Experience tea at its most magnificent, with our pairing of some of the most highly prized teas from two of the great ancient empires.

Grown on Wuyi Mountain in Fujian, China, this unusually light green tea derives its name from the way its leaves look like monkeys paws. Plucked and processed entirely by hand, it is fresh, mellow, sweet and fragrant.

Acclaimed as one of the best tea producers in India, the Temi Tea Garden is the only estate in the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim. It produces rare high-grown teas, similar to neighboring Darjeeling, but from distinctly younger bushes. The gorgeous looking leaves deliver a refined golden liquor with hints of ripe fruits.

The perfumed femininity of Jasmine tea pairs a classic gentleman’s brew. For a couple or a tea lover to share with someone special.

Many myths and recipes surround Earl Grey, whose distinctive flavour and aroma come from combining black teas with oil extracted from bergamot rind. Our blenders skilfully balance southern Italian bergamot oil with Keemun, Formosa Oolong, Assam, Darjeeling and Ceylon teas, for a fragrant, refreshing and stylishly complex brew.

Paired with a delicate, intensely fragrant Jasmine tea from the mist shrouded mountains of northern Fujian, China. Tender, silver tipped tea buds are layered with freshly gathered jasmine blossoms, before being hand-rolled into elegant pearls.

Travel on a sensory journey from the Cederberg Mountains in the semi-desert Western Cape of South Africa to the rolling verdant hills of Nepal.

The most tea-like of herbal teas, naturally caffeine free Rooibos (Redbush is renowned for its health properties. From the Wiedouw estate in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, where it is organically grown, hand-picked and cured naturally in the sun, this special long-cut Rooibos has a soothing aroma and sweet vibrant taste.

Nepal tea industry has been slow to develop, but the fantastic, little-known, Darjeeling-style teas from this fabled Himalayan land are starting to make waves. This wonderfully complex tea, from the Fikkal tea estate in Ilam, delivers an amazing jammy sweetness, and pepper, caramel and almond flavours that linger tantalisingly on the tongue.

This is possibly the best tea filter we could find. Great for tea mugs or small pots. Unlike some cheaper metal filters, this filter does not loose its shape. It is made from dishwasher safe black plastic with gold-plated filter screen. The lid preserves the precious fragrance of your beverage.

'If I had to recommend just one tea infuser, for unrivalled practicality and durability. This would be it!' - Seán Farrell, Founder Chateau Rouge

"What is the cheapest to you now is likely to be the dearest to you in the end."

A stainless steel mesh tea ball infuser with a little teapot on the end of the chain. Transform your old teapot with this lovely little infuser, makes even the oldest teapot 'trendy' again. Also perfect in your favourite mug with your loose leaf tea at home or work.

"Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage."

A stainless steel 'Teapot' tea infuser with a little tray. Great addition to your tea gift, or fun alternative to your everyday tea infuser. Also perfect in your favourite mug with your loose leaf tea at home or work.

"I always fear that creation will expire before teatime."

Beautiful borosilicate glass teapot with lid and glass strainer. An essential accessory for any tea connoisseur. The clear glass allows you to enjoy watching your tea leaves unfurl, and can easily control the strength of the infusion. Truly enjoy the tastes and aromas of your quality loose leaf tea.

"If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty."