Throughout history, many tea companies have started and ended. Periodically, we like to review tea companies of the past. Below, is an a label for Early Morn Tea from William …
Have You Tried Holyrood Tea?
Have you tried Holyrood Tea? Actually this is a copy of artwork created by Smith & Ritchie of Scotland. The company was established in Edinburgh in 1853.
How Big is Scotland’s Tea Market?
In Scotland, a lot of tea is consumed. But, exactly how much is the Scottish Tea market worth? According to Unilever UK, the Scottish Tea market is worth £39 Million (approximately …
Picture of World’s Most Famous Tea Drinking Scotsman
Do you know this man? He is the most famous Scottish person in the world ever associated with tea. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1848. No matter how …
Video on Glasgow’s Willow Tea Room
When it comes to Scottish Tea, perhaps no place is more famous than the Willow Tea Room in Glasgow, Scotland. We found a great summary of this tea room. If …
Scottish Citizen That Helped Start the Ceylon Tea Industry
A Scottish citizen was partly responsible for starting the tea industry in Sri Lanka. James Taylor, pictured below, arrived in Ceylon in 1852. He worked with another Scotsman, Thomas Lipton, …
This Scotsman May Be the Most Well-Known Tea Figure Ever
Who is this? This man was born in Glasgow, Scotland and is the most well-known figure in tea history. You know the company he started. See answer below. This is …
When Did Tea Consumption Start in Scotland?
Scotland has a very long tradition of tea drinking. Tea drinking was introduced to Scotland in 1680 by Mary of Modena, then Duchess of York. She was visiting her first …
UK Tea Sales Increase for 1st Time in 4 Decades
As hard as it is to believe, tea sales in the United Kingdom rose in the last year for the first time in 4 decades. An interesting story in the …
Brodies Tea: A Very Brief History
Brodies Teas are still made in Scotland. The teas come in distinctive drums and are often first seen by vistors to Scotland. Today, Brodie’s is still a family business with …