Ship’s Log: Entry No. 002 - A New Tide Rising in Saint John

Renewal & Transformation

From Queens Coast Trading Company to Rising Tide Tea — a new chapter rooted in Saint John’s harbour, history, and community.

From the South Shore to the Bay of Fundy

What began on Nova Scotia’s South Shore as Queens Coast Trading Company has evolved into Rising Tide Tea — a new name for a vision that’s been steeping for years.

Led by Zenia Horton, our artisan tea master and creative spirit behind every blend, Rising Tide brings together craftsmanship, connection, and coastal character. Each tea is hand-blended and packaged in Saint John — crafted one cup at a time with care and intention.

Steeped in History. Stirred by Renewal.

Saint John has always been a city shaped by trade, resilience, and reinvention. Once a bustling port that shipped tea across the world, it now welcomes a new generation of makers carrying that legacy forward.

From the Saint John City Market to artisan markets and at our Harbour Works Studio, we’re honouring that heritage with premium, artisan trade teas inspired by the tides — each blend a reflection of the coast’s rhythm, warmth, and spirit of renewal.

A New Journey Begins

A NEW HOME in UPTOWN SAINT JOHN

This is more than a move — it’s like a homecoming. Like the ships that once charted new trade routes through the harbour, we’re setting sail on a new chapter: connecting history, craftsmanship, and community through the simple joy of a perfect cup.

Shop Local | Sip Local | Steeped in History

Written by Zenia Horton, Artisan Tea Master and Co-Founder of Rising Tide Tea.