1880s – Mr Maxey's Tea

Posted on April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 by Mr Maxey

Mazawattee – History in a Tin

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United Kingdom Tea Company – A look back in time

A prominent importer, broker, wholesaler and retailer of tea in late Victorian times, this company published a catalogue describing its operations. There are sections describing the Mincing Lane Market in London, which at that time handled sugar, coffee, tobacco, spices, cocoa and wine, as well as tea! Within its pages, there are also sections describing how tea is grown, processed, transported to destination and made available to its customers.

Posted on April 26, 2019May 25, 2019 by Mr Maxey

Tea Break – “The Party”

Taken from a short story written by Anton Chekhov, this excerpt describes how Olga Mikhaylovna entertains guests during a name-day party she is throwing for her husband, Peter. Continue reading Tea Break – “The Party”