Lurking at the Real Food Festival in Earls Court (May 2009), amongst at least ten speciality tea stands were two little gems, both offering an interesting range whilst both projecting a very different side of tea.

For those serious herbal tea enthusiasts the elegant Melissa Choi offers an equally elegant range of herbal and flowering teas from her native China. Melissa's teas are imported directly from the teagrower through a network of friends and family. Speaking to her at the Real Food Festival she clearly has a focus on the health benefits offered by her range. You simply have to watch one of the Thousand Year Red Flowers blooming in the boiling water to feel relaxed and soothed.

If you want a littel more fun from your herbals, then Tea's Me is definitely the answer. Helen Lynch blends her range of teas herself in her converted garage workshop in Devon. All 100% organic and certified by the Soil Association, these are fun and frivolous teas which quench, refresh and relax. How about a cup of Teaheehee to cheer you up? Or a Rosielea to share between friends.

For more information on Choi Time teas visit www.choitime.com

For more information on Tea's Me teas visit www.teasmetea.co.uk

Choi Time Tea Range	Helen and the Tea's Me Tea Range