The United Kingdom has long been renowned for its love of tea, also importing and exporting for overseas tea drinkers. Finally English soil is being planted with bushes to produce real English Tea; ‘pluck your own’ and indulge many other fantastic tea experiences.

Since the London Tea Auctions closed in the 1990s the world’s number one beverage has needed a romantic home.  So there will be tea gardens, galleries, tastings and a world of tea and more at this the International Tea Centre! The tea industry are gathering support to bring about the first truly International Tea Centre (working title). The Centre, the first of its kind, will champion the growers and the diversity of tea produced. Tregothnan seeks to develop 'beyond fairtrade' relationships with growers around the world.

Feel the heat and vibration of a tea factory in the heart of the tea garden.  Smell the unique fresh aroma of tea as it is transformed into familiar tea bags. Taste the sensational results in hundreds of different styles from around the world.  See tea in a whole new light – it’s the drink of the future and has all the potential to take the health conscious ‘youth market’ by storm.  Ride in the spinning tea cups, seize the alluring art adorning the gallery; the romance of tea offers you a unique experience and is naturally good for you.  This is the first time the great British passions for tea and gardening have come together.

See the world leading tea brands side by side in the largest exposition of tea since its discovery thousands of years ago.  Fairtrade and the Ethical tea sourcing partnership are just some hot topics that will be presented in a fun and informative way.   What is Bio Dynamic tea? Learn about the increased awareness of the benefits of drinking tea.

Further details of the ITC will be posted on the website in due course. Tutored tea tastings day course vacancies are now available for 2008. The first phase of the Internantional tea centre is being tested at Tregothnan with the introduction of lectures, training & tastings.

Cornwalls finest accomodation will also be available for your exclusive enjoyment from 2008, your early registration of interest is reccomended. Self catering and fully serviced properties are being prepared throughout 2007.