Betjeman & Barton

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Based in Paris, France, Betjeman & Barton have been tea merchants since 1919. They offer black, perfumed, and herbal teas from around the world.

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History

The company was founded in 1919 by Frenchmen Betjeman and his British employee Barton. [1] It was the first shop in Paris entirely dedicated to tea. [2]

As of 2014, the company sells over two hundred and fifty varieties of tea. [1] [3] In 2018, a Betjeman & Barton opened a tea shop in Kuala Lumpur. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Clemente, Maribeth (2014). The Riches of Paris: A Shopping and Touring Guide. St. Martin's Griffin. p. 93. ISBN   9781466869059.
  2. 1 2 "French tea label Betjeman & Barton opens in Kuala Lumpur". The Straits Times. 2018-04-22. ISSN   0585-3923 . Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. BEST OF PARIS. Petit Futé. p. 273. ISBN   2746956578.

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