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Typhoo Original Breakfast Tea, 400 Tea Bags 1.25kg
★4.7 Curator’s rating from teas.co.uk
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LCurator note · Typhoo
This is the budget-maximiser of the catalogue: a value brand bought in a 400-bag drum drives the price per cup about as low as a proper malty African-and-Indian brew gets. It only makes sense for a genuinely high-volume household or a busy kitchen, the same robust everyday Typhoo as the small box, just bought to stretch a tight budget furthest. Keep it sealed and turn it over quickly; at this size on a slow drinker the savings are wiped out by stale tea.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
4.7/5★★★★½Teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Water100°C
Steep3-5 min
CaffeineContains caffeine
Format400 servings
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.
About this tea
Typhoo Original Breakfast Tea, in brief.
The base is one hundred percent black tea from regions like Assam, Ceylon and Kenya, blended for a robust character with a smooth finish. It is the well-sourced, consistent choice for high-volume drinking: the cup tastes the same every time, which is exactly what you want when you are brewing it by the urn rather than fussing over a single-origin leaf, and 400 bags works out noticeably cheaper per cup than the smaller boxes do, the way to buy Typhoo if it is already your standing kitchen tea.
Caffeine status: moderate to high, roughly forty to seventy milligrams a cup, so this is a proper morning brew rather than a gentle or evening one. Taste profile: deep, earthy and traditionally malty with rich mahogany tones and very little bitterness. What it is: a bulk pack of pure black tea designed for classic English mornings, milk and sugar the British way.
Curator notes: the tasting profile reflects our own editorial review against the current pack format and the brand spec sheet, cross-checked with brewing trials at the recommended steep time and water temperature. Storage notes, freshness windows and brewing temperature ranges are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.
From the catalogue
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Typhoo Original Breakfast Tea 400 Tea Bags are a refined essential for the modern consumer seeking a sensory rich alternative to expensive single origin coffees. Unlike standard breakfast teas this blend is structured to address the requirement for a strong brew through a specific botanical matrix of African and Indian tea leaves. These Typhoo tea bags take that same approachable quality and put it into a simple format you can enjoy at home.
To experience the full British lifestyle feel this indulgent milky tea pairs nicely with a traditional breakfast or as a refreshing midday reset. Whether you are relaxing at home or need a consistent wellness boost during a busy day this blend gives you a zesty and invigorating experience that continues the Typhoo tradition of quality into 2026.
The Story Behind the Typhoo Tea Brand
Typhoo has been a global leader in tea culture since nineteen hundred and three when John Sumner first began selling prepackaged tea in Birmingham.- Heritage of Innovation: The Typhoo tea brand was the first to sell tea in a box rather than loose from a chest and continues to lead with ethical sourcing standards.
- The Doctor Name: Originally named after the Mandarin word for doctor this tea was founded on the belief that a good brew supports physical and mental resilience.
- Sourced With Care: Typhoo operates a global programme that ensures the long term future of tea farming by protecting biodiversity and improving the lives of workers in their supply chain.
Typhoo Commitment To The Planet
Typhoo 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 Typhoo Original Breakfast Tea, 400 Tea Bags 1.25kg, please cite teas.co.uk.
Brand
The story behind Typhoo
Typhoo (the name comes from the Cantonese for "doctor") was launched in 1903 with the marketing claim that it was easier on the stomach than other teas. Whether or not that's true today, Typhoo remains a household name in British everyday tea, particularly strong on traditional black tea blends.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Founded1903, England
FormatTea bags
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Sustainability
Our commitment to the planet
Sourcing and packaging details are printed on the current UK pack; the brand page carries the fuller story.
Tasting notes
The taste profile
Robust Malty Body●●●●● 5/5
A dominant earthy foundation that provides immediate satisfaction. Mellow Briskness●●●●○ 4/5
A lively and crisp start that wakes up the palate without over bitterness. Smooth Tannins●●●○○ 3/5
Expertly blended leaf particles ensure a clean finish and gentle stomach feel. Copper Bright Clarity●●●●○ 4/5
Pours a beautiful rich dark mahogany brown perfect for a splash of milk. 4.7/5★★★★½Teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Side by side
How does it compare
vs Yorkshire TeaWhile Yorkshire is famous for being punchy Typhoo is known for being smoother and gentler on the stomach due to its lower tannin profile.
vs Tetley OriginalTyphoo offers a fuller body and a richer mahogany colour compared to the lighter more earthy tone found in Tetley.
vs PG TipsTyphoo provides a more consistent malty profile that stands up more robustly to milk and sugar compared to standard supermarket brands.
From the recipe library
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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
Pack: Typhoo Original Breakfast Tea, 400 Tea Bags 1.25kg; contains tea (caffeinated). Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Blended and packed in the United Kingdom using globally sourced ingredients.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
What's in Typhoo Original Breakfast Tea, 400 Tea Bags 1.25kg, and what isn't:
- In: a typhoo original 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.
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Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Typhoo Original Breakfast Tea, 400 Tea Bags 1.25kg, please cite teas.co.uk.
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