16 best brands of tea

For over 5000 years, tea has been the favorite drink of millions. He invigorates in the morning and beautifully tones throughout the day. To warm up in the winter evenings, they drink it hot, and to quench their thirst in the heat they add ice to the drink. A huge number of companies around the world produces 1000 different varieties and types of tea. In such a variety it is difficult to find the best drink, so we made a rating based on expert opinions and customer reviews.

The best leaf black tea

Most of the production is in black tea. For its manufacture, leaves undergo fermentation, which can last from 2 to 4 weeks. Large leaf black tea has a tart taste. Manufacturers are constantly experimenting with a variety of additives to give the drink versatility.

4 Basilur

This tea is really grown, harvested, produced and packaged in Ceylon, therefore it has consistently high quality. The company was founded in Sri Lanka in 1982 and since then has been a major supplier of tea to other countries. The authenticity of the origin of the drink can be checked by the sign of the golden lion on the original packaging. This symbol may not be used by any other country. One of the secrets of the great taste of tea - the work of titesters. This is a kind of tea sommelier, tasters, able to distinguish tens of thousands of flavors, aftertaste, bouquet of drink. Therefore, Basilur is really a premium-class product at a moderate cost - about 250 rubles. for 100 gr. Tea can be found in large supermarkets.

The range of teas is simply huge, and both classic and flavored rulers are popular. The harmony of the tea bouquet is achieved by avoiding the use of artificial flavors, adding pieces of fruits, inflorescences, flower petals and buds, aromatic herbs and oils. The assortment of the company has at least 200 items of tea, among which every connoisseur of this drink will find the best taste and aroma. Many buyers love the Oriental collection of teas. One of the brightest flavors of this line is “Frosty Day” with a harmonious bouquet of petals of white and blue cornflower, passion fruit and orange. Finding negative reviews about this brand is very difficult.

3 Birds of paradise

Sri Lanka is considered the country of origin of the brand, but the tea that stands on the shelves of our stores is packaged by the Russian representative of the company Aroma Extra. Despite the low cost (about 100 rubles per 100 grams), the tea has a very good quality, it has a rich, harmonious taste and aroma.To attribute it to the category of consumer goods is also impossible - tea is not delivered to all stores, is not the most common. But he is one of the best in its price range.

Under the brand “Birds of Paradise”, mainly classic leaf and medium leaf Ceylon and Indian tea is produced. Flavors are rarely used and only natural. For example, a light, unobtrusive smell of bergamot. In tea "Strawberry Glade" large pieces of berries are visible. There are a lot of varieties; you can find an option for any taste Users respond very well to it. They like the lack of “dust” and broken tea leaves. When brewing, whole leaves are visible. The taste of tea without additives is very rich, slightly tart, the color is thick, beautiful.

 

2 Tess

The Tess trademark is part of the large concern Orimi-Trade, which has been producing coffee and tea beverages since 1994. In the reviews, the buyers of tea "Tess" note the excellent taste of the drink and a variety of choices. All products are made of high-mountain varieties of tea bushes. The brand can not be called the highest quality - it refers to the products of mass consumption, differs affordable price. A pack of tea weighing 100 grams costs about 100 rubles. But at the same time, its taste qualities are quite high, and the variety of tastes, rich aromas and availability in most supermarkets and shops make it one of the most popular.

In the line of black teas there are 6 different varieties. High-altitude Ceylon leaf tea "Tess Ceylon" is especially popular. “Tess Pleasure” has an unusual taste, as in its composition there are harmoniously combined rosehip, apple, flower petals and tropical fruits. "Tess Orange" is a real source of energy - the orange is pleasantly invigorating and tones. Tea “Tess Earl Gray” has more refreshing properties, citrus energy and freshness of bergamot contribute to easy awakening. The classic cheerful morning will be presented by Tess Sunrise, according to gourmet reviews, it is the best drink in the brand line.

1 Twinings

For more than 300 years, Twinings drinks have been popular with customers. The manufacturer has found an approach to each, as it implements a wide range of varieties. For lovers of bergamot, the company produces Earl Gray tea. The rich flavor of the "English breakfast" gives a blend of leaf varieties. In the fruit collection the leader of sales is Lady Gray Tea, combining citrus notes of bergamot, lemon and orange.

The Prince of Wales tea is Twinings pride. He was created in 1921 personally for His Highness the Prince of Wales. Of course, only experienced specialists were involved in its production, who used the best varieties of leaf tea. Now the collection of the company is represented by more than 150 varieties of tea sold in 100 countries around the world. Russian users also appreciated its quality. In the reviews, they note the invariably saturated taste, pronounced aroma. Unlike many other brands, the manufacturer produces the same high quality loose tea and tea bags. Feature brand - leaf tea is produced mainly in metal cans to preserve the same taste and aroma. The cost compared to the brands of mass consumption is quite high - about 350 rubles per 100 grams.

Best Black Tea Bags

American merchant Thomas Sullivan sent tea samples to his customers in small silk bags. Buyers decided that tea should be brewed right in them. So tea bags were accidentally invented. Black tea is convenient to brew in them, because it does not need a kettle. Tea crumb or small long leaf tea is packaged in small triangles made of fine polymer mesh or bags of filtered paper. Packaged drink has a wide range of tastes, so it is highly popular with customers.

4 Newby

Expensive, but very high-quality international premium brand, which produces a wide range of classic and flavored teas in bulk and in bags. There are several features in production that make products unique - the collection is carried out only in the most favorable period, the factory is located in the heart of the tea regions of India, so the raw material immediately after collection is supplied for processing, blending and packaging.

In the company's assortment, there are about 150 different varieties of tea - black, green, herbal, ulong, flavored varieties. Packaged black tea is of high quality, gives a strong infusion with a noble color and rich taste. On sale you can find classic varieties (assam, English breakfast, Earl Gray), as well as teas with aromas of thyme, bergamot, cardamom, jasmine, ginger, mango, strawberries and bouquets of different flavors. But in the case of expensive teas, users prefer classical tea without additives more. The most popular with this brand is the blend "English breakfast" with a balanced taste and aroma without pronounced bitterness. The cost of a box of 25 bags varies in the range of 300-400 rubles.

3 "May tea"

The trademark was registered in 1991 by the concern “Mai”, and is still the most recognizable in the market. Large leaf varieties are specially treated to preserve all the benefits and richness of taste. For the convenience of brewing "May tea" is sold in bags and pyramids, which retain all the advantages of a leaf drink. The most popular varieties in the collection are Ceylon and Kenyan tea. This is the well-known “Crown of the Russian Empire”, as well as “Golden Petals”, “Black Diamond”.

Also packaged black tea has a wide flavored line. For a variety of flavors are used lemon, wild berries, raspberries, strawberries and currants. Among the packaged teas, customers fell in love with a rather new product line, packed in beautiful golden boxes - Currant with Mint, Fragrant Thyme, Fragrant Bergamot. These teas do have a rather pleasant aroma, but can only claim to be one of the best teas in the budget price category. The cost per box of 25 bags rarely exceeds 85 rubles.

2 Dammann

One of the most expensive and high-quality teas on the Russian market. It is produced by the oldest tea company in France, founded in 1925. It can be safely called the best producer of packaged teas, as it doesn’t taste like a brewed-from-product. Having opened the bag, you will find in it not dust and “sawdust”, as happens with cheap brands, but a real large correctly rolled tea leaf. This company was one of the first to start producing flavored teas, but they use not cheap flavors, but only natural ingredients.

Also in the range you can find classic flavors without additional additives. When brewing, there is immediately a difference, it is seen even by those who cannot call themselves a connoisseur and connoisseur of tea. Very rich, thick color, slightly tart, strong taste and matchless aroma.True, in Russia, this tea is often purchased as a gift - the cost of a box of 25 bags starts from 700 rubles. But the true connoisseurs of the drink can pamper themselves. Assorted bags are very popular, including teas with bergamot, strawberry, currant, honey, almond, lime, vanilla and hazelnut flavors.

1 Althaus

Althaus is a German tea collected on the best plantations in different parts of the world. The collection was designed by lead titester Ralph Janek in Bremen. Due to the high quality, it is purchased for restaurants, cafes, as well as tea boutiques. The classification of black tea "Althaus" is conditional, as this category also includes puer, oolong, and red varieties. The drink undergoes strict quality control, therefore it fully complies with EU and Russian standards. Interestingly, some varieties of tea bushes were bred specifically for the brand Althaus.

The collection of the brand includes classic blends and aromatic teas with the addition of thyme and bergamot. It is difficult to find fruit teas in the assortment - the company tries to preserve the pure taste of the noble drink, only slightly shading it with the most harmonious additives. There are packaged teas from leaves collected on the plantations of India and Sri Lanka. This is really worthy tea, which has received high marks from the most fastidious gourmets.

The best leaf green tea

Leaves collected 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, twisted and packed. Some varieties undergo fermentation, but not for long - a maximum of 48 hours. The taste of green tea is slightly sweet or tart with the aroma of herbs.

4 Nadin

The company, founded in Russia, has taken a worthy place in the market due to the abundance of different types of tea. Packaged tea is rarely sold, but there are a lot of varieties of leaf black and green tea. Artificial flavors are usually not used in their composition - in the mix you can see pieces of fruit and berries, admixture of petals and herbs, and other natural additives. It is not in favor of the company that the tea leaf is grown in China, but it is already undergoing basic processing in Russia - the quality, of course, suffers.

Most of the tea is designed for mass consumption, so it has a low cost - about 60 rubles per 50 grams. But there are more expensive varieties. For example, green tea "Silver strawberry" in the form of balls, formed from whole tea leaves, costs about 350 rubles per 100 grams. Very popular are the fragrances “Forest barn basket” with pieces of berries, “Chinese schisandra” with lemongrass herb and citrus peel.

3 Ahmad

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

In the company's assortment you can find classic green teas with a very pleasant aroma of a well-made product. Lovers of complex tastes will love the range of flavored varieties with the addition of jasmine, lemon balm, mint, and lemongrass flowers. Among ordinary ordinary people, Ahmad tea has been associated with a top quality product for a couple of decades. According to these experts, to the category of premium brands to him very far, but in its price category can be considered one of the best.The cost per pack weighing 100 grams starts at 100 rubles.

2 Greenfield

In 2003, the Orimi Trade group of companies signed an agreement with the British company Greenfield Tea Ltd. According to numerous polls and research, Greenfield ranks first in the rating of "favorite teas" of Russians. The range of the brand has more than 30 items. The line of green leaf tea is represented by three varieties.

Flying Dragon Chinese tea, grown in Hunan Province, will delight tea lovers with a rich color, floral aroma, will invigorate, refresh and quench your thirst. Jasmine Dream from Chinese plantations in Yunan Province is special. When it is prepared, jasmine flowers are dried with tea leaves, and then manually selected. Japanese Sencha grown in the Japanese province of Fukoka. But some users note that lately the quality of tea has declined somewhat. It is not as fragrant and saturated as before. Many people buy it out of habit or because of the low cost - about 100 rubles per 100 grams.

1 "Russian Tea Company"

The Russian Tea Company was established in 1998 and constantly improves the quality and range of its products. The brand sells green, white, black teas and herbal tea with a unique combination of berries and fruits. Tea production is carried out not only in Russia, but also at the German factory Wollenhaupt GmbH. For the manufacture of unique blends, the company is purchased at auctions in China and Sri Lanka.

In the collection of the brand there are more than 200 items, so everyone can choose their own tea. The company also boasts packaging. In addition to branded bags for buying tea in bulk, the manufacturer offers gift tin and glass jars, as well as exclusive wooden jewelry boxes. In addition to teas packed in boxes, which are sold in large supermarkets, in many cities there are specialized departments that sell various types of drink in bulk. Reviews are different, but negative ones are usually left only for the cheapest variety of tea. The price range is very wide - there are budget and elite varieties.

Best Green Tea Bags

4 Ronnefeldt

The famous premium tea brand is known for its very high quality and variety of flavors. The brand is one of the oldest - was founded in Germany in 1823. Now it is very popular, used by many of the best restaurants and hotels in the world. The manufacturer uses only selected raw materials purchased from proven plantations of India, Sri Lanka and China. The basis of all products is the principle - to use only the top two leaflets and a bud. In total, the company offers over 350 varieties of elite tea.

The range of green packaged teas is based on selected raw materials from Chinese plantations. On sale you can see the pure flavors without impurities and flavored varieties. Only natural flavors are used - berries, fruits, herbs. Some sachets are designed for brewing in a kettle. The choice of gourmets are offered varieties with one taste - mint, jasmine or whole bouquets of aromas made up of citrus, cornflower petals, roses, sunflower, mango fruits. If negative reviews occur, they are associated exclusively with the high cost of the drink. The cost of a box with 25 bags starts from 400 rubles.

3 Clipper

Tea company Clipper has been known since 1984. Its products have won the recognition of customers due to the high quality of tea entirely from natural ingredients without the use of artificial flavors and dyes. Classic organic green tea without additives has a pleasant, very harmonious taste. Some customers who have tried real Chinese tea (purchased in China) claim that the taste of Clipper is very close to it.

All teas are packaged in ordinary paper bags without ropes. If you break one of them you can see quite a small, but high-quality tea without “sticks” and any impurities. Most of the flavors of the range are based on citrus fruits - lemon and lime, sometimes with the addition of ginger and aloe vera. The cost of tea, depending on the store is 200-300 rubles for a box of 20 bags. The pleasure is quite expensive, but quite acceptable for a quality drink.

2 Heath & heather

Heath & Heather produces green teas made from only natural ingredients grown without the use of pesticides and fertilizers. The brand was founded in 1920 by brothers James and Samuel Reader. To date, the best specialists of the company carefully select each ingredient, creating surprisingly tasty and healthy drinks. All green teas from Heath & Heather – These are powerful natural antioxidants that help to normalize the metabolism.

The collection includes both classic varieties and quite interesting taste solutions. For example, with the addition of cucumber - the taste of an amateur, but fresh and pleasant. Unusual, spicy tea with basil aroma will appeal to lovers to add milk to the drink - they are very harmoniously combined. There are more standard solutions - orange peel, jasmine, mint, coconut, ginger. This tea can definitely be recommended to fans of new flavors. The cost of a box of 20 bags starts from 300-350 rubles.

1 VKUS

The brand company was founded in Russia in 2013, but tea is produced in Morocco. Raw materials for making various blends are brought from the best plantations of the world. – from China, Japan, Ceylon, India. Tea is tested in Europe and only after strict selection gets on the shelves. For bagged tea, a quality but broken tea leaf is often used to offer customers a lower cost, but to maintain a decent taste and aroma of the product. Another interesting feature is packing in cotton bags that do not spoil the taste of the drink.

In the line of green packaged teas, both classic and flavored varieties with jasmine, rose petals, mango are presented. The cost of packing of 20 bags starts from 500 rubles. The brand is not the most common, but very popular in narrow circles. Many consider it one of the best green packaged teas on the Russian market. Its taste is balanced, soft and saturated at the same time, the aroma is strong, but unobtrusive.

Popular vote - which brand of tea is better?
We vote!

Twinings

Tess

Brooke bond

Althaus

Curtis

"May tea"

"Russian Tea Company"

Greenfield

Ahmad

Lipton

Heath & heather

"Princess Java"

Birds of paradise

Basilur

Dammann

Newby

Nadin

VKUS

Clipper

Ronnefeldt

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