Exotic teas

Tea is the second most consumed drink on the planet (after water) and more cups of this refreshing beverage are enjoyed every day than coffee and soft drinks combined. Each continent enjoys its brew in a different way and it’s this variation in taste, colour and strength that has piqued an interest in exotic teas. Here are six of our refreshing favourites.

Namastea Candy Crush Black Tea & Strawberry

These quick-brewing tea bags from Namastea (one of the 24 winners of the Spinneys Incubator Programme) have a sweet candy-like taste and a rejuvenating effect thanks to the infusion of strawberry. Containing only natural ingredients and flavours, Namastea’s pure Ceylon teas will help you relax, harmonise and focus.

BRW Society Passionfruit Green Tea

BRW Society is also a winner of the Spinneys Incubator Programme and its teas are renowned for being delicate, light and fruity. However, for a stronger cup, this Passionfruit green and white tea can reinvigorate your palette thanks to its freeze-dried fruit pieces, rose petals and papaya cubes.

Tea India Ginger Chai

If you’re after a chai with a spicy twist, then look no further than this distinctive blend of ginger and black tea. As Tea India believes in harmony and balance all its teas are Rainforest Alliance Certified and the chai blends come from its Indian master blender’s family recipes.

Waitrose Warming and Spicy Chai

Made from 100% natural ingredients, these Fairtrade chai tea bags get their spicy edge from sweet cassia bark and liquorice root. Just brew with milk or water for 4 minutes and add sugar to bring out the mellow spice flavours.

Terzo Bitter Gourd and Ginseng

Bitter gourd may not be a particularly tasty vegetable, but its health benefits when combined with ginseng and made into a warming tea are considerable. A true herbal drink, it can help regulate blood pressure, cleanse the liver and even reduce cholesterol.

Ujinotsuyu Matcha Hagoromo Green Tea

For over 40 years, Ujinotsuyu has been exporting Kyoto’s famous tea across the globe, with this canned matcha being particularly versatile in the kitchen. With its fresh, grassy taste, it’s perfect for adding to smoothies or sprinkling on desserts as well as making a strong brew.