Marco Ovies is a staff writer for Dished Vancouver, covering food news in and around the city. He loves cats, overpriced iced coffees, and a good cheeseburger.

<p>The day is nearly here. After first sharing the news that Cha Tra Mue, a.k.a. Thailand&#8217;s number one tea brand, was opening its <a href="https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/cha-tra-mue-vancouver" target="_blank">first Western Canada location here in Vancouver</a> last year, its opening day is fast approaching.</p>
<p>The tea shop first got its start all the way back in 1945 in Thailand.</p>
<p>&#8220;Generations of tea lovers have grown up with the rich, creamy, and fragrant taste of our original Thai tea blend — a closely guarded recipe that&#8217;s been perfected over 80+ years,&#8221; wrote the tea shop.</p>
<p>At its Vancouver outpost, the tea brand previously said that it&#8217;s dedicated to sharing that same real taste of Thailand&#8217;s favourite tea.</p>
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<p>As for what makes this tea so special, it only uses selected black tea leaves and finishes each drink with creamy condensed milk.</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s more than just a drink — it&#8217;s a taste of Thai heritage in every sip. From bustling Bangkok streets to neighbourhood tea shops across Asia, Cha Tra Mue has become a beloved icon,&#8221; said the tea shop.</p>
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<p>You can visit Cha Tra Mue&#8217;s Vancouver outpost starting Friday, Feb. 13.</p>
<h2><a href="https://www.chatramueyvr.com/" target="_blank">Cha Tra Mue</a> — Vancouver</h2>
<p><strong>Address: </strong> 736 W. Broadway, Vancouver</p>
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