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Established Since 2013
Online and at weekly markets & events in Kent & East Sussex

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10% DISCOUNT
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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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Some of our new teas and current favourites that we're sure you'll love too if you haven't discovered already.
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Sweet Osmanthus Green Tea
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Pistachio & Almond Cookie
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Citrus Lime & Bergamot Black Tea
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Vanilla Black Tea
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Proper Service. Proper Prices.
Best quality teas at the best prices. That's what we always strive to achieve.
Let customers speak for us
from 70 reviewsVery 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!
Our tea of choice was out of stock – the Steinthal single estate green Darjeeling tea. We made contact to find when it might be available again. We were even able to arrange for an email when the stock came back in. When it did we placed an order, and the tea arrived a few days later. We had no problems, and we thank The Proper Tea Co. for their helpful service. Our tea arrived in time for us to take a caddyful away with us on holiday. Thank you to all at The Proper Tea Co!
I'm a green tea drinker, so I don't usually drink Darjeeling tea. Recently though my wife was trying to track down a Darjeeling she had had some years ago, and which she had found really pleasant. We went back to the shop she had bought it at, but their current offering was not what she remembered at all. After some time, she began to think it may have been a green Darjeeling, whereas all the Darjeeling teas we could find were black teas.
So we did an online search to see whether there was such a thing as a green Darjeeling, and discovered both the Proper Tea Co. and this single estate Darjeeling tea. We bought a small batch to try, and yes, it was indeed the taste that she had remembered. Curious, I tried it too and I found it was a pleasant alternative to my usual jasmine green tea.
So we now have two tea caddies in our normal tea and coffee cupboard – plus a range of other teas elsewhere. My jasmine, and this green Darjeeling.
This afternoon we're packing for a short holiday. Both tea caddies have gone into our luggage!
Great teas, many different flavours, regions and types. Good quality, quick and easy shopping and it's always nice to support samller local companies.
Highly recommended.
fast delivery
good flavour enjoyable
Really nice flavour. It's so hard to find green Earl Grey and this is a good one.
The tea blends are good & interesting; service impeccable
Good mix, great to start the day
Peter's Russian Caravan has been our "house" tea for over ten years now, and has given endless, life-enhancing pleasure. It wouldn't occur to us to drink anything else!
I first met this tea seller at Tonbridge market. I have bought their tea many times and never been disappointed. Enjoy.
Another tea that I regularly buy. A favourite. Enjoy.
I have bought this tea many times. A favourite.
Favourite tea for the past 10 years! Thank you
I love lavender and was concerned that this would be too heavy on the camomile, but the blend is perfect. Will definitely be buying again.
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Browse Teapots
Our 800ml Peggy Teapot with snug-fitting stainless steel infuser. Perfect for 3-4 cups of your favourite infusion.
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Browse Mug Infusers
Discover our range of incredibly popular porcelain mugs with snug-fitting stainless steel infuser and lid.
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Brewing Accessories
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.