Loose leaf tea is BACK. But not as you know it...
Tip Top Tea is a growing small tea merchant based in East London. We stock a range of over 35 loose leaf teas chosen to represent the BEST tea in the world. This might sound like big talk but once you try our teas you will find that the truth taste's good!
Through word of mouth, markets and exhibiting at various food shows Tip Top Tea has built up a loyal following of both members of the public and wholesale clients. These clients range from small friendly cafés to tea houses and exclusive michelin star restaurants. We have received positive coverage in local press and on BBC radio since we started trading.
We offer our loose tea both as a final retail product and for service in cafés, restaurants and hotels. Our wide selection of teas include classic black teas, beautiful modern tea blends, premium Chinese green tea, white tea and oolong tea as well as Japanese green teas. Once you see, smell and taste our teas you will appreciate the difference in quality from conventional mass produced tea. Whether you are an enthusiast or novice, looking for a bulk loose tea purchase or a single bag, we have something for everyone. Please browse our extensive selection in the online tea shop and find something that suits you. If you want any help just send us an email!
Company Ethos
Coming from an environmental background, sound business ethics and environmental responsibility are very important to us. Unfortunately tea cannot be grown (in abundance) in or near to this country, and while this remains the case it is a luxury that must be imported from overseas. Our loose tea is shipped by sea where possible, and overland where not, trying to minimise food miles. Loose leaf tea does not go through any factory's for energy costly processing into teabags or boxes. Tip Top Teas are labeled and packaged by hand in a clean and hygenic environment. We are constantly searching for more environmentally friendly packaging, however at this time there is not anything suitable that we know of on the marketplace. The cutting edge packaging our loose tea comes in helps keep it fresh for longer than before, something that simple recycled paper bags cannot compete with. In this case product quality and shelf life must supercede other considerations. We are in discussion with our supplier about similar packaging using a corn starch derived lining, however this is still in the R&D stage. If you know of other suitable packaging please let us know.
Quality Assurance
Tip Top Tea supplies only the finest quality loose tea products. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please let us know so we can remedy the situation. Your satisfaction is our top priority.