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TEA IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION IN THE UK Consumers are demanding better tea. They appreciate the difference between a slow-grown, hand-picked leaf tea and a conventional low grade teabag produced on an industrial scale. Leading hotels and restaurants are serving fresh, whole leaf teas to bring a new dimension to the customer’s experience and tea lovers are happy to pay a premium for outstanding tea and knowledgeable staff.
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IN THE UK THE SPECIALIST TEA MARKET IS THRIVING. GROWTH HAS INCREASED 25% YEAR ON YEAR SINCE 2007 AND THE TREND IS SET TO CONTINUE THE KEY DRIVERS OF GROWTH ARE: Educated Foodies
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People are dedicated to learning more about the origins of their food and drink – and as they explore the wider range of teas, they develop a taste for more complex, refined and interesting flavours.
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Recognition by consumers of tea’s healthy properties. Western medicine is beginning to endorse what the Chinese have believed for 4,000 years – that tea has spectacular heath-giving properties.
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Canton Tea Co Story OUR VALUES ARE THE AUTHENTICITY AND INTEGRITY OF OUR PRODUCT WITH OUTSTANDING SERVICE Jennifer Wood started the company from her kitchen table in 2007. She had worked with Anita Roddick for 9 years and was inspired by Anita’s impetuous, go-ahead attitude. Canton Tea Co is one of the fastest growing specialist tea companies in the UK.
Origins FARMER XU’S POUCHONG WAS CANTON TEA CO’S FIRST TEA Pouchong has big, beautiful whole leaves and bright, floral notes which are smooth and refreshing. It is easy to brew, completely delicious and one of our top-selling green teas.
Ancient
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WE GO DIRECT TO THE SOURCE Our buying partners in Guangzhou buy direct from the farms. Our Tie Guan Yin is from Anxi where Farmer Liu’s family have been growing tea since 1404. They understand the terroir and the seasons to produce some of the world’s best tea.
AWARD-WINNING TEAS We dominated the Guild of Fine Food, Great Taste Awards in our first year winning more Gold Stars than any other tea company. Our Jasmine Pearls was the only tea in the competition to win the top 3 Gold Stars. Every year, 90% of the teas we enter pick up Gold Stars.
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SECOND BEST TEA COMPANY IN THE WORLD Every week for the last two years we have been rated either No 2 or No 3 out of 275 tea companies by Teaviews.com As the biggest independent tea review site they rate industry leaders and established specialists. We beat all but one on quality and service (because we try harder.)
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WE PROVIDE FRESH, AWARD-WINNING, HAND-PICKED TEAS DIRECT FROM THE FARM. WE DELIVER ON SERVICE AND QUALITY
Serving Canton Tea gives your customers a thoughtful, high grade tea experience.
HOTEL ENDSLEIGH
HARRODS, HARVEY NICHOLS AND JOHN LEWIS FOOD HALLS Our retail cartons can be found here in these destination stores for lovers of fine foods – and whole leaf teas. CHINA TANG, THE DORCHESTER We supply Sir David Tang’s famous restaurant, one of the best in the world.
Star Performers MITCHELLS & BUTLERS M&B opened Tuk Cho with teas only from Canton Tea Co. The first of a new pan Asian restaurant chain, we are part of an ambitious expansion plan.
THE RITZ The epitome of sophisticated afternoon tea-drinking, our teas are served at events and on special occasions. POLLEN STREET SOCIAL Canton Tea Co has created a hugely popular, bespoke Pollen Street Social Blend. Michelin-starred chef, Jason Atherton says, “I consider Canton Tea to be the best source for the world’s greatest teas and their service is quick and personal.” PETERSHAM NURSERIES Canton Tea Co has been the sole tea supplier to Richmond’s Petersham Nurseries since 2009. The kitchen is in a wooden hut, the restaurant is a glasshouse with a dirt floor and plenty of flowers – but now it has a Michelin-star. Canton Tea reflects Petersham’s devotion to fresh, outstanding, seasonal produce.
Your WE OFFER LOOSE TEA AND TEABAGS, CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL TEAWARE, TRAINING AND EVENTS WHOLE LEAF TEAS Over 100 fine, leaf teas. A selected food service range. Teas from China, India, Taiwan and Japan. CANTON TEA PYRAMIDS Biodegradable, silky pyramid teabags containing our leaf teas and organic herbal infusions. TEAWARE Traditional, handmade Yixing Teapots. Practical Ceramic Teapots with metal infusers. Contemporary Glass Teapots with glass infusers. Branded teaware. ORGANIC HERBAL INFUSIONS Herbal infusions and blends: 100% organic, certified by the Soil Association.
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Tea Service PERFECT TEA BLENDS Bespoke hand-blended teas: we create your own signature blend. Classic Canton blends: Canton Chai, Canton Breakfast Tea. POINT OF SALE Tea Menus. Tea Storage and Display. Booklets and Post Cards. TRAINING Staff training. Tasting events for customers.