True English Tea (T.E.T) British Mix Collection, 30 Tea Bags 57.5g
Think of it less as a tasting set and more as a whole British tea cupboard in one box: ten bags each of a strong malty breakfast, a fragrant Earl Grey and a crisp lemon green, enough to cover mixed tastes at home or guests without buying three boxes. They are three different everyday styles rather than variations on a theme, so judge it on convenience, not discovery. Worth knowing: a Royal Navy veteran founded the brand, and a share of profits goes to UK veterans' charities, which is real support rather than greenwash. A sensible, practical buy for variety.
True English Tea (T.E.T) British Mix Collection, in brief.
True English Tea (T.E.T) British Mix Collection is the variety box from the True English Tea brand, a 30-bag sampler of six different British classic tea recipes, five bags of each, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the sampler-style alternative to committing to a single full-size box of any one of the British classics in this brand's range.
The collection typically rotates through English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Afternoon Tea, English Strong, Decaf Breakfast and a final variant, the cup quality lined up against the standard supermarket equivalents in each tier, with the sampler design built so a household can taste their way across the British-classic shelf before settling on which one becomes the daily kitchen tea. The True English Tea brand pitches itself at the gift-and-souvenir end of the market alongside the everyday-supermarket tier.
A thirty-bag True English Tea collection box at an accessible price for the gift-and-souvenir tier, a sensible household introduction to the British-classic tea range before buying a full-size box, and a useful pack to keep in the cupboard for visiting guests when you do not know which of the British tea types they prefer to drink. The presentation box ports well as a gift item for friends abroad who want a taste of British tea culture, the sampler design suiting a stocking-filler or an airport souvenir more than the supermarket weekly shop.
Curator notes: these tasting notes are our own work, written against the British Mix box as sold and True English Tea's spec sheet, then tested by brewing each blend for its stated time at the stated temperature. The Q and A tab below covers storing the three blends, how long they keep and the water heat for each.
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True English Tea: A Versatile Sanctuary Of British Classics
The True English Tea British Mix Collection puts three everyday teas in one box, handy for anyone who wants some variety through the day or something to offer guests. This practical assortment captures the spirit of the British tea cabinet by condensing the three most essential infusions into one space saving package. It suits a drinker whose tea break changes with the hour, a breakfast cup in the morning and something lighter later on. Anyone who counts a proper tea break as part of a well run day will get good use from it.
The Story Behind the True English
True English Tea (TET) was created by Andrew Wood, a Royal Navy veteran, after his time aboard HMS Sun Generation. Part of the profits go to UK veterans' charities, SSAFA among them, and the tea is blended in Kent from leaves chosen in India, Sri Lanka, Kenya and China.
The Planet Friendly Promise
Packaging: Parts of the British Mix packaging may need different bins; follow what the printed pack and your council say.
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Sourced With Care Focus: We maintain relationships with growers in India and China and Kenya to ensure the technical integrity of the whole leaf teas.
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Natural Flavour Integrity: We prioritise 100% natural flavourings over synthetic perfumes to ensure a clean and healthy
Hot Brewing Recipes:
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Breakfast Earl Grey Creamer: Steep one Breakfast bag for 3 minutes for malty strength, then add one Earl Grey bag for 2 more minutes in the same cup. Froth 100ml warm milk with a vanilla hint and pour over; this hybrid turns bold black tea into citrus silk for foggy mornings that need a gentle pep, around 80 calories.
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Lemon Green Citrus Warmer: Infuse Royal Green Lemon for 2.5 minutes, then stir in fresh lemon zest and a ginger slice. The green tea's brightness creates a zesty tonic that clears the sinuses and revitalizes the palate after lunch, just 15 calories.
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Malty Breakfast Honey Nest: Brew Great British Breakfast for 4 minutes until strong, then drizzle in 1 tsp honey and a pinch of cinnamon dust. Earthy malt turns cosy on a rainy afternoon, good on its own or with a splash of milk, about 58 calories.
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Triple Blend Spice Glow: Layer short steeps in 200ml water: Breakfast (2 mins), Earl Grey (1.5 mins), and Green Lemon (1 min). Add a cracked cardamom pod for a custom chai vibe that warms the soul without overwhelming the senses,an ideal evening unwind, roughly 85 calories with milk.
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Bergamot Green Zinger: Brew Earl Grey for 2 minutes, then drop in a Royal Green Lemon bag for 1 minute more with a fresh lime squeeze. This sharp pairing of two citrus notes suits a mid morning break and stays light and lively, under 17 calories.
Cold Brewing Recipes:
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Breakfast Iced Layer: Chill a strong Breakfast brew (3 mins hot, then refrigerated) and layer over ice with a lemon wheel and an Earl Grey mist (cold steeped separately). Malty depth meets citrus chill for a pitcher ready refresher that powers you through desk days, 12 calories per glass.
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Green Lemon Berry Frost: Overnight cold brew Royal Green Lemon, then whirl half the liquid with frozen berries and yogurt, topping with a Breakfast iced splash. Fruity green silk gets a malty backbone for a breakfast smoothie that energizes gently, 150 calories per serving.
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Earl Grey Cucumber Fizz: Brew Earl Grey strong and chill, then fizz with soda water, cucumber ribbons, and a Green Lemon twist. This bubbly bergamot "spa water" with a subtle green lift hydrates through heatwaves with elegance, 10 calories per glass.
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Malty Peach Twilight: Refrigerate a strong Breakfast brew and mix with fresh peach slices and an Earl Grey syrup drizzle over ice. Orchard malt flirts with citrus notes for effortless sunset patio ease, about 98 calories.
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Triple Citrus Mist: Cool all three short brews separately, then blend lightly with sparkling water and fresh mint. Malt, bergamot and lemon together see off a summer thirst, 40 calories per serving.
Food Recipes:
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British Breakfast Rice Pudding: Swap cooking water for a strong Breakfast brew when preparing 1 cup of arborio rice; stir in cream, sugar, and Earl Grey zest at the end. A creamy malt base turns an old favourite into a grown up pudding, 187 calories per serving.
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Earl Grey Glaze Drizzle: Reduce brewed Earl Grey with honey and mustard for a sticky brush on glaze. This citrus shine pairs beautifully with Breakfast malt in sandwiches or atop warm scones for an effortlessly elegant finish, 11 calories per tablespoon.
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Green Lemon Poached Pears: Simmer pears in a Royal Green Lemon brew with a Breakfast tea strengthener and a clove (10 mins), then chill. These fragrant fruits absorb the full complexity of the mix, serving as a light tea time star, 104 calories each.
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Malty Shortbread Trio: Infuse butter with one bag of each of the three blends (15 mins warm), then bake into a shortbread dough with demerara sugar. These three flavour biscuits taste very British and are made for dunking, 88 calories per piece.
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Citrus Malt Granita: Concentrate the mixed brews with agave, then freeze and scrape into shards topped with Earl Grey curls. These icy shards refresh the palate after a heavy roast, blending all three icons for a pure British chill, 74 calories per scoop.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference True English Tea (T.E.T) British Mix Collection, 30 Tea Bags 57.5g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind True English Tea
True English Tea specialises in heritage-style British tea: Everyday English No 1, British Mix Collection, traditional gift sets. Strong on collection packs and gifting, with a focus on the export tourist market and the British-tea-as-gift trade.
Packaging: Parts of the British Mix packaging may need different bins; follow what the printed pack and your council say.
Our commitment to the planet
Sourcing and packaging details are printed on the current UK pack; the brand page carries the fuller story.
The taste profile
How does it compare
Great British Breakfast: Use boiling water at 100 degrees Celsius and brew for 4 to 5 minutes for a strong builder's brew.
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What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
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| Breakfast Black Tea | Full body and firm tannins |
| Earl Grey Black Tea | Aromatic base |
| Royal Green Tea | Restorative catechins |
| Bergamot & Lemon | 100% Natural oils |
Pack: True English Tea (T.E.T) British Mix Collection, 30 Tea Bags 57.5g, made with tea and so caffeinated. Drink the British Mix within 18 months of the pack date stamped on the box.
The named teas set the taste of each bag, and any base given no amount fills the remainder. Leaf from several countries, blended and packed the way True English Tea specifies.
Packaging: Parts of the British Mix packaging may need different bins; follow what the printed pack and your council say.
What's in True English Tea (T.E.T) British Mix Collection, 30 Tea Bags 57.5g, and what isn't:
- In: a bergamot Earl Grey with true english (t.e.t) british mix collection, 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: the British Mix shares its packer with products containing nuts and cereals; the newest T.E.T box gives the current cross contact statement.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference True English Tea (T.E.T) British Mix Collection, 30 Tea Bags 57.5g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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