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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.


Children's Tea

Children's Tea

It's never too early to introduce your children to the pleasures of drinking tea. Whether at home or at one of The Tea Guild's fine tea venues, we recommend that tea drinking is a habit that is best started young!
Posted: 24th August 2010
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Try a Tea-Tox

Try a Tea-Tox

Afternoon tea has an unfair reputation for being an unhealthy indulgence. It's time to set the record straight!
Posted: 12th August 2010
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City and Country Hotels

City and Country Hotels

Whether you're a day-tripper or holiday-maker, taking afternoon tea in one of The Tea Guild's City or Country Hotels is the ultimate way to spend an afternoon.
Posted: 27th July 2010
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The Darjeeling Limited

The Darjeeling Limited

It's known as the "Champagne" of teas and the delicate flavour and exquisite floral aroma make Darjeeling the ultimate afternoon tea.
Posted: 20th July 2010
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The Black Swan Tearoom

The Black Swan Tearoom

We take an exclusive peek into the world of The Tea Guild's Top Tea Winner 2010.
Posted: 29th June 2010
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Scotland's Top Tearooms

Scotland's Top Tearooms

From grand hotels in Scotland's capital, artist-designed cafes in vibrant Glasgow and quaint village tea rooms dotted around Scotland 's stunning countryside, there's a venue for every type of tea lover North of the Border. We take you on a tour of The Tea Guild's finest...
Posted: 16th June 2010
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Out of Africa

Out of  Africa

The African continent grows great tea, and the chances are that you're drinking it daily!
Posted: 2nd June 2010
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Compendium of Tea Quotations

Compendium of Tea Quotations

As long as there has been tea, people have been writing about our favourite drink. From it's health-giving properties to the ritual of afternoon tea, there is a quote for every tea-time occasion. Here we round up some of the best...
Posted: 12th May 2010
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Meet the winners of The Tea Guild's Top Tea Awards 2010

Meet the winners of The Tea Guild's Top Tea Awards 2010

Three terrific tea places were presented with Top Tea awards from The Tea Guild last week. Now, let's find out more about what goes into making Britain's Top Tea!
Posted: 20th April 2010
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The winners of The Tea Guild's Top Tea Awards will be announced this week

The winners of The Tea Guild's Top Tea Awards will be announced this week

When it comes to tea, April is the most important month of the year. Why? It's when The Tea Guild hand out their prestigious awards for the UK?s Top Tea Places!
Posted: 9th April 2010
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Survey - Tea and your fluid intake

March 2010
What percentage of your total personal daily fluid intake would you say comes from drinking tea?
Click on the appropriate cup to see how you compare with others where:
        1 = Zero
        2 = up to 20%
        3 = 20 to 40%
        4 = 40 to 60%
        5 = 60 to 80%
        6 = 80 to 100%

One... Two... Three... Four... Five... Six...
10% 18% 20% 19% 16% 16%

Total votes: 3867

Featured Tea Room

Featured Tea Room

Peacocks, Cambs, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AU
A friendly tea shop not far from the Cathedral Read more →

Tea Advisory Panel (TAP)

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...

TEA a brief history...

Tea is so much a part of everyday life in Britain that we might never stop to think about how a unique plant from faraway China became the nation's favourite drink. But the history of tea is fascinating, and in this section we can follow its story from the earliest times in Imperial China right up to its present place at the heart of British life. Read more...