The UK Loose Leaf Tea Company
For the best cup of tea you start with quality leaves, and the Brecon-based UK Loose Leaf Tea Company offer the finest black, green, white and herbal teas from around the world. They source their teas direct from the tea growers and approved quality suppliers, so each and every product is of the highest quality.
Many of their teas are certified organic and they offer one of the largest selections of naturally caffeine-free loose leaf teas in the UK. They source from Ethical Tea Partnerships.
Store teas in an airtight container or tea caddy..
If anything is out of stock, or you wish us to stock any other teas (or teas in bigger quantities) please get in touch.
To enjoy these teas at their best store in an airtight container, use freshly drawn boiling water and brew for amount of time specified on the packaging (or see below), for the green tea brew at 70-80 degrees centigrade. Take a look here for a step by step guide to brewing loose leaf tea. All loose leaf teas are 100g unless stated.
While the health benefits of herbal teas are well known and widely accepted they may not be for everyone. Please do check the medical information disclaimer and consult medical advice if you are pregnant or breast feeding or have health concerns of any description.
Beetroot Powder
Beetroot powder is rich in vitamins and minerals that are important to our daily diet. These include vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron and potassium. All of which are essential to the makeup of our bodily function.
Organic Beetroot Powder. 100% pure, vegan, no additives or preservatives, filler free, non-GMO, gluten-free, no artificial colours or flavours.
Guidelines: 3-6g per day. Certified Organic. Vegan. Caffeine free.
Pu Erh with Orange and Lemon
A unique specialty from Yunnan province, China. Highly regarded for its health benefits. We have added orange and lemon pieces and natural flavouring to give this a real zesty finish.
Cup Colour: red brown.
Amount of tea per cup: 1 heaped teaspoon.
Brewing time: Use freshly drawn water at 95C to 100C for 4 to 5 minutes.
Tie Guan Yin ~ Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong Tea
One of the most important Chinese oolong teas Tie Guan Yin. It has many names Ti Kuan Yin, Iron Buddha, or Iron Goddess of Mercy.
Ddistinctive flavour and light floral fragrance are what make this oolong tea so famous.Pale golden-amber infusion with a smooth body and sweet finish. It is beautifully floral and fragrant, truly a tea worth savouring.
As with all oolong teas it is renowned for its heath properties.
Dandelion Leaf Organic
Naturally caffeine free. Vegan Organic.
Aids in digestion, and functions well to relieve digestive disorders like constipation and diarrhoea. Helps to purify the blood and cleanse the system. Enhances detoxification, by stimulating urination and, in addition, by replacing the potassium lost in that process. Relieves bloating and helps relieve water retention. Can help reduce high cholesterol. Contains antioxidants that help your body fight off toxic bacteria and viruses. Helps with weight control—especially with weight loss. Has a full range of minerals and vitamins: A, C, D, E, & B complex, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, choline, and boron, etc. when infused in hot water. Basically the all-round herbal tea winner!
To make a mug add 1-2g of the tea to a teapot or infuser - depending on how strong you like your tea – and pour over enough fresh boiling water as required. Strain into a mug, sweeten with preferred sweetener e.g. honey, and serve. Serve without milk, dandelion leaf tea can also be served chilled like ice tea.
Nettle Leaf Organic
Naturally caffeine-free. Vegan. Certified Organic.
Nettle leaf Organic (Urtica dioica) has a rich, green, earthy aroma and flavour. Nettle tea is naturally high in powerful compounds called polyphenols, which research suggests can help the body to prevent and manage chronic diseases related to inflammation, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer. More about the research is found here.
To make a mug 2-3g. Brew for 5 to 8 minutes. Strain into a mug, can sweeten with preferred sweetener e.g. honey. Can also be served chilled like ice tea.
Lemongrass & Ginger Infusion
Naturally caffeine-free. Vegan.
Lemongrass and Ginger infusion lifts you up and keeps you there with numerous possible health benefits. Detox with a revitalising infusion of refreshing and tangy lemon and ginger. Brewing time: 3 to 5 minutes.
Ingredients: Lemongrass, Ginger root, Fennel seeds, Liquorice root.
Turmeric Black Tea Organic Blend
Organic. Natural flavours added. Contains caffeine.
Turmeric Black Tea, an exotic new approach to the traditional ayurvedic ‘Golden Milk’. Powerfully enhanced Assam black tea with turmeric and with a gentle creamy flavour, this unique black tea blend is the perfect time out tea! Turmeric is thought to support joint health, manage digestive and cardiovascular health, due to its potent polyphenol content, turmeric has powerful antioxidant properties that can help fight off oxidative damage to cells, it’s antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral properties of the spice could help to moderate the immune system.
Ingredients: Black tea (58%)*, turmeric (30%)*, liquorice root*, cinnamon pieces*, natural flavouring (milk). * Certified organic. Warning: Contains Milk Flavouring.
Brewing time: 3 to 5 minutes.
Turmeric Tea BAGS:
Exotic new approach to the traditional ayurvedic ‘Golden Milk’ or turmeric drink as it is better known. Powerfully enhanced Assam black tea with turmeric and with a gentle creamy flavour, this unique black tea blend is the perfect time out tea!
Ingredients: Black tea (58%), turmeric (30%), liquorice root, cinnamon pieces, natural flavouring.
Weight: 20 x 2.5g biodegradable tea bags.
Turmeric Chai Organic
Turmeric Chai Organic, trendy and exotic among the Chai creations: golden, deliciously delicious and spicy-sweet with turmeric. Soft to pungent character, rounded off with a hint of sweet cocoa.
Ingredients: Ginger *, black peppercorns *, liquorice root *, turmeric * (9%), star anise *, clove *, cardamom *, cocoa peel * (6%), cinnamon pieces *. *Certified Organic.
Rooibos Red Chai
Naturally caffeine-free, vegan, natural flavours added.
Thanks to the hot and spicy ingredients, our Rooibos base receives a completely new exotic taste. The traditional Chai ingredients such as aniseed, ginger, and cinnamon form an interesting new Chai. The mellow taste of Rooibos blends well with the spices to give a pepper-cinnamon flavour. The benefits of chai and rooibos combine to make this earthy spicy blend a caffeine-free alternative traditional black tea. Add milk if you wish but delicious without.
Ingredients: Rooibos (35%), aniseed, ginger pieces, black peppercorns, cardamom seeds, cinnamon pieces, cloves, natural cinnamon flavouring.
Brewing time: 5 to 8 minutes.
Boost & Energy Green Detox Organic Blend
Contains natural added flavours. Certified Organic. Contains Caffeine.
A classic green and white tea, blended with herbs and fruit peels to give this boost and energy detox tea, with a zesty finish it tastes lovely too! Designed to boost your energy while detoxing your body, drink 2 to 3 cups per day for 14 days.
Ingredients: Green Tea China Gunpowder, Green Tea Matcha, Lemon Grass, Mate Green, Natural Lemon Flavouring, White Tea Mao Feng, Lemon Peel, Mallow, China Black Pi Lo Chun Longkou, Horsetail, Dandelion, Spirulina, Guarana. Water temperature 75 to 80 degrees. Brew time: 3 minutes.
Sleep & Relax Night Time Blend
Naturally caffeine-free. No added flavour. Vegan.
If you have been having trouble sleeping then let the calming, sleep-inducing effects of chamomile and valerian root become part of your bedtime routine, to get your mind and body ready for bed.
Ingredients: Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Hawthorn, Valerian Root, Lavender, and Rose Petals. Cup: This blend produces a light green liquor with a floral flavour.
Brewing time: Brew with freshly drawn boiled water that has cooled for 2 minutes, for 3-5 minutes.
Tulsi (Lemon Vana) Leaf - Holy Basil Organic Infusion
Naturally caffeine-free. Vegan.
All parts of the holy basil plant act as an adaptogen. An adaptogen is natural substance that helps your body adapt to stress and promotes mental balance. The concept of an adaptogen is a holistic approach. But scientific research shows that holy basil has pharmacological properties to help your mind cope with many types of stress. Studies saw reduced stress, sexual problems, sleep problems, forgetfulness, exhaustion. According to the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, holy basil has antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties comparable to diazepam and antidepressant drugs. Amount of tea per cup: 1 heaped teaspoon. Brew time: 5 to 8 mins.
Step by step guide to brewing loose leaf tea.
Please read Medical information disclaimer
Take a look at the UK Loose Leaf Tea Company website for further information and advice.