Loose leaf artisan tea
Served at selected Coffee House outlets
£1.50 original tea / £1.60 guest tea*
*New tea available each month
Original teas
White Peony
Low level of caffeine - Steep at 80°C for 3-5 minsThis white tea has a clean and rounded, floral-fruit flavour with a slight melon sweetness.
Also known as Pai Mu Tan or Bai Mu Dan, White Peony is a sweet, mild Chinese tea made from unopened tea buds, as well as the two newest leaves to sprout. The freshly harvested leaf is allowed to wither dry in the sun. The natural oxidation that takes place during this withering gives White Peony beautiful, plush flavours. The nose is warm, floral and rich like fruit blossoms. The liquor is golden and bright. Clean, succulent floral-fruit flavour, melon sweetness, a touch of gentle savouriness and rounded mouthfeel. If you are beginning your exploration of white tea, or even just tea in general, our White Peony tea will serve a wonderful introduction.
Contains white tea
Dragonwell
Mod level of caffeine - Steep at 80°C for 2 minsThis pan-fried green tea has a sweet, rounded taste with a nutty and buttery texture.
Dragonwell (Lung Ching or Longjing in local parlance) is one of China's most famous green teas, originating from Hangzhou in Zhejiang province. This tea has a very distinctive shape: smooth and perfectly flattened along the inside vein of the leaf, the result of highly skilled shaping in a hot wok. This process, known as pan-firing or pan-frying, was perfected in China by tea masters over many centuries. It gives the tea an inviting, toasty aroma. fine Dragonwell green tea also has a sweet, rounded flavour, perhaps reminiscent of freshly roasted white corn. Full, nutty and buttery texture, and pleasantly dry finish. A truly satisfying cup of tea.
Contains green tea
Jade Oolong
Mod level of caffeine - Steep at 80°C for 3-5 minsThis oolong tea has complex aromatics with a delicate fresh green-floral character.
Jade Oolong is a highly prized green oolong tea from Nantou county, Taiwan. Similar to Dong Ding, this tea is beautifully deep green in appearance with large, tightly rolled leaves. Once infused, the lightly oxidised leaves gradually unfurl to release their essential oils revealing complex aromatics. Jade Oolong tea is known for its fresh green-floral character, sweet flavour and clean, delicate mouthfeel.
Contains oolong tea
Earl Grey Bravo
High level of caffeine - Steep at 100°C for 2-3 minsThis black tea offers a well-balanced orange sweetness alongside the tang of Ceylon tea.
Traditional black tea with bergamot citrus and cornflowers, Earl Grey Bravo is a classic artisan blend. The perfect afternoon tea, this Earl Grey is zesty and exhilarating with a fresh citrus aroma. Earl Grey Bravo offers a well-balanced orange sweetness alongside the tang of Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka.
Contains black tea, orange peel, cornflowers and bergamot
Yunnan Jig
High level of caffeine - Steep at 100°C for 3-5 minsThis black tea has a rich and savoury taste with hints of malt and cocoa and a creamy aroma.
Yunnan Jig is a black tea from the Yunnan province of China, the birthplace of tea itself. Yunnan black tea is easily identified by its abundance of soft golden tips, and savoury cocoa and black pepper flavours. It is a very forgiving tea; will not taste bitter when oversteeped. Yunnan Jig black tea has a sweet, almost creamy aroma. Rich and savoury flavour, with a slight cocoa powder finish, this classic Yunnan tea is earthy and smooth.
Contains black tea
Blood Orange
Caffeine free tea - Steep at 100°C for 5-10 minsThis fruit tea has a rich and hearty taste with sweet rose hips and tangy orange flavours.
The blood orange is a culinary favourite, with its deep vibrant colour and sweet, tangy flavour. A perfect ingredient for a refreshing herbal blend! Blood Orange tea pairs blood orange peel with hibiscus flowers and rose hips for a naturally sweet, caffeine-free flavour. Rich, hearty and tangy, with a good balance of orange peel dryness and fruit juiciness.
Contains blood orange peel, hibiscus flowers and rose hips
Guest teas
Black Dragon Pearls
High level of caffeine - Steep at 100°C for 3-5 minsThis black tea is sweet and smooth, with a touch of earthiness and subtle cocoa notes.
Black Dragon Pearl tea is a rare, hand-rolled variety of black tea with a smooth, rich and chocolatey taste. Hailing from the Yunnan province of China, this black tea version of the popular Dragon Pearl tea is comprised of only the highest quality leaves and buds, expertly rolled into a large pearl-like shape. Black Dragon Pearls are naturally sweet and smooth, with a touch of earthiness. Subtle cocoa notes whisper gently as each pearl unfurls, delivering a superior tea experience not to be missed. We suggest using 2-3 Black Dragon Pearls per cup for the fullest flavour.
Contains black tea
Golden Monkey
High level of caffeine - Steep at 100°C for 3-5 minsThis black tea has a smooth and very complex flavour. Hints of apple, walnut, cocoa and rye.
Golden Monkey tea is a famous Chinese black tea whose leaves are said to resemble monkey paws. Also known as Jin Hou tea, Golden Monkey originates from the Fujian province of China and is hand-processed each spring with careful plucking of only one leaf and one bud. Golden Monkey black tea has hints of roasted apples, walnut, cocoa, rye and spice notes that linger as you sip. This excellent Golden Monkey variety is very smooth and makes for a very complex black tea. Jin Hou tea can be enjoyed in multiple infusions, a real treat for black tea lovers.
Contains black tea
Assam Melody
High level of caffeine - Steep at 100°C for 3-5 minsThis black tea has a solid but rich and sweet aroma, with slight notes of raisin.
Assam tea is known for a deep red colour and strong flavour. Assam Melody is perfect for tea drinkers who may be new to the powerful character of an Assam. This Assam black tea has a rich and sweet aroma. With slight notes of raisin, it is not as over-powering as other Assam teas. A solid, 'friendly' variety of Assam, from the well-regarded Meleng Estate. Assam Melody is a bold black tea from the Assam region of India.
Contains black tea
Darjeeling Sungma Summer
High level of caffeine - Steep at 100°C for 3-5 minsThis black tea has a bright, floral aroma with notes of warm spice and sweetness.
Darjeeling Sungma Summer is a second flush Indian black tea from the famous Darjeeling region of India. Darjeeling black tea is treasured for its rich golden liquor and distinctive flavour. Darjeeling Sungma Summer is bright and aromatic, floral aroma with notes of warm spice and sweetness. This excellent summer harvest Darjeeling is a second flush black tea from the highly regarded Sungma Estate.
Contains black tea
Jasmine Phoenix Pearls
Mod level of caffeine - Steep at 90°C for 2-3 minsThis green tea has a soft floral, sweet and almost sugary flavour, with an airy mouthfeel.
Jasmine Phoenix Pearls are perfumy, hand-rolled jewels of tea from Fuding, in Fujian province, China. Any fan of jasmine tea should try this specially crafted wonder. When added to hot water, Jasmine Phoenix Pearls majestically unfurl, releasing their delicate scent and flavour. Also known as 'Jasmine Dragon Pearls', their liquor is sweet and almost sugary. Very soft, airy mouthfeel. The delicate quality of the flavour is due in part to the leaves used to produce this tea: two tender, tiny new leaves and one plump unopened leaf bud. Younger leaves will yield softer flavour.
Contains green tea with jasmine blossoms
Berry Blast
Caffeine free tea - Steep at 100°C for 5-10 minsThis fruit tea has a bold and slightly tart flavour, with a juicy clean finish.
Berry Blast is a delicious blend of natural fruits and spices that brews up a mouthwatering cuppa. Entirely caffeine-free, this fruity herbal blend holds a special appeal for kids and sweet-toothed adults. The flavour is all natural, emanating from blackcurrant, cranberries, raspberries, elderberries, bilberries, hibiscus flowers and rose hip peels. Berry Blast has a bold and slightly tart flavour, with a juicy clean finish. No sugar or other sweeteners added.
Contains blackcurrant, cranberries, raspberries, elderberries, bilberries, hibiscus & rosehip petals
