Collection: Caffeine-Free Teas

Your Guide to Decaffeinated and Caffeine-Free Tea

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• Decaffeinated and Caffeine-Free Tea
• Decaffeinated Fannings Tea
• Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast Tea
• Earl Grey Decaffeinated Tea
• Decaffeinated Sencha Green Tea
• Breakfast Tea Bags
• Herbal Teas, Fruit Tisanes and Rooibos
• Herbal Teas
• Chamomile Herbal Tea
• Apple and Lemon Fruit Tisane
• Rooibos Orange and Eucalyptus Tea

Decaffeinated and Caffeine-Free Tea

There are many reasons why people may choose a decaffeinated or caffeine-free beverage rather than a caffeinated one. Caffeine is an alkaloid that occurs naturally in the leaves, fruits and seeds of many different plant species. Cocoa beans, tea leaves, coffee beans and kola nuts are among the best-known examples.

Although caffeine is generally considered safe for consumption and offers energising benefits, consuming too much caffeine can cause unpleasant side effects. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, and negative effects may include anxiety, raised blood pressure, rapid heart rate, digestive problems, headaches and insomnia. Some people may be particularly sensitive to caffeine, and pregnant women and nursing mothers are advised to limit their intake.

If you prefer to avoid or limit caffeinated beverages for health reasons, want to reduce your intake, or simply want a better night’s sleep, there are many decaffeinated and caffeine-free alternatives available, from decaf loose leaf black teas and decaf green teas to caffeine-free herbal teas and fruit tisanes.

Teas made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis plants naturally contain caffeine, but they can be decaffeinated in a number of ways. Among the most natural and safe methods are water processing and carbon dioxide processing. Some decaffeinated loose leaf teas are produced using naturally occurring carbon dioxide combined with high pressure and temperature to extract caffeine without the use of harsh chemicals.

Decaf teas still contain trace amounts of caffeine, as no decaffeination method can remove it completely. However, for a tea to be classed as decaffeinated, it must contain less than 2.5% of its original caffeine content.

Below is a selection of quality decaffeinated loose leaf teas that remain flavoursome and refreshing.

Decaffeinated Fannings Tea

Made with fine and fragrant Ceylon fannings, Decaffeinated Fannings Tea has all the flavour of a fine Kenya PF tea, but without the caffeine. It is a robust brew that yields a dark amber colour when infused.

Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast Tea

This delicious black tea is decaffeinated at the green leaf stage and reveals sumptuous malty flavours and rosy notes. It makes a great beverage to start the day with.

Earl Grey Decaffeinated Tea

This decaf Earl Grey is ideal for those who enjoy the fragrant character of Earl Grey in the evening without affecting their sleep. It is made from high-quality Ceylon black tea and natural bergamot oil.

Decaffeinated Sencha Green Tea

A light and delicate decaf green tea sourced from Hunan in China and made with sencha leaves grown at 3500 feet above sea level. This smooth and well-rounded tea reveals fresh, grassy notes and can be enjoyed throughout the day.

Breakfast Tea Bags

Decaffeinated English Breakfast Tea Pyramid Tea Bags are biodegradable, silky pyramid tea bags filled with luxury black tea made from flowery pekoe leaves. They reveal light floral flavours and fruity notes, offering a convenient way to make a refreshing brew at home, at work or while travelling.

Herbal Teas, Fruit Tisanes and Rooibos

As well as black and green decaffeinated teas, there is also an exciting selection of caffeine-free herbal teas, fruit tisanes and rooibos tea varieties. Unlike teas produced from the leaves of Camellia sinensis plants, most herbal teas are made from plants that have never contained caffeine, so they can be classed as caffeine-free.

Below are a few examples.

Herbal Teas

Herbal teas are infusions made with a variety of plant ingredients, which may include dried fruits, flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, herbs and spices.

Chamomile Herbal Tea

The calming nature of Chamomile Herbal Tea is one of the reasons it is often chosen as a relaxing drink at the end of the day. Made with dried chamomile flowers, it yields a smooth honey-like sweetness and delicate floral notes.

Apple and Lemon Fruit Tisane

Fruit tisanes are composed of dried fruits or fruit peelings, sometimes with the addition of ingredients such as flower petals or blossoms. Refreshing and light, they can be enjoyed at any time of day, and some are especially good when iced. Apple and Lemon Fruit Tisane is a blend of sweet Kentish apples, juicy citrus lemons, orange and rose hip peels, and hibiscus blossoms. It makes an ideal thirst-quencher on a warm summer’s day.

Rooibos Orange and Eucalyptus Tea

Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free herbal plant that grows in South Africa’s Cederberg Mountain area. Made from the soft, needle-like leaves of the plant Aspalathus linearis, rooibos blends well with other ingredients to create a wide variety of caffeine-free options. Rooibos Orange and Eucalyptus Tea is one example, made from rooibos tea, Australian eucalyptus leaves, orange peel and orange blossoms. It offers fruity notes and a fresh menthol aroma.

You can browse a wide range of teas with zero or minimal caffeine content.