Rare Tea Company facts for kids

Rare Tea Company Ltd. is a special company based in London, England. It was started in 2004 by Henrietta Lovell. This company is known for getting its tea directly from farmers around the world. They then sell this tea to people and famous restaurants.

History

How Rare Tea Company Started

Rare Tea Company began its journey in London in 2004. Since then, it has grown a lot. The company works with many of the world's best chefs and restaurants. For example, they supply tea to Noma in Copenhagen and Momofuku in New York. They also work with Claridge's, a famous hotel in London.

Selling Tea to Everyone

You can buy Rare Tea Company's teas from their e-commerce website, which ships all over the world. In the United Kingdom, their teas are also sold in Waitrose stores. This makes it easy for many people to enjoy their special teas.

Product

What Kind of Tea Do They Sell?

Rare Tea Company sells loose leaf tea and different kinds of herbs. They get these products through direct trade. This means they buy the tea directly from the farmers who grow it. This way, they can make sure the farmers are treated fairly.

They get their teas from many countries. These include China, Japan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mexico, and even the UK. Besides tea, they also offer tea ware. They work with British artists who make ceramic tea items.

Special Tea Blends

Rare Tea Company is also famous for making unique tea blends. These are special mixes created for specific people or places. Some of their famous blends were made for Royal Ascot, Fergus Henderson, and the restaurant Noma.

Awards

Rare Tea Company has won awards for its work. In 2009, they were named "Best Independent Retailer" by Observer Food Monthly.