A plain Chinese green that earns its keep on two small details: a soft nutty finish and a faint honey sweetness that stop it being the bare, grassy commodity cup most cheap green bags deliver. It is processed to stay low on oxidation, so it does not turn sharp or astringent the way budget greens do, provided you brew it off the boil rather than scalding it. Not a connoisseur leaf, but an honest, forgiving everyday green at a fair price.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
The full picture of True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 35g in one page. Who makes it, how it is brewed, what your £7.50 actually buys, and why this tea earned a spot on the curator shelf.
True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Green Tea is the green tea entry in the T.E.T range, mellow and refreshing with a smooth nutty finish, the everyday pack alternative to expensive organic singles. It comes as twenty individually enveloped tagged bags, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as a clean daily green that avoids the bitterness of lesser blends without demanding a fussy brewing routine, and a sensible step up from generic supermarket green tea bags.
The base is one hundred percent Chinese green tea supplemented with origins from Sri Lanka, India and Kenya, balanced for consistent vegetal freshness. It is the well sourced, dependable choice for an everyday green: the cup tastes the same every time, a step above the harsh, dusty supermarket greens without moving into expensive single origin territory, and the tagged bags suit at desk and travel use particularly well, where loose pyramid temples are awkward, and it is the safe choice if a top tier Mao Feng feels like overkill.
Caffeine status: medium, roughly twenty to forty five milligrams a cup, so it is a gentle daytime lift rather than a strong morning kick. Taste profile: mellow and refreshing with light grassy notes, vegetal freshness and a subtle natural sweetness. What it is: a pure everyday green blend carefully sourced from high altitude gardens for reliable quality cup after cup, not the lottery of an unbranded green.
Texture: a light, vibrant, clear pale golden liquor that drinks silky and uplifting on the palate. Pairing: the vegetal notes pair well with a classic rich tea biscuit or a zesty lemon puff. Lifestyle: vegan, vegetarian, naturally gluten free and sugar free. Planet: twenty plant based, plastic free bags in fully recyclable FSC certified packaging. Value: high street quality at an accessible price compared to expensive organic single origins, brewed off the boil at around 80 degrees for the cleanest cup, since boiling water turns any green tea bitter quickly. Excellent iced too.
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Texture & appearance
Appearance and Body
The cup pours a clear pale golden green, the signature of properly steamed or pan fired green tea leaf. The body is light and clean in the mouth, with no tannic grip, the lower oxidation level means the polyphenols stay smaller and the cup feels almost like clean spring water with vegetal top notes. Hold the cup against a white plate to see the clarity; cloudy green tea indicates over steeping or low grade leaf.
Flavour Progression on the Palate
The first sip lands on a fresh vegetal top note, think edamame, fresh spinach, or just cut grass for a Chinese style green tea, more umami savoury for a Japanese sencha. The mid palate develops a slight sweetness as the natural amino acids (theanine) come through. The finish is clean and quick, with no tannin grip, which is why green tea is the classic post meal palate cleanser across Asia.
Aftertaste and Finish
everyday green tea finishes with what Chinese tea drinkers call 'hui gan', a sweet aftertaste that rises in the throat after the cup is empty. It typically arrives 30-60 seconds after swallowing and is a marker of properly grown high elevation leaf. The aftertaste can last 2-3 minutes, making green tea the right companion for delicate flavours where you want a clean palate between bites.
Storage and Brewing Tip
Green tea is the most heat sensitive of all teas. Store sealed away from light and humidity, and use within 6 months of opening, older green tea loses the vegetal top notes and turns hay like. Brew at 75-85°C, never boiling, for 2-3 minutes. Boiling water scorches the leaf and produces bitter astringency; if your kettle has no temperature control, let it sit for 60-90 seconds after boiling before pouring.
Four dimension profile
Vegetal Freshness5/5
A dominant and clean spring grass start that provides immediate refreshment.
Nutty Finish4/5
Gentle and soft undertones that add depth and a satisfying mouthfeel.
Subtle Sweetness3/5
A natural honey like hint that ensures a smooth finish without added sugar.
Smooth Body4/5
Expertly processed to avoid oxidation for a light and non bitter profile.
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About True English TeaEST. 2004
True English Tea is built around British tea as heritage and gift, and is honest enough about that to do it well. Founded in England in 2004, it specialises in heritage style blends, the Everyday English No 1, the British Mix Collection and traditional gift sets, aimed less at the weekly shop and more at the gifting and export tourist trade, the visitor taking a recognisably British tea home. The patriotic branding is obviously a marketing choice, but underneath it the collection packs are genuinely competent rather than a hollow souvenir.
The range leans into classic British blends, breakfast and everyday black foremost, as single packs and the multi blend collection sets that are the real strength of the line. The everyday tea is a sound traditional cup, but the collections are where it earns its place: four classic blends in a presentable box is exactly the thing an overseas visitor takes home, done better than most. For our shelf True English Tea is a gifting and collection specialist rather than a value volume brand, and judged on that brief it delivers. The British Mix collection is one of the better tea gift sets we sell, well presented and made of genuinely drinkable classics rather than filler. It is honest about being a heritage styled, gift led British tea, and for the customer who wants exactly that, a present or souvenir that looks and tastes properly British, it is a sound, well judged recommendation.
What the brand is actually doing
True English Tea is a leader in providing authentic classic infusions that respect traditional botanical sourcing and environmental sustainability. This is not merely a tea bag but a commitment to a plastic free and chemically clean lifestyle.
Curator says, Lee on True English Tea
"A plain Chinese green that earns its keep on two small details: a soft nutty finish and a faint honey sweetness that stop it being the bare, grassy commodity cup most cheap green bags deliver. It is processed to stay low on oxidation, so it does not turn sharp or astringent the way budget greens do, provided you brew it off the boil rather than scalding it. Not a connoisseur leaf, but an honest, forgiving everyday green at a fair price."
TTrue English Tea FoundersIndependent UK blenders, 2004 · 2004“Established True English Tea in 2004 as a small independent UK tea house, positioning the brand around heritage British design cues and gift collection packaging rather than chasing flavoured tea trends. The company has stayed deliberately small and gift focused, with the British Mix Collection as the flagship product.”
BBritish Mix Blending TeamHeritage blend curators · Today“Curates the four classic blends inside the British Mix Collection (Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Royal Tea), each presented in numbered foil sealed packets inside a wooden gift box. The everyday range applies the same heritage British packaging design at a more accessible price point.”
Timeline
2004True English Tea foundedIndependent UK tea blender launches True English Tea, focused on heritage styled British classic blends and gift collections rather than competing on the flavoured tea expansion side.
TodayGift collection specialistBritish Mix Collection in a wooden box becomes the brand's signature: four classic blends presented as a souvenir or gift, particularly strong in export tourism markets.
2026Stocked at Teas.co.ukHand picked into the curator selection: the British Mix Collection plus the Everyday English No 1 and Everyday Breakfast classics.
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Recipes built around this tea
Four curator tested ways to use True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 35g. Tap any card to open the full recipe with timings, measures and method.
The outer layer is aromatic: a true english (t.e.t) green tea. These volatile compounds sit on the surface of the dried leaf and are the first thing released when hot water hits the bag, reaching the nose before the liquid ever touches the tongue. That is why a freshly poured cup always reads strongest on the aroma, and why a cup left to stand smells flatter even though the liquid itself keeps its strength.
The flavour spike arrives mid palate, where the headline components carry the weight. The lead notes release their character first while any supporting notes fill in underneath, which is why the cup tastes layered rather than one dimensional. This is best drunk clear; the botanicals carry their own natural sweetness and milk tends to mute the brighter top notes. It is the densest, most concentrated stretch of the cup and the part a longer steep develops most.
The base structure is the lingering finish: a clean, gently grassy note that resets the palate and invites the next sip. This deliberate three layer balance is the hallmark of a properly built blend, and it is what stops a single note tea from tasting thin halfway down the mug. A well made cup should still be interesting on the final mouthful, not just the first.
Getting it right in the cup. Use one bag per 200 to 250ml and steep for 2 to 3 minutes at around 80°C; under steeping is the most common reason this blend tastes weaker than it should, because the heavier aromatic compounds are the slowest to leave the leaf. Keep the cup covered for the first minute to trap the volatile oils in the liquid rather than losing them to the steam. Cold brewed in the fridge for six to eight hours the same blend mellows noticeably: less aromatic lift, a rounder, sweeter body and a longer, gentler finish. Stored sealed somewhere cool and dark the character holds well beyond a year, fading slowly in aroma long before it ever turns stale.
How water and temperature change it. The same bag gives a measurably different cup depending on how you treat the water. Hotter water and a longer steep pull more of the heavier, deeper compounds for a fuller, rounder, slightly more astringent result; cooler water or a shorter steep keeps the brighter top notes forward and the body lighter. Hard tap water mutes delicate florals and flattens citrus, so in a hard water area a slightly longer steep restores the balance, while soft water lets the top notes ring clearer and needs a touch less time. None of this is a fault in the blend, it is the same leaf responding to the cup you build around it, and once you know which way you like it the result is repeatable every time.
Ingredients & pack
Ingredient
Proportion
What it brings
True English (T.E.T)
100%
The single botanical in this pure infusion selected for A revitalising everyday green tea designed to support focus and general wellbeing..
Pack: True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 35g; contains tea (caffeinated). Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Expertly selected and blended to meet high English tea standards.
Sourcing & blend. True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 35g is put together by True English Tea, held to a fixed quality and purity specification. Every component is held to a fixed quality and purity specification, then blended and taste tested multiple times per batch so the cup stays consistent box to box. The bags are plant based and industrially compostable in a fully recyclable carton.
What's in True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 35g, and what isn't:
In: a true english (t.e.t) green 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.
Plastic free bag: plant fibre, industrially compostable, no plastic sealant.
Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
Nutrition per cup
Nutrient
% RI
Energy
4 kJ / 1 kcal
<1%
Fat
0g
0%
Carbohydrate
0.2g
<1%
of which sugars
0g
0%
Protein
0.2g
<1%
Salt
0g
0%
Caffeine
20-35 mg
n/a
L theanine
~5-10mg
n/a
Tea polyphenols
Present
n/a
Caffeine vs other drinks
Decaf coffee
4mg
Green tea
30mg
True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday
35mg
Instant coffee
80mg
Brewed filter coffee
95mg
Energy drink (250ml)
80mg
This tea: 20-35 mg per 200ml cup, plus naturally occurring L theanine for calmer alertness than coffee.
Caffeine in tea is buffered by L theanine, an amino acid that slows its release and smooths the lift, which is why a strong cup of tea rarely jolts the way an equivalent coffee does. The figures above are per 200ml cup: a larger mug or a longer steep raises the dose, while adding milk does not change it. Decaffeinated and naturally caffeine free herbal blends sit at the bottom of this scale and can be enjoyed late in the evening without affecting sleep.
Allergens, dietary & safety
🌱VeganNo animal derived ingredients.🌾Gluten freeNaturally gluten free.⚡Caffeine20-35 mg per 200ml cup.🍃0 kcalNo sugar, no fat in plain cup.🤰PregnancyUK guide: 200mg caffeine/day max.👶ChildrenCaffeinated, served with care.
Manufactured in a facility that handles multiple tea types. Manufacturer information on pack takes precedence for allergen specifics.
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Questions about True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 35g
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Curated from real customer messages
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Is True English Tea Everyday Green Tea naturally sourced? Most asked+
Yes, this variety is crafted from 100 per cent pure green tea leaves. T.E.T selects high quality leaves to ensure a fresh and authentic refreshing brew that can be enjoyed as part of your daily everyday routine.
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Does this green tea contain caffeine? +
Yes, green tea naturally contains caffeine. It provides a gentle and sustained energy boost compared to coffee, making it an excellent choice for staying alert and focused throughout the day.
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What are the main traditional uses of T.E.T Green Tea? +
Everyday green tea is naturally rich in antioxidants known as polyphenols. These plant compounds help protect your cells and support a healthy metabolism as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
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Is this green tea sugar free and suitable for a keto diet? +
Absolutely. T.E.T Everyday Green Tea contains zero added sugars and no artificial sweeteners. With near zero calories and zero carbohydrates, it fits perfectly into a keto diet or any calorie controlled lifestyle.
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What does this green tea actually taste like? +
It offers a smooth and light profile. Unlike some lower quality brands that can be bitter, this blend has a clean, slightly grassy finish and a delicate aroma, providing a truly invigorating lift.
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How do I brew the perfect cup of T.E.T Green Tea? +
To avoid bitterness, use water that is just below boiling (around 80 degrees Celsius). Place one bag in a mug and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Give the bag a gentle squeeze before removing to release the full botanical brew flavour.
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Is this product suitable for vegans and vegetarians? +
Yes, the product is 100 per cent plant based and vegan suitable. It contains no animal products or dairy, ensuring it is a natural tea choice for everyone.
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Can this tea help with hydration during the day? +
Yes, while it contains caffeine, green tea is primarily made of water and contributes to your daily water intake. Its refreshing taste makes it much easier to reach your hydration goals than plain water alone.
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Are the tea bags biodegradable and plastic free? +
True English Tea is committed to sustainable living. These tea bags are made from plant based materials and are fully biodegradable, containing no plastic glues or staples.
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Can I drink this tea cold or as an iced tea? +
Definitely. It makes a crisp and refreshing iced green tea. Simply brew it hot, allow it to cool, and serve over ice with a slice of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint for a summer boost.
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How many tea bags come in a 35g box? +
Each box contains 20 individual tea bags. They are packaged to preserve the freshness and aromatic green tea scent until the moment you are ready to brew.
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Does green tea stain teeth like black tea does? +
Green tea contains fewer tannins than black tea or coffee, meaning it is much less likely to cause heavy surface staining. It is a lighter option for maintaining a bright smile.
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the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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