L'Epicier - World Tea Company From Japan

Recently a new tea boutique (“shop” just does not do it justice) opened in South Yarra. With around 200 different varieties of tea direct from plantations all over the world, you are sure to be drawn back to L’EPICIER. The extensive range includes black, classical, herbal, green, Chinese, Japanese and flavoured teas to fulfil almost every need. It goes without saying, L’EPICIER has the largest range of Japanese tea in Australia. The French name “L’EPICIER” comes from the company President’s days when Masaki Mizuguchi studied in a French university. The original plan was to open gourmet food shops in Japan (hence L’EPICIER - “The Grocer” in French), but his working knowledge of tea lead to the business being based around tea. This decision was clearly a good one with over 50 L’EPICIER boutiques now open in Japan. Today in L’EPICIER you can clearly see the connection with gourmet food as you sit down and enjoy their range of cakes while extending your knowledge of tea. You can make your tea selection at the counter by smelling the tea from special containers. Tea prices for start from as little as $5 (50g). L’EPICIER compliments their extensive range of teas with a fabulous range of teapots, cups and accessories. These include both modern Japanese and traditional Japanese style teapots. These make ideal gifts for friends or relatives, but there is no harm in spoiling yourself. L’EPICIER is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm. Shop 3C, 199 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Victoria L’EPICIER also accept mail orders Phone (03) 9827 2077 Fax (03) 9827 7433 Email rew.theier@bigpond.com |