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by Pamela Mitchell, published on 03/30/2010

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Britain's premier tea purveyor, Whittard of Chelsea, has just launched a Web site. A click of the mouse will lead you to their superior selection of fine teas and coffees. Try fragrant Jasmine Pearl, made from tea tips rolled into nuggets and flavored with the exotic flower, or choose from an extensive choice of single-estate Arabica coffee beans. www.whittard.com.

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