The Cocktail Lovers Top tea tips for the bar and home
Jul 10, 2025
Henrietta Lovell, the Rare Tea Lady and founder of the Rare Tea Company, shares her passion for loose-leaf teas and their role in enhancing cocktails and home beverages. She provides insights on innovative tea infusion techniques, emphasizing ethical sourcing and quality. The conversation delves into the rising trend of using tea in cocktails, offering listeners tips on how to blend flavors for unique drinking experiences. Henrietta also addresses the environmental advantages of loose-leaf teas over traditional bags.
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Henrietta's Tea Discovery Story
- Henrietta Lovell fell in love with tea during a 1999 wedding in China where she tasted an exceptional tea.
- That moment inspired her to seek out high-quality tea producers worldwide and change how tea is appreciated.
Tea Business Amid Cancer Battle
- Henrietta started Rare Tea Company in 2004 but soon after faced a serious breast cancer diagnosis.
- Her recovery journey empowered her to grow her tea business while fighting cancer.
Tea Industry Exploitation Insight
- Tea industry exploitation drives poverty in producer communities due to commodity market price wars.
- Paying fair prices and direct trade can significantly improve the lives of tea farmers and workers.
