Jeffersons Tea

My passion for tea began in the late seventies when tea shops opened up everywhere in Germany. I loved the enormous variety of teas that were available and the lovely accessories to go with it.

After touching down on Terra Australis on a bright Queensland day in 1982, I was slowly finding my bearings in this – for me – new world. The range of food choices available at the time took some getting used to, particularly the lack of variety and quality of tea. Determination to change this situation compelled me to start my own tea-company. I just knew there had to be others out there yearning for more than the sad-specks-of-dust passed off as tea; I searched for the real thing. And I found it.

So I started importing fine teas and accessories in 1982. 1988 saw me re-locating to Hobart where I opened my first tea specialty shop in 1995 in Cat & Fiddle Arcade. More than a decade later and in true “trader” style, I am.... Jeffersons is on the move again. This time to 12 Bank Arcade, Wellington Court (off Liverpool Street)……..it will be superb!!!

Update1:
A year has now almost passed since I moved and I haven't looked back. Such a wonderful location right in the hub of the CBD. I have seen so many more new faces and I constanly hear from locals and tourists alike how lovely they think the new shop and location is.

Visit the shop soon....experience the flavours of far away places, be transported in an instant and enjoy the moment. You have now come to the place where you can enrich your life with the little things that count every day.

Update 2:
And now......the time has come to step back a little bit after 35 years in the Australian Tea Industry and retailing since 1995 in Hobart. We have left our mark and I dare to say, we have been instrumental to lift the profile of tea in this country......many "copiers" support this....even the "big guns".
On the 24th February 2017 we close our doors to retail and take the business ONLINE. You can call, email or go via the website......whatever you feel comfortable with......looking forward to stay in contact with you my wonderful customers via cyber space....I will surely miss you. Send us your email address to be on the news letter list.

May the TeaForce* be with us all the time.
Renate Huf, Valentine's Day 2017
*(pending copyright)