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Tea guides

Straight answers from the kitchen table and the market stall.

This month

Tea gift ideas for Christmas

Gift sets, hampers and single pouches for every kind of tea drinker.

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Tea stocking fillers

Small tea gifts under £15, with prices and pairs that belong together.

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How to build a tea hamper

One tea, a way to brew it and three treats — five combinations to copy.

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Brew it

Get a better cup from the leaf you already have.

How to brew loose leaf tea

Water, timing and how much leaf, without the fuss.

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Loose leaf vs tea bags

What's really in the bag, and why whole leaf tastes different.

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Choose it

Work out which flavours suit you before you buy.

Which teas are caffeine free?

Rooibos, honeybush, herbal and decaf explained, with caffeine per mug.

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Best herbal tea flavours

Find a flavour you'll like, from bright and fruity to deep and spiced.

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Get ideas

Try something new at home with a few simple botanicals.

What is elevenses?

The British mid-morning tea break, where the word comes from, and teas to pair.

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How to make herbal tea blends

Start with a base, add a few botanicals and taste as you go.

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Give it

Tea gifts that feel thought through, not grabbed.

Tea gift ideas for Christmas

Gift sets, hampers and single pouches for every kind of tea drinker.

6 min readRead

Tea stocking fillers

Small tea gifts under £15, with prices and pairs that belong together.

4 min readRead

How to build a tea hamper

One tea, a way to brew it and three treats — five combinations to copy.

5 min readRead

Tea guide questions

From our customers

Kind words, poured warm

“Arrived today and they are all well packed, customer services was spot on as well. I have only tried the Earl Grey Blue Flower so far but it is the most beautiful fragrant tea, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Will definitely be ordering more in the future.”
Ordered Battenberg, Earl Grey Blue Flower, Darjeeling Second Flush, Jasmine Green, Clear Out and a tea caddy
“A beautifully packed product delivered promptly!”
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“My dad and I love lapsang souchong and M&S Christmas tea. Bought two bags of your tea “The Feast” as it sounded like it might tick one or both of our boxes. Absolutely delicious.”
Ordered The Feast
“Lovely packaging and even better tea! Prompt delivery and super-sharp communication. Will re-order without doubt!”
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