RESIDENTS at a care home enjoyed a tea tasting masterclass.

The event was hosted by Katharine Parsons, Clipper Tea’s ambassador, at Barchester’s Stoneham Grove care home in Tilehurst.

Ms Parsons guided the residents through the history of Clipper Tea, which started in a Dorset kitchen in 1984.

She explained the company’s commitment to ethical sourcing and natural production.

The residents were treated to a tasting session of different teas, including Clipper’s classic Fairtrade black tea, a green tea and two fruit infusions – lemon and ginger and berry burst.

Ms Parsons said: “It was a privilege and a pleasure to share some of our best-loved teas with the Barchester residents.

“It was a whistle-stop tour but hopefully we gave everyone a good flavour of some of the most popular styles on offer.”

Bex Vernon, resident experience executive for Barchester Healthcare, said: “We love working with our wonderful partners like Clipper Teas to bring a wide range of fantastic experiences into our homes for all to enjoy.

“This tasting was really interesting, not to mention delicious, because it showcased so many different types of tea from around the world.”

General manager, Jodie Lunnon, added: “Our residents love nothing more than a good brew and they love to try new styles so the tasting went down an absolute treat.

“It was very interesting to learn all about the different teas, our residents are looking forward to trying out some of the other Clipper teas Katharine mentioned.”

Stoneham Grove provides residential and dementia care.