Entrepreneurs Siobhán and Colin Scully, who brought the French brand l'Occitane to Ireland, have bought the franchise for Le Palais des Thés and are opening a flagship store at 31 Wicklow Street, Dublin, on Monday. The stylish tea emporium will sell more than 250 varieties of tea, many of them personally selected by the group of tea enthusiasts who set up the company, and who now visit plantations and seek out rare and exceptional teas. Gift boxes (above left) are a speciality, and cost €45.
If you prefer your tea to be an old favourite, but still stylishly presented, pick up one of these eye-catching caddies (left) designed by Orla Kiely for Bewleys. They're going on sale in supermarkets nationwide and will cost €6.99, filled with 160 Gold Blend teabags.