Sorry I didn’t see this posting earlier.
Switzerland: Laengasstee & Reichmuth von Reding
In Switzerland try Laengasstee in Bern, or Reichmuth von Reding, which is a catalogue shop. The former is so particular with quality that they travel to Asia almost every year for sourcing. They have some of the finest selections in Europe. The latter was setup by Hanspeter Reichmuth, once the most respected wine master in the country who turn tea-loving a couple of decades ago.
London: Post Card Teas
Post Card Teas in London is very particular with quality too; they have a Tea Masters’ series. This shop is highly regarded by my tea students and tea friends in that country.
All these are tiny operations compared to Mariage Freres, but more quality oriented.
