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A box of 240 bags is not a treat, it is kitchen equipment, bought for places where the kettle barely cools. Nothing has been cut back for the bulk format: the leaf per bag is roughly 3.1g, the same as the smaller boxes, so it is the identical cup in a bigger carton.
A blend that forgives a forgotten bag
The blend in this box leans rounded rather than sharp: full, sweetish malt, a heavy coating body and only a moderate brisk edge. Bitterness stays low, and in a busy kitchen that matters more than any tasting note. Forget a bag for an extra minute while the phone rings and the mug gets stronger without turning unpleasant.
That is why the brewing window is so wide. Anything from three to five minutes, with freshly boiled water, makes a decent mug, so the same box works for someone who whips the bag out early and someone who leaves it to stew. It makes the 240 box a safe choice for offices, workshops and village halls, where nobody brews the same way twice.
Go easier on the milk than habit says
The heavy body means this blend holds its malt under a generous splash of milk, and with little astringency to soften, the milk reads as richness. It also colours up fast, though, so add milk once the bag has come out and judge by eye instead of pouring your usual amount. Often a smaller splash than habit suggests gives the colour you were after.
It remains a caffeinated black tea, and with a box this size in constant use the day's total adds up, so it is worth keeping in mind. A big household with the kettle on half a dozen times daily will be through the box inside a couple of months, which is the rate this format is really designed around rather than an occasional pot.
Keeping 240 bags fresh
Time is the one real drawback of a box this size. It will be open for weeks, and tea loses its smell well before its taste goes, all the quicker with the lid flapping. Shut the carton after every use and store it somewhere cool and dry, well away from the coffee jar and the spice rack.
The neatest routine is a caddy. Fill an airtight tin with a few days' worth, keep the carton sealed in the cupboard, and top the tin up as you go. The bags in the tin stay fresh because they are used quickly, and the bulk of the box only sees air when you refill. One big box also means a single carton where three 80-bag boxes would mean three.
The packs we stock
- Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea 240, 750g (barcode 5010357112092)
What the label says
The published ingredient list for Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea 240, 750g (barcode 5010357112092) names none of the 14 major allergens. Check the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.
Ingredients, as published: Black tea.
Ingredient and nutrition data for this barcode: Open Food Facts (openfoodfacts.org), ODbL. The pack in your hands is the final word.
What to eat with it
- McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack Biscuits, 431g: a jumbo pack of chocolate Hobnobs to match a jumbo box of tea in a busy kitchen.
- McVitie's Original Hobnobs Biscuits - The Oaty One, 255g: an oaty biscuit that holds its own against a well-stewed mug.
- McVitie's Gluten Free Milk Chocolate Hobnobs Biscuits, 150g: a gluten-free option to keep in the cupboard for colleagues or guests who need one.
Elsewhere in the Taylors of Harrogate range
- Taylors of Harrogate After Dark Roast Ground Coffee, 200g
- Taylors of Harrogate Brasilia Ground Coffee, 200g
- Taylors of Harrogate Decaffe Beans Roast Coffee, 200g
- Taylors of Harrogate Decaffe Ground, 10 Coffee Bags
- Taylors of Harrogate Decaffé Roast Ground Coffee, 200g
- Taylors of Harrogate Decaffeinated Yorkshire, 160 Tea Bags 500g
The full range is on the Taylors of Harrogate brand page.
FAQ
Is the 240 box a catering-grade tea? No. The leaf per bag is roughly 3.1g, as in the standard boxes, so the cup is the same one.
What happens if I leave the bag in too long? Not much. Anywhere from three to five minutes gives a good mug, and an extra minute makes it stronger rather than harsh.
How do I keep a large box of tea bags fresh? Close it after each use, store it cool and dry away from strong smells, and decant a few days' worth into an airtight caddy.
How much milk does Yorkshire Tea 240 need? It carries a generous splash, but it colours up quickly, so add milk after the bag is out and go by the colour rather than habit.
Is it only for offices? No. It suits any household that gets through a lot of tea, as well as workplaces and halls.
Curator's note: Tip it into a caddy the day you open it. After that the blend looks after itself; just go lighter on the milk than your hand wants to. Lee, teas.co.uk, Tunbridge Wells.
In short: Yorkshire Tea 240: Running a Busy Kitchen on One Box
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Taylors of Harrogate |
| Packs we stock | 750g |
| Category | Everyday Tea Bags |
| Allergens (as published) | The published ingredient list for this barcode names none of the 14 major allergens. |
| Caffeine | caffeinated |
| Brew window | Three to five minutes |
| Milk | After the bag, judged by colour |
| Storage | An airtight caddy once opened |
More from the tea wiki
- Yorkshire Tea: Range and Buying Guide
- How to Make Tea Properly: The Eight Step Method
- Caffeine in Tea
- Tea Pairing Principles: Reason, Don't Memorise
- Builders' Tea: The Working Class Story
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