{"title":"New To Loose Leaf Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to loose leaf tea it can all seem a bit daunting.  But we really want to make you feel welcome and start you off gently, in what we hope will be a lifelong relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been travelling the world and selecting the best loose leaf teas since 2004 , and there is a huge amount to choose from across the site -  we thought these would make a brilliant place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything from this collection would make a good gift for those in need of a loose leaf tea starter kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rare-earl-grey","title":"Rare Earl Grey Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Earl Grey \u003cem\u003e(sometimes written as Earl Gray)\u003c\/em\u003e. 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It has been blended for delicious malty depth and intensity. \u003cem\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly good enjoyed with a silky drop of milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis loose leaf tea is from selected fields and harvests across the Satemwa Estate; a small, family-run tea garden in the Shire Highlands of Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company Tea","offers":[{"title":"Tin (incl. 50g Refill Bag)","offer_id":29014031171636,"sku":"FA-BLN-QB-050-20-RT","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Refill Bag","offer_id":55239315325314,"sku":"FA-BLN-QB-050-PO","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Bag","offer_id":35174801178792,"sku":"FA-BLN-QB-1KG-PO","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/RTC-Speedy-Tin-2000px-1.jpg?v=1748623260"},{"product_id":"sikkim-second-flush-muscatel-black-tea","title":"Sikkim Second Flush Muscatel","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown in the Himalayan state of Sikkim (neighbouring Darjeeling), this highly fragrant black loose leaf tea has distinctive notes of Muscatel grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire state converted to organic agriculture between 2003 - 2016 and now produces some of the purest, sustainable and truly exquisite tea in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g Refill Bag","offer_id":55239314407810,"sku":"FT-IND-SKM-050-PO","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/files\/Rare-Tea-Company-Second-Flush-Muscatel-1000x1000px-2.jpg?v=1748623233"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-glass-teapot","title":"Rare Tea Glass Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobust and beautiful hand-blown glass teapot in two sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot for one is perfect for a mug all to yourself. 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To guarantee no finer leaves end up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is extremely giftable for those who are resistant to leaf tea - the bespoke design makes it so easy to get your measurements right for the perfect cup. Full and detailed instructions on how to use on the inside of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor one - 270ml (10 fl oz) capacity*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor two - 390ml (14 fl oz) capacity*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable stainless steel spring strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Please note being hand-blown our glass teapots are susceptible to small variations in size, and whilst every care has been taken in these measurements, your teapot may hold slightly more or slightly less depending on the batch.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"For One","offer_id":29009616502836,"sku":"TW-CHN-TP-150-GL","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"For Two","offer_id":29009616535604,"sku":"TW-CHN-TP-300-GL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/files\/Rare-Tea-Company-Glass-Teapot-1000x1000px-7_a40d6a93-9a56-47fb-8147-2b3658a4bd72.jpg?v=1775731488"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-overcup-strainer","title":"Overcup Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple and elegant over the cup tea strainer with its own dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the strainer over your cup to strain your loose leaf, and then place back on to the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo more dashing to the bin with a dripping teabag. You can simply and effectively strain your loose leaves straight from a teapot. The truly sustainable solution that doesn’t require the destruction of trees or valuable natural resources to enjoy your tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of durable yet stylish stainless steel and dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40365223248040,"sku":"TW-CHN-FS-001-SS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/files\/Rare-Tea-Company-Overcup-Strainer-1000x1000px-1.jpg?v=1770398814"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-ceramic-teapot","title":"Ceramic Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA white china teapot made especially for Rare Tea Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall but perfectly formed, this is the ideal size for one perfect cup of tea, to ensure every last drop is poured and no over-infused leaves are left in the pot. You can, of course, refill the pot for many delicious subsequent infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from hard-wearing ceramic, it may look delicate but is as strong as an ox - includes a built-in gate to hold back the loose tea leaves - it will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e). 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