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Our Favourite Teas

Our tea favourites

A selection for when you would like a starting point. Read the tasting notes, compare the leaves and choose the cup that sounds like you.

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About Our Favourite Teas

From everyday classics to bold blends, Our Faves brings together the loose leaf teas our team and customers can’t stop sipping. Start here – they’re all hits.

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Team picks

Our favourite loose leaf teas, hand-packed in Huddersfield

These are the teas we reach for ourselves. Not the flashiest names or the rarest finds, just the ones that keep proving themselves cup after cup. Our Faves brings together seven loose leaf teas that have earned their place through sheer drinkability, from the pine-smoke depth of Emperor Butterfly Lapsang Souchong to the rich, shade-grown character of Organic Gyokuro.

The range covers more ground than you might expect. Weaver's Blend and Snow Yunnan sit at opposite ends of the strength spectrum, while Kadha Tonic and Bramble offer caffeine-free options packed with spice and fruit. Rooibos De Provence brings a touch of southern France to your afternoon. Whatever your usual style, there's something here worth trying.

These teas have won over our team and our regulars alike. If you're not sure where to start with loose leaf, this collection makes a solid shortlist. We hand-pack every order in Yorkshire.

How to choose

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Pick by caffeine

Need a morning lift? Weaver's Blend and Emperor Butterfly Lapsang Souchong deliver proper black tea strength. For evenings, Bramble, Kadha Tonic and Rooibos De Provence are completely caffeine-free.

02

Consider milk or no milk

Taking milk? Weaver's Blend handles it beautifully. Prefer it straight? Organic Gyokuro and Snow Yunnan shine without anything added. The herbals and rooibos work either way.

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Match to your mood

Something bold and smoky suits a slow morning. Light and floral fits an afternoon pause. The fruit-forward herbals make brilliant iced teas when the weather turns warm.

Where to start

Start with these teas

Weaver's Blend black tea, loose leaf: smoky, toasty and huddersfieldWeaver's BlendA proper everyday black tea that works with or without milk.From £4.15 Bramble herbal tea, loose leaf: blackcurrant, hibiscus and bramblyBrambleFruit-forward and caffeine-free, ideal for evening drinking.From £4.60 Organic Gyokuro green tea, loose leaf: umami, sweet and shadedOrganic GyokuroFor green tea lovers wanting something rich and shade-grown.From £7.85

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

Further reading

Loose Leaf Tea for Beginners: Why, What Kit and Five Teas to Try
What makes a loose leaf tea a bestseller?

Repeat orders. These seven teas keep coming back because they deliver consistent flavour and good value. They're approachable enough for newcomers but interesting enough that experienced tea drinkers return to them.

Which of these teas work for afternoon tea?

Weaver's Blend pairs well with scones and sandwiches. Emperor Butterfly Lapsang Souchong suits richer cakes. For something lighter alongside fruit tarts, Rooibos De Provence or Snow Yunnan make lovely choices.

Are any of these teas caffeine-free?

Three of them. Kadha Tonic, Bramble and Rooibos De Provence contain no caffeine at all, making them suitable for drinking any time of day or night.

How should I store loose leaf tea?

Keep it in an airtight container away from light, heat and strong smells. A kitchen cupboard works fine.

Do you offer free delivery in the UK?

Yes, on orders over £35.

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