| |  | | | |  | | Make the Most of Teatime | | Why We Love Loose Leaf | Three might be the magic number, but it's certainly not enough when it comes to the magic of loose leaf tea.
Three centuries since we brewed up our first cup, we've whittled the many, many reasons why loose leaf reigns (and pours) supreme down to our seven favourites.
Discover a teaser of the first three reasons, then read all seven in our Stories. Extraordinary teatimes await! | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Free the Leaf! | | There's always a place for the humble teabag, but nothing compares to leaves let loose... | | | | | | | | | | | 1. It’s quite the cup… | | Much like the exceptional wine in our cellars, loose leaf teas have endless nuances of both flavour and aroma. Usually picked by hand from the tea bush, the whole leaves result in a smoother brew, too. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Brew, brew and brew again! | | Many of our loose leaf teas – particularly oolong and greens – can be brewed and re-brewed multiple times, and it’s here where you can truly begin to discover the flavour profiles of your tea. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. A caddy lasts you longer | | There are approximately 100 cups of tea in our loose leaf caddies. So by re-brewing up to five times on certain teas, you could potentially yield up to 500 cups of tea per caddy. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Loose Leaf Tea | | You’ve heard the reasons, now discover the candidates ready to take your teatimes to the next level. | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Earl Grey Classic, Loose Leaf Caddy | | Named for British Prime Minister Earl Grey, this hugely popular tea is made up of simple black tea flavoured with stimulating oil of bergamot. | | | | | |  | Easter Tea Loose Leaf
Caddy | | Our aromatic Easter Tea celebrates the coming of spring. Refreshing and floral, this blend combines black low-grown Ceylon tea with marigold and cornflower blossoms. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Derek Paravicini Quartet | | From breathtaking new takes on classic songs and jazz standards, join us on 1st March as The Derek Paravicini Quartet play an intimate show in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon in aid of The Amber Trust. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Teaware | | From exquisitely crafted silver and bone china teapots to exclusively designed tea sets and accessories, Fortnum's knows how to make Afternoon Tea a truly special occasion. | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Tea Strainers & Infusers | | Because loose leaf tea is the best way to enjoy your favourite blend, it's useful to have the right accessories. Our elegant tea strainers will complement your best tea set. | | | | | |  | | Tea Sets | | What better way to enjoy a warming cup of tea than with a beautiful tea set? Whether Camellia or Spode, experience the joy of tea with an elegant tea set. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |   |
