Black Loose Leaf Tea Collection

Explore our collection of black loose leaf teas. Find our most popular and versatile loose teas, perfect for everyday drinking.

 

English Breakfast, Loose English Breakfast Tea from online teashop Teaspoon Tea Company, Large Rolled tea leaves produce a high quality tea shown here in a small shallow dish.
Tea canister labeled 'No. 1 English Breakfast' with loose tea leaves and a tea strainer on a beige background
English Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea
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Irsih Breakfast tea leaves shown i a white bowland scattered on a white background. Our builders tea, a strong breakfast tea
A cylindrical tin container labeled 'No.2 Irish Breakfast' next to a wooden spoon with loose leaf tea scattered in front, all against a pink background.
Irish Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea
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Earl Grey Tea from Teaspoon Tea Co is a quality Loose Leaf Tea. Shown here the tea leaves are large and dark, but this specialty tea is more about what you can't see, the pungent aroma and citrus taste of bergamot.
A cylindrical tin container labeled 'No.3 Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea' with a wooden spoon and a pile of loose tea leaves in front of it, all against a peach background.
Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea
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This is Earl Grey with Blue Flowers Loose Leaf Tea from Teaspoon Tea Co. A large leaf loose tea with blue cornflower petals that make this a very pretty tea. This tea is our take on Lady Grey
A cylindrical container labeled 'No.4 Earl Grey Blue Flowers Loose Leaf Tea' is displayed alongside a strainer and a scattering of dried tea leaves on a peach background.
Earl Grey Blue Flowers Loose Leaf Tea
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This is Russian Caravan Loose Leaf Tea from Teaspoon Tea Co. This malty black tea blend is seen here with its large multitone leaves from light brown to black. There is a slight smokiness to this loose tea, not that you'll know from the photo. A great alternative to English Breakfast Tea
A cylindrical tin container labeled 'No.5 Russian Caravan Loose Leaf Tea' on a pink background, with loose black tea leaves scattered in front
Russian Caravan Loose Leaf Tea
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This shows a small dish of Decaffeinated Fine Tea from Teaspoon Tea Co. The tea is fine and dusty compared to Large Leaf Tea but flavoursome and great value. A decaff alternative to English Breakfast Tea
A cylindrical container labeled 'No.6 Decaf Tea' next to a small bowl with loose tea leaves inside, all placed on a flat surface with a neutral background.
Decaffeinated Fine Loose Tea
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A dish of Darjeeling Loose Leaf Tea, large entangled tea leaves with rich brown tones of off-white to black - this is a premium loose tea from Teaspoon Tea Co
A cylindrical brown packaging labeled 'No.10 Darjeeling Loose Leaf Tea', with a small pile of loose leaf tea to the left and a metal tea strainer beside it, all against a pink background.
Darjeeling Loose Leaf Tea
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Assam Tea - Large loose tea leaves photographed in a dish showing the entangled leaves of different shades spilling over the sides - Assam tea is black and strong - this tea is available from Teaspoon Tea Co
A cylindrical container labeled 'No.11 Assam' next to scattered loose leaf tea and a metal tea strainer on a peach background.
Assam Loose Leaf Tea
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A bowl filled with loose leaf Kenya tea, showcasing the tea leaves
Kenya Loose Leaf Tea
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Ceylon Orange Pekoe Loose Tea Leaves - Orange Pekoe is a good quality tea from Srilanka that produces a light amber infusion, great without milk. This shows large rolled tea leaves spilling over. Loose leaf tea from Teaspoon Tea C
A cylindrical container labeled 'No.13 Ceylon' with loose leaf tea scattered in front and a metal tea strainer to the side, all against an orange background.
Ceylon Loose Leaf Tea
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A dish of Keemun Best Loose Leaf Tea from Teaspoon Tea Co - The large rolled tea leaves look splendid and this specialty loose leaf tea tastes amazing.
A cylindrical paper container labeled 'No.14 Keemun' with the text 'Loose Leaf Tea' beside a scattering of black tea leaves on a peach background.
Keemun Loose Leaf Tea
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Yunnan Loose Leaf Tea from Teaspoon Tea Co. Yunnan was the first tea growing region, this is a strong, malty tea, the photograph shows its multi-tonal large tea leaves. This is a speciality tea from China
A cylindrical paper container labeled 'No.17 Yunnan Loose Leaf Tea' placed next to a small wooden spoon with loose tea leaves scattered in front.
Yunnan Loose Leaf Tea
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Loose Leaf Black Tea - FAQ's

These teas are fully oxidised allowing the leaves to completely turn brown/ black. In this collection are single estate teas, are from one tea growing region and are recognised for their premium quality.

In this collection of black teas you will find teas from India, China and Sri Lanka. Depending on where the tea is produced it will taste different because of the climate, soil and environment. Indian teas tend to be stronger in taste whilst teas from China and Sri Lanka tend to be lighter and have less tannin. The picked tea leaves are left to fully oxidise, turn brown, allowing the strong malty flavour to form and the dark colour.

These teas make up the blends such as English Breakfast or Russian Caravan. Assam, Ceylon and Kenya are all used to make the most popular tea, English Breakfast. Pure teas are great for exploring loose leaf teas in a greater depth from which region you prefer the taste of to how you like to take the tea and how long to infuse for.

We recommend these teas are brewed for 3-5 minutes and you can add milk and sugar to your preferred taste.  

Yes, black tea is the perfect to add milk to and make helps make the tea less astringent. Black Tea means that the leaves have been left to fully oxidise and not how you have to drink it.

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Looking for something a bit different? Try our Flavoured tea collection

Chai Tea from online teashop Teaspoon Tea Co. Chai Spice Loose Leaf Tea can be seen here with large black tea leaves, pieces of Ginger, Cloves and Ginsing. This could be the Best Chai. A quality Tea.
Flavoured Loose Leaf Tea
Lung Ching Dragonwell Green Tea from Teaspoon Tea Co is probably our best tasting Green tea. It's also our best quality green tea and this can be seen here with its large pressed leaves. If your looking for a green tea that tastes good this is it.
Green Loose Leaf Tea Collection
Passionfruit & Orange Fruit Tea from UK online Teashop Teaspoon Tea Co. This fruit tea looks so good, large pieces of rich fruit can be seen including Orange peel, Apple and Pineapple.
Fruit Loose Tea
A swallow dish of Rooibos Herbal Tea from online teashop Teaspoon Tea Co. The short bright loose leaves of Rooibos are light orange and red. This looks a very tasty caffeine-free tea.
Herbal Loose Tea
This is Orange Blossom Oolong Loose Leaf Tea from Teaspoon Tea Co. Oolong tea is halfway between Green tea and black tea, this tea is a large leaf with Orange blossom added giving it a strong orange taste. This speciality tea is definitely worth a try.
Oolong Loose Leaf Tea