Premium Loose Leaf Teas & Infusions

Experience the full depth of flavor and aroma that only premium loose leaf teas can provide. Unlike standard mass-produced tea bags, whole-leaf teas retain their essential oils, resulting in a cleaner, more nuanced cup. Whether you are stocking up your home pantry or curating a premium tea menu for a commercial cafe, our selection offers exceptional quality.

As a proud New Zealand stockist of Tea Total, we supply a curated range of traditional favorites and vibrant herbal blends. Explore robust black teas like English Breakfast and Earl Grey, soothing peppermint and chamomile infusions, or antioxidant-rich green teas crafted to elevate your daily brewing ritual.

Why is loose leaf tea better than bagged tea?

• Answer: Loose leaf tea consists of whole or large broken tea leaves, which require space to expand and unfurl during brewing to release their full flavor profile. Standard tea bags generally contain "fannings" or "dust"—the left-over remnants of tea production—which steep rapidly but tend to yield a more bitter, one-dimensional taste.

What is the correct water temperature for brewing green tea vs. black tea?

• Answer: Water temperature dramatically impacts tea extraction. Robust black teas and herbal infusions thrive on boiling water at around 100°C to extract their full body. Delicate green teas, however, will scorch and turn bitter if brewed with boiling water; they are best steeped using water cooled to between 75°C and 80°C.