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Centuries of Tea
The British have been drinking tea for more than 350 years, but tea
in other countries predates this by more than 4 millennia. From the
earliest times tea was renowned for its properties as a healthy, refreshing
drink. By the third century AD many stories were being told and some
written about tea and the benefits of tea drinking, but it was not
until the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 906 AD) that tea became China's national
drink and the word ch'a was used to describe tea.
The modern term "tea" derives from early Chinese dialect
words - such as Tchai, Cha and Tay - used both to describe the beverage
and the leaf. Known as Camellia sinensis, tea is an evergreen plant
of the Camellia family. It has smooth, shiny pointed leaves which
look similar to the privet hedge leaf found in British gardens. |
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ADAM'S PEAK
rare white tip tea
A tea with a strong malty character, enjoyed either with or
without milk. This tea garden is situated near the top of Adam's
Peak Mountain in Sri Lanka. |
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DUMBARA CURLS
rare green tea
This new and exciting Ceylon tea has an attractive and delicate
character: two leaves and a bud are processed to create an exceptional
green curl rich in anti-oxidants. |
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ASSAM
Select indian tea
This classic tea has clear, dark liquor full of body with a
robust, malty taste. Produced from the tea estates on the North
bank of the Brahmaputra River. |
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ENGLISH BREAKFAST
traditional high grown black tea
A traditional blend of high grown black teas expertly blended
to give a refreshing and bright cup of tea. |
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EARL GREY
a large leaf bergamot tea
A large leaf black tea scented with the oil of bergamot. It
is the bergamot which gives Earl Grey its distinctive character.
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ROYAL GUNPOWDER
green tea
A pungent green tea with a pungent flavour, highly sought after
for its good health benefits. This green pekoe tea has been
produced using traditional Chinese methods. |
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MARGRET'S HOPE
single estate darjeeling tea
Premium Darjeeling tea grown at high altitudes in the Himalayan
Mountains. Margaret's Hope is regarded as one of the best tea
estates in the region. |
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SILVER TIP
rare white tea
Our favourite. This mellow tea with a delicate and light character
is best enjoyed without milk. Widely regarded as the most exclusive
and rare tea in the world. |
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