1. Yorkshire Tea Gold, 80 Tea Bags
What We Like:
- Rich and smooth flavour.
- A blend of teas from Assam, Kenya, and Rwanda for a vibrant taste.
- Sourced from the top ten tea gardens in the world.
- Ethical Tea Partnership and Rainforest Alliance Certified.
What We Don’t Like
- No specific dislikes mentioned.
Yorkshire Tea Gold offers a delightful blend of teas from around the world, resulting in a rich and smooth cup of tea that’s not only satisfying but also ethically sourced. It’s a perfect choice for tea lovers looking for a high-quality, flavorful brew.
Yorkshire Tea Gold is known for its rich and smooth flavour profile. It combines the best teas from Assam, known for its richness and body, Kenya for vibrancy, and Rwanda for its beautiful golden glow. The result is a tea with a full-bodied taste and a satisfying brew.
To enjoy Yorkshire Tea Gold, simply steep the tea bag in freshly boiled water for a few minutes, allowing the flavours to infuse. You can add milk and sugar to taste, although it’s delicious on its own.
Yorkshire Tea Gold
2. Twinings English Breakfast Tea
What We Like:
- A classic English Breakfast tea with a golden, well-rounded, and full-bodied flavour.
- Contains a blend of full-bodied Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan teas for a delicious and balanced taste.
- Suitable for both the morning cup and as a pick-me-up throughout the day.
- Made from premium quality teas sourced from the best tea gardens.
- Ethical sourcing and a commitment to improving conditions in the supply chain.
What We Don’t Like
- No specific dislikes mentioned.
Twinings English Breakfast Tea offers a classic and beloved blend that’s perfect for starting your day or as a revitalizing beverage throughout the day. Its well-rounded and full-bodied flavour, combined with ethical sourcing practices, makes it a great choice for tea lovers.
Twinings English Breakfast Tea is known for its golden, well-rounded, and full-bodied flavour. It combines full-bodied Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan teas to create a delightful and balanced blend. The aroma is inviting, making it the perfect choice for tea enthusiasts.
To enjoy Twinings English Breakfast Tea, steep the tea bag in freshly boiled water for a few minutes, allowing the flavours to infuse. You can add milk and sugar to taste, although it’s equally delicious on its own.
This tea is made from premium quality teas sourced from the best tea gardens. Twinings is committed to ethical sourcing and improving conditions in the supply chain, ensuring a responsible and quality product.
Twinings English Breakfast Tea
3. DARJEELING loose-leaf tea
What We Like:
- Grown in the renowned Darjeeling District in the northern part of West Bengal, also known as the “Champagne” of Indian tea.
- Unique and high-quality flavours can only be found in Darjeeling teas.
What We Don’t Like
- Due to the unique climate in the Darjeeling tea gardens, the bushes do not produce tea year-round, leading to the first flush crop being harvested in late March. This can occasionally result in shortages if there are issues with the harvest.
DARJEELING Loose Leaf Tea offers a taste of the breathtaking Himalayan foothills in every cup. With its delicate and distinct flavour, it’s a perfect choice for those who appreciate the uniqueness of Indian tea and the picturesque region where it’s grown. Enjoy it best without milk, either as an afternoon indulgence or paired with savoury dishes.
DARJEELING Loose Leaf Tea is celebrated for its delicate and distinct flavour. Sourced from the “Champagne” of Indian tea in the foothills of the Himalayas, this tea boasts a unique profile that captures the essence of the picturesque Darjeeling District. The large tea leaves contribute to its exquisite taste and aroma.
To enjoy this tea, steep the loose leaves in freshly boiled water. Darjeeling tea is best savoured without milk, allowing its light and distinctive flavour to shine through. It pairs excellently with savoury foods or as an afternoon tea.
This tea is grown in the Darjeeling District, located in the northern part of West Bengal, India. The region is known for its stunning tea gardens, guarded by the majestic Kanchenjunga peaks. Darjeeling tea is produced from the Chinese variety of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, which thrives in the region’s cold climate. The tea is grown, picked, and processed in the same gardens before being shipped worldwide for enthusiasts to enjoy.
DARJEELING loose-leaf tea
4. Thompson’s Punjana
What We Like:
- Large quantity with 440 tea bags, suitable for frequent tea drinkers.
- Low caffeine content for a milder tea option.
- Grown on Assam’s finest gardens and the foothills of Mount Kenya, ensuring a unique and balanced flavour.
- Great Taste Awards Winner.
What We Don’t Like
- No specific dislikes mentioned.
The tea is sourced from Assam’s finest gardens and the foothills of Mount Kenya, ensuring the highest quality and a distinct flavour profile. It is a Great Taste Awards Winner, a testament to its exceptional taste.
Thompson’s Punjana Tea offers an unflavored black tea variety with a natural and carb-free profile. It is known for its unique and balanced flavour profile, combining the richness of Assam’s finest gardens with the light, bright flavour from leaves grown on the foothills of Mount Kenya. This combination results in a tea that is both robust and refreshing.
To prepare, steep the tea bag in freshly boiled water for a few minutes. This tea can be enjoyed as is or with milk and sugar, depending on personal preference. The tea is low in caffeine, making it suitable for those looking for a milder tea option. This tea is naturally carb-free and has zero calories, making it a guilt-free choice for those watching their calorie intake. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
Thompson’s Punjana
5. Teapigs Everyday Brew Tea Bags Loose Leaf Quality English Breakfast Tea
What We Like:
- High-quality English Breakfast tea bags made using whole-leaf tea.
- A blend of strong Rwandan tea, Assam, and Ceylon tea leaves, resulting in a malty and robust black tea.
- Great Taste Award-winning blend for exceptional flavour.
- Ethical contribution: Teapigs donates to the Point Foundation with every pack sold, raising over £600,000 for a good cause.
- Certified plastic-free packaging by A Plastic Planet.
What We Don’t Like
- Need to steep these tea bags a bit longer to allow the black tea leaves to unfurl and infuse fully.
Teapigs Everyday Brew Tea Bags offer a premium English Breakfast tea experience. The blend combines strong Rwandan tea with Assam and Ceylon tea leaves, resulting in a malty and robust black tea. This tea delivers a rich and flavorful taste, perfect for those who appreciate a hearty cup of tea.
To enjoy the full flavour of this tea, it’s recommended to steep the tea bags for a bit longer than regular teabags. This allows the black tea leaves to unfurl and infuse fully, ensuring a satisfying brew.
The tea is a blend of teas from multiple countries, maintaining a commitment to quality and flavour. It has earned the Great Taste Award for its exceptional taste.
Teapigs Everyday Brew
6. Harney & Sons Earl Grey Imperial
What We Like:
- Excellent flavour and aroma: A blend of fine, black teas enriched with natural Bergamot, delivering a delightful Earl Grey taste and aroma.
- Caffeinated medium-bodied tea: The addition of oolong tea lightens the brew, creating a balanced and invigorating tea experience.
- Convenient sachets: Each classic tin contains 30 sachets of tea, making it easy to enjoy your favourite tea on the go.
- Gift-worthy packaging: The appealing tin makes it a great present idea for family and friends who appreciate quality tea.
- Commitment to quality: Harney & Sons is dedicated to providing the highest quality tea, crafted with quality ingredients.
What We Don’t Like
- No specific dislikes mentioned.
Harney & Sons Earl Grey Imperial offers an excellent flavor and aroma. It’s a blend of fine, black teas enhanced with natural Bergamot, which imparts the signature Earl Grey taste and aroma—perfect for those who enjoy a classic and fragrant cup of tea.
This tea is caffeinated, providing a medium-bodied brew. The addition of oolong tea contributes to the balanced and invigorating character of Earl Grey Imperial.
The tea is conveniently packaged in 30 sachets, housed in a 2.35-ounce classic tin. This makes it easy to enjoy your favorite tea at home or on the go.
Harney & Sons Earl Grey Imperial
7. Ahmad Tea Ceylon Tea
20 Teabag Sachets
What We Like:
- Classic black tea from Sri Lanka, offering a fresh and citrusy cup.
- Expertly blended from tea gardens at different altitudes, it provides character and balance in every sip.
- Individually foil-wrapped teabags to ensure each cup is full of freshness.
- A British family-run business with four generations of tea blending expertise.
What We Don’t Like
- No specific dislikes mentioned.
Ahmad Tea is a British family-run business with four generations of tea blending expertise. This heritage ensures a commitment to quality and the art of crafting exceptional tea. Their Ahmad Tea Ceylon Tea is a classic black tea sourced from Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon). The box features an elegant illustration of John Chapman’s “The Coldstream Guards on Parade,” adding a touch of sophistication to your tea-drinking experience.
This tea offers a fresh and citrusy cup, making it a delightful choice for tea enthusiasts. The flavor is characterized by the unique qualities of Ceylon tea. This tea is blended from tea gardens at different altitudes, ensuring a balance of character and flavors. The careful selection of teas from various elevations contributes to the well-rounded taste of Ahmad Tea Ceylon. Further, each tea bag is individually foil-wrapped to preserve freshness, ensuring that every cup you brew is as flavorful as the last.
Ahmad Tea Ceylon Tea
8. Taylors of Harrogate Pure Assam Tea
What We Like:
- A rich and refreshing tea from the Brahmaputra Valley in north-east India.
- Made from the finest Assam tea leaves selected from the second flush season, ensuring the highest quality.
- Boasts a rich flavor with a distinctive malty taste characteristic of teas from Assam.
- Suitable for a deliciously invigorating breakfast tea and enjoyable throughout the day.
What We Don’t Like
- No specific dislikes mentioned.
Taylors Of Harrogate Pure Assam Tea is known for its rich and refreshing taste. It is made from the finest Assam tea leaves, specifically grown in the Brahmaputra Valley in northeast India. The tea has a distinctive malty flavor, a hallmark of Assam teas. The aroma is inviting, making it a delightful choice for tea lovers.
The tea is sourced from the Brahmaputra Valley in Assam, India. Taylors of Harrogate selects only superior teas from the second flush season when the quality is at its very best. This commitment to quality ensures a premium tea-drinking experience.
Taylors Of Harrogate Pure Assam Tea is perfect for a rich and invigorating breakfast tea. It can also be enjoyed throughout the day, making it a versatile choice for tea enthusiasts.
Taylors of Harrogate Pure Assam Tea
9. VAHDAM, Darjeeling Black Tea Leaves from Himalayas
What We Like:
- Premium Darjeeling tea second flush: Offers a full-bodied black tea with a delightfully rich flavor and aroma.
- Versatile Brewing: Suitable for both hot and iced tea. Ideal for making Kombucha tea.
- Perfect Gift: Great for gifting with attractive premium packaging, making it an excellent choice for birthdays, anniversaries, and festive occasions.
- Carbon & Plastic Neutral Brand: VAHDAM is a certified Carbon-Neutral and Plastic-Neutral brand, committed to environmental sustainability.
- Ethical and Fair Trade: VAHDAM’s supply chain model ensures fresh teas for consumers and fair prices for farmers. Part of their revenue goes towards educating growers’ children.
What We Don’t Like
- No specific dislikes mentioned.
VAHDAM Darjeeling Black Tea Leaves offer a premium Darjeeling tea experience. It is a second-flush tea, known for its full-bodied flavor and rich aroma. The tea is sourced from the Himalayas and is characterized by its exceptional quality and taste.
This loose-leaf tea is versatile and can be brewed as both hot and iced tea, allowing you to enjoy it in various ways. It is also suitable for making Kombucha tea. The tea is packaged in a double air-sealed aluminium-lined zipper bag, ensuring that it stays fresh for an extended period.
VAHDAM is a carbon and plastic-neutral brand, taking active steps to reduce its carbon and plastic footprint. They invest in environmental sustainability initiatives in India. Apart from this, it also follows an ethical and fair trade model, ensuring that consumers receive the freshest teas while farmers receive fair compensation. Additionally, 1% of their revenue goes towards educating growers’ children.
VAHDAM stands by the quality of its products, offering a 100% money-back guarantee if customers are not satisfied.
VAHDAM, Darjeeling Black Tea
10. Adagio Teas Black Dragon Pearls Loose Black Tea,
What We Like:
- High-quality loose black tea in the form of exquisite Black Dragon Pearls.
- Aromatic and flavorful with a unique presentation.
- Versatile for multiple brewing methods.
- Ideal for tea enthusiasts looking for a premium tea experience.
What We Don’t Like
- No specific dislikes mentioned.
Adagio Teas Black Dragon Pearls is a premium loose black tea known for its unique presentation. It consists of tightly rolled tea leaves, which unfurl during brewing, resembling pearls. This tea offers a robust and full-bodied flavour with subtle natural sweetness. It has a distinctive aroma that combines earthy and malty notes, making it a delightful sensory experience.
To enjoy this tea, take a few pearls and place them in your teapot or infuser. Infuse with hot water at the recommended temperature and steep for the suggested time to release the flavors fully. The unfurling of the tea leaves as they steep is a beautiful sight to behold. It can be served plain or with a touch of milk and sugar, depending on your preference.
Adagio Teas sources high-quality tea leaves to create these Black Dragon Pearls. The tea leaves used in this blend are typically from black tea varietals, and the pearls are meticulously hand-rolled to preserve their quality and flavour.
Adagio Teas Black Dragon Pearls