Explore The World of Japanese Tea
Win two
Round trip tickets to Japan
1 Grand Prize
4 Weekly Giveaways
8 Milestone Bonuses
[ Jul 27 – Aug 31 ]
4 Weekly Giveaways
8 Milestone Bonuses
Whisked Away
To Japan 2026
Win a trip for two to Japan
Shop to enter
The Prizes
The Grand prize
Round trip for two to Japan
Paragon Air
DEPARTURE
SPRING 2027
JPN- 2x round-trip tickets
- Guided tea farm visit
- Guided hojicha factory tour
Tickets
How to Earn Tickets
Every eligible item comes with a ticket, each ticket represent a set number of entries.
- 4EntriesCopper Brown Ticket 100g Hojicha / Genmaicha Powder · 100g Baking Matcha Powder · 100g Japanese Loose Leaf Tea Shop & get 4 entries
- 2EntriesSpring Green Ticket 30g Ceremonial Matcha · 50g Hojicha / Genmaicha / Baking Matcha Powder · 50g Japanese Loose Leaf Tea · Bamboo Whisk Shop & get 2 entries
- 1EntryHunter Green Ticket Any Japanese tea drink, pastry, popcorn, chocolate, or teaware Find a cafe location
- 1EntryFree Daily Entry Free entry, once a day · no purchase Enter free
One ticket per eligible item. The number is how many entries that ticket carries. Every entry has an equal chance of winning, free or purchased. Open to residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) and the United States (excluding New York, Florida, and Rhode Island). See the official rules for full eligibility.
Milestone Bonuses
More Total Entries. More Prizes
Every raffle entry helps unlock new bonus prizes. Every ticket moves our Communi-tea plane across the interactive map. The farther it travels, the more prizes unlocked for more of YOU to win!
The Communi-tea Plane
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Hover or tap a stop to see its reward. The plane travels up Japan as the community climbs.
See how far our communi-tea has travelled!
The 8 milestone bonuses
How To Enter
Method 1 - With a purchase (Unlimited)
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01Get a Japanese teaPurchase eligible items ONLINE or in store
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02Receive a raffle ticketEvery item comes with a ticket representing a set number of entries
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03Register your ticketScan the QR code on your ticket and complete the short form.
Method 2 - Free entry (Limit once a day)
- No purchase necessaryEnter free once a day, no code required. Every entry has an equal chance of winning.Limit ONE entry per day (we check!).
Weekly prizes
Win something every Tuesday
See all weekly prizes
Aug 4Matcha Latte Beginner Set
- 100-prong handcrafted bamboo whisk
- Ceramic whisk holder
- 30g Ceremonial Matcha powder
Aug 11Genmaicha Latte Beginner Set
- 100-prong handcrafted bamboo whisk
- Ceramic whisk holder
- 50g Genmaicha Matcha
Aug 18Hojicha Fever Set
- Organic Hojicha loose leaf 100g
- Mango Hojicha loose leaf 50g
- Your choice of Hojicha powder 50g
Aug 25Japanese Tea Flight
- Organic Hojicha 100g
- Organic Kukicha 50g
- Genmaicha (Matcha Coated) 50g
Locations
Our Wholesale Community
Partner cafes
Honolulu Cafe
Qualifying drinks Mango matcha, strawberry guava matcha, matcha latte (iced or hot)
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Mister Ice Cream (ROBSON location only)
Qualifying drinksMatcha latte, Hojicha latte (drinks / floats)
View on map →
Fife Bakery
Qualifying drinks Mango matcha, hojicha berry
View on map →
ARCHR Coffee
Qualifying drinks Banana bread matcha
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AVIK
Qualifying drinksIced Oat Matcha
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cafeclub.
Qualifying drinks-White chocolate matcha latte, Salted hojicha latte, Matcha cloud, Matcha cold foam, Slushy white chocolate matcha
View on map →
Penny Penny Coffee
Qualifying drinks Mango sticky rice matcha, raspberry danish matcha, osmanthus matcha latte
View on map →
Provisions Kitsilano
Qualifying drinks Watermelon hibiscus matcha
View on map →
Saku
Qualifying drinks Jasmine matcha cloud
View on map →
Saan Saan Cafe
Qualifying drinks Matcha latte, strawberry matcha
View on map →
Saltysugar Patisserie
Qualifying drinks Matcha, genmaicha popcorn, matcha paradise cake, matcha strawberry cake
View on map →
Interested in becoming a partner?
Join our wholesale communi-tea and feature Paragon tea on your menu!
Apply to partner →
Q&A
How many entries does a purchase earn?
Every eligible item comes with one ticket. Tickets worth multiple entries will automatically be counted- you do not need to enter them multiple times. Each ticket includes entries based on the item purchased:
- 1 entry — any Japanese tea drink, pastry, popcorn, chocolate, teaware, or featured partner café item.
- 2 entries — 30g ceremonial matcha, 50g hojicha, genmaicha, or baking matcha powder, 50g Japanese loose leaf tea, or a bamboo whisk.
- 4 entries — 100g hojicha, genmaicha, or baking matcha powder, or 100g Japanese loose leaf tea.
- 10 entries, the Golden Ticket — 100g ceremonial matcha.
- Purchases of tea sets will earn tickets equivalent to each item included in the set.
Tickets only apply at our partner cafes to the drinks/treats mentioned on our website
Can I enter more than once?
Yes. Each ticket counts as the number of entries printed on it, and the free entry is available once per person per day.
What are the prizes?
Weekly prizes — 4 winners
- Week 1: Matcha Tea Latte Beginner Set
- Week 2: Genmaicha Tea Latte Beginner Set
- Week 3: Hojicha Fever Set
- Week 4: Japanese Tea Flight
Approximate value $50 each.
Grand prize — 1 winner- Two round-trip tickets to Japan, departing Spring 2027. Approximate value $3,000.
- Private hojicha tea factory tour in Shizuoka with a guide and translator. Approximate value $500.
Prize values are estimates and subject to change without notice.
When are winners announced?
Weekly prize winners are contacted each Tuesday starting August 3, and the grand prize winner is announced after the contest closes on August 31, 2026.
How will I know if I’ve won?
We post the winning raffle ticket code on Instagram stories, and we contact winners directly using the details they provided. To claim a prize you will need to:
- Correctly answer a skill-testing question, as required by Canadian law
- Confirm your contact details within 14 days
How do I get my raffle ticket?
In store, you receive a physical ticket with your order. For shipped orders, we include a ticket with your package. A free daily entry is also available online.
What if I lost my raffle ticket?
Unfortunately you will need to present the matching ticket to claim a prize, so keep it somewhere safe until the contest closes.
Is the prize transferable or refundable?
No. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Travel details for the grand prize are arranged directly with the winner.
Can I enter from outside Vancouver?
Yes. Place an online order or submit a free entry during the contest period. See eligibility below for the regions we can accept entries from.
Which airport would we fly out of?
The grand prize departs from an airport with a direct flight to Tokyo:
- Vancouver (YVR)
- Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
- Montréal–Trudeau (YUL)
- Calgary (YYC)
- Seattle–Tacoma (SEA)
- San Francisco (SFO)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Denver (DEN)
- Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
- Atlanta (ATL)
- New York JFK (JFK)
- Honolulu (HNL)
Who can enter?
Residents of Canada excluding Quebec, and the United States excluding New York, Florida, and Rhode Island, of legal age where they live.
Where can I read the full contest rules?
The full terms and conditions are linked below and govern the contest in full.
The rules in brief
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Enter free once per person per day, or receive a ticket with an eligible purchase. All entries, free or with purchase, have an equal chance of winning, and the method of entry does not affect the odds. Odds depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Selected entrants must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question. Open to residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) and the United States (excluding New York, Florida, and Rhode Island) of legal age in their place of residence. Full official rules govern. Sponsor: Paragon Tea Trading Company Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia.
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