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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The Rare Tea difference...

  • Unique Terroirs

    We 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

    We 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

    All 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

    Supporting long term social change by reinvesting a direct percentage of revenue into educational scholarships on our partner farms.

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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...

  • Reinfusing tea leaves or the 'Second Infusion'

    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...

  • Mother's Day Tea Gifts

    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....

  • What Does Oolong Tea Taste Like?

    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...

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