Tea Caddies

by Whittard of Chelsea4 Minute Read

For centuries - across continents - caddies have been staple storage for committed tea drinkers, helping loose leaf tea to stay fresh and fragrant.

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From functional origins to star of the shelf

Before perfectly portioned teabags, or loose leaf measured in grams, tea was sold in units equivalent to just over a pound. In Malaysia, that unit was called a 'Kati' - and that's where today's 'caddies' come from.

Form and function never looked so good

The Caddy Collection

Pre-packed tea caddies

Keep your tea cupboard stocked with our most-loved blends, presented in elegant caddies that can be refilled time and time again.



Fill-me-up Tea Caddies

Give your tea shelf an elegant upgrade, with classic Whittard caddies in 100g or 1kg sizes. Simply choose your favourite tea and we'll fill it for you.

Mini Caddies

Can't get enough? Collect our mini caddies, with designs inspired by Alice in Wonderland, iconic London locations and delicate florals.

Caddies for Gifting

Premium tea in a stylish tin caddy: a foolproof present for even the most discerning tastes.

Why choose a caddy?

  1. Preserve the taste of your favourite tea. Protect your leaves from light, air and moisture, for a fragrant cup every time.
  2. Balance style with substance. Bring a touch of luxury to your most-frequented kitchen shelf.
  3. Whittard blue, but also green. fill them up time and again, or upcycle them as plant pots, pen pots and more.
  4. Luxurious and cost-effective. Most loose leaf teas can be infused more than once, and our refillable caddies make it easy to enjoy every last leaf.

A history of the tea caddy.

Step 01

17th Century

The caddy arrives in England.

A pivotal moment in British culture: China brought tea to England in the 1600s. The tea would often be sold with Chinese porcelain caddies, and was mostly available to drink in coffeehouses.

Step 02

18th - 19th Century

Ornate designs for high society.

The wealthier echelons of society began to purchase tea for their households. Craftsman were commissioned to create ornate, lockable caddies from wood, metal or even tortoiseshell – keen to keep this most precious substance safe.

Step 03

Today

A tea-lovers' essential.

Tea is a universally loved ritual in Britain today, and caddies are a shelf staple for those who are loyal to loose leaf.

Loose Leaf Tea and Caddy Collection

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Fruity, malty & creamy

Blueberry Rooibos Loose Leaf Tea

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A rectangular box with a window reveals Berry Elixir Loose Infusion—a vibrant mix of dried tea leaves and fruit pieces in red, brown, and orange hues—set against a white background.
A box of Berry Elixir Loose Infusion tea with a light grey and purple design, featuring botanical illustrations and the Whittard Chelsea 1886 logo on the top.

Fruity, sharp & tangy

Berry Elixir Loose Infusion

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A rectangular box, open at the top and filled with Assam TGFOP1 Loose Leaf Tea. The silver and white box displays the Assam tea leaves in the center against a white background.
A box of Assam TGFOP1 Loose Leaf Tea, a premium black tea showcasing a floral illustration and the brand logo on a light gray background.
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Afternoon Tea Loose Leaf Tea blend with rose petals and green leaves inside an open white paper tea sachet, viewed from above on a white background—perfect for elevating your afternoon tea with its fragrant oolong and jasmine green tea notes.
Afternoon Tea Loose Leaf Tea

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Afternoon Tea Loose Leaf Tea

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Darling Grey Loose Leaf Tea
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Aromatic, citrus & floral

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4.8
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A top-down view of an empty Fill-Me-Up Blue Caddy, a stainless steel insulated cup with a blue rim, placed on a white background.
A Fill-Me-Up Blue Caddy with a rich blue finish, featuring white botanical illustrations, a blank label area, and a rounded lid designed for loose leaf tea storage, set against a plain white background.
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A top-down view of the Tea Discoveries English Breakfast Tea Caddy, filled with loose English Breakfast tea leaves, set against a white background.
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Smooth, malty & light

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A top-down view of the Tea Discoveries Earl Grey Caddy, a round metal tin containing loose leaf Earl Grey tea made with dark Ceylon black tea leaves, delicate blue flower petals, subtle hints of bergamot, and small pieces of dried fruit or spice, set against a white background.
A decorative Tea Discoveries Earl Grey Caddy, featuring Whittard’s signature blue patterned tin with a silver lid set against a white background. The label highlights the infusion of fragrant bergamot with fine Ceylon black tea and essential tea flavoring, along with information on contents.
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Tea Discoveries Earl Grey Caddy

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A Tea Discoveries English Rose Tea Caddy—a round metal tin filled with loose leaf English Rose tea, delicately blended with dried pink rose petals—viewed from above on a white background.
The Tea Discoveries English Rose Tea Caddy is a decorative tin adorned with pink roses and green leaves, complete with a silver lid and a white label detailing its fragrant blend of Sri Lankan black tea infused with rose petals.
Bestseller

Floral, sweet & aromatic

Tea Discoveries English Rose Tea Caddy

4.9
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Overhead view of the Chelsea Breakfast Loose Leaf Mini Caddy—a blue jar filled with loose leaf tea—set against a plain white background.
A dark green tin labeled “Chelsea Breakfast Loose Leaf Mini Caddy,” featuring silver illustrations of London landmarks, holds classic British breakfast tea crafted from a blend of Sri Lankan and Kenyan black teas.

Rich, strong and malty

Chelsea Breakfast Loose Leaf Mini Caddy

4.4
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A top-down view of a silver tin filled with loose leaf black tea blended with colorful flower petals, set against a white background.
A silver tin of Whittard Covent Garden Blend loose leaf black tea, featuring a London-themed design with illustrations of maps, red telephone boxes, and landmarks on a white background.

Fruity, fresh & sharp

Covent Garden Blend Loose Leaf Mini Caddy

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A top-down view of the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Mini Caddy, a metal tin filled with loose leaf black tea featuring dark leaves and visible pieces of dried fruit or spices, set against a white background—perfect for an elegant afternoon tea.
A round metal tin of Whittard Chelsea 1886 Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Mini Caddy loose black tea with flavouring, adorned with a green and white label featuring decorative illustrations and topped with a silver lid—perfect for enhancing your afternoon tea with this delightful classic.

Citrus, floral & aromatic

Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Mini Caddy

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A top-down view of a round, silver tin labeled “English Breakfast Alice in Wonderland Mini Caddy,” filled with loose classic black tea leaves, on a white background.
A tin of English Breakfast Alice in Wonderland Mini Caddy—filled with classic black tea leaves, possibly sourced from West Java—features illustrated animals and a light blue and white label, set against a plain white background.

Smooth, malty & light

English Breakfast Alice in Wonderland Mini Caddy

12.90 CHF
The English Rose Alice in Wonderland Mini Caddy is shown from above, filled with loose leaf tea blended with dried rose petals, set against a white background.
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Floral, sweet & aromatic

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