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Over 100 teas
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Established Since 2013

Online and at weekly markets & events in Kent & East Sussex

Rated Excellent

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FREE Standard Delivery

On orders £20 and over

10% DISCOUNT

On any 4 teas or more

Established Since 2013

Online and at weekly markets & events in Kent & East Sussex

Rated Excellent

On Trustpilot

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The Proper Tea Co is an independent tea merchant and blender established in 2013 and based in the East Sussex village of Pett near Hastings.
As well as here online you will find us at a number of regular markets and events in East Sussex and Kent.
Check our diary to see where we will be this week.
We always have around 90 different teas and infusions in stock as well as a great range of tea brewing paraphernalia to enhance your tea drinking experience.

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Proper Service. Proper Prices.

Best quality teas at the best prices. That's what we always strive to achieve.

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from 153 reviews
Very pleasant

It’s been a long time since I enjoyed Earl Grey tea this much. Most Earl Grey teas are made with black tea, and I have come to really dislike the taste of black tea in any form. For years I’ve stuck to Jasmine tea since I found green tea versions of that. Then a few weeks ago I found a half-used packet of tea in a holiday cottage. It was a green Earl Grey and it made an interesting change from my usual Jasmine.

Now that I’ve tracked down a source of this green Earl Grey I have started to drink it regularly. The bergamot flavour comes out very well in this tea .

Geoffrey
Green Earl Grey
Lovely fragranced tea

Probably one of my favourite tea nowadays. Unique taste and perfume herbal combinations, makes them suitable for any moment of the day.

Jossu
Turmeric Gold Spiced Herb Tea
Top class

Very good produce. The guy has incredible knowledge & is truly helpful with recommendations & sharing his knowledge. His teas are far superior to any others I have tried. I am a complete convert. Highly recommend!

Mrs J.P.
Moroccan Mint

Really good personal service. Great products. We love restocking our tea cupboard and mugs from this independent shop

Sara M.
The Proper Tea Co

One of our favourites on a regular order

J.B.
Mao Feng China Green Tea

A nice alternative when it's a bit late for caffeine. A smooth, robust flavour.

Merrilyn W.
Rooibos Tea

I enjoy this tea to start my day. It has a subtle, smokey flavour, without the tannin-y feel to a lot of breakfast teas. I sometimes add a pinch of Lapsang Souchong to bring out the smokiness.

Merrilyn W.
Russian Caravan

This is a smooth, mellow tea with lovely vanilla aroma and flavour - just right for an afternoon lift!

Merrilyn W.
Vanilla Black Tea

good prices, fast delivery

STEVEN M.
The Proper Tea Co

Highly recommended. I am tea lover who xill be returning. Exceptional taste and quality.

Barbara F.
Lychee Black Tea

I always buy my tea from the proper tea company. They offer a good choice of great quality tea with prompt despatch.

Mrs E.
The Proper Tea Co

The Golden Nepal is a fragrant soft black tea with character.

Linda M.
Golden Nepal

Love the Proper Tea teas and teapots.

Celia
The Proper Tea Co

Ordered this as part of a gift set, as a thank you present, along with several tins of green tea. They have all been thoroughly enjoyed. I shall be ordering more as Christmas gifts. Thank you Proper Tea Company, you have been a great find.

Celia
Tea Egg 5cm x 9cm

Fabulously smooth with a satisfyingly soft finish.

Helen
Russian Caravan

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  • Our 800ml Peggy Teapot with snug-fitting stainless steel infuser. Perfect for 3-4 cups of your favourite infusion.
    Available in a range of colours.

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  • Discover our range of incredibly popular porcelain, stoneware and glass mugs with snug-fitting infusers and lids. Available in a range of styles and colours.

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  • Our contemporary design stainless steel tea infuser with handy lid/drip tray will fit most cups and mugs and the fine mesh will handle most loose teas with ease.

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