Wednesday 17 November 2010

Fancy a cuppa?

Looking for a lovely cuppa tea that’s organic and with a fairtrade twist? Then look no further than the Cosy Tea range from Beyond the Bean. Each pack displays a hand knitted pattern that has been lovingly crafted to help the range stand out from the usual bland boxes that are seen on the shelves.

 


There are eight Cosy teas…

• Cosy Fairtrade Organic Breakfast Tea

A blend of Assam & Nilgiri teas from India – a classic tea for all day drinking.

 

• Cosy Fairtrade Organic Earl Grey Tea
Our Breakfast Tea with natural Bergamot.

 
• Cosy Organic Rooibos Tea with Vanilla
'Redbush' tea from South Africa with a hint of Vanilla – naturally caffeine-free.

 
• Cosy Organic Chamomile Infusion
Chamomile flowers with a hint of Liquorice for sweetness.

• Cosy Organic Sencha Green Tea with Lemon
The clean taste of Sencha Green Tea with a hint of Lemon.

 
• Cosy Organic Chunmee Green Tea with Jasmine
Steamed Jasmine flowers with delicate Chunmee Green Tea.

 
Cosy Organic Peppermint Infusion
Egyptian Peppermint – crisp, fresh and clean.

 
• Cosy Organic Blueberry & Echinacea Infusion
Blueberry, Echinacea, Hibiscus & Rosehips – bursting with fruitiness.


“For us, Cosy evokes the comfort of the traditional English tea cosy and the relaxation and time out that drinking great tea brings,” says Jo Young of Beyond the Bean. “Inspired by the recent renaissance in knitting, we worked with local knitters to create patterns that fitted with our teas. You can even see who knitted the cosy design and which stitch was used, just by checking the side of the pack! While the look and feel of the tea was important, the taste was paramount. The organic leaves in each individually wrapped bag bring the full flavour into your cup.”

All eight teas have been made using organic ingredients which have been certified by the Organic Trust. The two black teas are also Fairtrade, certified by the Fairtrade Foundation. They have been approved by the Vegetarian Society and for vegan diets by Viva!



And if you fancy a cuppa then why not check these out these cups and mugs...

 

Bone China Lip Tease Cup and Saucer

£20


A beautiful teacup marked on the rim with traces of lipstick in 24 carat gold. As an added detail, a rim of gold tea stain is revealed on the saucer as the teacup is lifted. Individually presented in a white gift box and made from fine bone china in Britain.

Where to buy:




Graham Knuttle Fish Cappuccino Cups
£40 (set of two)

Irish artist and designer Graham Knuttel has teamed up with Tipperary Crystal to create a café collection. Describes his artwork ‘fish’ he says: “Fish and the sea are a recurring theme in my work. I paint them to relax and enjoy their world which is ever changing and colourful. It gives me an opportunity to use pattern and light in a restful and yet lively fashion.”


Where to buy:
Collingwood and Bachelor
Oldrids


Avoca’s Get the Flock Mug
€9.95

‘Get the flock out of here’ - what better way to say it than with a fine bone-china mug featuring Avoca's famous scarved sheep. Guess you could call it the black sheep of the Irish design house’s ceramics range.


Where to buy



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