Choosing the Best Black Tea

by Whittard of Chelsea

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With black tea being the most popular type of tea in the world, it is easy to get lost in all the different flavours and blends. We aim to make tea discovery as easy as possible. Finding a new black tea that's just right for you is a fun and tasty learning experience.

Breakfast Tea

A tea at breakfast is a regular part of the day for millions of people, so if you fancy a new breakfast tea, let's see what's on offer. If you normally drink English Breakfast and enjoy the malty richness, there are many other options.

Tippy Assam Loose Tea

A sweet and malty black tea from Assam, delicious with or without milk.

Chelsea Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea

Full-bodied and rich, this powerful flavour is a stronger version of English Breakfast.

Afternoon Tea is something quintessentially British. It is from a bygone era but something many people still enjoy today. If your normal Afternoon Tea is Earl Grey and you enjoy black tea mixed with the citrus flavours of bergamot, why not try some of our other fruity teas.

Afternoon Tea

A rectangular white box of Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea, featuring loose black tea leaves with visible blue and yellow flower petals and notes of bergamot, viewed from above against a white background.
Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea
Bestseller

Citrus, floral & aromatic

Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea

4.8
From 14.90 CHF
Darling Grey Loose Leaf Tea
Darling Grey Loose Leaf Tea

Aromatic, citrus & floral

Darling Grey Loose Leaf Tea

4.8
From 13.90 CHF
An open box of Orange Blossom Loose Leaf Tea viewed from above, revealing a blend of black tea mixed with dried fruit, orange blossom, and herbs inside. The white box features a dark-colored side panel and a partially visible flap on the right.
A grey box of Orange Blossom Loose Leaf Tea, adorned with botanical illustrations and elegant branding on the front, stands upright against a white background and promises a delightful floral black tea experience.

Citrus, floral & tangy

Orange Blossom Loose Leaf Tea

4.7
From 17.90 CHF
A top view of a box containing Cherry Blossom Loose Leaf Tea, with sencha green tea mixed with dried rose petals, set against a plain white background.
A rectangular box of Cherry Blossom Loose Leaf Tea, featuring floral illustrations and a white, gray, and green color scheme. Infused with delicate sencha and cherry blossom notes, the label reads Loose Leaf Tea and No. 791.

Cherry, fruity & floral

Cherry Blossom Loose Leaf Tea

4.6
From 17.90 CHF
An open box of Covent Garden Blend Loose Leaf Tea, with colorful flower petals mixed among dark tea leaves, viewed from above on a white background.
Covent Garden Blend Loose Leaf Tea
Bestseller

Sweet, fruity & floral

Covent Garden Blend Loose Leaf Tea

4.8
17.90 CHF

Tea for Snuggling Up to

Snuggling up to a cup of tea is a great pastime, especially on those cold winter nights. If your normal cosy tea is Spiced Chai and you love it because of its warming flavour, you have a variety of choices:

Spice Imperial Loose Leaf Tea

Chilli Chai Loose Leaf Tea

Dark Chocolate Loose Leaf Tea

Tea for the Adventurous

If you feel like taking a jump from your normal routine, why not try something weirdly wonderful? Black teas are great for creating a variety of flavours, thanks to their dark malty aroma.

Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea

A black tea from China's Fujian Province, this smooth tea is smoked over fires of resin-sweet pinewood.

Whisky Loose Leaf Tea

Warm, well-rounded flavours and malty sweetness, this flavoured black tea is as good as any tipple.

Piccadilly Blend Loose Tea

Radiant, fragrant and subtly sweet, it's a beautiful brew for afternoon tea.

As you can see, there are so many black teas out there to try at Whittard. We really hope you spread your wings and try something new; it's a delicious and exciting way to discover tea. If you are a little wary of trying something new, please remember our Taste Promise. This means that if a tea isn't to your taste, you can return it to us for an exchange or full refund. So you can't really go wrong. If you've got the passion, we have the experience, so come in store or go online to explore a wonderland of black tea.

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