The Tea Guild
The Tea Guild is a prestigious and unique organisation that represents and encourages those outlets who are dedicated to both brewing and serving tea to the high standards desired by the United Kingdom Tea Council. Visit our Tea Guild Members Directory to read about our current Tea Guild Members, further information about How To Become A Member of The Tea Guild and its Membership Benefits.
History
The United Kingdom Tea Council founded The Tea Guild in 1985, after we commissioned an independent survey which discovered that, out of the thousands of outlets serving tea, very few were, in fact, achieving these high standards. The Tea Guild was thus created to recognise and promote thoseestablishments, both large and small, in city, town or village, who were doing so 
and thereby increase thebusiness of its members through the implementation of a public relations programme and affiliation to the United Kingdom Tea Council and its high profile, wide resources and reputation.
2011 Guide Book
Great news for Tea Lovers - the new and exciting 2011/2012 edition of our Guide Book "Afternoon Tea - Perfect places for afternoon tea" has just been published in Summer 2011.
To buy your copy right now, click here to visit the Tea Shop.
Featured Tea Rooms
Ashdown Park Hotel , East Sussex, East Sussex, RH18 5JR
Listed 19th century mansion house set in 186 acres of Sussex parkland in the heart of the Ashdown Forest. Keep reading →
The Tea Shop, Cornwall, Cornwall, PL27 7ND
Charming tea rooms serving only home-made food Keep reading →
The Winter Garden at The Landmark London, London, London, NW1 6JQ
One of the last truly grand railway hotels Keep reading →
Latest Tea Guild News
Afternoon Tea - always something to look forward to!
Afternoon Tea is one of the most popular ways to romantically celebrate an occasion or enjoy a wonderfully stylish and fun afternoon with colleagues, friends or family. Enjoying delicious food... Posted: 8th February 2011 Read more →
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 Read more →
How Afternoon Tea Can Cheer Those Dark January Days
After the sparkle of Christmas and New Year have died down, January can seem to stretch out into a bank of bleak, dull and depressing days. Posted: 20th January 2010 Read more →
Tea Shop
'Afternoon Tea - Perfect places for afternoon tea' 2012 - The new guide book covering the best venues in the UK for afternoon tea in 2012 has just been published by the AA in conjunction with the Tea Guild. Buy now →
Competition
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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...