So pleased I discovered The Proper Tea Co at the West Malling Farmers Market. I now own 6 different herbal and floral teas - each one is delicious - which get me through my work day. Very pleased with... See more
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Amazing tea. Fast delivery and a wonderful range of teas. Obviously a company who care about quality and share their passion for tea. Highly recommend. The Winchelsea Warmer is a particularly f... See more
We have been buying tea from The Proper Tea Co for a few years now and it is high quality tea, our new favourite blend Is citrus and bergamot, along with the Russian caravan. There are so many differe... See more
I have been buying from The Proper Tea co for some time. They have a good choice of teas, their website is easy to negotiate, ordering is easy and delivery is prompt. My recent purchase was up to th... See more
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The Proper Tea Co is a small, independent tea merchants formed in 2013 and based in the East Sussex village of Pett near Hastings. We retail and wholesale over 80 fine and exciting loose teas. You will find us at various farmers' markets and special events in the South East of England as well as trading through our online store www.TheProperTeaCo.co.uk We also stock a range of innovative and design led teaware to enhance your brewing experience!
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Lincolns, TN35 4JG, Hastings, United Kingdom
- 07934529826
- tea@theproperteaco.co.uk
- www.theproperteaco.co.uk
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Very happy customer
I was loi got a really nice looking infuser tea mug with a lid and some very nice herbal tea so good that I'll be back for more soon
August 2, 2025
Great company selling lovely tea
Great company selling lovely tea. Simple order process and quick delivery.
July 19, 2025
Excellent service and excellent product
July 14, 2025
Great service
Great service. Products delivered promptly and were lo correct. Really pleased with the quality of tea.
July 11, 2025
Not so easy getting pure Hibiscus tea…
Not so easy getting pure Hibiscus tea so was delighted to pick some up and it was delicious
July 6, 2025
Great selection of teas
Great selection of teas. Good quality green, black and fruit teas. Prompt delivery.
June 19, 2025
proper tea delivered on time
was needing a new source for leaf tea as my previous supplier had stopped. Double the amount of tea for the same cost. So I'm happy
May 9, 2025
An excellent range of teas
An excellent range of teas. A great service, easy to shop and quick delivery.
April 27, 2025
Brilliant tea!
Love the earl grey with lavender and vanilla - my favourite tea ever! Love this company’s products and all provided with excellent service
April 16, 2025
Very pleased with this tea.
April 1, 2025
The tea is delicious and taste like it…
The tea is delicious and taste like it says on the packet. Need to know how to much to use?
February 26, 2025
Excellent teapot
Excellent teapot. It has the type of infuser I find quickest to empty. Lid fits well both with infuser in and if infuser out. The teapot arrived slightly earlier than order form indicated as likely delivery date.
January 21, 2025
great tea from this vendor
I bought tea from this vendor in the past at farmers markets. So happy to see their web shop. Good value teas exactly how they are described.
January 22, 2025
Wonderful tea
Friendly to the door service and deliciously eclectic options. Something for every palette!!
January 17, 2025
Great service & quality from a small…
Great service & quality from a small independent supplier 👍
January 10, 2025
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