Tea History: Who was James Taylor?

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, …

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Do You Know This Man?

Who is this man?  Do you know this famous figure in Scottish Tea history? This is Andrew Melrose, who started the brand of tea that carries his name.   Andrew Melrose …

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New Teas from Brodies Tea

Brodies Tea recently announced a line of new teas. The tea bags in this new collection are pyramid-shaped.  New varieties include Breakfast, Earl Grey, Camomile, Peppermint, Green Tea with Japanese Cherry …