Tea Forté created its newest limited-edition Jardin collection of botanical teas in collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG.) The limited-edition tea assortment includes varieties like Vanilla Pear, Chocolate Rose and Strawberry Hibiscus, which are unified by their elegant, feminine qualities.
For the creation of this tea collection, Tea Forté was granted exclusive access to the Rare Book & Folio Room of NYBG's LuEsther T. Mertz Library, and hand-pick floral prints for the packaging. As such, the Jardin collection's packaging is decorated with the works of botanical artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté—who tutored Marie Antoinette in art.
From this collaboration, a portion of the sales through retail outlets will go towards supporting NYBG's efforts in plant research, conservation, horticulture and education.
Collaborative Botanical Teas
Tea Forté and The New York Botanical Garden Created 'Jardin'
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
1. Tea - The tea industry can explore the creation of special limited-edition botanical collections that cater to consumers seeking unique and high-quality tea experiences.
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