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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
Pre-heat a cup or teapot. Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves and infuse for 3-5 minutes. Add milk or sweetener as desired.
Ingredients
Black Tea, mānuka
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.