddest of places and under the strangest of circumstances.An aroma comes wafting through the air, and for a moment, instantly transports you to a different place and time. A place and time reminiscent of the fondest of memories.
2003
Hello, my name is Peter Barker. Together with my wife Joyce, we created Distinctly Tea – tea shoppes with stores in Waterloo and Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Arriving at work one day, a magnificent aroma aroused my senses. I had to know what it was! Sitting at her desk, our time keeper was enjoying a cup of tea. As I approached, I noticed rose petals and green tea leaves floating on the surface. She made me a cup and soon after her and two coworkers took me to a tea shop slightly bigger than a breadbox in Bialsko Biala. And although the proprietor didn’t speak English and I didn’t speak Polish, through a series of finger pointing; grunts; facial expressions and other gyrations…over time, I was able to try as many different teas as she was able to brew. The effects that her various teas had on me were indescribable. I was smitten! I was determined to make the switch from automotive engineer to tea connoisseur and procurer. See the connection? Neither do I!
So stop in for a cup of tea and warm conversation at one of our shoppes at 18 York Street in Stratford, 187 King Street South in Waterloo. If you cannot visit in person then please visit our website at www.distinctlytea.com.
Have a cup of our tea. You’ll love it! I promise.
Peter Barker,
(Tea Connoisseur & Procurer)
18 York St., Stratford,
Ontario Canada N5A 1A1
Ph 519-271-9978 Fax 519-271-2386
187 King St. South,
Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2J 1R1
Ph 519-578-2010 Fax 519-578-2015
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