INTRODUCTION TO OUR STARS

WHAT IT TAKES
TO BE AN ARTIST

Meet the stars of our campaign: Kyle, Alice, and Jaleesa. A painter, a gymnast, and a musician. All of them striving to reach the pinnacle of their chosen fields and acutely aware that mastering your art takes heart, soul and devotion. It’s about defying expectations, pushing your limits, and toiling day in day out to be more than you thought possible.

Our Senior Tea Taster, William, understands this better than most. Find out what it takes to achieve the extraordinary.

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MEET THE ARTISTS

ALICE KINSELLA

Alice is one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming artistic gymnasts. She was the first British woman to win Gold on the beam at the European Championships, and has consistently performed on a global scale to achieve podium finishes. A promising career lies ahead, with her sights set on the World Championships and Olympics.

ALICE KINSELLA
ALICE KINSELLA
ALICE KINSELLA
GYMNASTIC CHAMPION
@ALICEKINSELLA17
KYLE BARNES

KYLE BARNES

Kyle is an acclaimed young artist whose works have won numerous UK art-prizes. Specialising in realistic portraits, he believes; ‘our face is a landscape’. Years of experiences etch their mark on us physically as well as mentally, shaping who we are and moulding us as people.

KYLE BARNES
PRIZE WINNING PAINTER
@KYLE_BARNES_ARTIST
KYLE BARNES

JALEESA GEMERTS

Jaleesa is a thrilling drummer whose cross-genre style effortlessly moves between pop, soul and funk. Nicknamed ‘Lady Groove’, Jaleesa’s talent is highly sought after for collaborations and gigs. She performed at the opening ceremony of the UEFA Champions League Final and played drums on George Ezra single ‘Shotgun’.

JALEESA GEMERTS
HIP HOP & FUNK DRUMMER
@LADYGROOVEDRUMS

WILLIAM MANNING

William is Ahmad Tea’s Senior Tea Taster and oversees the buying and quality control process across our international locations. With over 45 years experience, he is an admired leading light in the tea trade. William is the author of some of our most popular Ahmad Tea blends.

WILLIAM MANNING
AHMAD TEA'S SENIOR TEA TASTER WITH 45 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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LEARN ALL ABOUT TEA
LEARN ALL ABOUT TEA

TEA ARTISTRY

There is a fine art to selecting, blending, and tasting our tea. See how we maintain exceptional levels of quality and how to - in our modest opinion - brew the perfect cup of Ahmad Tea.

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FROM CROP TO CUP

THE TEA JOURNEY

From crop to cup, our tea undergoes a long, fascinating journey to ensure that every sip bears the Ahmad Tea hallmarks of quality, care and craft. Discover more about our process.

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From crop to cup