The Salada tea business was founded in Toronto in 1892 by Montreal-born businessman Peter Charles Larkin.

This helped establish a uniform flavor for Salada and the promise of consistent freshness to its drinkers.

[1] Designed by architects Densmore and LeClear, the building featured large bronze doors by Henry Wilson inscribed with images of the history of the Ceylon tea trade, as well as Larkin's own contributions to a commitment to quality in the field.

[5] In 1988, Salada was acquired by Redco Foods, Inc., a company formed to produce Red Rose Tea in the U.S. under license from Unilever.

[6] Not long thereafter, Redco Foods sold Salada (Canada) to Unilever, so that each company produced both brands in their respective country.