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May 2023
The curious case of the Taylors of Harrogate tea that can't be bought in Harrogate
It is one of Harrogate's premier brands, known around the world. But it seems even people living in Harrogate can't get hold of some varieties of tea sold by Taylors of Harrogate.
The company, whose brands include Yorkshire Tea, is part of Bettys and Taylors Group, which dates back more than 100 years.
Children's author Eirene Watson-Power is one of the company's many loyal customers. But she had a shock when she returned to the UK after living abroad for four years and couldn't get hold of Taylor's of Harrogate Green Tea Earl Grey.
Mother-of-four Ms Watson-Power, who hosts a radio show on Harrogate Community Radio, said she enjoys the taste and health benefits of this green tea variety, adding:
The elusive blend
The mystery deepened when she visited her local stockists of Taylor's tea and no one had even heard of Earl Grey green tea.
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A Taylors spokesperson said it was lovely to hear how much the customer enjoyed the blend and was sorry she was unable to buy it locally. They added:
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