T5 GF Teas
Nov 30, 2010, 4:41 pm
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I'm not sure what happened to them, but did you by any chance leave a comment in the guest book in the Flounge? Read a comment about lack of teas today when I was in the lounge...
Nov 30, 2010, 6:13 pm
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Teapigs have a great product but their cutesy, folksy marketing jarrs somewhat when you learn a little more about them. They describe the company as being founded by two people who met in the marketing department of a large tea company. The implication is that they went off and started a little tea company. That's sort of true, save that Teapigs is owned by Tetley and therefore in turn by Tata Tea.
Anyway, I suspect it's a pure cost issue.
Nov 30, 2010, 10:03 pm
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I didn't, but I was looking at the comment book and I saw that entry too! I think it was Jo or Joe or something?
Dec 1, 2010, 1:34 am
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Dec 1, 2010, 2:06 am
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I prefer Twinnings as it gives you a good strong brew - I am just common! Hey - I only fly BA because its the only airline that serves decent tea on board.
Found those pyramid bags a tad weak - although have come across them at all top establishments!
Found those pyramid bags a tad weak - although have come across them at all top establishments!
Dec 1, 2010, 11:58 am
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Of course, my mistake. Teaforte (circa £1 per cup) are the company that make Teapigs (circa 25p per cup) look cheap.
In context, the Teaforte pyramids are about four times more expensive than the retail price of a Nespresso capsule, assuming that BA use those on the ground.
I appreciate that the price BA pay for each will be lower but the differential is probably the same.
In context, the Teaforte pyramids are about four times more expensive than the retail price of a Nespresso capsule, assuming that BA use those on the ground.
I appreciate that the price BA pay for each will be lower but the differential is probably the same.