Preparing the Perfect Cup

Electric kettle for heating water
Prepare Water
Heat water. Consult your tea label for the ideal water temperature.
Tea leaves and tins
Measure Tea Leaves
We recommend 2.25g (1-3 tsp) of tea leaves for every 6 oz of water. Add into infuser/filter in your cup.
Cup of steeped tea
Steep and Enjoy
Pour water over leaves and consult tea label for steeping time. Remove leaves and enjoy!

Your Guide to Loose Leaf

Guide to loose leaf tea details
Explore our Teas

Tea Flights for Beginners

Everything you need to get started

Black tea starter set
Black Tea Set
Teas from India, Sri Lanka, China, and Africa
Green tea starter set
Green Tea Set
Teas from Japan, China, Sri Lanka, and Korea
Herbal tea starter set
Herbal Tea Set
Botanicals from South Africa, Egypt, and Germany

Tea Consultants

Our World Tea Academy trained consultants are always available to help you via phone or email.

Karen - Tea Consultant
Karen
  • Master tea consultant
  • 28 years expertise
  • Specializing in Darjeeling and Oolong Tea
  • Contact Karen at karen@uptontea.com
Rebecca - Tea Consultant
Rebecca
  • Certified tea specialist with the World Tea Academy
  • 16 years expertise
  • Specializing in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Matcha
  • Contact Rebecca at rebecca@uptontea.com
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Why Upton Tea Imports

  • The best teas in the world
  • Great prices
  • Tea consultants available to help you on your tea journey
  • Shipping within one business day
  • Over 30 years of expertise