If you're looking for the perfect tea gift this Christmas, look no further than the new luxury tea collection from Ahmad Tea in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Launching Christmas 2021, Beyond the Leaf is an exciting new collaboration between two iconic British brands, balancing Ahmad Tea's four generations of tea knowledge with the natural beauty and heritage of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

The partnership sees the prestigious English heritage brand come together with some of the world's most beautifully blended teas to create a range that is refined, elegant, and quintessentially British.

Featuring four classic blends - Majestic Breakfast, Splendid Ceylon, Garden Afternoon and Elegant Earl Grey - it is the perfect balance of quality and elegance for a smooth, delicious brew at any time of the day.

Dominic Marriott, Master Tea Taster at Ahmad Tea says:

“As a leading authority in the natural world, Kew is the perfect partner for our new Beyond the Leaf collection.

 “To produce the finest tea takes time, patience, and dedication. From hand plucking the best leaves and buds from the world's most prestigious tea gardens to tasting the tea at every stage in its long and intricate journey, every blend in our new collection is nurtured to ensure the highest quality and the most exquisite taste.

 “At Ahmad Tea, we are lucky enough to have some of the world's best Tea Tasters on our team who sample up to 500 cups each day to ensure the blends are perfectly balanced and the taste is consistent. Beyond the Leaf is testament to this; from the rich and malty Majestic Breakfast to the refreshing and lively Splendid Ceylon, Great British classics are elevated to a new level.”

Beyond the Leaf from Ahmad Tea in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew features four classic blends:

Majestic Breakfast - A jewel in the British tea crown, this rich and malty blend balances Kenyan and Ceylon teas with second flush Assam leaves for a bold, full bodied brew. Best served with a splash of milk.

 Splendid Ceylon - Teas from high elevations give the brew its bright colour and deep flavour, whilst the medium grown teas add a citrussy freshness for a refreshing and lively finish. Serve with a slice of lemon for a classic Ceylon experience.

 Garden Afternoon - An elegant and uplifting blend, this delectable brew is the perfect partner for afternoon tea. A blend of Assam, Kenyan and Ceylon teas, with a hint of bergamot, provides an uplifting floral finish.

 Elegant Earl Grey - Soothing and exotic, this refined Earl Grey balances teas from Ceylon and India. A touch of bergamot adds an exotic fragrance to lift the tea's citrussy notes. Served with lemon or a splash of milk, this soothing brew is perfect at any time of the day.

Beyond the Leaf, the new collection from Ahmad Tea in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew will be available to buy from uk.ahmadtea.com and shop.kew.org from Christmas 2021. RRP £7.99 for a 100g loose leaf tea caddy or £11.99 for a 4 x 10 teabag selection caddy.

To enquire about Ahmad Tea's wider range of Great Taste Award-winning teas and luxury tea gifts, contact Ahmad Tea at info@ahmadtea.com or go to www.ahmadtea.com.

Follow Ahmad Tea on Instagram  @AhmadteaUK and on Facebook @AhmadTeaUK  for tea inspiration and offers. 

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About Ahmad Tea

Ahmad Tea is an independent, family-owned and run business based in Hampshire. The company's mission is to improve lives by bringing communities together through the experience of drinking the finest quality tea.

Drawing on 3 generations of blending and tasting experience, Ahmad Tea is widely regarded as one of the finest tea brands in the world, earning a reputation for 'affordable premium' on its ethos of taking the highest quality tea from bush to cup at an affordable price.

Having grown from humble beginnings, Ahmad Tea is one of the UK's largest tea producers, and one of the world's largest independents, delivering sales across more than 80 countries worldwide, through its network of independent distributors.

The company is committed to environmental sustainability, ethical supply chains and charitable causes. A proud member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, its charitable work – including building and furnishing a fully equipped hospital in Sri Lanka – has seen Ahmad Tea donate a percentage of its profits to charitable causes over its 40-year history. www.ahmadtea.com/uk