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Which Part of Britain Brings The Best Tea Brew?

Tea is a way of life in Great Britain. Since the introduction of tea by Portuguese princess Catherine in 1662 A.D Brits slowly developed their love affair with this wonderful beverage. Eventually it became the national beverage in the nation. There are several regions in Britain, but have you ever thought from where you can enjoy the best tea brew. Today I am bringing you views from James Green the owner of “Tea from The Manor” expressed at an interview with Helen Pidd

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As Mr. Green mentioned ” Lancastrians may have won the Wars of the Roses* and be vastly better at football than our transpennine rivals, but, by ’eck, the brew bearing my county’s name is an insipid affair. More than once I had to go back to the cupboard and check I hadn’t picked up a decaf bag in error. Lancashire Tea is murky. It has a sinister tinge of that slightly bruised purple you get when suffering a tea with the good stuff removed”

Green added further “But before Yorkshire folk get too cocky, their brew didn’t come out top in my tasting test. That honour went to Ringtons of Newcastle. Forget the Wars of the Roses: the Geordies win the Guardian’s tea tussle”. So according to him Ringtons is the best tea brew. Green has come to this conclusion after comparing Yorkshire Tea, Lancashire Tea, Cornish Tea, West Country Tea, Welsh Tea and Ringtons plus the tea which is grown in Scotland Kinnettles Gold.

According to “The Guardian”, Kinnettles Gold is the only tea could find that is grown wholly in Britain. But “Tea with Nipun” is well aware of tea grown in Cornwall and Devon.

Anyway, Tea lovers all over Britain may have different views based on their personal preferences. Whatever it is, Tea is providing them stimulation (From Alkaloids), Relaxation (From L-theanine) and priceless health benefits (Thanks to Anti-Oxidants). Who knows, Tea might be the secret behind building such a massive British empire all over the world.

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References

1.Read Full Interview: The Guardian

2. About “Tea from The Manor: https://teafromthemanor.co.uk/

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Clipper Tea Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Fairtrade

When it comes to the trade in Europe, ethical claims (environmental / social welfare) play a vital role since European consumers are so keen on these matters. They always appreciate sustainable / environment friendly products as well as manufacturers who sacrifice their profits on those area. Clipper Tea, a well reputed British tea brand is one of those. Anyway, there are criticisms on the real contribution of these non-profit organizations towards making a better future for farmers. But According to Fairtrade ( https://www.fairtrade.net/) claim, it gives an opportunity for consumers to minimize poverty through their every day shopping.

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According to Wessanen UK Clipper Teas was the first ever UK tea to carry the Fairtrade mark 25 years ago, and today is the world’s largest Fairtrade tea brand. Being one of the leading Fair-trade brands, Clipper Tea has assisted to establish the standards for ethical / sustainable tea production in growing countries. Fairtrade not only supports fair wages, but also it provides a fund called the Fairtrade Premium which growers can invest back into their communities – Clipper has contributed over £4m to the Premium since it began 25 years back.

Rebecca Vercoe, Clipper Teas Brand Controller says “We know that Clipper’s tea drinkers care deeply about who picks their tea and the many small ways they can do good in this world”. She added further, “We’ve always been committed to tea that is natural, fair and delicious so you can be rest assured that not only will it taste great, but it’s made in harmony with nature and helps to improve the lives of the people who pick it.”

Clipper Tea was initiated in 1984 in a Dorset kitchen by a tea-obsessed husband and wife team. The couple wanted to share their love of great tea with a promise of ethical sourcing and natural production. 

Read More About Clipper Tea: https://www.clipper-teas.com/

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References

1.Original Post: https://wessanenuk.pr.co/171412-clipper-celebrates-25-years-of-fairtrade-tea

2.Company Website: https://www.clipper-teas.com/

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Prince Charles to Serve Afternoon Tea to Donald Trump

Even though both British & US citizens are descending from same forefathers their tea traditions are completely different. Tea is the national beverage and a way of life in Great Britain. They prefer home made hot tea. But USA is a Coffee dominating market. But tea is gaining in popularity due to emerging health and wellness trend. In the US, about 80% of tea consumption is in the form of RTD (Ready to Drink). Freshly brewed iced tea is also popular among tea lovers during the summer. By the meantime, as BUSINESS INSIDER had reported, Prince Charles has planned to host an afternoon tea ceremony to Donald Trump at his home, Clarence House, during the president’s state visit in few days time.

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The Prince Charles and his beloved wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will join US leader for afternoon tea at their official residence Clarence House. Mr Trump and his beloved wife Melania are going to be guests of the Queen during his excellency’s 3 day visit, which starts on 3rd of June.

“Tea with Nipun” is not a site which promotes political matters. Our sole intention is to convey true facts on tea and make tea lovers aware on latest tea news. President Trump’s visit is a political matter, but this tea party will be a social gather around the most popular beverage in the world after water. Tea is also the only popular beverage which provides stimulation (From Alkaloids) and relaxation (From L-theanine) at the same time. By adding some icing on the cake, Tea donates many health benefits like reducing the effect of Cardiovascular diseases, cancers and diabetes if the tea is consumed in her pure form. So can you imagine a better drink for a social gathering ?

Afternoon Tea tradition was initiated in Britain by ladies from noble families few centuries back due to the long break between Lunch and Dinner. They preferred to have afternoon tea in fancy gardens with cookies, short eats and some other simple food stuff. Eventually it became a routine of British ladies.

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References

1.Original Post: https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-prince-charles-to-meet-for-afternoon-tea-2019-5

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Typhoo Reveals 250 Tea Gardens Where They Source Tea

Tea is a way of life in Great Britain. Brits can’t imagine a day with out their favorite cuppa. In the recent past many British tea brands like Twinings, Tetley, PG Tips etc revealed their suppliers. This tells us the importance of transparency when it comes to tea trade in UK as well as through out Europe. By now another UK giant namely “Typhoo” has already revealed 250 tea gardens where they source tea from all over the world.

View The List of Tea Gardens: https://typhoo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tea-Gardens-for-Typhoo-Updated-11.04.2019.pdf

“Our commitment to sourcing responsibly in an ethical and safe manner is of high importance and we take pride in knowing where our tea is from,” said Paul Jefferies, tea buyer at Typhoo Tea Limited.

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Paul Jefferies added further “We’d like to share this with everyone who enjoys a cup of Typhoo and help to ensure wider industry transparency and accountability. We’re always looking for more sustainable ways to source our tea and source tea from Rainforest Alliance certified farms that have environmentally and socially responsible practices. We are also a member of member of Ethical Tea Partnership.”

The company founded in 1903 & based in Moreton, Wirral, UK. It packs more than 18,000 tonnes of tea and herbal infusions each year.  According to company website (https://typhoo.co.uk/), The brand is so passionate about providing quality tea following ethical and sustainable practices.

This reputed brand prides itself on its ethical position and reputation within the industry and has a long-standing history of assisting raise tea industry standards. This company was one of the first tea companies to send its tea buyers to monitor and analyze various aspects of working conditions across their tea gardens – offering retailers greater transparency on tea provenance.

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References

1.Company Website: https://typhoo.co.uk/

2.Picture Credit: https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/

3.More Information: https://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/22357/typhoo-publishes-full-list-of-global-tea-suppliers/

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Twinings Introduces A New Promotional Sales Tool

Except in UK and Ireland, Coffee is the most popular hot drink in EU region. But Tea is a way of life in UK. Arguably the reason behind building such a massive empire all over the world. Twinings ( https://www.twinings.co.uk/) is one of the British / global brands which addresses high-end consumer segment.

Since it’s Cold In’fuse launch last year, this range has been purchased by more than 1.1 million consumers, and holds 81.2% of the market share in this particular category, according to data from Nielsen. Here my intention is not to promote Twinings brands, but to make tea lovers aware on latest updates in the industry. Also hope Marketing students will be interested in this new promotional tool.

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According to Tea and Coffee Trade Journal (https://www.teaandcoffee.net/)Penetrating into restaurants, cafes and bars all over the UK, Twinings Cold In’fuse is a choice for operators seeking to offer a healthier option to their tea lovers. As an additional sale to water, the fruity bags can be put into a water bottle for a customer on the go. And, for a short time period, Twinings is offering a free point of sale unit, perfectly sized to hold two flavour varieties and assure that the range is visible to customers, encouraging them to trial the new products.

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Jacqui Chapman, shopper marketing manager at Twinings Food service mentioned: “Offering a range of healthy drinks is crucial to ensure that operators remain at the forefront of customer needs. Our research tells us that 68% of adults would typically choose a healthier alternative to a soft drink and 49% are more likely to purchase a low calorie option, plus 66% of adults are looking out for products that contain all natural ingredients. These are the key insights that led to the development of Cold In’fuse and with recent Nielsen data revealing that 1.1 million people have bought this product already, we are excited to watch it take off in the food service sector.”

More About Company: https://www.twinings.co.uk/

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References

1.Original Post: https://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/22283/twinings-release-new-promotional-sales-tool/

2.Company’s Officlal Website: https://www.twinings.co.uk/

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Kit Harington Willing to Sip Tea With You

The influence of celebrities plays a vital role in marketing. Tea is a way of life in Britain and Brits are so passionate on this wonderful beverage (http://www.teawithnipun.com/2018/10/14/why-tea-is-so-special/). Well, these benefits from tea may be the secret behind the success of British empire. By the way, have you ever thought you would get an opportunity to sip tea with the super star Kit Harington and know more about your favorite Game of Thrones movie experience Or his favorite season of the series? Or what he likes least about being famous? Well, you now have the perfect chance to ask the actor in-person over a cup of tea.

"WHAT?!" You say, while doing a spit-take. "Yeah, WITH him," I assure you.

The price is not just tea with Kit Harington ! Below are exactly what you would win,

1.Round-trip flights to London with accommodations at the Groucho Club — a private members only club.

2. Afternoon tea with Kit Harington at the Groucho Club.

3. VIP tickets to the play True West starring Kit at the Vaudeville Theatre.

4. A behind-the-scenes tour of the theater with Kit for an exclusive look at the costumes, props, and more.

If you are willing to win an afternoon tea sesh for you and a friend with the super star, all you have to do is donate $10 to his campaign in partnership with Omaze between now and Jan. 29.

Proceeds for the campaign will assist Mencap in their mission to uplift the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families.

References

1.Original Post: http://mentalfloss.com/article/569988/win-tea-with-kit-harington-game-of-thrones-omaze

2. See More + Video: https://www.buzzfeed.com/crystalro/kit-harington-making-tea

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A Brit and an American Take Brew Tea Co to The US

British tea and the US tea cultures have got many differences even though other aspects of these cultures are quite similar to each others. Henry Woodd and Amy Vrabel, have launched Brew Tea Co brand teas and accessories in the United States. They operate under Box & String LLC and do business as Brew Tea Company USA. Brew Tea Co works under the mantra “Make tea awesome” and is a brand built on the idea that tea doesn’t have to be boring or weird. They are redefining what “good” tea can be – making it more inclusive, demystifying it and raising the bar. Brew Tea Co source and blend some of the best tea – only ever using rolled, whole leaves. All other ingredients are completely natural and free from artificial flavors.

The British tea company found its way to the heartland of America by way of a family visit. Woodd, a British expat, discovered Brew Tea Co while visiting London on a fortuitous grocery run to Waitrose. Its bold packaging among the sea of boring boxes caught his eye, so he thought to give it a try. From the first sip he was hooked, and no tea could measure up. Upon his return to the midwest, he offered his friend, Vrabel, a proper cup, and the rest is history. They made it their mission to bring the British tea stateside. Two friends and a cup of tea. It’s how all good stories start.

“We are thrilled to partner with Harry and Amy to expand our reach to another part of the world,” says Brew Tea Co. co-founder, Phil Kirby. “Their success in other projects and exuberance for Brew Tea Co tea make them the perfect team to make tea awesome in the United States.”

Woodd and Vrabel’s approach to business is clean and simple. They have found transparency with partners, vendors and tea drinkers makes for lasting relationships. The duo is targeting the millennial market and believes the speciality tea world needs a serious shake-up. They are all about two things: making tea awesome, and keeping it simple. Brew Tea Co USA offer a range of classic blends, sold as proper loose leaf and proper tea bags – all full of tasty rolled, whole leaves and fragrant herbs and spices. To satisfy the habitual drinker, every blend has a subscription option. Drinkers can also subscribe to a tea subscription through The Brewtime Club for their own enjoyment or to send as a gift. They are working with influencers, cafes, restaurants, distributors and grocery to find the perfect outlets for proper tea.

 

This move reflects the emerging tea trend in USA. 

 

About Brew Tea Company: https://www.brewteacompany.us/

Original Post: https://www.pr.com/press-release/768961

 

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London Based Greenwich Tea Company Sold

Kings Business Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of The Greenwich Tea Company in South East London to a first-time buyer.

The Greenwich Tea Company is a critically acclaimed business that specializes in the sale of the finest English blend teas.

The buyer, Ms Natasha Senkus, is now looking to build on the success of the tea house by introducing a fresh re-brand.

Citing the location and the unique nature of the business that persuaded her to purchase, Ms Natasha Senkus said:

“Buying a business was made easy with Kings Business Brokers. They were in contact throughout the whole process and were only a phone call away whenever I had any questions.

“I am very pleased with how the sale has gone through. It was made easy and very straight forward.

“Thank you again, I will be recommending yourselves to all my friends and family looking to buy a business.”

Established in 2013, The Greenwich Tea Company has received critical acclaim following its shortlisting for The Guardian’s ‘New Business Award’.

Commenting on the service, the vendor Miss Elizabeth Sambrook said:

“Kings Business Brokers were very helpful and continued working right to the end to see the sale went through smoothly.

“Selling a business with Kings Business Brokers was made easier as I was kept in the loop with regular updates on the performance of my business on the market.

“Thanks for all your help. I will be recommending you to my friends and family. Money well spent.”

Sales negotiator Dylan O’Kane commented:

“I enjoyed working with both parties. This was a smooth transaction with no delays thanks to the clear determination from both the vendor and buyer. I wish them all the best for the future.”

Reference

1. Original Post: https://businessbuyers.co.uk/2018/11/23/the-greenwich-tea-company-ltd-in-london-sold/

2. Company Website: http://www.thegreenwichteacompany.co.uk/

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Dinner, Tea or Supper ? This is How England Refers to Their Evening Meal

In Europe, very few nations like England, Scotland, Ireland, Russia etc are remained as tea dominating nations while all others prefer their coffee as the hot beverage. Following Portuguese princess Catherine’s introduction of tea to Great Britain in 1662, Brits slowly started falling in love with this healthy, refreshing, stimulating and calming beverage. Eventually tea became the national drink in England.

However, few prove as divisive as the question of how best to describe the last meal of the day. While “dinner”, “tea” and “supper” are all commonly used phrases in England, a recent study has unveiled which has come out on top as the nation’s favourite term, and the results may surprise you.

The results revealed that “dinner” was the most popular word, with 57 per cent of the participants choosing it over the others.

Just over a third of the participants preferred the use of the word “tea”, while only five per cent referred to the meal as “supper”.

However, the study didn’t just examine which word was most favoured across the country, it also looked into how answers varied according to geographical region.

As may be expected, “dinner” was the overwhelmingly preferred term used in the South, while those in the North preferred to say “tea”.

According to the report, competition was very tight in the Midlands, with people living in Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Hertfordshire and Shropshire only slightly more likely to describe the meal as “tea”.

 

While some may assume that the distinction between the two words comes down to class, YouGov has pointed out that geographical location is a more crucial factor.

More than half of middle class northerners call the evening meal “tea”, alongside 67 per cent of the northern working class.

Moreover, 74 per cent of the middle class and 70 per cent of working class that hail from the South use the term “dinner”.

 

Reference

1. Original Post + Vote your preference: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/dinner-supper-tea-which-one-uk-brits-debate-evening-meal-yougov-a8363331.html

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There was an era when people risked jail for a cup of tea

I am writing this article based on some important points caught from one of BBC articles appeared on 2nd of April 2018. The original source has been sited under references. Until the Brits started tea cultivation in their colones like India, Sri Lanka (Ceylon) etc in the middle of 19th century, the only option they had was to import from China. In that era, this refreshing beverage is a rare resource. But now tea is grown commercially even in England. Plymouth in Devon and Tregothnan in Cornwall are examples for those. Britain’s love affair with tea was initiated after Portuguese princes Catherine introduced tea to her English royal family.

Tea was a trade triggered by increasingly high tariffs or duties, taxes a merchant would have to pay to legally import tea.

The duties on importing tea reached a staggering 119% in the 1750s – which meant that if you could avoid paying the tax, the cost of your brew dropped by more than half. So tea smuggling was a vital part of Britain’s economy for some 200 years.

Many customers turned to the smugglers, who were willing to risk imprisonment or have their ships destroyed and goods seized if they were caught.

Free trade and smuggling are closely linked.

When import taxes or tariffs are low, there’s not much profit to be made from smuggling.

Conversely, when a government makes it expensive to legally import items it encourages smugglers who can undercut the official price.

 

Tea taxes

In an age before income tax, tea duties accounted for 10% of government revenues, which was enough to pay for the Royal Navy, but as tariffs on it reached 119% it gave smugglers their chance.

“If you had high tariffs and goods people wanted, it gave smugglers a business opportunity,” says Exeter University historian Helen Doe.

More than 3,000 tonnes of tea was smuggled into Britain a year by the late 1700s, with just 2,000 tonnes imported legally.

In some areas whole communities were dependent on smuggling, from landowners who might finance the operation down to the fishermen who might be crewing the boats.

Smuggling operations

There were three main types of smuggling, says Robert Blyth, senior curator at the National Maritime Museum in London.

“There’s small-scale smuggling, where you might row your boat out to meet a ship and take off some of its cargo to sell illegally, the ship’s captain declaring the missing cargo as ‘spoiled at sea’ when it gets to port to officially unload the rest,” he says.

“Then there are commercially organised groups bringing contraband into harbours across the UK in a sophisticated operation.

“Finally, you have simple theft and pilfering in major ports like London from ships that have already moored, but have not yet been checked by the revenue.”

 

Swedish traders

It wasn’t just the British who were developing a taste for tea. The popularity of the drink in Sweden meant the country also played an important role in 18th Century smuggling into Britain.

Swedish East India Company merchants were able to buy the best quality Chinese tea because unlike other European countries they were prepared to pay in silver – rather than seeking to barter or trade.

Quite a few were actually Scottish, political refugees who had fled to Sweden after the failure of the 1745 Jacobite uprising, and who thus saw little wrong in avoiding paying tax to Britain’s Hanoverian government.

So popular was this trade that newspapers in Scotland and northern England openly carried adverts for this smuggled tea, called “Gottenburgh Teas”.

For many tea traders in Britain, buying smuggled tea made sense, says Derek Janes, a history researcher at Exeter University.

“Britain’s own East India Company had a monopoly on tea imports, so if an Edinburgh merchant wanted to buy it you had to go to London, you had to pay to bring it back to Scotland – and you had to pay upfront.

“But if you bought it from the smugglers it would be half the price – with no tax to pay – they would deliver to your door and you would get up to four months credit. A much better service!”

One of those involved in this trade was John Nisbet, who became rich enough to commission architect John Adams to design his harbourside mansion in Eyemouth in the Scottish borders, complete with hidden partitions for the smuggled tea.

Often when the customs officials got a tip-off about his ship it was too late – the cargo had already been smuggled ashore. And if a smuggler did have his goods seized, he could sometimes negotiate a price to buy it back from the government.

Increased policing

By 1784, the government realized high tariffs were creating more problems than they were worth and cut tea duties to just 12.5%, making tea affordable for most people. The change meant smugglers switched to bringing in spirits and wine instead.

Original Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-38910968

 

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