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We are The British Shoppe, the folk behind Rather Jolly® Tea. British teas are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. When Barbara and John Jago-Ford moved from England to the US in 1981, they founded The British Shoppe to meet this ever-increasing demand for quality British teas, delectable goodies such as Devon Clotted Cream and Scones or traditional must-haves like the practical tea cozy.

"It just seemed like the natural thing to do. My parents had owned various businesses in England and I felt that there was a local market for British goodies. Very soon we began to get enquiries from outside of Madison, CT, and so we went into the mail order business too!"

Since then, Barbara and John have helped untold numbers of customers sip their worries away, perk up to face the day or just enjoy the smooth, rich flavors of a superb blend of tea. Today’s tea drinkers are looking for more than just the British basics. The British Shoppe meets this need by offering everything you’ve come to expect from a tea shop, with the addition of more natural, healthier tea blends and foods from England. If you’re looking for organic, yet delightfully pleasant, English teas and treats, look no further.

Barbara soon developed the idea of creating a tearoom, claiming it felt like a natural extension to the business. Having grown up with entrepreneurial parents, Barbara has always enjoyed cooking, baking and being creative, adding “With all these wonderful British food ingredients at hand I knew that we could offer something that our customers would really enjoy." Thus the Front Parlour Tea Room was born.

"We soon realized that our market wasn't just the British community, but also the Americans who had either visited the UK or Anglophiles who enjoy all things British. They all shared one thing in common; their need of a reliable source for their favourite British foods and teas."

In 1995, The British Shoppe expanded on their successful venture when they made their first internet presence. Allowing their customers the ease of purchasing their favorite British teas and goodies online made a tremendous impact on the continued success of The British Shoppe, which now also offers healthier, more organic choices as well as the traditional favourites of Taylors, Brook Bond, Twinings or the delicate smoky flavor of the Hu Kwa Tea.

According to John, “Our web site has been a great asset and by closely watching the customer feedback we have been able to add many new lines. An example of this is our sauces selection. We received so many requests we knew that we had to find some special sauces for our customers."

Today The British Shoppe is located in Orlando, Florida. The demand, from around the world, for The British Shoppe’s fine gourmet teas, naturally made foods and tea accessories has forced the Jago-Ford’s to focus entirely on mail order and internet sales in which the whole family is involved.

Discriminating tea connoisseurs will not be disappointed with the selection of fine English teas and the more exotic, healthier foods available through The British Shoppe.

At The British Shoppe, customer service and satisfaction will always remain the #1 priority.