GUIDE YOU ON YOUR TEA-DRINKING JOURNEY
Preparing and savoring a cup of tea is a moment to slow down and pause the world around you.
It's about refreshing your mind, feeling suspended in time, and taking a moment to appreciate the present.
We believe that tea represents a healthy and balanced lifestyle that focuses on personal well-being and mindfulness. All senses are awakened during this brief pause, allowing you to discover a whole new world in a single cup of tea.
It's about refreshing your mind, feeling suspended in time, and taking a moment to appreciate the present.
We believe that tea represents a healthy and balanced lifestyle that focuses on personal well-being and mindfulness. All senses are awakened during this brief pause, allowing you to discover a whole new world in a single cup of tea.
Our mission is to introduce you to the finest teas, share our knowledge, and guide you as you discover the pleasures and health benefits of tea. We want to pass on centuries-old tea culture by sharing its history and the people who make it. We want you to experience a variety of notes and flavors by proposing unique tea and food pairings. Our teas are designed to evoke emotions as you uncover the secrets of tea.
OUR PASSIONATE TEAM OF EXPERTS
Our mission is to help as many people as possible discover the benefits of tea.
To help share our love of tea, we have created a new role:
The tea Sommelier
A professional title given to all members of the Palais des Thés family.
Similar to booksellers or wine sommeliers, a tea sommelier is able to discuss each tea in detail, from its specific character to the story it tells, and how to prepare and savor it.
- Our Tea Sommeliers offer unparalleled knowledge and expertise to guide you on your tea journey -
We have created an in-house certificate that recognizes excellent command of tea culture and tasting techniques:
Master Tea Sommelier
Our in-house certificate is exclusive to Palais des Thés. This challenging course requires dedication and commitment.
- Certificate-holders are true experts passionate about sharing their knowledge -
EXPERT TRAINING AT THE TEA SCHOOL
In 1999, François-Xavier Delmas and Mathias Minet founded the Tea School, a place dedicated to sharing knowledge and learning the skilled art of tea tasting.
Whether for professional or personal development, anyone can enroll in our course and become a true tea expert.
Whether for professional or personal development, anyone can enroll in our course and become a true tea expert.
DISCOVER THE WORLD OF PALAIS DES THÉS
- DISCOVER TEAa tea traveller’s blog
DISCOVER TEAa tea traveller’s blogSince 2010, Palais des Thés founder François-Xavier Delmas has been writing about his tea adventures over on his blog.Join him on his travels and find out first-hand his discoveries. - BOOKS
BOOKSFrançois-Xavier Delmas and Mathias Minet, tea flavor creator at Palais des Thés, have co-written two ultimate guides for tea lovers: The Tea Drinker’s Handbook and Tea Sommelier.