We've been working with a talented local photographer, Tim Smith, to bring to life the tea industry in Rwanda and its connection with what we do here at Taylors.

Tim travelled out to Rwanda to visit some of the places and people we buy our tea from, observing every aspect of the process and capturing the beauty of it all in his own unique style. And by teaming up with Harrogate's Mercer Art Gallery, Tim's photos have been put together to form a stunning exhibition, 'Tea: From the Land of a Thousand Hills'.

The photos show how, in the 15 years following the genocide, the tea industry has played a key role in the transformation of Rwanda and its people. We've been buying tea from Rwanda for over 35 years and it's a vital part of the Yorkshire Tea and Yorkshire Gold blends. We're also into the second year of our government-supported project to improve the lives of more than 10,000 tea farmers and their families.

The Mercer exhibition will run from the 25th September 2010 to the 16th January 2011 (admission is free). And if that still doesn't quench your thirst for tea-related knowledge, there will also be a neighbouring exhibition in Harrogate's Pump Room Museum exploring the 'Social History of Tea'.

Just the thing if tea's your bag.