Unleash The Leaf

Independent loose leaf tea merchant

FREE Standard Delivery

On orders £20 and over

10% DISCOUNT

On any 4 teas or more

Established Since 2013

Online and at weekly markets & events in Kent & East Sussex

Rated Excellent

On Trustpilot

FREE Standard Delivery

On orders £20 and over

10% DISCOUNT

On any 4 teas or more

Established Since 2013

Online and at weekly markets & events in Kent & East Sussex

Rated Excellent

On Trustpilot

Premium Loose Leaf Teas

The Proper Tea Co is an independent tea merchant and blender established in 2013 and based in the East Sussex village of Pett near Hastings.
As well as here online you will find us at a number of regular markets and events in East Sussex and Kent.
Check our diary to see where we will be this week.
We always have around 90 different teas and infusions in stock as well as a great range of tea brewing paraphernalia to enhance your tea drinking experience.

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ON ALL ORDERS £20 AND OVER

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Some of our new teas and current favourites that we're sure you'll love too if you haven't discovered already.

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Proper Service. Proper Prices.

Best quality teas at the best prices. That's what we always strive to achieve.

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Let customers speak for us

from 46 reviews
Tea for everyday

I have been using the Proper Tea Company for sometime and their service has been exemplary.
I have had various flavours of black tea from them and their taste and quality has been up to the standard I have been used to in 40 years of loose tea drinking.

Nicky T.
Ceylon Orange Pekoe - Kenilworth Estate
Delightfully aromatic

This is a lovely light tea with a grassy aroma. Much the nicest white tea I have tried.

Paul L.
Yunnan White
My wife's daily brew

My wife has drunk this for breakfast every day for a number of years. Nothing beats it, so she tells me.

Paul L.
Jasmine Tea
Still delicious

Gave this one star in error. Should be 5!

Paul L.
Moroccan Mint
The best decaf tea I've tasted ☺️

If, like me you can't have caffeine but love tea (not to mention it's health benefits), this loose leaf tea tastes so much nicer than tea bags. Also, for the environmentally conscious, by using one of Proper Tea's diffusers, the only waste is some used tea leaves.

Beccy
Decaffeinated Breakfast Tea
Favourite

Of all the teas I find, this is my favourite. A perfect afternoon treat. Robust enough to be a real refresher, with a complex, delicious flavour.

Ann C.
Oolong Formosa
Delicious

Very good quality tea, arrived quickly - perfect!

Fiona M.
Japanese Genmaicha
Perfect morning tea

A good strong Assam ideal for the mornings, lovely golden colour and full bodied in flavour, proper tea company have the best deals as well as free postage. My number one choice for quality loose leaf tea.

Anonymous
Assam Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP)
Perfect all rounder

This tea is great any time of day , full bodied blend great black or with milk.

cliff j.
Hastings Breakfast Brew
Quality loose leaf tea

One of the best Ceylon teas I’ve ever had, great for afternoon tea.

cliff j.
Ceylon Greenfields Estate - Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP)
Great Brew any time of day

We drink this tea without milk, and find it just right for any time of day, but not usually with 'breakfast'!! I found 'The Proper Tea Co' via Google as I was looking for somewhere that I could purchase a 'proper' loose tea that you can actually see the 'tea leaves' and have never been disappointed with the various 'teas' that I have purchased from this company. Thank you

Tessa P.
Hastings Breakfast Brew
Great!

Delivery is always quick and the tea delicious. It's good to be able to support a small local tea supplier with repeat orders.

Malcolm O.
Assam Hathikuli Estate TGFOP
Refreshing blend

We have been drinking this tea for about three years and find it really refreshing.

Jane D.
Jasmine & Vanilla White & Green Tea

Delicious

Carol J.
Energising Spice Tea
Morning cuppa

My favourite tea for the first (and generally only) black tea of the day in the morning. In a large mug with a splash of milk. Thank you for this lovely blend.

Janette S.
Blue Lady Grapefruit Black Tea

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  • Our 800ml Peggy Teapot with snug-fitting stainless steel infuser. Perfect for 3-4 cups of your favourite infusion.
    Available in a range of colours.

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  • Discover our range of incredibly popular porcelain mugs with snug-fitting stainless steel infuser and lid.
    Available in a range of colours.

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  • Our contemporary design stainless steel tea infuser with handy lid/drip tray will fit most cups and mugs and the fine mesh will handle most loose teas with ease.

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