TWG Tea celebrates its inaugural arrival into North America with a most glamorous red carpet affair held at its first Salon & Boutique at 1070 West Georgia Street on 8 December 2016. Located within Vancouver’s upscale luxury retail hotspot, the star-studded launch attracted hundreds of guests, members of the media and notable celebrities including international top model Coco Rocha. Guests were also treated to a sensory experience with live acts from notable artists such as GirlOnWax DJ Emilita and internationally renowned saxophonist, Karla Sax.
Echoing the world of high fashion, music and tea, the event harmonized perfectly with TWG Tea’s phenomenal reputation for creativity and excellence. Guests were invited to sample a variety of delightful tea-infused canapés and petit-fours, all expertly paired with a variety of hot or iced teas and tea-infused cocktails. The exotic array was inspired by TWG Tea’s globally influenced offerings of single estate harvest teas and exclusive tea blends, and showcased the decadent options available on the salon’s curated menu.
“In response to demand for high-quality tea, TWG Tea continues to expand its global presence,” said Taha Bouqdib, President, CEO & Co-Founder of TWG Tea. “Our latest venture brings TWG Tea to Canada, a burgeoning market where tea consumption is on the rise and where we are seeing a shift in preference among North American consumers towards fine teas. Vancouver is a global city that seamlessly blends elegance and luxury with approachability – a perfect fit for the TWG Tea brand.”
“TWG Tea deserves to be part of the fashion world because it’s all about being beautiful and enjoyable. As a new mom and model, we are always in a rush and it is important to slow down and make a cup of tea. You guys are so lucky to have such an amazing brand to be opening in Vancouver,” said Coco Rocha at the grand opening gala.
The 50 seater TWG Tea Salon & Boutique is comprised of an intimate tea salon, retail boutique, and takeaway patisserie counter featuring tea-infused sweets. Dominated by an extraordinary tea wall crowned by a priceless collection of hand-painted tea tins, the boutique showcases a curated selection of objects d’art, including a rare antique brass patisserie counter, glittering floor lamps, and ornate mirrors. The space is finished in rich woods, gleaming polished brass and fine Italian marble.
TWG Tea Salon & Boutique in Vancouver
1070 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2Y2, Canada
Tel: 604.692.0071
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm.
About TWG Tea
TWG Tea, the finest luxury tea brand in the world, was established in Singapore and celebrates the year 1837 when the island became a trading post for teas, spices and fine epicurean products. TWG Tea, which stands for The Wellbeing Group, was founded in 2008 as a luxury concept that incorporates unique and original retail outlets, exquisite tea rooms and an international distribution network to professionals. Committed to offering teas directly from source gardens, TWG Tea’s collection is the largest in the world, with fine harvests from every tea producing country and exclusive hand crafted tea blends. Internationally recognised as a true innovator with the creation of new varieties of tea every season in collaboration with the world’s most renowned estates, TWG Tea also offers exquisite signature modern tea accessories and delicate tea-infused sweets and savouries.
After launching its first Singapore tea salon & boutique at Republic Plaza in 2008, TWG Tea has opened in iconic destinations such as ION Orchard, Marina Bay Sands and Takashimaya Singapore. Expanding its presence internationally, TWG Tea has heralded the opening of exquisite Tea Salons & Boutiques in Bangkok, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta and Shanghai. In addition, TWG Tea’s exclusive collection of the finest teas of the world is available from TWG Tea Boutiques in Harrods Knightsbridge, London and Dean & DeLuca Madison Ave, New York. The premier tea supplier to the finest hotels, restaurants and international airlines, TWG Tea is retailed around the world in gourmet épiceries, including El Corte Ingles in Portugal, Feinkost Kaefer in Germany, David Jones in Australia and GUM in Moscow, Russia, and served in Business Class, First Class and Suites and in the Lounges of Singapore Airlines and Nippon Airways.
TWG Teas are available in Singapore, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Vietnam. European online orders can be made at Harrods.com; online orders within the USA can be made at DeanDeluca.com; Canadian orders may be made online at VanSingDG.com; worldwide online orders can be made directly from the TWG Tea e-Boutique and m-Boutique at TWGTea.com.
About VanSing Distribution Group Ltd.
VanSing Distribution Group was founded in Vancouver in 2012 by Tom James (CEO) and Karinna James (President, COO) as an importer and exporter of fine gourmet products and accessories. The principles have over 24 years of combined experience in the restaurant and catering industry, in experiential retail through high-end stand-alone boutiques and shop-in-shops, and in HORECA wholesale distribution to luxury hotels & resorts and ecommerce customers across Canada. VanSing Distribution Group is pleased to be the exclusive franchise partner and distributor of TWG Tea in Canada. For more information visit, VanSingDG.com.
Photo credit: all images TWG TEA
Feature image: TWG Tea Salon & Boutique Vancouver, B.C.
From left to right: Maranda Barnes, Karinna and Tom James, Taha Bouqdib.
