Top 20 tea brands

The best loose black tea

Most of the production volumes are black tea. For its manufacture, the leaves are fermented for 2 to 4 weeks. Large-leaf black tea is tart and strong. Manufacturers are constantly experimenting with additives to give the drink flavors.

5 Chelton

Chelton is new to the tea business. The company has been operating for a little over 15 years, but in terms of popularity it is already catching up with well-known brands. On all packages flaunts a lion with a sword. This means that the tea was grown, fermented and packaged in Sri Lanka. Good quality, dark amber color, astringency, rich aroma - buyers note all the advantages inherent in this drink. The price is low - about 350 rubles per 100 grams.

Available in loose leaf and tea bags. The tastes are different: pure black, varieties with the addition of peach, citrus, bergamot, jasmine, rose petals. Gift options are available - teas in beautiful tins, music boxes. The packaging is the same, but the price is higher. The most popular series of the brand is "Noble House". Minus - tea is not sold in supermarkets, only in online stores.

4 Basilur

This tea is grown, harvested, processed and packaged in Ceylon. The company was founded in Sri Lanka in 1982 and is now a major supplier of tea to other countries. The authenticity of the origin of the drink can be verified by the sign of the golden lion on the original packaging. It is only used in Sri Lanka. The secret of the rich taste of tea is the work of tea testers. These are tea sommeliers, tasters who can distinguish tens of thousands of shades of taste, aftertaste, bouquet of a drink. Therefore, Basilur is a premium product at a low price. It costs about 300-400 rubles. for 100 gr. Tea is sold in large supermarkets, specialized stores and market places.

The range of teas is large - there are classic and flavored lines. The tea bouquet is harmonious. The manufacturer abandoned artificial flavors, added pieces of fruit, flower petals and buds, aromatic herbs and oils. In total, at least 200 varieties of tea are produced. Customers love the oriental collection of teas. One of the brightest flavors from this line is Frosty Day with a bouquet of white and blue cornflower petals, passion fruit and orange. Finding negative reviews about this brand is difficult.

3 birds of paradise

The country of origin of the brand is Sri Lanka. But the tea that is on the shelves of our stores is packaged by the Russian representative of Aromat Extra LLC. At a price of about 200 rubles per 100 grams, tea has a very good quality, rich, harmonious taste.It is also impossible to classify it as a mass market - tea is not supplied to all stores, not the most common one.

The Birds of Paradise brand produces classic large-leaf and medium-leaf Ceylon and Indian teas. Flavorings are rarely added and only natural. For example, a light, unobtrusive scent of bergamot. Large pieces of berries are visible in Strawberry Glade tea. There are many varieties for every taste. Users respond very well to it. They like the absence of "dust" and crushed tea leaves. When brewing, whole leaves become visible. The taste of tea without additives is very rich, slightly tart, the color is thick, beautiful.

2 Yorkshire Tea

Yorkshire Tea is produced by the Bettys & Taylors Group, a family company. In England, this is the best-selling brand, which already speaks of the good quality of the drink. Raw materials are supplied from Sri Lanka, India and Kenya. Mixtures of different strengths and astringency are made from it. There are eight of them in total, but not all of them are in Russia. In specialized tea departments and marketplaces, you can mainly find classic Yorkshire and Yorkshire Gold. Both varieties are available in two types: leaf and packaged.

A box of tea weighing 250 grams will cost an average of 800-900 rubles. Expensive, but the expense is minimal. For two glasses, a teaspoon without a slide is enough. And the drink will turn out not weak - saturated color, tart, with a thick aroma. In the packaged form of release, the same tea is used. There is no dusty aftertaste, bitterness, as happens with cheap brands. All the same rich color and aroma. Of the minuses, only the high price and availability is not in all stores.

1 Twinings

Twinings has been making tea for over 300 years. The manufacturer produces dozens of varieties. For lovers of bergamot, the company has Earl Gray tea. A rich taste of "English Breakfast" is given by a blend of large-leaved varieties. In the fruit collection, the leader of sales is Lady Gray Tea, which combines citrus notes of bergamot, lemon and orange.

Tea "Prince of Wales" is the pride of Twinings. It was created in 1921 personally for His Highness the Prince of Wales. For its production, the best varieties of large-leaf tea were used. Now the company's collection includes more than 150 varieties of tea. They are shipped to 100 countries. Russian users also liked the taste and quality of teas. In the reviews, they note a rich taste, a pronounced aroma. Unlike many other brands, the manufacturer produces the same quality tea in bulk and in bags. Leaf tea is often packaged in metal cans to preserve the taste and aroma. The price compared to mass-market brands is quite high - about 500 rubles per 100 grams.

The best black tea bags

American merchant Thomas Sullivan sent samples of tea to his customers in small silk bags. The customers decided that tea should be brewed directly into them. This is how tea bags were accidentally invented. Tea crumbs or small long leaf tea are packaged in small triangles made of fine polymer mesh or filter paper bags. The packaged drink is available in a variety of flavors, which is why it is popular with customers.

5 Nargis

A major Indian manufacturer of real strong, rich and tart tea. The leaf is harvested from the company's own plantations in the regions of Assam, Nilgiri and Darjeeling. Here the tea is processed, blended and packaged. It is the only brand on the Russian market that has received the International Gold Standard mark from the Government of India. The brand is good for everyone, and even the price for the premium class is not prohibitive. A large box of 100 bags costs an average of 700-900 rubles, a small box of 25 cups is about 250 rubles.

The choice is not very large: several classic black varieties, tea with bergamot, lemon, mint, cinnamon. The sachets are sealed in foil packaging to preserve the aroma. Nargis produces tea for every day and for special occasions. Gift sets are packed in wooden boxes of 50-300 bags. The content is an assortment of six different types. Minus - bagged tea is inferior in taste to leaf.

4 Newby

An expensive international premium brand that produces classic and flavored teas in bulk and in bags. There are several features in the production - the collection is carried out in the most favorable period, the factory is built in the heart of the tea regions of India, so the raw materials are delivered immediately after collection for processing, blending and packaging.

The company produces about 150 varieties of tea - black, green, herbal, oolong, flavored. Packed black tea gives a strong infusion with a noble color and rich taste. The line includes classic varieties, teas with aromas of thyme, bergamot, cardamom, jasmine, ginger, mango, strawberry and bouquets of different aromas.The brand's best-selling tea is the English Breakfast blend with a balanced taste without pronounced bitterness. The price of a box of 25 bags is about 700 rubles.

3 Tipson

Basilur, a popular brand, supplies loose and bagged tea to 20 countries. Quality, balanced taste, beautiful amber color - it has retained all the properties of a real tea leaf. Raw materials are grown on the plantations of Sri Lanka. In the same place, the tea leaf is fermented and packaged. According to the description on the official website, no more than a week passes between assembly and packaging. So the manufacturer emphasizes the freshness of the tea leaf. We can't verify it, but the drink tastes very good.

The line of packaged teas consists of classic flavors and flavored blends. Available in packs of 25 and 30 sachets. The lion with a sword emblem flaunts on the box - confirmation that the tea is grown and packaged in Sri Lanka. Tastes are different - classic Ceylon, strawberry with cream, peach with apricot. The price is about 2000 rubles for 25 bags. There is a line of tea latte to mix with milk. There are interesting combinations here: baked apple with cinnamon, Irish cream, chocolate. A series of latte is a little more expensive.

2 Dammann

Expensive, high quality and very tasty tea. It is produced by the oldest tea company in France, founded in 1925. Teabags taste the same as a drink brewed from a loose product. The bag does not contain dust and “sawdust”, as happens with cheap brands, but a real large, properly rolled tea leaf.This company was one of the first to start producing flavored teas, but they do not use cheap flavors, but natural ingredients.

There are also classic flavors without additional additives. When brewing, the difference is immediately felt, it is seen even by those who cannot call themselves a tea drinker. Very rich, dense color, slightly tart, strong taste and strong aroma. True, in Russia this tea is often bought as a gift - a box of 25 bags costs from 700 rubles. For tasting different types, customers are advised to try assorted tea bags, consisting of teas with the taste of bergamot, strawberry, currant, honey, almond, lime, vanilla, hazelnut.

1 Althaus

Althaus is a German tea harvested from plantations in Japan, China, Kenya, India and Sri Lanka. The collection was designed by lead teatester Ralf Janeki in Bremen. Althaus buy restaurants, cafes, tea boutiques. The classification of black tea "Althouse" is conditional, since puer, oolong and red varieties were included in the same category. The drink undergoes strict quality control, complies with EU and Russian standards. Some varieties of tea bushes were bred specifically for the Althaus brand.

The brand's collection includes classic blends and aromatic teas with the addition of thyme and bergamot. There are few fruit teas - the company tries to preserve the pure taste of a noble drink, only slightly shading it. This tea deserves high gourmet ratings, but it also costs accordingly. For a package of 20 bags, you will have to pay about 400 rubles.

The best loose leaf green tea

The leaves harvested for green tea are steamed.Therefore, the color of the drink remains green and preserves the natural supply of nutrients and vitamins. After steaming, the leaves are dried, rolled and packaged. Some varieties ferment, but not for long - a maximum of 48 hours. The taste of green tea is slightly sweetish or tart with the aroma of herbs.

5 Thes De La Pagode

An expensive French brand produces premium teas. All brand products are certified organic. This is a full cycle company - from cultivation to processing and packaging. Plantations of tea bushes are located in the high regions of Asia: Yunnan, Fujian, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Hubei, Guangxi and Anhui. According to the manufacturer's description on the official website, the sheet is assembled by hand. Collectors take only the top two leaves with a kidney. Young shoots contain more antioxidants, give a mild but rich taste.

The collection includes classic teas and drinks with different flavors. There are no artificial flavors in the composition, only pieces of fruit, flowers, berries, herbs. A small package of 100 grams costs from 1000 rubles. Flavored teas are even more expensive - about 1,500 rubles for the same volume. There are beautiful gift packages - Chinese-style tin cans. Tea is expensive, but high quality and very tasty.

4 Nadin

The company, founded in Russia, produces dozens of varieties of tea. Bagged tea is rarely found on sale, but there are large-leaf black and green teas for every taste. The composition usually does not contain artificial flavors - in the mixture you can see pieces of fruits and berries, an admixture of petals and herbs, and other natural additives.Not in favor of the company is the fact that the tea leaf is grown in China, but the main processing is already in Russia - the quality suffers from this.

Most of the teas are inexpensive - about 100-150 rubles per 50 grams. But there are also more expensive varieties. For example, green tea "Honey Clover" in the form of balls formed from whole tea leaves costs about 900 rubles per 100 grams. The flavors "Forest basket" with pieces of berries, "Chinese lemongrass" with lemongrass grass and citrus zest are very popular.

3 Ahmad

Ahmad Tea Ltd was founded in 1946 by Ahmad Afshar in Hampshire. The company uses tea leaves from the best plantations in China, India and Kenya. Natural oils for scented collections are produced under strict control in the UK. Tradition and strict quality control helped the tea house to receive several international awards, and even visit the International Space Station in 2005. Since 2011, he has been producing the Royal Collection for Buckingham Palace.

The company's assortment includes classic green teas and complex flavors of a line of flavored varieties with the addition of jasmine, lemon balm, mint, and lemongrass flowers. Ahmad tea has been considered by customers for a couple of decades as a product of the highest quality. According to real connoisseurs, it is very far from the category of premium brands, but in its price category it can be considered one of the best. The price for a pack weighing 100 grams is within 150-200 rubles.

2 Greenfield

In 2003, the Orimi Trade group of companies signed an agreement with the British company Greenfield Tea Ltd. According to polls and studies, Greenfield ranks first in the rating of “favorite teas” of Russians. The assortment of the brand includes more than 30 items. There are four varieties in the green leaf tea line.

Chinese Flying Dragon tea is grown in Hunan province. It has a rich color, floral aroma, invigorates, refreshes and quenches thirst. Jasmine Dream from Chinese plantations in Yunnan is special. In its preparation, jasmine flowers are dried along with tea leaves and then hand-picked. Japanese Sencha is grown in the Japanese province of Fukoka. Milky Oolong is a soft green tea with a creamy aftertaste. Tea is sold in any large store at a price of about 200 rubles per 100 grams.

1 Gutenberg

The German company was founded over 200 years ago. She does not have her own plantations, but supplies come directly from the plantations. Raw materials are purchased in Sri Lanka, India, China. Tea is processed and packaged already in Germany. The work of the company is aimed mainly at coffee shops and restaurants. Therefore, tea is more often found in large packages of 500 grams. Half a kilo costs buyers 1000-2000 rubles. It lasts a long time, so the price is not prohibitively high.

In terms of diversity, Gutenberg has few competitors. There are more than 70 varieties of green tea alone. This is a classic leaf drink, oolong, sencha. The company does not accept chemical dyes and flavors. The natural taste of good tea is set off by pieces of fruit, herbs, flower petals. There are elite varieties at a price of up to 2000 rubles per 100 grams. This brand is for those who understand tea and just love delicious drinks.The only downside is the high prices.

The best green tea bags

5 Mlesna

Brand of elite tea at a reasonable price. A lion with a sword is applied to the packaging - tea bushes are grown in Sri Lanka, processed and packaged there. The company exports its products to 60 countries, including Russia. The brand has many international awards and recognition of tea lovers around the world. The assortment includes black, green, semi-fermented, fruit, herbal teas. Packing is different - loose in cardboard boxes, packaged, in gift wooden and porcelain boxes.

There is classic green tea and with additives. Contains no synthetic fragrances. The taste of the drink is given by natural essential oils, extracts, pieces of fruit, berries and herbs. A box with 50 tea bags costs an average of 650 rubles. For real Ceylon tea, it's not that expensive.

4 Ronnefeldt

The premium tea brand is known for its very high quality and variety of flavors. The brand is one of the oldest - it was founded in Germany in 1823. Now the brand's teas are purchased by restaurants and hotels around the world. The manufacturer takes only selected raw materials purchased from the plantations of India, Sri Lanka and China. The company's work is based on the principle - to use only the top two leaves and a kidney.In total, the company's assortment includes more than 350 varieties of elite tea.

The line of green teas is based on selected raw materials from the plantations of China. On sale you can see pure tastes without impurities and flavored varieties. Teas are flavored with plant components - berries, fruits, herbs. There are sachets for brewing in a teapot. Gourmets can choose from varieties with one taste - mint, jasmine or whole bouquets of aromas made up of citrus, cornflower petals, roses, sunflowers, mangoes. If negative reviews are found, then they are associated with the price of the drink. A box with 25 bags costs 400-600 rubles.

3 Clipper

The Clipper tea company has been known since 1984. She won the recognition of buyers for the quality of tea made entirely from natural ingredients without artificial flavors and dyes. Classic organic green tea without additives has a pleasant, very harmonious taste. Some customers who have tried real Chinese tea (bought in China) claim that Clipper tastes very close to it.

All teas are packaged in ordinary paper bags without strings. If you break one of them, you can see fine tea without "sticks" and impurities. Most of the flavored line is based on citrus fruits - lemon and lime, sometimes with the addition of ginger and aloe vera. The price of tea, depending on the store, is 350-500 rubles per box of 20 bags. The pleasure is expensive, but the taste and quality are worth it.

2 Heath&Heather

The Heath&Heather company produces green teas consisting only of natural ingredients grown without pesticides and fertilizers. The brand was founded in 1920 by brothers James and Samuel Reeder. The company's employees carefully select each ingredient for a balanced and rich taste. All varieties of green tea produced by Heath&Heather are natural antioxidants that help normalize metabolism.

The collection contains classic varieties and interesting taste solutions. For example, with the addition of cucumber - the taste is not for everyone, but fresh and pleasant. Unusual, spicy tea with basil flavor goes well with milk. There are also standard additives - orange peel, jasmine, mint, coconut, ginger. This tea can definitely be recommended to lovers of new tastes. A box of 20 bags will cost an average of 400 rubles.

1 VKUS

The company was founded in 2013 in Russia, but tea is produced in Morocco. Raw materials are brought from the best plantations in the world - from China, Japan, Ceylon, India. The tea is tested in Europe and only after a strict selection does it reach the store shelves. For tea bags, take a fresh, but broken tea leaf. This reduces the price, but does not affect the quality and taste of the drink. Tea is packaged in cotton bags, they do not give an extraneous taste, like paper.

The line of green tea bags includes classic and flavored varieties with jasmine, rose petals, and mango. The price for 20 bags is on average 400-500 rubles. The brand is not the most common, but popular in narrow circles. Of the green tea bags, it is one of the best in terms of quality and price.Its taste is balanced, soft and rich at the same time, the aroma is strong, but unobtrusive.

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