Since 1903
One of the long-running names in branded British tea.
Birmingham roots · since 1903 · everyday British tea
Brew the familiar red-box tea bag, or stir QT instant tea and whitener straight into hot water. Typhoo keeps the choice practical.
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“Typhoo is at its best when the brief is practical: a reliable 80-bag kitchen box, a catering pack when available, or QT for tea with milk built in.”
A British cupboard constant
John Sumner launched Typhoo in Birmingham in 1903. The current brand remains focused on accessible black tea, alongside the distinctive QT instant format.
One of the long-running names in branded British tea.
A straightforward, milk-friendly breakfast-style cup.
The same practical format scales from an 80-bag box to a 400-bag case.
Tea and whitener in soluble granules: add hot water and stir.
Three products, two methods
Home, workplace or travel: each Typhoo format has a distinct job.
The familiar everyday tea-bag box for regular kitchen brews.
Best all-round choiceOne teaspoon, hot water and a stir. The whitener is already included.
Best for travel, desks and no fresh milkThe large catering pack for offices, canteens and high-volume tea points.
Best for bulk use when availableMake it by format
The two methods are deliberately different. QT already contains whitener; the Original tea bags do not.
Freshly boiled water, steep 3-4 minutes, then add milk to taste.
Add one heaped teaspoon to a mug, pour on hot water and stir. No extra milk is required.
Brew exactly like Original 80; use a fresh bag for each mug.
Seal the pack or jar away from steam and strong kitchen aromas.
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Instant tea with whitener

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Useful answers
The important difference is whether you want a brewed tea bag or an instant milky cup.
Typhoo began in Birmingham in 1903, launched by grocer John Sumner.
QT contains whitener with milk-derived ingredients. Check the current jar for the full ingredients and allergen statement.
No. Add the granules to a mug, pour on hot water and stir; the whitener is already included.
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Original Breakfast 80 is the straightforward daily kitchen box. QT prioritises convenience, while the 400 pack is intended for high-volume use.
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