International Fall/Winter 2008 2 W W W .T E a F O R T E .C O M Dear Valued Customers
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INTERNATIONAL Fall/winter 2008 2 WWW .TEAFORTE .COM DEAR VALUED CUSTOMERS, I just returned from the lush, green foothills of the Fujian province in China. It is a magical time of year, as it is jasmine season. The intoxicating fragrance of this delicate flower scents the countryside. This is the only time of year that we scent our Jasmine Green tea. The process is elegant in its simplicity. Basket upon basket of these elusive, white petals are picked in the early evening, before the blossoms open in the cool of the night. In tiny wooden houses on the outskirts of the tea gardens, these flowers are laid out on screens and are stacked in alternating layers with the freshly plucked tea leaves. As the blossoms open, the fragrance is captured by the tea leaves. We cupped the tea before I headed home and it was truly inspiring. On the flight home, I realized that the scenting of jasmine tea is the perfect metaphor for what Tea Forté is creating around the world. My biggest challenge has been to gracefully infuse two distinct traditions, the European tea culture and the Asian tea ceremony. The outcome is the unique contemporary tea experience. Tea Forté pulls together the Zen simplicity of the Asian experience, the warmth of the European experience, and tosses in the festive, relaxed entertaining spirit of America. Tea Forté’s highly visual aesthetic and innovative blends are developing the new global tea experience. It is an exciting time at Tea Forté and we are building a top notch team to keep up with our growth. I am very pleased to announce that I have appointed Gene Dunkin as President of Tea Forté. Gene comes to us from Godiva Chocolatier where he led the growth of this luxury brand as President for many years. His experience is a real asset to the organization. PETER HEWITT - FOUNDER & CEO It is a privilege to join Tea Forté, a company that has revolutionized the luxury tea experience. With a uniquely modern and elegant expression, Tea Forté speaks to today’s contemporary lifestyle the world over. Our distinctively packaged line of luscious teas and sculptural accessories is built around Tea Forté’s iconic, pyramid shaped infuser. Together, they transform a cup of tea into an unforgettable experience. The Tea Forté brand has exploded on to the world stage. It is now served and sold in premier hotels, resorts and luxury retailers in over forty countries and in all the fashion capitals of the world. Our affluent, global customers can now enjoy the unique Tea Forté experience wherever they travel. In this catalog we are proud to introduce you to our new seasonal tea collections for Autumn and Winter as well as to an expanded offering of organic teas and our new soothing and healthful Sanctuary Collection. We have also expanded our range of gift set offerings. Our stunning new Dolce Vita Gift set, with the new fine bone china and bamboo Dolce Vita cups, creates an unforgettable dessert tea presentation. The Tea Forté experience just got even more exciting and luxurious with many new ways to savor, enjoy and share the world’s premier tea brand – all offered to you in this catalog. Warm regards, GENE Dunkin - president NEW COLLECTIONS hot tea Three exciting new collections join our best selling Ribbon Box assortments. ribbon box collections 20 silken tea infusers 13292 autumn collection NEW LIMITED EDITION teas for the crisp days of fall A warmingwarming collectioncollection ofof Tea Fortéorté’s teas, teas, specially selected for cool autumn days. specially selected for cool autumn days. White Ambrosia: A fine white tea Orange Pekoe: Simple and simply seamlessly melded with vanilla and delicious. Rich in flavor, yet mellow slices of coconut. and fulfilling. African Solstice: Rooibos with wild Orchid Vanilla: A divine blend of fine berries, hints of vanilla and a sprinkling black tea, Madagascar vanilla and of rose petals. coconut slivers. Apple Pomegranate: A vibrant, herbal blend of pomegranate and fruity apple. 13293 sanctuary NEW teas for well-being Find sanctuary in a cup of Tea Forté, a respite from a hurried world. These blends ahave respite been from selected a hurried for theirworld. unique These ability to create a sense of calm and well-being. blends have been selected for their Silk Oolong: This astonishing tea from our Jasmine Green: The enchanting scent of Rare Collection has a smooth and buttery night blooming jasmine is captured in this character that envelops you in tranquility. light, floral, organic green tea. White Ginger Pear: A quietly exotic and Sencha: A fine organic Chinese green tea alluring blend of white tea and Japanese that steeps a fresh and delicate cup. pear balanced with a note of ginger. 13294 organics NEW a collection of fine organic teas A collection of Tea Forté USDA certified organic teas. A collection of Tea Forté’s fine USDA English Breakfast: For the traditionalist, Earl Grey: An elegant classic, with a bold, eye opening, organic black tea. a contemporary sparkle. Jasmine Green: The enchanting scent of Ginger Lemongrass: The citrus of lemon- night blooming jasmine is captured in this grass balanced with the natural sweetness light, floral, organic green tea. of licorice and ginger. 3 TEAFORTE .COM *All products displayed in this catalog may not be available in your country. Please see price list. 1.800.721.1139 4 DOLCE VITA hot tea Dolce Vita…savor the sweet life with a special friend and share secrets over a decadent cup of one of our Dolce Vita dessert teas. We provide all the teas and accessories for creating a colorful moment of sweet indulgence. 65 TEAFORTEWWW .TEAFORTE.COM .COM DOLCE VITA 17207 dolce vita gift set NEW a festive collection for four Four jewel-toned cups are complemented by a colorful palette of ceramic accessories. -Dolce Vita dessert teas Ribbon Box -One white porcelain Sugar -Four Dolce Vita Cups; bone china & Creamer set and bamboo cup ensembles -One ceramic green Tea Trestle -Four ceramic Tea Trays in assorted for tableside presentation complementary colors dolce vita dessert cups NEW bone china and bamboo cup ensembles Two slim, bone china cup and jewel-toned bamboo cover ensembles. The covers are tinted in complementary natural botanical hues to accentuate the beauty of this renewable wood. When brewed, the cover reverses and the cup nestles inside, maintaining the infusion’s warmth. Designed to perfectly steep your favoriteTea Forté blend. Also available in terracotta hues. 20614 TERRACOTTA HUES 20615 BOTANICAL HUES soho plates ceramic dessert plates Present mouth-watering delicacies on these dolce vita tea collections plates to add color and drama to any setting. Nature’s most sumptuous ingredients are blended to Select from celery green, terracotta or butter create teas that surprise, delight and truly satisfy the yellow. Mix and match with our colorful Dolce craving of the sweetest tooth. Enjoy Coco Truffle, Vita Cups and Tea Trays to create a customized Belgian Mint, Raspberry Nectar, Orchid Vanilla and palette for your table. Four plates come in Vienna Cinnamon. Available in single flavor Ribbon a hand-crafted wooden box. Boxes or as an assortment in the Ribbon Box and Medium Tin. See pages 9 and 10 for details. 20800 CELERY GREEN 20801 TERRACOTTA 20802 BUTTER YELLOW 1.800.721.1139 6 2008 2008 12423 15620 holiday loose tea collection NEW limited edition NEW HOLIDAY holiday duo shipper 10 duo units packed in a colorful holiday shipper parchment-wrapped canisters Perfect at checkout as an impulse stocking Our limited edition holiday blends for the loose stuffer. The charming holiday Duo features tea lover. Available only in a mixed case that two of our limited edition holiday teas in a red includes one canister of each of the three blends: infuser wrapper. Each festive shipper contains Winter Chai, Crimson Nectar and Sweet five Duos of each color way. Orange Spice. 7 TEAFORTE .COM *All products displayed in this catalog may not be available in your country. Please see price list. 17302H holiday esprit gift set NEW 17204H holiday tea duet gift set NEW dressed for the holidays* dressed for the holidays* Create a daily ritual of calm and focus with the Esprit Set the stage for intimate conversation with this ensemble. The quintessential Tea Forté experience, elegant ensemble of teas and custom-designed this gift set includes signature teas and accessories accessories for two. This lovely keepsake gift to create the perfect pause in a busy life. box includes: -Ribbon Box Sampler (ten assorted infusers) -Ribbon Box Sampler (twenty assorted infusers) -One porcelain Café Cup -Two porcelain Café Cups -Coordinating Sugar & Creamer set -Two celery green ceramic Tea Trays -One celery green ceramic Tea Tray *Unwrap to reveal our year-round gift box -Oval maple serving tray *Unwrap to reveal our year-round gift box 13223 winter collection NEW limited edition teas blended for the season Celebrate the season of family and friends with this collection of twenty infusers. Winter Chai: South African rooibos is an herbal blend with exotic chai spices to warm the season. Rich, flavorful and satisfying. Crimson Nectar: A vibrant, fruity herbal blend of hibiscus, apple and orange lightly spiced with a dash of cinnamon. Brews a ruby red cup that is naturally sweet and buttery. Sweet Orange Spice: An enticing blend of fine black tea dressed up with a touch of sweet cinnamon and succulent orange. White Ambrosia: A fine white tea seamlessly melded with vanilla and slices of coconut. English Breakfast: For the traditionalist, a bold, eye opening, organic black tea. 1.800.721.1139 8 HOT TEA EXPERIENCE ribbon box, tins and duo The elegant Ribbon Box is wrapped with our satin ribbon.