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 those establishments, both large and small, in city, town or village, who were doing so and thereby increase the business 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.
NEW: 2009/10 Guide Book
Great news for Tea Lovers - the new 2009/2010 edition of our Guide Book "Afternoon Tea - Perfect places for afternoon tea" has just been published by the AA and is now available!
Buy your copy today directly from the UK Tea Council.
Featured Tea Rooms
Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms - York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, YO1 8QP
Bettys in York - a flagship café in the heart of the city Keep reading →
Claris's, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8AL
A quintessentially English tea shop with beams, inglenook, lace tablecloths and delicious food Keep reading →
Tiffin Tearooms , Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AU
This very attractive tearoom is to be found in the historical town of Alresford in Hampshire. Keep reading →
Latest Tea Guild News
Where to take Mum for afternoon tea on March 14th
Unless you're quick, Mother's Day afternoon tea venues will be all booked up! Reserve a table at one of the members of The Tea Guild NOW, for the ultimate way to indulge your Mum next week. Posted: 3rd March 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 →
The future of tea in 2010
Tea experts across the country have been looking into their crystal balls - or perhaps they've been reading the tea leaves... From the top tea rooms and hotels around the UK, here are the predictions... Posted: 15th December 2009 Read more →
Survey - Winter tea drinking - how many mugs a day?
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| 8% | 13% | 17% | 21% | 15% | 27% |
Total votes: 3870
Tea Shop
'Afternoon Tea - Perfect places for afternoon tea' 2009/2010 - Unfortunately this book is now sold out due to popular demand. Buy now →
Recent News
Where to take Mum for afternoon tea on March 14th
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...