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Tetley Decaf English Breakfast, 40 Tea Bags 125g

Name: Tetley Decaf English Breakfast, 40 Tea Bags 125g
Brand: Tetley
SKU: Tetley-Decaf-Tea-40
Price: 2.40 GBP
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LCurator note · Tetley

Two things sink most decaf breakfast tea: it collapses to beige water under a splash of milk, or it carries a faint chemical aftertaste from how it was stripped. Its malty body holds up against milk, and the decaffeination stays clean, with no metallic edge. At 40 bags it is the right size to settle the only question that matters, whether it is strong enough for you, before you size up.

Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk

4.7/5★★★★½teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict

Water100°C

Steep3-5 min

CaffeineLow caffeine

Format40 servings

About this tea

Tetley Decaf English Breakfast, in brief.

Caffeine status: ultra-low, less than five milligrams a cup, so it suits the evening, last thing, or anyone cutting caffeine, without disturbing your wind-down. Taste profile: bold and malty with a rounded mouthfeel and a clean finish, none of the metallic or thin aftertaste that lets budget decaf bags down. What it is: a proper builder brew that simply happens to be decaffeinated, with the strength kept fully intact, which is exactly where cheaper decaf falls down.

Label notes

Ingredients & dietaryBreakfast black tea that has been decaffeinated: the caffeine is reduced, not gone, so treat it as low caffeine rather than caffeine free.

PackagingThe carton and the bags of Tetley decaf can head for different disposal routes, so the disposal notes printed on today's UK pack and your council's rules come first.

Curator notes: we wrote the tasting profile ourselves, from the pack in its current format and the brand spec sheet, not from marketing copy. Further down: what to eat with it, how hot the water should be, how long to steep, how to keep the tea fresh, plus a tab with the full ingredient detail.

From the catalogue

Curator’s notes

Read the full write-up

Tetley Decaf English Breakfast in the forty bag pack is a tidy box of decaf for anyone let down by ordinary supermarket decaf bags. Basic decaf blends can taste thin or flat; this one aims for a strong traditional cup from premium decaffeinated black tea. These Tetley decaf bags carry the same easy quality into a bolder cup, one for at home or the last mug of the night. For the whole British cuppa feel, brew up this hearty decaffeinated black tea likes a traditional splash of milk, and it turns into a smooth cold brew spritz just as easily. Choose it for the evening or for any time you want less caffeine in the mug, and the Tetley tradition of quality rolls on into 2026.

The Story Behind the Tetley Brand

Yorkshire was where Joseph and Edward Tetley started trading in 1837, and nearly two centuries later the name still stands among the world's tea leaders.

Innovation Pioneers: UK tea bags began with Tetley in 1953, and the firm now leads on plant based materials.
Natural Decaffeination: By using a clean process they remove caffeine without harsh chemicals preserving the premium quality and malty profile.
Quality Assurance: Each batch gets at least seven quality checks from experts working in a firm that has traded for more than one hundred and eighty years.

Tetley Commitment To The Planet

As a pioneer in sustainable tea production, Tetley aims for every component of this decaf pack to respect the environment.

Packaging: The carton and the bags of Tetley decaf can head for different disposal routes, so the disposal notes printed on today's UK pack and your council's rules come first.

Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tetley Decaf English Breakfast, 40 Tea Bags 125g, please cite teas.co.uk.

Brand

The story behind Tetley

Tetley invented the drawstring tea bag in the UK and has been a household staple since 1837. The Original 80s and 240s are the everyday picks; the novelty range (Digestive Biscuit, Lemon Drizzle, Cherry Bakewell) is one of the most-distinctive in mainstream British retail. Owned by Tata Consumer Products, Rainforest Alliance certified.

Packaging: The carton and the bags of Tetley decaf can head for different disposal routes, so the disposal notes printed on today's UK pack and your council's rules come first.

Founded1837, England

FormatTea bags

CertificationRainforest Alliance

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Our commitment to the planet

✓Rainforest Alliance

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Tasting notes

The taste profile

Robust Malty Depth●●●●● 5/5

A dominant earthy base with a strong, solid foundation that holds its own against milk.

Smooth Rounded Body●●●●○ 4/5

Made to steer clear of the metallic flatness that spoils lesser decaffeinated teas.

Clean Natural Finish●●●●○ 4/5

High quality leaves ensure a clean sip without any chemical aftertaste or heavy bitterness.

Authentic Tea Flavour●●●●○ 4/5

Natural decaffeination keeps the tea's aromatic oils, so the bag still makes a proper builder's brew.

4.7/5★★★★½teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict

Side by side

How does it compare

vs Yorkshire DecafBoth offer rich malty strength but Tetley provides a smoother more consistent finish for all day drinking.

vs PG Tips DecafTetley delivers a less bitter palate experience using natural decaffeination compared to standard chemical processes.

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From the recipe library

Made with this tea

Builder-Strength Tetley Decaf English BreakfastBlack Tea→

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Brewing

Brewing the perfect cup

Water temperatureUse water at 100°C straight from a fresh boil; that heat is what pulls the theaflavins and thearubigins fully into the cup.

MeasureFor builder strength put 2 bags in 300ml; an ordinary mug of Decaf English Breakfast takes just one bag to 200ml of water.

SteepA steep of 3 to 5 minutes: go nearer 5 for a stronger, milkier cup and nearer 3 for a lighter one.

ServiceAdd the milk after the tea, full fat and just a splash, then stir; sugar is optional. Milk casein balances the tannins, which explains why British tea nearly always comes with milk.

Iced versionFor decaf iced tea, steep 4 bags strong in 500ml; the warm brew takes 4 tablespoons of caster sugar to sweeten it, and once cool it is lengthened by 500ml of cold water and the juice from 2 lemons.

CaffeineDecaffeinated, so it holds a little caffeine, not none, and the milligram amount for this exact product is not given.

Best withA plate of fruit cake or cream scones, marmalade spread on toast, or the full English breakfast itself.

Safety and purity

What’s in it, what to know

CaffeineDecaffeinated, so it holds a little caffeine, not none, and the milligram amount for this exact product is not given.

Ingredients and dietary suitabilityAllergen advice for Decaf English Breakfast can change with the recipe, so it is the current UK pack you want to read before buying.

CaffeineDecaffeinated, so it holds a little caffeine, not none, and the milligram amount for this exact product is not given.

Nutrient NoteTheaflavins and thearubigins are abundant in fully oxidised leaf, and they are what put the brisk, coppery bite into a good cup.

Shelf LifeLook for the pack's best before date; the tea remains safe after it, with a little less aroma. Decaf bags keep best in a tin or jar with a tight lid, set in a cool, dry spot out of the sun.

Formulations change; the current UK pack is always the final word on ingredients and allergens.

Ingredients & nutrition

Inside the pack

Pack: Tetley Decaf English Breakfast, 40 Tea Bags 125g; decaffeinated. Its best flavour lasts 18 months from the pack date.

Shown are the components that characterise the tea, and any unquantified base completes the body. The brand sets the specification, and the leaf is bought globally, blended and packed to it.

Packaging: The carton and the bags of Tetley decaf can head for different disposal routes, so the disposal notes printed on today's UK pack and your council's rules come first.

What's in Tetley Decaf English Breakfast, 40 Tea Bags 125g, and what isn't:

Caffeine: decaffeinated, so it holds a little caffeine, not none, and the milligram amount for this exact product is not given.
No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
Allergen note: cross contact with nuts and cereals is possible because the same facility handles them, and the newest pack carries the current statement.

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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tetley Decaf English Breakfast, 40 Tea Bags 125g, please cite teas.co.uk.

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