Discover the Essence of Grand Cru Teas at Betjeman & Barton

Since 1919, Betjeman & Barton has been a renowned tea merchant in Paris, founded by two passionate tea experts. Together, they embarked on a mission to introduce the art of English-style tea to France.

Over the years, Betjeman & Barton has built an extraordinary library of some of the most exceptional teas in the world. Today, the duo of gentlemen has given way to a trio of women, but the spirit of the House remains unchanged. Our universe continues to thrive, particularly through our exclusive selection of Grand Cru teas, which we invite you to explore.

Grand Cru Tea: The Definition of Refinement

Just like the wine world, the tea world also has its Grand Cru varieties.

A Grand Cru tea is defined by its unique and rare aromas. For certain types of tea, only a few kilograms are harvested each year. Just like wine, tea is the result of a specific terroir, cultivation, and craftsmanship: a Grand Cru tea is the perfect combination of these three elements. These teas are also more exclusive, cultivated in gardens that we have taken the time to discover (and sometimes reveal) during our travels around the world. Our selection of Grand Cru teas includes true treasures from exceptional cultivations, offering a deep, singular, and distinctive character—just like fine wine.

Grand Cru teas invite contemplation; they are exceptional teas that showcase the richness of their terroirs. They also demonstrate our strong desire to forge meaningful relationships with the producers we meet worldwide.

Choose Your Grand Cru Tea from Our Selection

Since the creation of Betjeman & Barton, we have carefully built a rich library of Grand Cru teas from which even the most discerning tea enthusiasts will easily find their ideal blend.

Among our selection, we feature some of the finest teas in the world, such as the Chinese Taiping Houkui Organic Green Tea, a treasure of green tea often reserved for Chinese nobility.

A Grand Cru tea is also an exquisite example of refinement, like the famous Gyokuro, which translates to "Pearl of Roses." This green tea is widely regarded as the most refined and precious of all Japanese teas.

Grand Cru teas are rare and come from exceptional terroirs. Our Formosa Vert Jade Oolong Tea is a subtle and rare Grand Cru, offering a delicate golden cup with a taste reminiscent of the unique fragrance of dew along the water’s edge.

Finally, a Grand Cru tea selected by Betjeman & Barton is one that offers a rare and refined taste. The Chinese Silver Needle Green Tea is a perfect example of this. Made from high-quality Lung Ching, this tea offers a light, subtle cup with a refined taste that is extremely rare.

Of course, our selection of Grand Cru teas is ever-changing. We love discovering new gardens, as well as showcasing confidential cultivations or reviving forgotten gardens. Be sure to check our selection regularly, as you will undoubtedly find true treasures.