The Tea House

The Tea House in Covent Garden is a tea drinkers' paradise. It sells loads of varieties of loose tea, my favourite name was 'precious eyebrows', though I don't think I'd actually like to drink it! The pictures aren't the best I'm afraid the shop has 'atmospheric' lighting and I thought it would be bad etiquette to use my flash.

loose tea at The Tea House 

Prices vary from about £3 up to about £12. They would make fantastic presents, especially some of the more unusual flavours. I have a sweet tooth so quite fancied the marzipan blend, the queue was too long though so I didn't make a purchase. It's not too far from where I work so I'll probably pop in and pick some up when it's a bit quieter. I also quite fancied the tea diffusers and tongs, they came in quirky shapes like robot, fruit or rubber ducks- again would make an excellent gift.  

The rosebuds smell lovely and would look so pretty unfurling in a teacup 

This would make an excellent gift for the squaddie tea drinker in your life

Sugar Sin

I love the name of this shop 'Sugar Sin', it sums up treats perfectly- sweet and a little bit wicked. It sells traditional British sweets, licorice comforts, chocolate raisins and mint humbugs. They're a little bit pricey but are good quality and beautifully presented. I can vouch for the chocolate and yoghurt coated nuts.

 
The interior of the shop is Willy Wonka territory, black and white stripy floors, pastel shelves and huge jars of pick and mix.

Sugar Sin is near to Covent Garden if you fancy dropping in, or alternatively you can shop online.