HIDE & SEEK BREAKFAST

NAGALAND BLACK TEA, HAND ROLLED SINGLE ESTATE

Whats with Hide & Seek then?

Robert Fortune, who was responsible for a fair bit of hide and seek in his time. Disguised as a local, he entered China seeking precious tea seeds and cultivation methods. Hiding them in many ingenious ways he smuggled them out of the country and introduced tea growing to India. So here’s to you Robert – you sneaky rascal!

Our classic breakfast tea contains just one ingredient - premium black tea from the tea fields of Nagaland, India (that’s right next door to Assam for all you tea buffs).  What’s more, every leaf that makes up a cup of Hide & Seek is hand-picked from a single estate to allow for the subtle nuances of varietal, seasonal and regional flavour. Full-bodied, robust and rich, you won’t find a better breakfast brew.

INGREDIENTS: Nagaland Black Tea

ROYALS & ROGUES EARL GREY

NAGALAND BLACK TEA, HAND ROLLED SINGLE ESTATE

Whats with Royals & Rogues then?

Royal Governor of Boston, Thomas Hutchinson, who found himself in a spot of bother after famously refusing to let a British tea shipment leave the harbour. Things went pear-shaped for Tom when demonstrators against the British Tea Act, disguised as native Americans, boarded the ships and tipped all 46 tonnes of tea into the sea. And so, the biggest brew in history – now aptly known as the Boston Tea Party – marked the start of the American Revolution.

Is there anything more English than a perfectly-steeped cup of Earl Grey served with a slice of lemon? Well, since we make ours with a generous infusion of Italian Bergamot oil and hand-rolled, single estate black tea from the lush tea fields of Nagaland, India, perhaps there is. Nonetheless, this time-honoured blend of premium black tea with a refreshing hint of citrus is a bona fide classic. Enjoy straight from the pot or with a splash of milk and drizzle of honey.  

INGREDIENTS: Nagaland Black Tea, Italian Bergamot Oil

HUSH HUSH MINT & BLACK

NAGALAND BLACK TEA, HAND ROLLED SINGLE ESTATE

Whats with Hush Hush then?

Gentleman bootlegger Bill McCoy, who rose to infamy during the Prohibition for producing the finest whiskey money could buy. Always on the lookout for the next raid, his speakeasy patrons would keep things hush hush by sipping their hooch out of dainty teacups.  These days we prefer our tea moonshine-free, but, just like Bill, our stuff is always the real McCoy!

Our invigorating blend of peppermint leaves and hand-rolled single estate black tea from the tea fields of Nagaland, India, is a newly-minted classic. Full-bodied, robust and rich with a smooth menthol finish, this brew is as fresh as it is flavoursome.

INGREDIENTS: Nagaland Black Tea, Peppermint

SMUGGLERS SPICE INDIAN SUMMER CHAI

NAGALAND BLACK TEA, HAND ROLLED SINGLE ESTATE

Whats with Smugglers Spice then?

Fiery Irishwoman Anne Bonny and her lover, Calico Captain Jack Rackman, a ferocious couple who belonged to the infamous Pirates of the Caribbean crew.  Together they outwitted the British forces for years, wreaking havoc as they smuggled tea and spices across the West Indies. So bottoms up me hearties – before we make you walk the plank!

Our warm, fragrant summer chai is a heady fusion of healing ginger, punchy black pepper and fragrant green cardamom, balanced with sweetly spicy cinnamon, cloves and star anise. Hand-rolled, single estate black tea from the lush tea fields of Nagaland, India, rounds out the blend to create a deliciously aromatic brew. Spice up your life - without even leaving your sofa.

INGREDIENTS: Nagaland Black Tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cloves, Green Cardamon, Star Anise

No: 06 SIMPLY GREEN

SINGLE ESTATE SRI LANKAN GREEN TEA

Our Sri Lanka Green is the Rolls Royce of teas. It contains but one ingredient - our Ceylon green tea- all of which comes from a single estate to allow for the subtleties of varietal, seasonal and regional flavour. Grown at high altitude, the tea bushes benefit from heavy mists, cloud and small bursts of sunlight, which only serve to enrich the flavour. The result? A timeless classic of a brew that’s incredibly intense, rich in flavour and mouth watering in its softness.

INGREDIENTS: Green Tea from Sri Lanka

No: 16 GREEN & MINT

SINGLE ESTATE SRI LANKAN GREEN TEA & MINT

To create this tongue-tingling, mint-tea fresh brew (see what we did there?) we start with our classic Sri Lankan Green tea as a base, then mix in just the right amount of cooling peppermint leaves to create a subtly refreshing tea experience.  Our green tea is handpicked from a single estate, which allows for the subtleties of varietal, seasonal and regional flavour, and grown at high altitude to create tea that is intense and rich in flavour and mouth watering in its softness.

INGREDIENTS: Green Tea Sri Lank, Peppermint

No: 26 LOTUS JASMINE

SINGLE ESTATE CHINESE GREEN TEA WITH JASMINE 

Find your inner zen with this delicate and calming brew which balances light, fragrant jasmine blossoms with the finest Yin Hao Lotus green tea from the Chinese province of Fujian. Created through an intricate and time-consuming process that dates back more than 1000 years, our Lotus Jasmine tea is made with tender love and care to bring you a distinctively-flavoured, expertly-balanced brew. 

INGREDIENTS: Yin Hao Lotus Green Tea, Jasmine

No: 32 SIMPLY MATCHA

MATCHA

Tea geeks, meet your perfect matcha. This intoxicating powdered tea blends luxury grade green tea from Kenya’s Nandi Highlands with Japanese Gyokuro green tea leaves to create an intense tea hit that will leave you feeling detoxed, refreshed and energised. Thick with a jam-like smoothness and light astringent finish, our latte-style matcha is fresh, balanced and chock-full of metabolism-boosting antioxidants.

INGREDIENTS: Matcha

No: 66 JASMINE & LYCHEE

GREEN TEA WITH JASMINE  & LYCHEE

The Chinese have a saying: ‘good things come in pairs’. We’re inclined to agree. The double act of light, fragrant jasmine and sweetly acidic lychee make for the perfect partnership and bring the green tea in this blend to life. Like most Chinese green teas, the leaves have been pan-fired for extra flavour and intensity in the Chunmee style.

INGREDIENTS: Green tea China, Jasmine Blossom, Dried Lychee

No: 07 TI KUAN YIN

SINGLE ESTATE CHINESE OOLONG IRON GODESS

Our light, sweet and fragrant oolong is a cuppa fit for a goddess. Grown in China’s Fujian province, it’s named after the goddess of mercy Ti Kuan Yin who, legend has it, appeared to a farmer in a dream and gifted him a single, precious tea shoot to plant. We’re rather glad he did, because now we can all enjoy this premium oolong’s sweet taste and orchid-like flavour. 

INGREDIENTS: Ti Kuan Yin Oolong, Iron Godess

No: 05 BLOOD ORANGE

INFUSION

Feeling fruity? The generous twist of exotic blood orange in this bright and tangy infusion packs a bold, citrussy punch that’s as tart as it is sweet. With its vibrant colour and rich intensity, this caffeine-free tea (or tisane if we’re being techical) is one of our favourite fruity brews. Get creative and steep your cuppa with a slice of fresh ginger and a cinnamon stick or serve cold over ice on a warm summer’s day for an extra refreshment hit. 

INGREDIENTS: Dried Apple Pieces, Rosehip, Hibiscus Flowers, Orange Peel, Natural Orange Flavouring, Saliflower 

No: 10 APPLE & CINNAMON

INFUSION

The perfect blend of sweet and spicy, our apple and cinnamon brew is the tea equivalent of a warm hug. With sweet blackberry leaves for added fruitiness, this fragrant concoction is the perfect antidote to the winter blues.  Get your cosy on and snuggle up with a steaming, fragrant cup and your favourite book. Grannie blanket optional. 

INGREDIENTS: Apple Pommace, Apple Pieces, Cinnamon, Apple flavouring, Sweet Blackberry Leaves

No: 24 LEMON & GINGER

INFUSION

Soothe both your body and mind with this bright and fragrant infusion, which combines the refreshing zestiness of lemon peel with the healing properties of ginger root. Known the world over for its powerful health benefits, ginger is thought to help with everything from digestion to stress relief.  For good measure (and an added dash of licorice spiciness) we’ve thrown in a handful of antioxidant-rich fennel seeds: so drink up!

INGREDIENTS: Lemon Peel, Ginger Root, Fennel Seeds, Lemon Oil, Hibiscus, Rosehip Shells, Apple, Orange Peel

No: 25 CALMING CHAMOMILE

INFUSION

Fill the kettle, petal! Containing nothing but uncut golden chamomile flowers plucked from Egyptian fields, our aromatic chamomile tea is as pure and simple as it gets.  Jazz it up with a cheeky squeeze of lemon, a subtle drizzle of honey or just enjoy as nature intended: light, bright and ever-so-slightly sweet.

INGREDIENTS: Whole Chamomile Flowers

No: 28 SIMPLY MINT

INFUSION

Cool your jets with the clean, crisp flavour of our classic mint tea, made with peppermint leaves and nothing but. It’s like an invigorating morning swim in a cup: intensely refreshing, jumpstarts your batteries and does wonders for your circulation. Serve piping hot, cold over ice or with a cheeky drizzle of honey and enjoy the unmistakable minty aroma and smooth menthol taste.  

INGREDIENTS: Polish Peppermint

TEA FILTERS 60

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

OUR TEA FILTERS ARE A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY LOOSE LEAF TEA WITHOUT THE MESS & ARE PERFECT FOR THE POT.

We only use chlorine and bleach free paper that is biodegradable. Simply spoon in the required amount of tea leaves, draw the cord and pop into a teapot to brew.

Enjoy, we think they are pretty handy!

TEAS & FILTERS GIFT BOX

NAGALAND BLACK TEA, HAND ROLLED SINGLE ESTATE

Whats with The Tea Leaf Company then?

Our four finest teas are inspired by all manner of characters who played their part along the way. There were Caribbean pirates like Ann Bonny and Calico Captain Jack doing a lot of smuggling. The Royal Governor Tom Hutchinson and his hand in the Boston Tea Party and then there was Robert Fortune who stole tea seeds from China and started off the tea gardens in India, the sneaky rascal!

Enjoy each of our distinctive teas and celebrate the cheeky rascals who played their part along the way along with a box of our filters.

INGREDIENTS: As found on individual blends

FOUR TINS IN A GIFT BOX

Select four of our signature teas and Infusions comes in our branded gift box along with a serving spoon.

Press checkout to select your teas.

INGREDIENTS: As found on individual blends