Taylors
of Harrogate are an old established family business, based in the heart of the
beautiful North Yorkshire Dales.
In addition to being one of the UK’s leading tea and coffee merchants, they are
also famous for their restaurants. Indeed a trip to Yorkshire wouldn’t be
complete without a visit to one of their award-winning Bettys Café Tea Rooms.
They serve over three million customers a year at Bettys and have won the Tea
Council ‘Top Tea Place of the Year’ on three occasions.
Over One Hundred Years’ Experience
Taylors of Harrogate was founded in 1886 by Charles Taylor, who had acquired a
wealth of experience whilst he was the northern agent for a London tea company.
He had noticed how local variations in the water supply could affect the quality
of a brew, and made it his first priority to supply the most suitable blend of
tea for each area. His attention to detail was soon reflected in the success of
his products, and, as the company grew, it diversified. From being simply a
regional wholesaler of teas, Taylors opened a chain of shops known as ‘The
Kiosks’. Here customers could meet over a cup of tea in the café.
Taylors
of Harrogate are an old established family business, based in the heart of the
beautiful North Yorkshire Dales.
