The London Tea Company has a range of refreshing gourmet teas that are perfect as ICED TEAS for the summer.
Blends that are just right for sipping ‘on the rocks’ include the energising White Tea, Elderflower and Apricot; the revitalising Peppermint, Spearmint and Strawberry and the luscious Green Tea Tropical.
The thirst quenching properties of tea make it one of the best summer drinks to enjoy when outside temperatures are soaring. According to Dan Bennett, head of foodservice, for The London Tea Company, “Iced teas are really popular right now and are set to become the drink of the summer.
Discerning consumers are looking for more sophisticated alternatives to unhealthy, sugary drinks and our teas which are packed full of vitamins and anti-oxidants are the perfect choice.”
“Introducing iced tea is a great seasonal twist and if you take the time to update the menu in this way on a regular basis then it will keep your customers coming back for more. What could be better on a warm day than a refreshing cup of delicious fruit based tea served over crushed ice?”
The London Tea Company has developed a niche in the market place for bringing innovative Fairtrade and organic tea blends into the mainstream offering. No longer the niche they once were, Fairtrade and organic teas have become a much more general lifestyle choice with broad consumer appeal. Tea is very much the ‘in’ drink now, even Lady Gaga was drinking tea whilst in the UK recently.” Explains Dan.
“Consumers have been enjoying our teas since 2004 and will now actively seek out our blends when they are eating out. Operators need to embrace this trend and build brand loyalty by offering customers their tea of choice which is London Tea.” Says Dan.
“Operators go to great lengths to develop the coffee menu and we feel that as tea is now very much in vogue it deserves the same level of attention. Early Grey and Breakfast Tea will always be the staple on any menu but our gourmet teas are a world away from the teas of yesteryear. Introduce a dedicated speciality tea menu with an inspiring mix of unusual teas such Blackcurrant, Raspberry and Cinnamon or Vanilla Chai and your customers will just love it.” Explains Dan.
Once operators have made a decision to extend the gourmet tea menu, then the London Tea Company is the natural partner. “We are a young and ambitious award winning company, firmly established in the market and supplying some of the UK’s leading brands including Crown Plaza, Radisson, The Dorchester, Compass, and Le Meridien. I hope people will judge us by the company we keep.” Comments Dan.
The London Tea Company offers an extensive choice of blends, each available in a variety of formats. The range includes Lavender Camomile; Vanilla Chai; Red Berries; Lemongrass, Ginger and Citrus Fruits and Green Tea, Mango and Ginger as well as the more traditional English Breakfast, Earl Grey and Pure Green Tea.
Teas can be supplied as organic loose leaf tea, tea bags and tisanes. All ingredients (the teas, the spices, the flowers, the herbs) are certified 100% organic and are packed at source to retain quality and freshness. With its colourful, quirky packaging and eye catching point of sale material, London Tea Company creates a stunning focal point or counter top display designed to attract consumers and generate increased sales.
For further information and free samples, please tel: 0203 159 5480, email: info@londontea.co.uk or visit the website at www.londontea.co.uk,
How to make iced teas
Iced teas are made by infusing double the usual amount of tea in hot water, adding sugar to taste, then leaving to cool. Iced tea is best served in tall glasses poured over crushed ice and dressed with a sprig of garnish to reflect the tea’s properties – such as mint, spearmint or slices of strawberry.