The London Tea Exchange is a brand every gourmet tea lover should know about. With a huge selection of over 300 varieties of premium and rare teas, rest assured you’ll never get tired of trying something new. Everything about this brand feels luxurious – even the handstitched cotton bags, which are wrapped in foil to ensure lasting freshness. Details from a June 2013 Mintel report ‘Tea and Other Hot Drinks’ highlights health as an important factor within the herbal teas market and a key point of difference.

The selection of English Breakfast tea available is perfect for those who are looking for that classic cup of tea. Whether you prefer a strong cup or a light one, you can easily find a tea that suits you. For those who prefer something a bit more unique, herbal teas provide an array of flavours and aromas. From sweet and fruity to spicy and earthy, there’s something for everyone. If you're after something visually stunning, then you can opt for a blooming tea, where a variety of dried flowers are hand-tied into a bundle and steeped in boiling water to create a beautiful display. You might have seen my review of Tetley’s Redbush Tea, well those lovely Tetley Tea Folk sent me a box of the new Blend of Both tea to introduce to our readers. What is Blend of Both? Green tea is said to offer many health benefits which include boosting metabolic rate which aids weight loss. It is also a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle but green tea has quite an acquired taste which is why Blend of Both has been created. So now you can have the benefits of green tea with it being just like your usual cuppa. The acronym means “All The Teas In China,” and the brand offers a list of teas that will specifically cater to your needs. It was initially a small tea shop in Bristol and is now a booming online business. Unlike some of the other British tea brands, ATTIC tea caters to health-conscious customers, including those keen to take care of their physical and spiritual health. Ginseng’s bitter flavor is surprisingly tolerable More broadly, Mintel statistics show that almost 9/10 UK consumers drink tea and almost 3/5 do daily, highlighting its important as a British staple.The whole point of Twinings was to challenge conventional flavorings, and there is much to choose from. The brand now dominates kitchen cabinets nationwide, from its classic English Breakfast mix to its delightful cold infusions.

Twinings released a more upmarket version of its standard tea in January 2013 and rivals PG Tips, Tetley and Yorkshire Tea are emphasizing relaxation and social connection via marketing campaigns, it added.If that’s not enough, there’s always a selection of limited-edition teas for you to try. Just remember that they’re available in small batches, so don’t wait too long to make your choice. 19. Newby Starting off with a classic brand that has stood for over 300 years, Twinings remains one of the most famous tea companies in the United Kingdom. With more than 500 tea varieties, there is something for everyone.