I understood your question, Jennifer, I just didn't have a reply about a
substitute. I too, would like to find an alternative. I have two blends
that I drink: F&M Royal Blend and Yorkshire Gold.

I expect that I'll buy it through F&M's website if worst comes to worst, but
I also would love to hear about an alternative blend.

I must say, I don't understand F&M's thinking on this. I don't know how
extensive their retail distribution system in the US is now (the only place
I knew to find their teas was McNulty's - NYC) but limiting yourself to Saks
or Bloomingdales only makes sense if your existing network is even more
limited than theirs, or you think you'll sell more through those stores,
which I expect you might around Christmastime.

Warren

"Jennifer Smith" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi all,
>
> Thanks for your responses.
>
> I apologize for the lack of clarity.
>
> I wondered if anybody had any recommendations for a different brand to
> substitute for Fortnum and Mason Royal Blend.
>
> A tea they thought would be an adequate substitution until the next
> time I am able to travel across the pond.
>
> For example, Baltimore Tea recommends Ahmad tea, I tried some, it was
> okay, but no cigar.
>
> Would anybody else have any other brand substitution recommendations I
> should try?
>
> Jennifer