Priority development : Western Europe, Western Europe, Central Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, Asia, Middle East, Middle East, South America, South America, Central America, Central America, North America, North America
Countries/Regions already covered : Belgium, Belgium, France, France, Ireland, Ireland, Japan, Japan, Norway, Norway

Le Palais des Thés (www.palaisdesthes.com) offers a selection of exceptional whole leaf teas. Since its creation, the company’s objective has remained constant : making tea accessible and offering the opportunity to discover the gastronomic and cultural richness of this beverage. More than 250 different teas, from thirty countries (mainly in Asia but also in Africa and South America), are available. Le Palais des Thés experts select, directly from the growers, the rare pluckings of prestigious estates, and source unusual blends and the great classic teas.

Are also available sweets and treats (délices de thé, tea sweets, gingerbreads and more...), tea-related gifts (tea box sets, teas in traditional packaging, food products made using tea) and tea accessories (teapots, cups, saucers, tins, stands, tea measures…)

Cost & Fees for : Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East ...
Franchise Fee : 7500 a year
Personnal investment : 25000
Total investment : 150000
Royalty fee :

Le Palais des Thés began life when a group of around fifty tea enthusiasts decided to create their own company. In order to guarantee the freshness and quality of their teas, they decided that they themselves would travel to the growing regions to buy their supplies.

Through their regular visits to the tea estates, our people have gained knowledge of local working conditions, farming methods and health and safety standards, and can therefore oversee these aspects.

They have also met men and women who work in the tea industry and have discovered the rich cultures that this drink inspires.

Our demanding, humanist spirit still motivates us today. Throughout the year, we travel the world looking for the best pluckings and new, rare, delicious teas.

By visiting tea estates regularly and thereby establishing long-lasting relations with our suppliers, we are continuing our mission: to bring you the best quality teas and to share our travels and experience with you, while concerning ourselves with environmental issues, working conditions on the estates and the fair trade practices to which we adhere.

With Le Palais des Thés, we invite you to discover the cultures of the world...

Le Palais des Thés, in brief :
- an independent French SME specialising in the sale of luxury teas, offering over 250 varieties from around twenty different producer countries, including a unique and ephemeral selection of rare teas
- an offer including a number of tea-related products and accessories, sourced in countries where tea is traditionally given as a gift
- a brand which uses innovative sales techniques and packaging, notably a new generation of ultra-fresh packaging
- over 450 tons of tea sold by Le Palais des Thés stores in France and abroad (Oslo, Tokyo, Brussel, Dublins)
- a network of more than 1000 distributors in over 30 different countries: department stores (Lafayette Gourmet, Harrods), concept stores (The Conran Shop, Publicis Drugstore), upmarket delicatessens, hotels and restaurants…a continually-developing sector with the signing of famous names in the hotel industry such as Hôtel Meurice, Hôtel du Louvre, Hôtel Bel Ami, Royal Monceau and Hôtel Lancaster, etc...
- The Théophile TM Guide, an educational travel guide to the universe of tea and mail-order sales tool.
- L’Ecole du Thé: created in 1998, it welcomes over 1,500 participants every year (general public and professionals)

Le Palais des Thés is looking for good managers, with a talent for sale, and a strong interest in luxury gastronomy, and notably tea.

Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America, Central America, North America

Le Palais des Thés
François Bergé - Directeur commercial
3 rue de Nice - 75011 - Paris - France