FAQ

Tea Questions

Some of our tea contains caffeine:-

Green Tea - Approx 20mg per cup

Black Tea - Approx 27-35mg per cup

Rooibos Tea - No Caffeine

Herbal Tea - No Caffeine

Fruit Tea - No Caffeine

We recommend a brewing time of 3-5 minutes for most tea blends to get the best strength and flavour.

Except green tea 2-4 minutes and fruit tea 6-8 minutes.

We use only Organic Compliant Natural Flavours in our tea blends.

~ Essential oils are derived from natural sources.

~ Carrier that is commonly used is ethyl alcohol or vegetable glycerin.

~ Complies with organic regulations.

Note: Organic flavours are available however

~ Cost is 2-3x more than that of Organic Compliant.

~ Flavour profiles vary largely due to lack of availability of organic essential oils.

Take a look at the ingredients from other tea companies, often you will see artificial flavouring, sugar, corn syrup, citric acid and many contain propylene glycol (petroleum based) Although recognised as safe for human consumption, a derivative of propylene glycol is also used for de-icing aircrafts prior to takeoff. Yum!

All of our tea is ethically sourced and we only import from companies who are part of the Ethical Tea Partnership.

More info here: ethicalteapartnership.org

All of our products are plastic free.

From our pyramid teabags to the loose leaf tea.

Our Teabag Boxes and Brown Kraft pouches are recyclable, eco-friendly and compostable.

Even the parcel tape and jiffy bags are all plastic free.

Did we mention... we don't use plastic?

Delivery

The standard delivery charge is £3.95 per order.

We offer Free 1st Class Delivery for orders £25 or more.

All orders placed before 2pm (Mon-Fri) are sent the same day via Royal Mail 1st Class. Most orders will arrive the following working day however please note Royal Mail do not guarantee this. Please allow up to 5 days for delivery.

"Swift delivery, my second order because of the good service I received on my first order. Best mint tea ever, so fresh tasting." - Trustpilot, Pam Roberts