Buchanan Galleries has spilled the tea on a new retailer coming to the shopping centre as its first new offering of 2019, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Whittard of Chelsea, the luxury British tea, coffee and hot chocolate retailer, is due to open the its new store on Valentine’s Day (14 February) at 10am.

The new store – relocating from Buchanan Street – will offer shoppers a retail and tea bar experience where they can browse through classic Whittard favourites, as well as a plush seated area with cakes and light bites.

Customers will be able to select from a huge range of loose teas and tea bags, coffee beans and flavoured coffee, as well as luxurious hot chocolate flavours including salted caramel, rocky road and praline flavoured white hot chocolate.

A selection of tableware and equipment will also be available from glassware, mugs, cups and saucers, to cafetières, tea infusers and strainers, catering for tea and coffee lovers alike.

Kathy Murdoch, centre manager at Buchanan Galleries, said: “Whittard of Chelsea leads the way in providing a unique exploration of the world’s finest teas, coffees and cocoas, right here in Glasgow. The brand really is an affordable indulgence and will be an excellent addition to the shopping centre”.

Mark Dunhill, CEO at Whittard of Chelsea says: “Whittard is delighted to be joining the Buchanan Galleries scheme and to have the opportunity to make our fully revitalised brand experience available to our loyal Glasgow customers.

“This will include the first Whittard Tea Bar to open in Scotland, offering a wide range of the finest teas, coffees and hot chocolates to enjoy with us or to go, accompanied by a selection of cakes and scones. Visitors to our new shop will discover our “W-Wall”, filled to the brim with 100 loose leaf teas.

“We’re also creating a larger and more immersive experience for our coffee customers, showcasing our selection of premium freshly roasted coffees from around the world, ground to our customers’ requirements. Janine, our manager, and her team will be hosting a series of Tea Masterclasses and other events in our new home to take our customers on a voyage of discovery through the wonderful world of tea.”