The company
Creating without abandoning, sharing without compelling. Betjeman & Barton is more than a century-old name – it is a brand of excellence tinged with originality.
For many years Betjeman & Barton relied on men with an entrepreneurial spirit who established the company’s reputation and the credentials of tea “à la française”.
These celebrated tea masters found the best teas from the world’s greatest tea gardens and plantations.
The fortunes of the company were then taken in hand by remarkable ladies who managed the business with inventiveness, determination and elegance.
They enhanced the excellence by introducing an originality that never abandoned the long-standing tradition, an originality seen in gourmand, muted, joyous, out-of–the ordinary or daring touches to offer tea lovers nothing but the best.
The threesome
Throwing normal practices to the wind, Agnès, Katherine and Myriam gave Betjeman & Barton a new look. Drawing inspiration from the logo “Paris tea merchants since 1919”, they extended the selection of blends to attract new tea lovers.
Katherine Gregory, has been in charge of the artistic side of the business for more than 20 years. She concentrates on satisfying the requirements of lovers of new trends, sensations and fashions, such as the unusually shaped eccentric teapots, much sought after by collectors.
Her favourite tea is China green Osmanthus tea
Agnès Defontaine, is at home in the best circles where the order of the day is luxury and refinement. She gives free rein to her sensitivity and leadership to develop the heritage of Betjeman & Barton.
Her favourite tea is Yunnan Dian Hong
Myriam Kienzler, is the company’s standard bearer and reigns over the original shop at 23, boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. She works closely with Betjeman & Barton shops throughout the world, nurturing this fascinating world of discovery.
Her favourite tea is the very latest Janeiro
Last but not least, Fanny Bigallet, who beavers away in the background, organising the whole of our delightful company.
Her favourite tea is the Pushkin
This female dominance is a natural development in the history of Betjeman & Barton, which was never afraid to innovate, sometimes at the risk of shocking.
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Betjeman & Barton
23 boulevard Malesherbes
75008 Paris