How to Build the Perfect Loose Leaf Tea Collection

Imagine having a tea collection that suits every mood, moment, and craving. With this little guide, you can build a selection of loose leaf teas that give you variety while keeping things simple. 

Whether you want a bold morning cup, a soothing evening brew, or something a little indulgent, here’s how to create your perfect tea collection.

Essential Teas for Every Collection

 

☀️ A Bold Black Tea – For Mornings

The first cup of the day should be full of flavour, giving you the boost you need to start your morning. Black tea naturally contains caffeine, making it a great choice for energy and focus.

Try English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Assam, or Keemun, all of which taste great with milk, sugar, or enjoyed black for a more robust flavour.

🍃 A Delicate Green Tea – For Balance

Green tea is a must-have for every loose leaf collection. It’s refreshing, light, and offers a range of flavours from grassy to sweet and nutty. Loose green tea is fresher and more flavourful than teabags, giving you a better tea drinking experience.

Try Lung Ching Dragonwell, Sencha, or a flavoured green tea like Japanese Cherry.

💡 Tea Tip: Steep green tea for just 2 minutes to avoid bitterness, and reuse the leaves for a second infusion. Use water just off the boil and skip the milk—though a little honey can be a lovely addition.

🌿 A Soothing Herbal Tea – Caffeine-Free

Herbal teas are incredibly popular, not only for their flavours but also for their caffeine-free, calming qualities. They’re perfect for any time of day, but especially in the evening when you don’t want anything to interfere with sleep.

Rooibos is one of the few herbal teas you can add milk to, making it a great choice for a comforting, milky drink before bed.

🍓 A Fruity or Floral Tea – For Variety

Flavoured teas add something special to your collection, whether it’s a fruity burst or delicate floral notes. Black tea makes a great base for stronger flavours like rose & jasmine or orange & berries.

Try Rose Tea, Jasmine Flowers, or Cherry Sencha for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up. These teas are best enjoyed without milk to fully appreciate their flavours.

 

🍂 A Seasonal Favourite – For Winter or Summer Blends

Celebrate the changing seasons with teas that capture the flavours of the time of year. Not only do these teas taste amazing, but their aromas are a delight too.

Switch up your tea with the seasons, think blackcurrant in spring, tropical fruits in summer, redcurrant in autumn, and warming orange & spice in winter.

Try our Spring Tea, Summer Tea, Autumn Tea, and Winter Tea to experience the seasons in a cup.

 

🍫 A Dessert Tea – For a Sweet Treat

For those moments when you want something indulgent without reaching for actual dessert, a flavoured black tea with chocolate, vanilla, or warming spices is perfect.

Try Chocolate Tea or Vanilla Tea—they’re rich, aromatic, and offer a satisfying sweet note.

 

Start Building Your Dream Tea Collection!

With just a few essentials, you’ll have a tea collection that gives you options for any occasion. Which of these teas would you add first?