NEWS
This part of the site has been formulated to keep you up to date with all the latest interesting tea news from around world. From business news, to amusing sound bites, we'll ensure you're updated every step of the way.
Behind the scenes at the UK's best tea room: Davenports in Cheshire
Davenports in Cheshire has won The Tea Guild's Top Tea Place Award 2013. Owner Belinda Davenport explains the story behind the success.
Posted: 16th May 2013
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Success Story
The Goring Hotel in Mayfair has been recognized by The Tea Guild as the best place in London to go for afternoon tea. Catherine Whyte finds out more.
Posted: 23rd April 2013
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Davenports Tea Room awarded UK's Top Tea Place 2013
An Alice in Wonderland themed tea room in Northwich, Cheshire, has been named as the best place in the UK to enjoy afternoon tea, after winning the prestigious Tea Guild's Top Tea Place Award 2013.
Posted: 12th April 2013
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The Montagu Arms Awarded Top City and Country Hotel Award 2013
The Montagu Arms Country Hotel has achieved the highest accolade of the tea world by winning The Tea Guild's Top City and Country Hotel Tea Award 2013.
Posted: 11th April 2013
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The Goring Hotel named as London's Top Afternoon Tea Place 2013
The Goring Hotel has been awarded The 2013 Top London Afternoon Tea Award by The Tea Guild.
Posted: 10th April 2013
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London wins 22 prestigious Tea Guild Awards of Excellence this year
The Tea Guild has bestowed 22 Awards of Excellence in this year's Top London Afternoon Tea Awards 2013 to leading establishments in the capital.
Posted: 9th April 2013
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2013 Tea Guild Awards of Excellence
As the standards that Tea Guild members offer their customers continue to rise ever higher it was decided a few years ago to recognise those members who achieved almost top marks in each of the 16 categories inspected in The Tea Guild Top Tea Place, Top City & Country Hotel Tea and Top London Afternoon Tea competitions.
Posted: 8th April 2013
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Watch this space!
Excitement is brewing as Tea Guild members brace themselves for the results of the 2013 Top Tea awards.
Posted: 3rd April 2013
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Top Tea Travel Guide, Part three - The Best Brews with the best views
In our final instalment of our Top Tea Travel Guide, we look at Tea Guild members whose properties are set in the most glorious countryside; with stunning vistas and gorgeous panoramas. Do remember to call ahead to check if there are afternoon tea slots still available, or better still book well in advance (preferably when you book your holiday) as demand increases dramatically during peak seasons.
Posted: 28th March 2013
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Top Tea Travel Guide, Part two: city cuppas
Going to one of the UK's major cities this year? Take tea (and refuge) in the stylish surrounds of the Tea Guild's urban venues.
Posted: 12th March 2013
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Tea & Business
Featured Member: The Tea Guild
The Tea Council created the Tea Guild to promote high standards of preparing, serving and selling tea outside of the home. Membership to this exclusive and prestigious organisation is by invitation only. All establishments must fulfil exacting criteria and pass inspection at least once a year by professional tea tasters. Each tea place offers a... Read more
Featured Tea Room
Sofitel London St James, London, London, SW1Y 4AN
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Tea Advisory Panel (TAP)
The Tea Advisory Panel was created to provide media with impartial information regarding the health benefits of tea. Panel members include nutritionists; dieticians and doctors. For further information please call 0207 052 8989. Read more...