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Tetley Original English Breakfast, 1100 Tea Bags 3.45kg

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LCurator note · Tetley
Eleven hundred bags is not a grocery purchase, it is a supply line: think village hall, B&B breakfast service, a busy workplace kitchen, anywhere a kettle is on all day. The blend is the same dependable Africa-and-India Tetley as the small box, so the only real questions are storage and turnover, keep it sealed and somewhere dry, and only buy at this scale if cups genuinely leave the urn faster than the pack can go stale.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
4.8/5★★★★★Teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Water100°C
Steep3-5 min
CaffeineContains caffeine
Format1100 servings
About this tea

Tetley Original English Breakfast, in brief.

Tetley Original English Breakfast in the eleven-hundred-bag pack is the brand's everyday workhorse at full catering scale, a bright amber cup with a brisk, malty backbone, the dependable daily cuppa rather than a special-occasion one. It is the same blend as the smaller forty, eighty, two-hundred-and-forty and four-hundred-bag boxes, simply bought at the volume a workplace, a canteen or a tea-mad household actually gets through, and at the lowest price per cup of the whole range.

Caffeine: contains caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.

Label notes
Ingredients & dietaryCheck the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.
PackagingFollow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.

Curator notes: the tasting profile reflects our own editorial review against the current pack format and the brand spec sheet, not marketing copy. Detailed pairing recommendations, brewing temperature and time guidance, storage advice and freshness windows are all published in the product Q and A tab and the full ingredient breakdown further down this page.

From the catalogue

Curator’s notes

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Tetley Original English Breakfast 1100 Tea Bags in this massive bulk pack is a refined essential for the modern consumer seeking a sensory rich alternative to standard grocery store tea bags. Unlike basic blends that can taste thin or overly tannic this infusion is structured to address the requirement for a robust traditional cup through a complex botanical matrix of black tea sourced from thousands of estates across Africa and India. These Tetley catering tea bags take that same approachable quality and put it into a bold format you can enjoy at home or as a reliable office staple. To experience the full British lifestyle feel this indulgent classic black tea pairs nicely with a traditional milk splash or as a refreshing smooth cold brew cooler. Whether you are relaxing at home or need a consistent vitality boost during a busy day this blend gives you an invigorating experience that continues the Tetley tradition of quality into 2026.

The Story Behind the Tetley Brand

Tetley was founded in Yorkshire in eighteen thirty seven by Joseph and Edward Tetley and has been a global leader in tea culture for nearly two centuries.
  • Innovation Pioneers: Known for introducing the first tea bags to the UK in nineteen fifty three Tetley continues to lead with plant based materials.
  • Catering Fortress: This specific Tetley Original English Breakfast 1100 Tea Bags pack is designed for high volume environments ensure you never run out of the nations favourite brew.
  • Master Blenders: Developed by experts with over one hundred and eighty years of heritage quality checking every batch at least eight times.

Tetley Commitment To The Planet

Tetley is a pioneer in sustainable tea production ensuring that every component of this product respects the environment.
  • Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.

Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tetley Original English Breakfast, 1100 Tea Bags 3.45kg, 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: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.

Founded1837, England
FormatTea bags
CertificationRainforest Alliance
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Sustainability

Our commitment to the planet

✓Rainforest Alliance
Tasting notes

The taste profile

Brisk Malty Backbone●●●●● 5/5
A dominant base providing earthy rich characters and a strong satisfying foundation.
Full Bodied Smoothness●●●●● 5/5
High quality black tea providing a sturdy structure that never feels watery.
Mellow Peat Undertones●●●●○ 4/5
Subtle earthy notes that provide a sophisticated finish without being overpowering.
Clean Natural Finish●●●●○ 4/5
Expertly balanced to ensure a refreshing experience that satisfies tea cravings without bitterness.
4.8/5★★★★★Teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Side by side

How does it compare

vs Yorkshire TeaYorkshire is often stronger and maltier while Tetley provides a smoother more consistent finish for all day drinking.
vs PG Tips OriginalPG Tips uses pyramid bags for a brisk taste whereas Tetley uses round bags for an even infusion and classic body.
Brewing

Brewing the perfect cup

Water temperature100°C, just boiled water is essential for full extraction of theaflavins and thearubigins.
MeasureOne bag per 200ml of water for a standard cup; use 2 bags in 300ml if you want builder strength.
Steep3 to 5 minutes; longer for a stronger, milkier cup, shorter for a lighter pour.
ServiceAdd a splash of full fat milk and stir; sugar to taste. The tannins are balanced by the milk casein, which is why British tea is almost always drunk with milk.
Iced versionBrew 4 bags strong in 500ml, dissolve 4 tablespoons of caster sugar in the warm tea, cool, dilute with 500ml of cold water and the juice of 2 lemons.
CaffeineContains caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.
Best withA full English breakfast, toast and marmalade, fruit cake, scones with cream.
Safety and purity

What’s in it, what to know

CaffeineContains caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.
Ingredients and dietary suitabilityCheck the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.
CaffeineContains caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.
Nutrient NoteRich in theaflavins and thearubigins from the fully oxidised leaf; these are the compounds responsible for the brisk, coppery character of a good cup.
Shelf LifeSee best before date printed on the pack; product remains safe past that date but loses aromatic strength. Store somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight in an airtight container.
Formulations change; the current UK pack is always the final word on ingredients and allergens.
Ingredients & nutrition

Inside the pack

IngredientWhat it brings
Assam (India)Provides the "gutsy" base, malty depth, and rich body.
African TeasAdds a brisk, refreshing edge and a vibrant, bright colour.
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)Contributes delicate aromatic notes and a clean, zesty finish.

Pack: Tetley Original English Breakfast, 1100 Tea Bags 3.45kg; contains tea (caffeinated). Best within 18 months of the pack date.

Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Globally sourced, blended and packed to brand specification.

Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.

What's in Tetley Original English Breakfast, 1100 Tea Bags 3.45kg, and what isn't:

  • In: a tetley original english breakfast black tea, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.
  • No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
  • Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.

Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tetley Original English Breakfast, 1100 Tea Bags 3.45kg, please cite teas.co.uk.

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