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Noble Isle Founder Katy Simpson’s London Guide
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What inspired you to create the Tea Rose collection?
"When I first started to work in London, one of my favourite pastimes was to go for an aperitif in the grand Art Deco hotels in the West End – The Savoy, Claridge’s, The Langham, The Berkeley. Occasionally we would treat ourselves to afternoon tea with the “full works” of finger-cut sandwiches, scones and clotted cream and a dainty cup of English breakfast tea served in a fine bone-china cup. There was something so glamorous and elegant about these grand hotels with their stylish interior decoration that made you want to stay forever. These iconic London hotels that have taken the ritual of afternoon tea and elevated it to the point of pure poetry have been the inspiration for the fragrance of Tea Rose.""I wanted to find another company that embodies the same core values and synergy that we have at Noble Isle. I met Rosebie from The Real Flower Company last year and she invited me to her beautiful farm in Hampshire. Seeing first-hand the rows beyond rows of scented English roses nestled among the rolling Hampshire hills, and listening to Rosebie, with all her knowledge and passion, explaining the subtleties of hue and scent within the different breeds, I just knew that The Real Flower Company was the perfect partner for Noble Isle."Tell us about the scent of the Tea Rose collection.
"The Tea Rose fragrance is made up of a complex blend of ingredients that results in a pure and delicate aroma. Combining two opposite but complementary main notes, the fragrance is simply a delight for the senses.""There’s a finely balanced mix of fresh rose petals, jasmine and green leaves – which are pure and delicate – but these fresh notes are then grounded, turned earthy, through black tea and sage scents, making Tea Rose complex and sophisticated."![rose tea collection](https://www.realflowers.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Noble-Isle-min-1024x1024.jpg)