Elmwood Inn Fine Teas and Benjamin Press

2008 EXPANDED EDITION

THE NEW TEA COMPANION

by Jane Pettigrew and Bruce Richardson

Now 250 pages, 300 photographs and 50 new teas. This book is used by every major tea company in the US and Great Britain. Produced by The National Trust of England and Benjamin Press. Hardcover with jacket. 

This is the reference book used by major tea purveyors in both the UK and USA.

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Owners of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas & Benjamin Press

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TAKING TEA WITH ALICE 

Diane Sedo and Dawn Hylton have written the perfect resource for Alice in Wonderland themed tea parties with color photography, illustrations, recipes and activities that would drive a Hatter Mad!

2008 updated edition available retail or wholesale.

Read the three-page feature article taken from the book in the Christmas edition of Victorian Homes magazine!

Tea for Two Gift Box

See this beautiful Tea for Two Gift Box and all the items available for the tea lover on your gift giving list at our Gift Box Page.

We make gift giving easy because we can do all the shipping for you.  Whether it's an autographed tea book or our popular Twelve Teas Gift Box, Elmwood Inn Fine Teas and Benjamin Press is the place to begin your shopping. See our gift page or call 800-765-2139.

CELTIC TEA WITH FRIENDS

Elizabeth Knight's great new teatime collection contains over 30 recipes by Shelley Richardson! This beautiful gift book was the 2008 Winner of an AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD and is featured in the September issue of TeaTime magazine!.

Available retail or wholesale.

The National Archives Turns to Elmwood Inn Fine Teas

Elmwood Inn Fine Teas has produced a private label tea commemorating one of the pivotal events in the colonies' struggle for independence. The project was commissioned by the Gift Shop at The National Archives in Washington, DC. The home of our nation's most treasured documents requested one of the teas thrown overboard in Boston Harbor.

Read more about the Boston tea party and this historic tea online.

THE MEANING OF TEA

74-minute Feature Length Film

This beautiful film made its debut at this year's World Tea Expo. Filmed around the world, Norwood Pratt and others give you an insightful and uplifting look into tea's influence on cultures everywhere.

DVD Retail: $29.95  

ON SALE ONLINE AT $24.95!

Order DVD online.

THE MEANING OF TEA CD

Soundtrack Retail: $19.95.

ON SALE ONLINE AT $15.95!

Available wholesale or retail.

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA National Sorority's Fleur de Thé

This custom blend enhances world famous Earl Grey  with the refreshing aroma of oranges and lemons. A touch of cinnamon makes this cup of tea a relaxing and flavorful delight. Proceeds from the sale of this tea goes to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation.  Elmwood Inn Fine Teas owner Shelley Richardson was a member of this sorority while a student at Florida State University.

Also available as a two-tin gift box.

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MORE GREAT TEA ROOMS

The Great Tea Rooms of America 2008 edition is now available. The 4th edition has been expanded and updated with several new tea rooms and a new section of tea shops. Order now retail or wholesale. AUTOGRAPHED COPIES AVAILABLE!

The 2008 edition of Great Tea Rooms of Britain has also been expanded by 20 pages. Order an AUTOGRAPHED COPY. 

All Benjamin Press books are available retail or wholesale.

Our first Tea & Etiquette Seminar will be held March 27-28.  Read more about it...

Dorothea Johnson Answers Tea & Etiquette Questions.  Read on...

TEA IN THE NEWS

These happy faces were photographed at the Southern Season Cooking School in Chapel Hill (NC) on December 7. Bruce Richardson and Shelley Richardson were the guest speakers that day for a sold-out two-hour tea class. Watch for a return engagement in 2009!

STUDENTS COMPLETE TEA 101 SEMINAR

Our next Tea 101 Seminar will be March 2009   Read more...