Aspiring agricultural engineers in Nepal

One of the commitments we have made as part of our business project is to help tea producers convert their farms to organic and obtain certification.

We are working with two students, Félix and Jean, who are studying agricultural engineering at AgroParisTech and the Ecole Supérieure des Agricultures (Angers). After taking a training course on tea at Palais des Thés and exploring production methods with a farmer in the Pyrenees, the two apprentice engineers have travelled to

Nepal. For four months, they will offer their expertise to our long-time friend Prakash Raya, and will help facilitate the transition of his Kalapani farm to organic. We have been working with this producer recently, who produces delicious green teas. We will bring you more news of the students’ adventures out in the field!

Master Tea Sommeliers

A new cohort of Master Tea Sommeliers

On 28 June, more than thirty of our employees sat the Master Tea Sommelier exam. Established in 2016 by Palais des Thés, this diploma recognises a high level of knowledge of tea and the ability to offer personalised advice. It is also a way of distinguishing the best experts in our stores and within the company, while testifying to the company’s desire to create the largest community of tea specialists. Ten of them graduated after lengthy training. Feel free to come and talk to them in our stores, and put your questions to them!