The independent, eco-conscious award-winning tea company will open its doors in the Victoria Quarter this Friday 25 August.
Bird & Blend Tea Co. was set up and run by Krisi and Mike who met at university, both with a passion for tea they started off packing it in their bedrooms and attending local markets.
Fast forward to now and Bird & Blend are now opening their 16th retail store right here in Leeds.
It truly will be a tea-lover's paradise, with a range of over 100 blends on offer as well as special seasonal teas and matcha.
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This is not just your average tea store, you won't find your bog standard pure blends such as green or chamomile tea.
The mixologists at Bird and Blend Tea Co. mix exciting ingredients including herbs, flowers, fruits, caramel and chocolate to give you a tea drinking experience like no other.
From Chocolate Digestives Tea to a Strawberry Lemonade Fruity Infusion, you'll definitely want to pop the kettle on for this one.
There's even a Rhubarb and Custard tea as well as a Bonfire Toffee tea, you name it and the Bird and Blend Tea Co. most probably have it.
With a focus on sustainability, every part of the tea brewing journey is designed to minimise the impact on our planet. The blends are hand-crafted in small batches and lovingly packaged by hand in their warehouse on the south coast.
The first 50 customers to visit the new store on Friday will receive a free tote bag and a selection of teas to sample.
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Clementine Hall -
21st August 2023 
