Chateau Rouge

"We have created Château Rouge named after a legendary Parisian chateau and inspired by an era in French history of lavish banquets and stylish balls, when traders brought exotic delicacies back from their travels, we search far and wide for taste sensations that excite us. Determined to uncover the world’s most remarkable producers, each of our products tells its own unique story of heritage, authenticity and discovery - which I invite you to explore." - Seán Farrell Founder, Château Rouge

Last week I found myself sat in the glorious Plaza Athenee Hotel in Paris (on Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs Elysees) catching up with an old friend – and missing London of course... When the waitress came over (a young, elegant looking French woman), we both ordered a cup of tea – a fine loose-leaf tea from Darjeeling India...