The world's best loose leaf tea - responsibly, sustainably and ethically sourced, direct from farmers and their tea gardens.
Tea that's good for you, good for the land, and good for the people who craft it.
From a selection of the most lovingly blended English Breakfast teas to the most delicious selection of unique, single estate green teas, white teas, oolongs, black teas, pu'er and herbal tea infusions we have everything here to make your heart sing.
You'll find the best teapots, teacups and tea strainers - all you could need to enjoy the simple luxury of loose leaf tea.
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Some of our bestsellers...
If you are new to loose leaf tea and aren't sure where to start; selecting a tea gift for a friend; or just a tea lover spoilt for choice, our Rare Tea bestsellers are here to help you choose.
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Rare Earl Grey
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Silver Tip Jasmine
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Single Estate Lost Malawi English Breakfast
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RAFA Tea for Heroes English Breakfast
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Silver Tip White
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Chinese Whole Leaf Green
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Caffeine Free
South African Wild Rooibos
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Speedy Breakfast
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Whole Chamomile Flowers
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Chinese Iron Goddess Oolong
Regular price From $14.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price From $14.00
The Rare Tea difference...
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Unique Terroirs
FIND OUT MOREWe travel the world in search of the best, independent tea gardens; growing and crafting teas for quality over quantity, under organic farming principles.
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Direct Trade
FIND OUT MOREWe buy direct from farmers at the price they ask, building long term sustainable relationships. We don’t buy from brokers or commodity markets.
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Sustainability
FIND OUT MOREAll our teas are grown under organic principles and only loose leaf. No single use of precious natural resources, no industrial chemicals, no microplastics.
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Rare Charity
FIND OUT MORESupporting long term social change by reinvesting a direct percentage of revenue into educational scholarships on our partner farms.
Don't just take our word for it...
Rare Tea Journal
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Everything you wanted to know about caffeine (b...
Caffeine is rather wonderful - what a super lift it can give us in times of need. But there are also moments in life when the buzz can be a...
Everything you wanted to know about caffeine (b...
Caffeine is rather wonderful - what a super lift it can give us in times of need. But there are also moments in life when the buzz can be a...
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Reinfusing tea leaves or the 'Second Infusion'
Did you know most of our loose leaf teas can be infused at least twice, some up to six or even ten times? Not only is there more flavour to...
Reinfusing tea leaves or the 'Second Infusion'
Did you know most of our loose leaf teas can be infused at least twice, some up to six or even ten times? Not only is there more flavour to...
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Mother's Day Tea Gifts
I've been asked a lot over the years- what tea makes the best gift for mothers day? I've pondered this one long and hard. It's a bit like Valentines day....
Mother's Day Tea Gifts
I've been asked a lot over the years- what tea makes the best gift for mothers day? I've pondered this one long and hard. It's a bit like Valentines day....
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What Does Oolong Tea Taste Like?
Oolong tea is an exciting category of tea that can vary greatly in style and flavour. To try help you better understand what oolong tea tastes like, we've answered some...
What Does Oolong Tea Taste Like?
Oolong tea is an exciting category of tea that can vary greatly in style and flavour. To try help you better understand what oolong tea tastes like, we've answered some...