<h1>Tea company group acquires majority stake in UK specialty tea firm with subscription service</h1> A tea company group acquired a majority stake in a UK-based specialty tea firm that focuses on whole-leaf teas and direct-to-consumer sales. The UK company, founded by two entrepreneurs, operates a subscription service delivering tea to nearly 10,000 homes. The co-founders will retain 20 percent ownership and continue leading operations. The acquiring group, with over 100 years of tea expertise from estates in multiple countries, aims to create a complete farm-to-cup model through this partnership, combining traditional tea cultivation with modern distribution methods.