Tea merchants

[isaiah53]

Want to get back into loose leaf tea, was into it a few years ago but can't remember who I used to buy it from. Has anyone got any suggestions for online tea?

 

[pjgh]

I've bought from a good number of bendors, but one of the most comprehensive is probably these folks who I have bought a good deal from: https://www.tea-and-coffee.com/

One other very worthy mention: https://www.fortyonetea.co.uk/ for their Bukhial Assam which is probably the best Assam I've tried.

 

[Digimonkey]

Want to get back into loose leaf tea, was into it a few years ago but can't remember who I used to buy it from. Has anyone got any suggestions for online tea?

I get my tea from -

Buy Specialty Loose Teas Online | Adagio Teas UK

Finest loose teas sourced directly from artisan farmers who tender them. Adagio Teas is an award-winning online purveyor of specialty teas and imaginative tea accessories.

www.adagiotea.co.uk

I use one of these for a decent cup of tea -

rapidTEA Maker 500ml - Tea Makers & Carafe - Teaware

Buy rapidTEA Maker 500ml online in GB. Delivery across United Kingdom (Great Britain) and around the world. rapidTEA Maker 500ml reviews at Tealyra GB. Product #1779

www.tealyra.co.uk

Yours - I.

 

[Bob1955]

Not cheap but prolly the best, it is where I buy my green tea from (sencha) worth a browse.

The Tea Makers of London - Loose Leaf Tea Specialist

The Tea Makers of London offers a wide range of finest quality loose-leaf teas. Our teas are freshly sourced from some of the best tea estates around the world. We carry a large range from Green Tea, Black Tea, White Tea, Oolong Tea, Pu-erh Tea and Fruit Infusions. There's a perfect cup of tea...

www.theteamakers.co.uk

 

[Mike Smart]

Want to get back into loose leaf tea, was into it a few years ago but can't remember who I used to buy it from. Has anyone got any suggestions for online tea?

sounds weird but iv bought decent stuff on ebay
and (that's) where i get al my green tea as well

 

[Claus3428]

I tend to look on ebay if I need loose leaf tea.
My favourites are:
- Ceylon
- Russian Caravan Blend
- Lotus Flower scented Chinese Black tea

 

[Mike Smart]

I've bought from a good number of bendors, but one of the most comprehensive is probably these folks who I have bought a good deal from: https://www.tea-and-coffee.com/

One other very worthy mention: https://www.fortyonetea.co.uk/ for their Bukhial Assam which is probably the best Assam I've tried.

hahahaha no need to be rude. The guy only asked where he could get tea. I don't think we need to know how many BENDORS. you buy from

 

[Sabre]

The Hebden Tea store is a five minute walk, so I furnish them with my trade.

 

[culcreuch]

I have bought some lovely stuff from this company.
https://theuklooseleafteacompany.co.uk/

 

[isaiah53]

Thanks for the suggestions I'll investigate over the weekend, I didn't even think to look on eBay.
I'm on a Darjeeling kick at the moment so I'm after that and I also fancy some russian caravan.

 

[pjgh]

hahahaha no need to be rude. The guy only asked where he could get tea. I don't think we need to know how many BENDORS. you buy from

Silly me ... they're the fellows that sell coffee.

 

[Mike Smart]

Thanks for the suggestions I'll investigate over the weekend, I didn't even think to look on eBay.
I'm on a Darjeeling kick at the moment so I'm after that and I also fancy some russian caravan.

A quick search on ebay for Russian Caravan & this is first page

 

[pjgh]

I've only bought Russian Caravan pre-blended once (subsequently just blended it up myself from my favourite constituent teas) and it was from the T&C seller above. Despite the low price, they sell some good tea! My favourite Sencha is from them - very green, very grassy, almost salty?

... but yes, T&C's Russian Caravan is good!

Oh, and they're a different company to the Tea & Coffee link in my first post.

 

[CMOT]

Estate Tea Co

estateteaco.co.uk

These are in Gateshead. I've found them to be friendly and helpful plus there are often freebie samples which might be good if you're exploring

 

[isaiah53]

Estate Tea Co

estateteaco.co.uk

These are in Gateshead. I've found them to be friendly and helpful plus there are often freebie samples which might be good if you're exploring

Excellent, I'll try and visit that when everything is up and running again. Me and Mrs Isaiah are regularly in Gateshead for concerts at the sage, I'll definitely pay it a visit

 

[NatJag]

I've been getting my tea (although in Bags) from Miles Tea and Coffee from the West country. They do loose tea. It's the best tea and most consistent tea I've tried that isn't stupid prices. I get my coffee from them as well, just to get enough for their free delivery.