Turn About is Fair Play
August 21, 2008 by Marye Audet
Filed under Tea News
Apparently there is a new British Invasion going on.
A company in Cornwall, England by the name of Tregothnan Tea is growing and making tea. That in itself is only semi-interesting but the fact is that they are successfully exporting their tea to Japan, China, and India!
With 25 acres of tea plants they are growing a ton or so of tea leaves a year. The company claims that the micro-climate of the area in which the tea is being grown allows them to create a tea that rivals Darjeeling, and they believe it is superior to that Prince of all Teas.
And tea is not the only thing that the Asian customers are buying. They are clamoring for the scones. Devonshire and jam to go along with it!
It just seems funny to me. Can you imagine ten years form know, heading into a Chinese restaurant and getting a scone to go with your Lo Mein?
You can read the article in full here.
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HI Marye,
We have an English Tea Room here owned and operated by Asians and it’s a bit strange. They haven’t quite gotten the English thing down.
A question… I was wondering how the advertising works on blogs and if you could give me any more info.
Thanks,
Cori
Hi Cori..I will email you a bit later today. If you don;t hear from me email me at maryeaudetATgmailDOTcom
Ha! I loved reading the comment above. A Chinese owned English tea room…
Have a great weekend, Marye!
You too Vee, thanks for stopping by,
I think that is interesting and it is about time a Britt. grew their own tea!! I think that’s great.
And hello!
Hey! Where have you been?
So much just needs done lately!. I’m so happy it is nearly Autumn. It seems everything feels calmer and more relaxed even when it isn’t. And it’s so beautiful you can’t help but be happy!
I’m always pleased to catch up on all your posts. I adore you family, thoughts and eye-eating your cooking.