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Pu erh Tea https://www.tea-direct.co.uk/products/pu-erh-tea is a Chinese speciality tea with a fascinating history thought to go back as far as the Tang dynasty. There's really no other tea quite like it; the post-fermentation and ageing processes involved in its production make it unique from others, and bring out wonderful rich and intense flavours and character, that make it appreciated the same way a fine aged wine or whisky may be. The deep, cherry blackness of its steeped leaves deliver delicious earthy and complex flavours that naturally develop over time as it mellows and improves with age, resulting in something very special and, like most good things in life, worth waiting for.

Tea-Direct.co.uk are delighted to present our exciting new range of tea selection packs. Here you will find a diverse assortment of teas from around the world; each pack contains a variety of delicious teas to try, and offers huge savings over individual packs. Beautifully packed in black presentation boxes, tea selection packs are the perfect gift for the tea-lover in your life, or just a great way to experience new flavours for yourself.

The rich, robust character and unique smoky flavour of Lapsang Souchong sets it apart from other black teas. It is thought to be the first black tea on record, and has been enjoyed by tea lovers worldwide for hundreds of years. Grown from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, Lapsang Souchong was created in the 17th century in the Wuyi Mountains of China's Fujian Province. The climate here is subtropical, and the landscape one of soaring cliffs, evergreen forests and winding rivers. The distinctive smoky taste and aroma of Lapsang Souchong is believed to have been produced by accident rather than design, but resulted in it becoming one of the world's most popular luxury teas.

We're delighted to have added to our extensive range of teas and tisanes from The Real Tea Company. Why not give these wonderful new infusions a try?

Dandelion tea is a refreshing drink that can be enjoyed at any time of day. This caffeine-free herbal beverage is made from a plant that for centuries has been acknowledged for its medicinal properties. The dandelion's unmistakable bright yellow flowers that transform into fluffy, puff-ball seedheads, evoke childhood memories of 'dandelion clocks', and making wishes as the seeds are blown away. There are hundreds of species of dandelion, a herbaceous, perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. The botanical name of the common dandelion is Taraxacum officinale; 'officinale' being indicative of its use in medicine and herbalism. The word 'dandelion' originates from the French, 'dent de lion', meaning 'tooth of lion', presumably because of the shape of its jagged leaves. The plant originates from Europe and Asia, but can now be found in many countries, including North and South America, India, Australia and New Zealand.