JING™ Chosen as Full Supply Tea Partner at New Park Hyatt London River Thames

JING™ is thrilled to announce it's been selected by the new Park Hyatt London River Thames to be its full supply tea partner, providing exceptional handcrafted, single garden teas to guests throughout their stay and also taking centre stage in the hotel's TAMISé Wine Library and Tea Lounge, which was launched on 14th February.

Says Melanie Tricklebank, CEO of JING™: “We're delighted to have been appointed tea partners for this extraordinary new hotel in London. JING™ travels the world to responsibly source the highest quality single garden teas directly from tea origins across Asia. 

"We are as excited by the captivating stories of each tea maker we meet and origin we explore as we are about their distinctive, delicious teas. We're passionate about changing guests' perception of tea. It is a real testament to the authenticity and intriguing qualities of our unparalleled range and tea serves that Park Hyatt London River Thames has chosen to partner with us to elevate their guests' experience.” 

Melanie continues: ”We share Park Hyatt London River Thames' passion for delighting visitors with curated experiences and are thrilled that guests in the new TAMISé Wine Library and Tea Lounge will be able to choose from twelve of our unique loose-leaf teas under the expert guidance of their tea sommeliers. Guests will enjoy an exclusive journey, indulging in the delicate artistry of our incredible teas and their expert preparation at table.”

Rike Erdbrink, who is General Manager, Park Hyatt London River Thames says: “We are delighted to be serving JING™ tea throughout our new hotel and delighted that these teas will be a key feature at TAMISé Wine Library and Tea Lounge. 

"Each tea selection tells a story and were thoughtfully chosen by our sommeliers, who are on hand to guide guests through the diverse collection. The team at JING™ has provided outstanding support, expertise and training to ensure that our tea sommeliers encompass the knowledge and skills to enchant each guest with a perfect tea experience.”

Twelve of JING™'s exquisite loose leaf teas will be available in the TAMISé Wine Library and Tea Lounge including Jasmine Silver Needle, Dragon Well and Ali Shan. JING™ has trekked across the world and curated remarkable teas from some of the world's most talented artisan tea producers, each with their own story to tell.  

Every sip of JING™ tea tells a tale. Their transparent supply chain comes from meaningful and long lasting relationships they forge with them which helps them survive and thrive.

JING™ Awarded EcoVadis Gold For Their Sustainable Practices

As we near Earth Day on 22nd April, JING™ is delighted to share that, at the end of 2024, it was awarded EcoVadis Gold for its sustainable practices. 

This award places JING™ in the top 3% of companies rated by EcoVadis in similar industries and top 5% of companies globally.

Said Melanie Tricklebank, CEO of JING™: “We're thrilled to have been awarded an EcoVadis Gold. This highly prized award measures our sustainability achievements and recognises the hard work and passion shown by our tea gardens to produce in the right way and by our employees, who always put ESG at the heart of our decision making.” 

Melanie went on to say: ”JING™ travels the world to responsibly source the highest quality single garden teas directly from tea origins across Asia. 

"Our mission is to change how people think about tea. Our pioneering sourcing model, through direct relationships with inspiring tea producers, enables us to pay producers a fair price and support farming techniques that promote biodiversity. It has also introduced us to an intriguing world of special, distinctive teas.”

Melanie adds: “We want to thank our incredible customers, the leaders in hospitality who have supported us on our mission to change how we all think about tea, helping to ensure a sustainable and fair future for the tea industry, whilst delighting guests with exceptional tea experiences.”

EcoVadis is the world's leading sustainability ratings provider, offering independent and transparent evaluations of companies' sustainability practices to accelerate their sustainability journey. Their ratings cover key themes such as environment, labour rights, human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. By working with EcoVadis, businesses are able to monitor and improve their sustainability performance journey.

JING™'s focus on quality, sustainability and service together with over 20 years' experience in world-leading hospitality has made it the tea of choice for many of the world's greatest tastemakers, chefs and hoteliers and is proudly served in many Michelin star restaurants. 

The teas are complemented by a full service approach from teaware to a world class training program tailored to individual trade partners to enable them to create the perfect guest experience.