Taster Collection

Tea Tasting 1930S
Miss Margaret Irving, pictured in her London tasting office, was the only woman tea taster in Britain and an authority in London as a connoisseur of all blends of tea

Costa Rica, San Marcos de Tarrazu, Coffee Cooperative, Professional Coffee Taster, Coffee Cupping, Sniffing Samples Of Various Blends Of Brewed Coffee For Aroma

Advert, Blue Cross Pekoe Souchong Tea from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Date: 1891

Till Master Kees had given his verdict (engraving)
2781408 Till Master Kees had given his verdict (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Till Master Kees had given his verdict)

Poster advertising Bisquit Cognac (colour litho)
PER205374 Poster advertising Bisquit Cognac (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Interior of a tea tasting room (b / w photo)
3099573 Interior of a tea tasting room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a tea tasting room)

The Roman Wine-Tasters (w / c on paper)
CH139902 The Roman Wine-Tasters (w/c on paper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 40.6x19 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Smelling the Cork, from l Art de Boire by Louis Forest (colour litho)
STC226935 Smelling the Cork, from l Art de Boire by Louis Forest (colour litho) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drink: Tea: Tea expert Bill Edge of Liptons Teas seen here making and tasting various blends of teas. June 1981 PM 81-01340-001

Drink: Tea: Tea expert Bill Edge of Liptons Teas seen here making and tasting various blends of teas. June 1981 PM 81-01340-003

There Are No Poison Scares In The Dominions Of The Tsar, 1901 Creator: Unknown
There Are No Poison Scares In The Dominions Of The Tsar. The Government Analyst Tests All The Liquor During Its Manufacture, 1901. Nikolai II Aleksandrovich (1868-1918) was Tsar at this time

The Three Sake-tasters, c1700 (1886). Burlesque of an ancient picture typifying the three religions, Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. From an engraving after Okumura Masanobu

The Wine Taster. Oil on canvas, early 18th century, by Philippe Mercier
MERCIER: WINE TASTER. The Wine Taster. Oil on canvas, early 18th century, by Philippe Mercier

Wine quality tasters, 17th century, and scenes from a painting.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Sir Percival Hart, unknown artist, 16th century, British

CHINA: TEA TASTER, 1888. A Tea-Tasters Life and Work in China. Wood engraving, English, 1888

DUNCAN HINES (1880-1959). American food critic and author. Hines (left) and Ted Shane sampling food prepared by Francis Chevalier (right) at the 2nd annual chefs tournament in Fredericksburg

Tea Tasting at Matheson, McClaren & Co. Edinburgh. Date: 1909

TEA TASTER
Miss Margaret Irving, pictured in her London tasting office, was the only woman tea taster in Britain and an authority in London as a connoisseur of all blends of tea. Date: circa 1930

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Step into the world of flavors and aromas, where every sip tells a story. In the 1930s, tea tasting was an art form that captivated connoisseurs. Advertisements for Blue Cross Pekoe Souchong Tea enticed taste buds with promises of exquisite satisfaction. Meanwhile, in Costa Rica's San Marcos de Tarrazu, a coffee cooperative employed professional coffee tasters to ensure only the finest beans made it to your cup. The verdict of Till Master Kees held immense power as he determined the quality and flavor profiles engraved in history. A vibrant poster advertising Bisquit Cognac showcased its allure through colorful lithography. An interior photograph revealed a serene tea tasting room, where enthusiasts gathered to indulge their senses. The Roman Wine-Tasters captured on paper depicted ancient rituals surrounding wine appreciation. From Louis Forest's l'Art de Boire came "Smelling the Cork, " a captivating lithograph that celebrated the intricate process of enjoying fine wines. Even in 1901, there were no poison scares in the Tsar's dominions, allowing people to savor beverages without worry. In c1700 Japan, "The Three Sake-tasters" exemplified cultural traditions intertwined with refined palates. Centuries earlier, wine quality tasters played pivotal roles amidst scenes filled with passion and indulgence. Bill Edge from Lipton Tea emerged as an expert on all things tea-related; his knowledge elevated our understanding of this beloved beverage. Whether it be exploring exotic teas or experiencing new spirits and wines—tasting is an adventure that transcends time and borders.