Keith Spicer Ltd. started in 1934 when Keith Spicer founded the company using his family home's parlour as a blending department and delivering tea via bicycle. The company grew rapidly over the decades to become a major UK tea supplier. In 2011, Keith Spicer Ltd. was acquired by the Harris Jayanti Group but continues operating under its original brand names. The company offers a wide range of black, herbal, flavored and specialty teas packaged in various formats and certified by various quality and ethical organizations.

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Introduction
Keith Spicer Limited is one of the UK's major suppliers of tea, but the origins
of the company, which bears the founder's name, were very different indeed

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History
 It was in 1934 that 24-year-old Keith
Spicer founded the business, using the
parlour of the family home in
Bournemouth as the blending department
and the distribution fleet consisted of a
well used but serviceable butchers
bicycle.
 The company grew rapidly, becoming an
important supplier to the local hotel and
catering industries and by 1970 had
moved to purpose built premises.

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 On January 1st 2011 the company was acquired by the Harris Jayanti Group
(www.harrisfreeman.com).

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Types of Tea
 A Comprehensive Range of Teas and Infusions
− Black teas
− Speciality teas
− Flavoured teas
− Fruit and Herb teas

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Brands
 In October 2009 Keith Spicer
launched Dorset Tea.
The brand has been awarded a double
gold star in the annual Great taste
Awards for the last three years
 Keith Spicer also owns the
trademarks for Ashby’s, Old England
and St James’s Teas of London

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Brands
 In February 2012 Keith Spicer launched Tea India in the UK.
 The range includes a premium black tea and three authentic Chai teas: Vanilla,
Cardamom and Masala

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Packaging formats
 Square and round bags
 String & Tag, with and without envelopes
 Bulk packs
 Tins
 Fuso pyramid nylon bag
 Loose tea in cartons and pouches

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Certifications
 British Retail Consortium (BRC)
The British Retail Consortium is the lead trade association
representing the whole range of retailers, from large multiples
and department stores through to independents, selling a wide
selection of products through centre of town, out of town, rural
and virtual stores.
 Soil Association Accreditation
The Soil Association is a membership charity campaigning for
planet-friendly food and farming.
 Fairtrade Labeling Organisation (FLO)
24 organisations working to secure a better deal for producers.
From headquarters in Bonn, Germany, they set international
Fairtrade standards and support Fairtrade producers

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 Dorset Tea has won 2 gold stars from the Great Taste Awards.
Awards

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About Keith Spicer
 Keith Spicer Ltd. is one of the UK’s leading own-label tea suppliers, with an
excellent reputation for quality, service and innovation.
 The Company is renowned for being a quality supplier with unique tea
credentials.
 Keith Spicer is the only Tea Manufacturer in the UK with two manufacturing sites,
each one focused on producing quality products for the discerning customer.

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