A nice cup of Dorset

FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS DORSET TEA HAS BEEN DELIVERING CUPS OF SUNSHINE TO TEA CUPS ACROSS THE UK

Home to the Jurassic Coast and Thomas Hardy, the beautiful south-western county of Dorset is, of course, the birthplace of Dorset Tea. It is also the home of sunshine, where Dorset folk are lucky enough to enjoy 364 more hours of sunshine a year, compared to the UK average.

SUNSHINE IN EVERY CUP

Tea that tastes as good as sunshine feels is at the heart of the Dorset Tea range, where each blend is inspired by the radiance of the brightest star. From the gorgeous golden black tea blend to Strawberries & Cream, Green Tea with Lemon Sunshine and Cool Camomile, each tea tastes of the summer rays.

Plenty of sunshine, rolling countryside, and a coastline packed with beautiful beaches means Dorset is the perfect setting for glorious adventures and discovery. Whether it’s rockpooling in sunny coves or foraging for edible goodies, Dorset has it all, along with a range of blends to match the moment.

EDIBLE TREASURES

Dorset’s beautiful coastline means that there are lots of edible treasures to be found along the shoreline. The Dorset Tea team recently enjoyed a seashore forage with James from Hedgerow Harvest, an award-winning local foraging expert.

“You can find a range of plants that like the seashore and can tolerate salty conditions. These include wild vegetables, such as sea beet and marsh samphire and wonderful sea buckthorn berries. Seaweeds are widely used in oriental cuisine and popular in Ireland and western Britain, but relatively few of us have knowingly eaten them. There are around a dozen species commonly eaten, and the key is cooking them in the right way, as each demands different attention. With skills you can also find shellfish such as cockles, mussels, clams, crabs and shrimps.”

“After wading through rockpools, foraging in the summer sun, there is nothing better than enjoying a delicious cup of tea, made with water hot from the stove. Listening to the waves gently rolling in whilst studying the day’s foraging bounty is the perfect end to a day of discovery in Dorset.”

Find out more at dorsettea.co.uk.