TEAM TEA

Team Tea Oxford
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Believing in doing things ‘right’; the team is driven by their core values of ethical sourcing, sustainability, quality and taste. Based in Oxford they source the finest loose-leaf teas from around the world, from exquisite Single-Origin teas to classic blends. They share the story behind the teas and brewing notes to help you discover new favourites. Whether you are new to tea, stuck in a tea rut or a connoisseur, Team Tea can be there with you on your tea journey.

Check out founder Valerie’s suggestions for 5 teas to try on the Independent Oxford blog.

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Passionate about real tea, I launched Team Tea in early 2018 after training as a Tea Sommelier, because I wanted to banish boring brews and showcase the immense diversity that this single plant has to offer.

Valerie Diederichs, Founder

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