Newby Teas holds an experiential tasting at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Delhi.

An afternoon of tea tasting at the British High Commission

Newby Teas, the world’s most awarded luxury tea brand, hosted an exclusive Afternoon Tea Experience at the British High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi. The event, a celebration of the rich heritage and elegance of tea, seamlessly blended tradition with contemporary flair, bringing together leaders from the hospitality industry, wellness advocates, and gastronomes.

Amber Chandler, Annapurna Batra, Sameer Saran, and others at the session

A joyous cuppa tea

Guests were greeted by the Newby Teas team and gracious host Jayati Puri, who facilitated networking over delicious canapés before Annapurna Batra, COO of Newby Teas, delivered a welcome address. She shared Newby’s dedication to preserving the age-old traditions of tea, while infusing innovation to cater to modern tastes.

“Newby Teas represents more than just an exceptional cup of tea; it embodies a rich journey of heritage, quality, and innovation,” said Annapurna Batra. “Today’s event was a celebration of these core values, bringing together those who cherish life’s finer pleasures to share in the joy of tea.”

Annapurna Batra also spoke to the importance of bringing together tea connoisseurs and wellness advocates to honour Newby’s legacy, underscoring the shared appreciation for the finer things in life. Amber Chandler, UK Agriculture, Food, and Drink Counsellor to India, gave her insights on the connection between British heritage and global tea culture, especially from India.

Guests enjoying the tea tasting

The event's highlight was a guided tea-tasting session, led by a Newby Tea expert, where guests savoured a curated selection of Newby’s most premium blends. They explored the unique aromas, flavours, and wellness benefits of each blend.

Attendees included Tikka Shatrujit Singh of Kapurthala, a luxury patron and entrepreneur

A decision to be the best

Newby was founded in London over two decades ago – and today, all the selection and packaging is done in a state-of-the-art factory in Kolkata, with only five percent of tea leaves grown worldwide meeting their high standards, kept by rigorous systems of quality control, including testing at Eurofins Labs for fluoride and pesticide content. Only the first and second flush leaves go into making Newby teas. These are leaves that are either plucked when they are tender, or in the prime of their youth.

Only first and second flush tea leaves make it into a colourful Newby tin

Some of the most captivating Newby Teas include Decaffeinated English Breakfast, Ginger and Lemon, Fruity Berries, Rosehip and Hibiscus, Rooibos Orange; Peppermint; Chamomile, Earl Grey, Green Sencha, Summer Berries, Moroccan Mint, Black Tea & Thyme, Strawberry & Mango, along with teas for wellness, like Tulsi and Lemongrass.

Lunar New Year Tea for The Year of the Snake

A new lunar year’s limited edition

For the new Chinese lunar year, Newby Teas has launched its limited edition Year of the Snake tea, a premium blend of second-flush Assam black tea infused with the smooth, nutty flavour of almonds. Perfect for celebrating the Lunar New Year, this bold and invigorating tea offers a warming moment. The full-bodied Assam tea is imbued with beautifully with sweet almond notes, full-bodied, with a smooth, malty cup and a prolonged sweet aftertaste.

Loose tea leaves for a limited edition Lunar Year Tea