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New Zealand Breakfast
Natural New Zealand mānuka blends perfectly with strong Assam tea to make a special blend ideal for the morning and late afternoon. Milk and sugar can be added to enhance rich malt and slightly pine flavours.
This t leaf T special blend is simply superb - a uniquely New Zealand twist on the classic breakfast tea that celebrates our native botanicals alongside traditional tea craftsmanship. Experience the robust strength of Assam black tea beautifully complemented by the subtle pine-like character of our finest native mānuka.
Why Customers Love It:
- Customer Approved: 96% positive reviews - a proven favourite
- Robust & Full-Bodied: Customers praise the excellent morning and afternoon tea experience
- Perfect with Milk & Sugar: Enhances the rich malt and subtle pine flavours beautifully
- Uniquely New Zealand: A special blend that showcases our native botanicals
Native New Zealand Heritage:
Mānuka Excellence: Featuring one of our finest native infusions, mānuka leaves have been traditionally used for centuries. The honey produced from mānuka is world-renowned for its medicinal properties, and the leaves offer their own unique benefits.
Traditional Wisdom: The leaves of the mānuka tree have traditionally been used for medicinal purposes and were also used to brew a tea-like drink. When infused, mānuka leaf delivers a subtle pine-like flavour and aroma that perfectly complements the robust Assam base.
Health & Wellness: Mānuka is rich in antioxidants and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immune-boosting effects, supporting overall health and wellness. Research suggests mānuka tea may be particularly beneficial for digestive health, helping to reduce inflammation and promote healthy gut bacteria.
The Perfect Blend:
Assam Foundation: Built on a strong black Assam tea base that delivers the rich, malty flavour essential for a proper breakfast tea - robust enough to start your day right.
Mānuka Magic: The addition of natural New Zealand mānuka creates a subtle pine flavour that adds complexity and a unique character to every cup.
Morning & Afternoon Perfect: Ideal for morning wake-up calls and late afternoon pick-me-ups. The calming effect of mānuka makes it perfect for promoting relaxation throughout your day.
Enhanced Experience: Add a touch of milk and sugar to bring out the rich, malt flavour while the subtle pine notes create a perfectly balanced, uniquely New Zealand tea experience.
New Zealand Breakfast - where traditional tea strength meets native botanical excellence in every comforting, healthful cup.
Brewing
Use 1 teabag per cup or per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the teabags and infuse for 3-5 minutes. Add milk or sweetener as desired.
Ingredients
Black Tea, mānuka
Tea bag packaging material
There are generally 3 main types of tea bags: Pyramid shaped tea bags made from PLA – Polylactic Acid (t leaf T only uses this type), old style paper tea bags (usually rectangular and heat sealed), Pyramid shaped tea bags, made from nylon.
PLA tea bags – used by t leaf T – commercially compostable and 100% non-gmo
PLA teabags have been around since the mid 2000’s and they are 100% Plant based (non-petroleum based) and our NeoSoilon® Pyramid Tea bags are derived from sugar cane.
PLA (polylactic acid) is mainly extracted from corn or sugar cane and is then spun into thread which is used to weave the clear material that is used in t leaf T’s teabags.
PLA behaves like a plastic, even though it is plant based, this enables the sealing of the tea bags using ultrasonic vibrations that effectively welds the seams together at a specific temperature without the need of petro-chemical based plastics.
PLA tea bags are 100% INDUSTRIAL or COMMERCIALLY COMPOSTABLE -100% NON-GMO
At t leaf T we would love our PLA tea bags to be easily home compostable, but the technology is not there yet. The technology currently exists to achieve home compostability, however it has the tea bag material breaking down in in a matter of weeks so this material would not be a practical option for a long shelf-life like product like tea.
Old Style Paper Tea Bags
Paper tea bags have been around for almost 100 years. They Require heat sealing to close the tea bag because the paper fibres do not naturally adhere to each other. To be able to seal the tea bags, petro-based nano plastics are blended into the tea bag material by the material manufacturers, about 2 % of the teabag, so that when heat and pressure are applied it melts the plastic and the teabag can be sealed.
So, most paper tea bags contain approximately 98% paper fibre, that will break down in home composting, BUT 2% of the teabag is petro-based nano plastics that are not compostable or biodegradable. Not an option for us here at t leaf T.
Nylon Pyramid Shaped Tea Bags
The nylon tea bag material has been around since around 1996 as the PLA technology did not exist at the time. The pyramid tea bags look nice, but the material is entirely a petro-based plastic. The cost of Nylon is substantially cheaper than PLA so low cost driven produces will mostly opt for nylon because of the price.
Nylon is not compostable, or biodegradable so will be around for hundreds of years. Again, not an option for us at t leaf T!
In summary
No teabag solution is perfect but at t leaf T we believe that the PLA material we are using is the most sustainable solution currently for, convenience based, teabags. Every tea we sell is also available in loose leaf and is a better environmentally friendly and sustainable option.
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.