There are branches of Whittard dotted around the West End which I confess, I rarely visit, assuming they mainly sold souvenir tea.
Also, I once looked at a teapot on their website, and it followed me around for days – a bit annoying.
The Piazza at Covent Garden is another place I tend not to venture, so avoiding the fire-eaters and people painted gold standing still.
However, on a very wet and cold day, I was enticed in by sign in the door of Whittard, that said Come in and warm up.
I was glad I did as Whittard of Chelsea, Covent Garden is a lovely shop on two floors, and the staff are delightful, welcoming and friendly.
Upstairs they sell a range of fifty loose leaf teas by weight from big blue canisters. I was pleased with my rooibos at £4.25 for 125g. They also have some fine-looking teapots and china.
Tea, does of course make a lovely gift, and Whittard’s fare is good quality and beautifully presented. While I was getting my tea weighed, the staff were happily chatting away while wrapping some lovely looking teas, jams and biscuits in pretty blue tissue paper.
So I have changed my mind about Whittard of Chelsea, it is a great place to buy tea in London ..and I don’t think I was followed home by a teapot.
Address:
8 Covent Garden Market
London
WC2E 8RF
Website: Whittard.co.uk (I hope you are not followed)
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