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| Earl Grey |
£2.50
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| Our world famous tea is exclusive! Prepared from a blend of the finest black China teas, and flavoured with the oil of the Bergamot orange a favourite of the Royal Household and many other world celebrities. | |
| Guv'nors Blend |
£2.00
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| From a 100 year old recipe - a blend of the most superior Darjeeling and Assam teas - an acclaimed favourite of the discerning tea lover. | |
| English Breakfast Blend |
£1.50
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| A unique and traditionally English tea prepared from the best of Indian and Ceylon Teas and enjoyed by our customers in all parts of the world. | |
| Three Gardens Ceylon Blend |
£1.50
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| Ideal for drinking with milk - and prepared from three 'high grown' Ceylon teas - strong but delicate in the cup. | |
| Household Tea |
£1.40
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| One of our best selling teas - rumoured to have been the tea for the 'downstairs staff' - whilst Madam and Sir enjoyed Gillards Earl Grey 'upstairs'. | |
| Hardwater Blend |
£1.50
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| Developed in 1888 to suit the particularly hard water of the City of Bath - makes a superb pot of tea where water has a high lime content. | |
| Darjeeling Blend |
£1.50
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| A closely guarded secret blend of the finest Indian teas - producing a brew between the light Darjeeling and the darker Indian teas. | |
| Assam Blend |
£1.50
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| Three specific plantation teas - all pure Assam - when brewed, releasing full strength and flavour for that 'stronger' cup of tea. | |
| Jane Austen Blend |
£2.20
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| Jane Austen - world famous novelist - a resident of Bath and a reputed tea lover - Gillards have re-created a fine blend of China Black teas enjoyed during her era. Now a great favourite of members of the Jane Austen Society throughout the world - an intriguing delicate flavour. | |
| Empress of Peking |
£2.35
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| Exquisite China teas - which release an aroma with a hint of orange blossom and citrus fruits. | |
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| Superior Fancy Formosa Oolong |
£6.95
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| The best China tea - the distinctive tip and bud are carefully dried after partial fermentation. The connoisseurs delight with the delicate natural flavour of peaches. | |
| Formosa Pouchong |
£5.75
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| A wonderful large leaf black tea, the finest of the crop, full bodied in colour with a rich refreshing and rewarding taste | |
| Ceylon Silver Tip |
£4.50
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| The very best of Ceylon Teas - distinctive by its white silvery tip, and much sought after by the tea buyers of the world. Bold colourful and distinctively unique. | |
| Mao Feng - Black |
£5.25
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| An exquisite black China tea, unfolding in the pot to reveal a whole tea leaf which releases a wonderful orange liqueur of perfect taste and balance. | |
| Mao Feng - Green |
£6.50
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| Whole unfermented green leaves of the very best China tea, truly the connoisseur's choice. | |
| Pai-Mutan China White |
£5.75
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| A magnificent white tipped leaf - China green tea of limited availability. Seasonal and very special. Light, delicate with a superb 'nose'. A must for the green tea lover. | |
| Jasmine Chung Hao |
£5.25
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| Grown amongst the jasmine bushes, the tea leaves absorb the aromatic jasmine flower fragrance, the very best of Jasmine tea. | |
| Sencha - Fu Kuyu |
£5.75
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| A superb Japanese long grain green tea. Very carefully cultivated in the shade, producing a pale and delicate liquour from the best crop. | |
DECAFFEINATED TEA |
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| Ceylon Broken Orange Pekoe | £2.60 |
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| First Flush |
£6.50
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| The most sought after tea from the new shoots picked in spring - light and delicate with a superb refined bouquet. | |
| Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe |
£2.10
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| Called Orange as the tea leaf is copper colour before drying. Pekoe is an old Chinese word meaning tea leaf. The brew imparts the unmistakable Muscatel flavour. | |
| Broken Orange Pekoe |
£1.70
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| Another of India's most prized tea - slightly quicker brewing - but with a typical bouquet and can be enjoyed with milk. | |
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| The Indian Assam Tea Gardens - are probably
the most prolific producers of tea in the world. Renowned for their wonderful
malty bouquets they produce a rich strong flavoured darker tea - often
referred to as the first British Empire tea.
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| Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe |
£2.10
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| With a slightly malty flavour - producing a superb smooth brew - this top quality tippy leaf is a must to taste. | |
| Golden Broken Orange Pekoe |
£1.70
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| With strength and a fuller flavour this long leaf tea has real character. | |
| Crushed, Torn and Curled Leaf |
£1.40
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| This most unusual name characterises the appearance of the small dried leaf - A colourful tea with body and a bold flavour. | |
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| Broken Orange Pekoe |
£1.70
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| From the tea gardens of southern India - this wonderful tea is said to be the 'dreamers tea'. Imagine sitting on the veranda sipping from bone china cups - watching the sun set over the Nilgiri Hills! | |
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| Golden Broken Orange Pekoe |
£2.00
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| A rich and colourful tea with a strong brisk taste. | |
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| Sri Lanka - still referred to today as
Ceylon - is synonymous with quality tea. High grown on the balmy hills
they produce a richly coloured liquor - and are usually drunk with milk
- Teas with real character.
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| Orange Pekoe |
£2.00
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| A tightly twisted twig like leaf that unfolds in the pot to produce a strong but delicate flavour with a slight bitterness. | |
| Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe |
£1.70
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| A slightly smaller and more open leaf requiring a five minute brew - but still with a delicate flavour. | |
| Broken Orange Pekoe |
£1.50
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| Generally from the Dimbula or Uva region the most common size of tea leaf - one of the best examples of Ceylon character and strong flavour. | |
| Single Garden Fannings |
£1.40
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| Fannings is the name given to the smaller fast brewing leaf teas - this single garden tea is the perfect substitute for the tea bag and ideal for the quick brew at breakfast. | |
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| China was the first country in the world
to produce tea. Originally drunk as a herbal remedy it became a social
drink and only arrived in Europe in the late 16th Century. Carefully cultivated
these delicate teas would usually be taken without the addition of milk.
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| Choice Formosa Oolong |
£2.30
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| A large leaf tea - stronger in flavour but not as strong as the black teas - a beautiful colour and body in the cup. | |
| Lapsang Souchong Formosa |
£2.30
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| Something different - a large grey smoke dried leaf with a unique taste - but never drunk with milk! | |
| Lapsang Souchong China |
£2.00
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| From the Fukien Province, a smooth smokey flavour but more delicate than Formosa. | |
| Yunan - Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe |
£2.30
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| An Indian style of preparation gives this tea an unique malty flavour. | |
| Best Kemun Tea |
£2.30
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| Mild and mellow in the cup - with a fresh lingering taste and the fragrance of an orchid. Excellent with milk or a slice of lemon | |
| Kintuck |
£1.60
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| A black China tea - delicate in colour but with flavour and lots of character. | |
| Gunpowder Green |
£2.00
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| Derives its name for its similarity to old fashioned gunpowder. Dried immediately on picking, this green leaf brews a light pale liquor. | |
| Gunpowder Green with Mint |
£2.00
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| Ideal for after meal enjoyment. With a light flavour, it is very relaxing and pleasantly refreshing. | |
| Chun Mee - or Young Hyson |
£1.90
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| A long pale green leafed tea - delicate and low in caffeine. | |
| Jasmine Scented Orange Pekoe |
£2.00
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| For a long lasting aroma, delightful in aftertaste and very refreshing. | |
| Rose Congeo (Pouchong) |
£2.00
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| From the best tea growing region of Formosa - a rich brewing tea scented with fragrant rose petals. | |
| Russian Caravan |
£2.00
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| A China tea, once transported over the ancient caravan routes of Russia to Europe - sipping this fine tea conjures up the mystique of early tea trading - secretive and rewarding. | |
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| Some of the most exotic and expensive
teas in the world are carefully cultivated in Japan - and play a significant
role in both social and ceremonial gatherings. These teas are specially
selected by Gillards and are great favourites with the connoisseur.
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| Sencha |
£2.80
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| Especially grown in the shade - and picked only once a year - this very exclusive tea with long grain leaves is a very light, bright and refreshing drink. | |
| Bancha |
£2.60
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| A long coarse green leaf, which unfolds in the pot producing a very traditional and definitely Japanese tea. | |
| Genmaicha |
£2.40
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| Distinctively different - a coarse leaf with a very unusual taste. | |
| Green with Cherry |
£2.20
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| A wonderful Cherry Blossom aroma - for the tranquil and relaxing drink. | |
| Green with Mango |
£2.20
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| Light refreshing Black China and Indian
teas - with essential oils of exotic fruits and flowers - perfect for
afternoon tea - or after dinner for the non-coffee drinkers, wonderful
for the summertime iced tea!
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| Mango |
£2.00
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| The most popular - a wonderful bouquet, delicious taste with a soft fruit flavour. | |
| Apricot |
£2.00
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| A blend of China and Ceylon teas with a delicate fruit flavour. | |
| Peach |
£2.00
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| Dried peach, natural essence and China tea - a great combination. | |
| Passion |
£2.00
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| Made with fragrant Maracuya Blossoms and a blend of Indian and China tea. | |
| Lemon |
£2.00
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| Tangy lemon peel pieces sharpen the taste buds for a clean refreshing drink. | |
| Orange |
£2.00
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| With natural orange oils, and fragrant orange blossoms - fresh with a beautiful bouquet. | |
| Vanilla |
£2.00
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| Excellent teas enhanced with pieces of chopped vanilla pod, a very popular flavour. | |
| Wild Cherry |
£2.00
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| If you love cherries this is for you - blended with fine Ceylon teas. | |
| Almond |
£2.00
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| An exotic flavour of the almond oil blended with fine tea and almond flakes. | |
| Blackcurrant |
£2.00
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| The real health drink with a bold blackcurrant taste. | |
| Cinnamon |
£2.00
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| Finely ground cinnamon spice produces a refreshing and relaxing tea. | |
| Ginger |
£2.00
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| Spice up your life! A superb tea with more than a hint of ginger and a good aftertaste. | |
| Raspberry |
£2.00
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| The aromatic bouquet of raspberry - is unmistakable. | |
| Summer Mix |
£2.00
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| A mix of summer fruits with the gentle taste of China tea - wonderful as iced tea. | |
| Winter Mix |
£2.00
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| The winter warmer - bold Indian teas with a blend of fruits and spice | |
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| A stock of Tisanes or Herbal infusions,
some of which are caffeine free - for our customers who prefer something
a little different! And are very healthy drinks.
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| Camomile |
£2.50
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| A relaxing drink with a calming effect, ideal as a night-cap. | |
| Mate Brazilian |
£1.60
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| Sold by Gillards for a century, it is reputed to have beneficial qualities for arthritis sufferers | |
| Mint |
£1.70
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| Made with the finest Egyptian variety of mint | |
| Peppermint |
£1.90
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| For that after dinner cuppa - when the food has been a bit too rich. | |
| Rooibos |
£2.00
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| The African Sundowner tea - the nearest you can get to a natural tea without caffeine. | |