Britain’s Favourite Teas

Tea is a popular beverage in many British homes, but there are different types of tea and each person has their own preference. Many tea brands claim to offer the best experience. But which are the very best?

Typhoo Tea

Typhoo is a popular tea in British supermarkets and the second largest manufacturer.

 

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Tick Tock

Tick Tock has brought Rooibos to the UK’s supermarket shelves. Tick Tock has also launched a blend of Earl Grey and Green tea to go with the original tea bags.

Clipper

Clipper is a brand that originated in Dorset, England in the 1980s. It may not be the oldest on the list, but it’s still one of most recognised brands in the UK today. Clipper offers a wide range of tea blends including English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, and Fruit teas.

Twinings

Twinings was founded by Thomas Twining, in 1707 and is one of the oldest tea brands. It has a rich, long history of providing tea to the British Monarchy. The brand may be familiar to you from your afternoon-tea setups. The brand has a range of blends including herbal and fruit options that are non-caffeinated. For Afternoon tea boxes, visit https://www.afternoonteabox

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PG Tips

Originally called ‘Pre Gest’ Tea before being shortened, was created in 1930. In 1960 they launched their first tea bag, which quickly outsold the original loose-leaf tea. This helped the tea bag that we Brits love and trust today to become a household staple. In the 1990s PG Tips launched the first pyramid-shaped bags.

Tetley Tea

Tetley is one of Britain’s most popular tea brands. They were also the ones who introduced the first tea bags to British households!

Taylors of Harrogate

Taylors Of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea is a popular tea in Britain. The brand was founded in 1886 by a third-generation family business. Today, it is one of the most popular teas in the country.

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