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.

The Ivy Collection Partners With Della Vite Prosecco Rosé for a Romantic Valentine's Day Celebration

From Saturday 10th February until Thursday 15th February, The Ivy is celebrating the season of love with a romantic set menu and partnership with Della Vite Prosecco Rosé, as well as a once-in-lifetime competition exclusive to Ivy Premier Rewards app members, making it the perfect place to spoil a loved one.

After receiving a glass of Della Vite Prosecco Rosé on arrival, guests can choose from a selection of dishes from The Ivy's delicious three course set menu full of culinary delights. Priced at £75 per person, diners are invited to enjoy a Duo of Prawns to start, complimented beautifully with avocado, tomatoes, and Marie Rose sauce. 

Main course options include exquisite plates like a succulent Fillet of Beef, Lobster Linguine or Coconut Sweet Potato Curry paired with Sprouting Broccoli and Truffle and Parmesan chips for the table. 

To finish, those with a sweet tooth can enjoy the 'Love is in the air' sharing dessert, with vanilla and strawberry parfait, raspberry sorbet and salted caramel chocolate truffles. 

Included in the menu is a glass of luxurious Della Vite Prosecco Rosé. Della Vite is a range of multi award-winning, vegan Proseccos founded by sisters Poppy, Chloe and Cara Delevingne and is all about freespirited, spontaneous and meaningful celebration. Della Vite takes the best of Prosecco's informal lifestyle and applies the craft, care and skill handed down through the generations to create one of the world's best tasting Proseccos. Indulge in the celebration of love with the sparkling allure of Della Vite Prosecco Rosé and the timeless charm of the Ivy Collection this February. 

Win an experience like no other with The Ivy Premier Rewards App 

Exclusive to The Ivy Premier Rewards App members, guests that make a reservation through the app in February will have the chance to win an experience like no other – business class tickets and an exclusive vineyard adventure for two to the Della Vite winery in Italy. 

The first joint venture between the Delevingne sisters, sees them partnered with a renowned Italian wine-making family, in the UNESCO-listed Prosecco region of Valdobbiadene. This extraordinary package includes a money-can't-buy private tour, a bespoke three course lunch, and a curated tasting of the Della Vite range amidst the enchanting vineyard surroundings. 

Unparalleled luxury awaits those who choose The Ivy Collection this February. 

 To book a table, please visit https://the-ivy.co.uk/book-a-table or book through The Ivy Premier Rewards App. 

The Best, Splash-out Wine to Impress your Loved One with this Valentine's Day

Nothing says 'I love you' more than gifting them a truly showstopper wine to your loved one for Valentine's Day.

For those looking for wines that impress, look no further than Robert Mondavi Winery's 2018 To Kalon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Awarded 95 points by James Suckling in 2022, who praised it as an expressive wine with 'incredible depth and complexity' and impressive palate which 'just keeps going', this wine promises to amaze your special someone on Valentine's Day.

This wine boasts aromas of abundant black fruit, mingled with delicate violets, while the palate reveals layers of tobacco, molasses and liquorice, offering a dense, concentrated body with fresh acidity and a smooth finish.

As the wine hails from the 'To Kalon' vineyard in Napa Valley, California, translating as 'The Highest Beauty' in Greek, why not gift them a wine from a vineyard that is as beautiful as they are?

The 2018 To Kalon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is available from Vino.com for £135.00.

You can learn more here https://robertmondaviwinery.com.

Speciality Brands Takes Exclusive UK Distribution deal for Chopin Vodka

Chopin Vodka is a proudly family-owned company based in Eastern Poland which has been pioneering the super-premium vodka category for in excess of three decades. 

Founded by Tad Dorda, the range is a true celebration of Polish craft and culture and is one of the few vodka producers in the world to oversee 100% of its production process from the farm field right to the bottle.

Speciality Brands' strategy will look at expanding and increasing Chopin Vodka's presence in both on- and off-trade channels, supported by a marketing and PR programme that will bring to life the brand's story, generate excitement and conversations around the vodka category, and ensure both professionals and consumers across the country experience it in a fresh and immersive way.

Chris Seale who is the MD of Speciality Brands, told That's Food and Drink: “When we first met with Chopin Vodka we were immediately impressed with the team's passion and expertise in making luxury vodkas showing terroir, texture, and taste. 

"As a family-owned business focused on producing the highest quality spirits, they share many of our values and they fit really well within our portfolio of premium drinks. We've got great plans for the Chopin brand, which include taking full advantage of the growing popularity of the martini cocktail in the UK.”  

Tad Dorda, Chopin Vodka founder and CEO, told us: “We're really thrilled to be unveiling this new UK partnership. We were looking for a distributor that would bring passion, expertise, and a flair for building luxury brands in a market that needs nurturing in a very specific way. Speciality Brands has all the right credentials and we're looking forward to taking Chopin on the next steps of its journey.”

Starting from the middle of this month, October, Speciality Brands is bringing the three single ingredient vodkas to the UK market, including the flagship Potato vodka, alongside the limited-edition luxury Vera Wang bottle, blended editions, and super-premium Family Reserve.

To learn more about Chopin luxury vodka and about Speciality Brands please visit https://specialitybrands.com

That's Food and Drink is delighted to be able to add our voice to promoting what looks to be a new and exciting offering in the UKs luxury spirits range. 

Seems like they'd be excellent components in Christmas cocktails.

Make this a summer of elegant excellence with Champagne Drappier

Celebrate the warmth of summer by gifting your loved ones some Champagne Drappier.

Champagne Drappier has been crafted with passion for in excess of  two centuries, with eight generations of the Drappier family caring and loving for the Pinot Noir grape variety. It's a bottle designed to indulge.

The Cuvée Carte d’Or expresses the identity of the Drappier House: A champagne of great aromatic richness with notes of vineyard peaches, quince jelly, and a touch of spice. Ideal as an aperitif, or as an accompaniment to cheese and paprika gougères. ideal for garden soirees, a Summer of endless elegance awaits you!

Champagne Drappier Brut Nature, created by Michel Drappier, is a Blanc de Noirs with a generous yet mineral style. A robe of white gold with copper hues. A nose redolent of freshly pressed plums, redcurrants, white flowers, and citrus fruits. It is a fine, tightly knit champagne of great purity. Best served with seafood, sea asparagus smoked salmon, soft goat’s cheese, and tabouleh.

For something a little different this Summer, why not try the organic Champagne Drappier Clarevallis?

 Inspired from Clairvaux, Champagne Clarevallis (the name given by Saint Bernard to the family’s home.) is made with grapes from the organically farmed Urville hillsides. Clarevallis is the expression of both the landscape and the land that has been tended since the 12th century. Clarevallis has a golden colour with fine bubbles and tasting notes of Elderberry and violet. It is best served at 7°C for an aperitif or for a meal, with lemon and olive oil marinated zucchini carpaccio, with fresh crumbled cheese.

Make the most of the warm days and make your get-togethers extra special this Summer with a glass of Champagne Drappier. You cannot possibly go wrong!

https://www.champagne-drappier.com.