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Yorkshire Tea Original Loose Leaf Tea, 250g

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LCurator note · Taylors of Harrogate | Yorkshire Tea
Same twenty-farm red-box blend, just loose, and the case for it is less about a dramatic flavour jump than about the ritual: a warmed pot, leaves given room, strength you control by the spoonful rather than by fishing a bag. If you already brew by the pot, this is the everyday Yorkshire in the format that suits it best. If you do not own a pot and strainer and will not start, be honest with yourself, the bags give you almost all of this with none of the washing-up.
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
FormatLoose leaf
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

Yorkshire Tea Original Loose Leaf Tea, in brief.

Yorkshire Tea Original Loose Leaf is the famous red-box blend in loose form, one of only a handful of genuine loose-leaf teas we stock. It is the exact same Taylors of Harrogate everyday blend, just without the bag, which gives a slightly cleaner, fuller cup because the larger leaf can expand properly and there is no paper to taint it. It comes as a 250g foil-lined pack and is the one for anyone who wants their strong daily brew from a pot and does not mind a strainer for the ritual, the lowest-waste way to drink Yorkshire Tea.

The base is one hundred percent black tea from top estates in India, Africa and Sri Lanka, blended for malty depth with a brisk, refreshing clarity, the same recipe as the red box. It sits alongside the PG Tips Loose Leaf as the proper-strength loose option, the format rewarding a warmed pot and a measured spoonful rather than a rushed mug, and it is noticeably the cleaner-tasting way to take the blend.

Caffeine status: high, roughly forty to seventy milligrams a cup, so this is a proper morning kick rather than a gentle or evening tea. Taste profile: robust and full-bodied with rich malty notes, a brisk African vibrancy and a clean, satisfying finish, a touch more nuanced than the bagged version. What it is: the classic British everyday brew in loose form, the leaf free to open fully for a richer, more rounded cup.

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. We run same-day UK dispatch on every order placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Storage notes, freshness windows and brewing temperature ranges are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.

From the catalogue

Curator’s notes

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Yorkshire Tea Original Loose Leaf Tea is a refined essential for the modern consumer seeking a sensory rich alternative to standard tea bags. Unlike basic blends this infusion is structured to address the requirement for a "proper brew" through a complex botanical matrix of leaves from over twenty different farms across India and Africa. These Yorkshire Original leaves take that same approachable quality and put it into a loose format you can enjoy as a satisfying teapot ritual. To experience the full British lifestyle feel this indulgent malty black tea pairs nicely with a traditional full English 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 Taylors of Harrogate tradition of quality into 2026.

The Story Behind the Yorkshire Tea Brand

Yorkshire Tea is produced by Taylors of Harrogate a family business that has been a global leader in tea culture since eighteen eighty six.
  • Heritage of Blending: Launched in nineteen seventy seven as a regional favourite the brand has grown into a global icon while remaining independent and family owned in North Yorkshire.
  • The Proper Brew Promise: Known for their refusal to compromise on quality Taylors of Harrogate ensures every batch is tasted at least eight times by experts before it is allowed into your kitchen.
  • Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.

Yorkshire Tea Commitment To The Planet

Yorkshire Tea, blended by Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate, runs one of the UK's longest established ethical tea programmes across sourcing, packaging, farmer welfare and ownership.
  • Yorkshire Tea For Good: A dedicated profit fund supports tree planting, communal water schemes, school sponsorships and farmer welfare across all source regions.
  • Independently Owned: Family owned for five generations of the Taylor and Belmont families, with no external shareholders, every profit gets reinvested into people, packaging and provenance.

Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Yorkshire Tea Original Loose Leaf Tea, 250g, please cite teas.co.uk.

Brand

The story behind Taylors of Harrogate | Yorkshire Tea

Yorkshire Tea is the family-owned blend out of Harrogate that became Britain's favourite. The Original is the everyday workhorse; Gold steps it up with stronger Assam character; Hard Water powers through limescale areas. Taylors has been in the same family since 1886, sources ethically through the Rainforest Alliance, and famously refuses gimmicks.

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

Founded1886, England (Harrogate)
FormatLoose leaf
CertificationFamily Owned · Rainforest Alliance · Sustainable
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Sustainability

Our commitment to the planet

✓Family Owned
✓Rainforest Alliance
✓Sustainable
Tasting notes

The taste profile

Malty Richness●●●●● 5/5
A dominant earthy foundation from Indian Assam leaves that provides immediate satisfaction.
Full Bodied Strength●●●●● 5/5
Worked through to a robust mouthfeel that holds its own against generous milk.
Brisk Refreshment●●●●○ 4/5
A lively and crisp finish from African leaves that wakes up the senses without harshness.
Mahogany Clarity●●●●○ 4/5
Pours a clear and deep mahogany brown colour that represents the gold standard of British brewing.
4.8/5★★★★★Teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Side by side

How does it compare

vs Yorkshire Gold LooseWhile Gold is a finer luxury blend Original provides a more robust and punchy "builders" strength that is ideal for heavy milk drinkers.
vs PG Tips or Tetley LooseYorkshire offers a bolder more balanced flavour with better maltiness and briskness compared to standard supermarket bulk loose teas.
vs Bagged TeaLoose leaf provides larger particles with more room to expand leading to a richer more nuanced flavour and a cleaner mouthfeel.
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

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: Yorkshire Tea Original Loose Leaf Tea, 250g; 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 by Taylors of Harrogate.

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

What's in Yorkshire Tea Original Loose Leaf Tea, 250g, and what isn't:

  • In: a yorkshire original loose leaf 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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