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White Tea

Ranging between floral, delicate and sweet, white tea is the least processed form of tea and is as close to the living tea bush as you can get.

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Green Tea

Celebrated around the world for its many benefits, green tea is a great motivator for healthy living. From grassy, umami and almost buttery to vegetal and nutty-ish, green tea leaves are pan-fired or steamed before being dried to lock in their flavour and green colour.

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Matcha

Matcha powder is made from finely ground green tea leaves and can taste anywhere from grassy to sweet and creamy. That means with every sip, you’re consuming all the benefits of the full leaf.

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Oolong Tea

Are they black or are they green? Oolong teas are somewhere in between. The most labour-intensive tea type, these floral, fruity, sweet and toasty teas are repeatedly rolled or twisted to manipulate the degree of oxidation, bringing out all their wonderful complex flavours.

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Black Tea

A classic choice first thing in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Flavours range from fruity and floral to rich and malty with subtle hints of honey.

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Pu’erh Tea

Used to serve alongside food and as a digestive aid for centuries, pu’erh is a rarity that is sought after by tea collectors. Deep, complex and primarily known for its signature earthiness.

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Maté & Guayusa

For a lasting, jitter-free boost of energy, these South American herbs contain a unique combination of caffeine and other naturally energizing compounds.

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Rooibos

A South African plant known for its hydrating effects, rooibos is loved for its naturally sweet taste and caffeine-free status.

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Herbal Tea

Ranging from herbal and aromatic to sweet, floral and fruity, herbal infusions are made using anything from herbs and spices to fruits and nuts.

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