How to choose your tea
The tea you put in your mug is different for everyone. Some live by bold flavours, while others prefer subtlety. Some say caffeine is a must-have and some say no way. Whatever you’re into, let’s find your perfect loose leaf.
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What’s loose
leaf tea?
We like to think of loose leaf as pretty much anything that can be infused in water. Our premium blends are made using whole ingredients like full tea leaves, dried fruit, spices, nuts, chocolate – you name it. Every tea we make is a flavour-forward adventure.
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What makes our
tea so special?
Our ingredients are sourced from trusted farms worldwide. We then use these incredible ingredients to bring you over 100 different teas, from tried & true traditional picks to the boundary-pushing blends we’re known for. There’s a reason we have so many imitators.
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Let’s get started
What’s my tea type?
Black
![Splash of loose leaf black tea.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dw28633a87/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/Black_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Discover our rich, energizing & full-bodied black teas, from traditional pure teas to exciting new blends.
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Origin
Comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
Caffeine content
10-100 mg per 8 oz cup / 240 ml cup (a cup of coffee contains 140 mg)
What it tastes like
Flavour can range from savory to sweet, depending on how long it was oxidized.
Benefits
- Energy
- Boosts alertness
- Rich in antioxidants
Green
![Splash of loose leaf green tea.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dw342513b9/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/Green_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Healthy, energizing and flavourful, green tea is the most popular drink on the planet – after water.
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Origin
Comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
Caffeine content
15-45 mg per 8 oz cup / 240 ml cup (a cup of coffee contains 140 mg)
What it tastes like
Japanese green teas taste sweet and almost buttery while Chinese variations are grassy and nutty-ish
Benefits
- Energizing
- Boosts focus & alertness
- Detoxifying
- Rich in antioxidants
Herbal
![Splash of loose leaf herbal tea.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dw434cbb7b/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/Herbal_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Discover our range of caffeine-free fruit & herbal infusions, from classic tisanes to the latest superfruits.
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Origin
Made of anything from herbs and spices to fruits and nuts.
Caffeine content
Naturally caffeine-free
What it tastes like
Ranges from sweet, to floral, fruity
Benefits
- Hydrating
- Soothe a cold
- Relax & unwind
- Ease digestion
Rooibos
![Splash of loose leaf rooibos tea.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dwa93ebb20/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/Rooibos_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Made from a small South African shrub, mineral-packed rooibos is naturally sweet, hydrating & caffeine-free.
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Origin
Comes from the rooibos bush – a South African plant with tons of benefits
Caffeine content
Contains zero caffeine
What it tastes like
Naturally sweet, with a deliciously clean mineral finish
Benefits
- Hydrating
- Rich in antioxidants & electrolytes
- Naturally sweet
White
![Splash of loose leaf white tea.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dwe81035c4/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/White_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Light & sweet in flavour, these delicate teas are as close to the living tea bush as you can get.
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Origin
Comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
Caffeine content
20-55 mg per 8 oz cup / 240 ml cup (a cup of coffee contains 140 mg)
What it tastes like
A toss-up between floral, grassy, delicate and sweet
Benefits
- Rich in antioxidants
- High in skin-loving active ingredients
- Hydrating
Pu’erh
![Splash of loose leaf pu’erh tea.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dw15ef1d03/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/Puer_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Traditionally made by aging tea leaves, earthy pu’erh is thought to boost metabolism & aid digestion.
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Origin
Comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
Caffeine content
14-125 mg per 8 oz / 240 ml cup (a cup of coffee contains 140 mg)
What it tastes like
Deep, complex & known for its signature earthiness, pu’erh can range from fresh, wet soil & rich cacao to sweet dried fruit
Benefits
- Boosts metabolism
- Ease digestion
- Energizing
Chai
![Splash of loose leaf chai tea.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dw6d3322fd/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/Chai_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Discover our exquisite tasting collection of chai teas that provide detoxifying, purifying and antioxidant benefits.
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Origin
Black tea blended with a mixture of spices (aka masala chai)
Caffeine content
From caffeine-free to high caffeine
What it tastes like
From fruity to sweet & traditional too – all with the characteristic warm spices.
Benefits
- Ease digestion
- Detox
Oolong
![Splash of loose leaf oolong tea.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dwd802d1ed/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/oolong_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
The middle ground between green and black tea – a traditional Chinese tea made from partially oxidized leaves.
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Origin
Comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
Caffeine content
10-55 mg per 8 oz cup / 240 ml cup (a cup of coffee contains 140 mg)
What it tastes like
From light to full bodied, floral to grassy, and sweet to toasty, depending on how long it was oxidized
Benefits
- Boots metabolism
- Great for digestion
- Naturally energizing
- Rich in antioxidants
Matcha
![Splash of loose leaf matcha.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dw68ed63c2/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/Matcha_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Energizing matcha is made by finely grinding full tea leaves, so you get all the benefits of green tea with every sip.
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Origin
Comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
Caffeine content
Contains 20-40 mg of caffeine per 8 oz / 240 ml cup (a cup of coffee contains 140 mg)
What it tastes like
Matcha can range in taste from grassy to sweet to creamy, with textures that are smooth or even crisp
Benefits
- Energizing
- Detoxifying
- Boosts focus
- Rich in L-theanine
Maté
![Splash of loose leaf maté.](https://www.davidstea.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites/default/dw644d2cec/images/2020/content-pages/how-to-choose-your-tea/Mate_teas_Loose_Leaf.jpg)
Discover energizing herbs like yerba mate, guayusa and yaupon for their long-lasting, jitter-free boost.
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Origin
Comes from the dried leaves of the rainforest holly plant
Caffeine content
2-30 mg of caffeine per 8 oz / 240 ml cup (a cup of coffee contains 140 mg)
What it tastes like
Smoky and toasty flavour with a hint of earthy sweetness and a little bit of bitterness
Benefits
- Naturally energizing
- Improves focus
Why is
tea good
for me?
It’s no secret – tea has been an integral part of traditional medicine for centuries. When paired with a healthy diet & exercise, the right blend can help you feel amazing. It’s obviously hydrating, but did you know that a number of studies have been conducted on antioxidants & polyphenols in Camellia sinensis (the plant that gives us tea)? Let’s see what tea can do for you.
Alertness & Focus
Detox & Digestion
Sleep & Relaxation
Hydration & Glow
Cold & Defence
Alertness
& Focus
Wake up with energizing blends
including ingredients such as:
matcha, guarana and maté.
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Detox
& Digestion
These body reboot blends include
stomach-soothing & metabolism-boosting
ingredients such as: cayenne pepper,
oolong tea and lemon peel.
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Sleep
& Relaxation
Lull yourself to sleep with infusions
featuring ingredients like: valerian
root, chamomile and lavender.
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Hydration
& Glow
Quench your thirst with invigorating
blends featuring glow-boosting ingredients
such as: hibiscus blossoms, oranges and
goji berries.
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Cold
& Defence
Boost your defences with comforting
ingredients such as: eucalyptus, orange
and peppermint.
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Let’s get
brewing
ready, set, brew
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Where is tea made?
Organic teas
Discover our wide variety of organic teas, grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides.
Fair Trade teas
Get the scoop on fair trade and organic teas. What do these words mean, and why should you care? Learn more about their purpose.