Tea
The tales of Tea and The East India Company are deeply intertwined. First introduced by The Company to Britain as a gift to the King in 1664, Tea soon became an inseparable part of British culture. Today, our meticulously curated tea library offers over 120 varieties to satisfy curious minds and connoisseurs alike.
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Assam SF Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Black Tea Pouch 100g
£30.00Add to cartAssam SF Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Black Tea Pouch 100g
Read MoreThis Assam tea is notable for its beautiful leaf-style. The attractive, highest tippy leaves produce an enticing cup with malty character and pleasant aroma. This tea is an excellent choice for any time of the day.
Where it’s from
Assam, IndiaWhat it tastes like
An enticing cup with malty character and pleasant aroma. It lacks the bitterness often associated with low grown Assam teas.When to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
2.5g (approx. 1.5tsp) per 200ml cup - add freshly boiled water and brew for 4 minutes. Usually enjoyed with milk, when brewing without milk, brew for a slightly shorter time for a lighter cup. -
Cape Colony Honeybos Herbal Tea Pouch 100g
£7.00Add to cartCape Colony Honeybos Herbal Tea Pouch 100g
Read MoreKnown for its sweet floral aroma and smooth finish, Honeybos tea is a flavourful herbal blend tea high in antioxidants. This brew is naturally caffeine free.
Where it’s from
South AfricaWhat it tastes like
Sweet and floralWhen to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
2g (approx. 2 tsp) per 200ml cup – add fresh boiled water and brew for 4 minutes. -
Cape Colony Rooibos Loose Tea Pouch 100g
£7.00Add to cartCape Colony Rooibos Loose Tea Pouch 100g
Read MoreThis captivating drink, famously drunk by the Khoisan tribe of South Africa as a herbal tea medicine, was adopted by the British in the late 1700s. Full-bodied and high in antioxidants, our Cape Colony Rooibos blend has a vibrant amber-red tint. Savour its sweet, nutty flavour in the late afternoon or evening.
Where it’s from
South AfricaWhat it tastes like
Sweet and smooth with a nutty baseWhen to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
2g (approx. 2 tsp) per 200ml cup – add fresh boiled water and brew for 4 minutes. Enjoy without milk or sugar. -
Cinnamon Spice Loose Tea Pouch 100g
£10.00Add to cartCinnamon Spice Loose Tea Pouch 100g
Read MoreEnriched with cinnamon oil and cinnamon pieces, our Cinnamon Spice infusion has the rich and warming flavour known to the eponymous spice. With a hint of natural sweetness, this black tea is a fine substitute to the traditional masala chai.
Where it’s from
Sri LankaWhat it tastes like
Smooth and warming with a slight sweetness.When to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
2.5g (approx. 1.5tsp) per 200ml cup - add fresh boiled water and brew for 4 minutes. Best enjoyed without milk. Perfect for use as an iced tea. -
Custard Apple Soursop Loose Tea Pouch 100g
£12.00Add to cartCustard Apple Soursop Loose Tea Pouch 100g
Read MoreBlended with tropical custard apple fruit and essential oils, this highly distinctive, digestive tea has a floral, nutty sweetness to it. Its delicate, lingering taste will conjure an image of basking in the sun.
Brewing instructions:
Step 1. Boil water to 90-95 degrees
Step 2. 2g (2 Tsp) per cup
Step 3. Brew for 2-3 minutes.
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Darjeeling First Flush Namring Estate 2014 Black Tea Pouch 100g
£25.00£20.00Read MoreDarjeeling First Flush Namring Estate 2014 Black Tea Pouch 100g
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Read MoreFirst flush teas are the first young buds to be plucked from tea bushes in a harvest season. Plucked from the very first leaves of spring at the Namring estate of Darjeeling, this earthy and aromatic tea has a flavour unlike any other produced later in the season. Delicately sweet at the tip and pleasantly sharp at the end, the complex flavours of this tea make it a true connoisseur’s cup.
Tea Profile:
Estate: Namring estate of the Darjeeling region.
Elevation: 4500 - 5000 FT.
Climate: Bright and clear sky, cool breeze.
Flavour: Muscatel flavour. The leaves have a floral scent and a hint of an earthy taste.
Brew: 2g (approx. 1tsp) per 200ml cup – add fresh water at 80°C and brew for 3-4 minutes depending on taste. Enjoyed without milk. -
Director’s Reserve – Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea Pouch 100g
£18.00Add to cartDirector’s Reserve – Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea Pouch 100g
Read MoreA bright, delicate second flush picked from The East India Company’s private reserve in Darjeeling’s Namring Estate. Processed only through a special program on request. With an abundance of silver tippy leaf, it produces a medium-bodied cup with the signature muscatel note.
Where it’s from
Namring Estate, Darjeeling, IndiaWhat it tastes like
Signature muscatel flavourWhen to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
2.5g (approx. 1.5tsp) per 200ml cup – add fresh boiled water and brew for 3-4 minutes depending on taste. Best enjoyed without milk. -
Dragonwell Lung Ching Green Tea Pouch 50g
£10.00Add to cartDragonwell Lung Ching Green Tea Pouch 50g
Read MoreNamed after the Dragon Well village in Hangzhou, this variety of green tea was once a favourite of the Chinese emperor Kang Xi in the 1600′s. Hand pressed and fired in a wok, this refreshingly sweet and delicate blend has a pale yellow liquor unlike any other.
Where it’s from
Zhejiang Province, ChinaWhat it tastes like
Light and sweetWhen to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
2g (approx. 2 tsp) per 200ml cup – add fresh 85 degree water and brew for 3 minutes. Enjoy without milk. -
Emperor’s Yunnan Loose Tea Pouch 100g
£20.00Add to cartEmperor’s Yunnan Loose Tea Pouch 100g
Read MoreGrown high in the mountains of the Yunnan province, this medium-bodied tea is crowned with beautiful golden tips. Delicious and enticing with uplifting hints of caramel, enjoy our Emperor’s Yunnan Black Superior tea without milk or sugar.
Where it’s from
Yunnan Province, ChinaWhat it tastes like
Medium-bodied cup with notes of caramelWhen to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
Add 2.5g (approx. 1 tsp) per pot - add freshly boiled water and brew for 4-5 minutes depending on taste. Usually taken without milk or sugar. -
First Romance Loose Black Tea Pouch 100g
£12.00Add to cartFirst Romance Loose Black Tea Pouch 100g
Read MoreLight and bright, evoking the promise of spring and the excitement of a first romance. Laced with strawberry, mango and orange.
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Fukamushi-Cha Green Tea Pouch 50g
£24.00Add to cartFukamushi-Cha Green Tea Pouch 50g
Read MoreA deep steamed Sencha originating from the estate of the renowned tea master, Yoshio Moriuchi, this tea produces a rich and earthy brew with a hint of astringency. Savour this twist on green tea with our specialty Fukamushi-Cha.
Where it’s from
Honyama, Shizuoka, JapanWhat it tastes like
Bold and earthyWhen to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
2g (approx. 1tsp) per 200ml cup – add fresh 70-80 degree water and brew for 1-2 minutes. Enjoy without milk. -
Genmai-Cha Green Tea Pouch 50g
£18.00Add to cartGenmai-Cha Green Tea Pouch 50g
Read MoreFrom the estate of the renowned tea master, Yoshio Moriuchi, the designated supplier to the Japanese Imperial family comes Genmai-Cha, a wonderfully earthy and nutty tea. Tea devotees will savour each sip of this complex blend of Sencha green tea combined with roasted brown rice.
Where it’s from
Honyama, Shizuoka, JapanWhat it tastes like
Complex earthy flavour with nutty notesWhen to enjoy it
Throughout the dayHow to brew it
3g (approx. 1 heaped tsp) per 200ml cup – add fresh 90-100 degree water and brew for 2 minutes. Enjoy without milk.