Some of us drink tea for the caffeine, others drink tea for the herbaceous remedies. But some teas can also be a sweet treat, especially during those cold winter nights. Picture this: your icy hands are wrapped around a warm cup of brew and the sweet aromas swirl across your shivering face.
Most people would aim for hot chocolate, but there are other options that can be just as flavourful and decadent – you just need to know where to look! That’s why tea is just the perfect solution to warming up and still being able to indulge in sweetness. And our friends at T2 have the goods!
Forget the loganberries and peppermint, we’ve found the best winter teas that will warm you up. All just as cosy, flavoursome, sweet and devilish as the next.
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Apple Crumble
The Apple Crumble loose leaf tea showcases all the necessary ingredients that go into an apple crumble. Expect a palate of apple, cinnamon, chicory, and hazelnut brittle. Brewed for three minutes in boiling water, and you’ve got the best slice for the better part of an afternoon. Match with a bowl of ice cream and you’ve got a delightful digestif.
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Choc Chip Chai
Chai and chocolate are married together with this cheerful concoction by T2. Meet Choc Chip Chai. This medium-bodied spiced black tea blend features notes of cinnamon, cardamon, ginger and, of course, a chocolatey twist. Traditionally brewed with milk and honey, we recommend this brew on a chilly afternoon in winter with a good book in hand too.
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Crème Brûlée
The sweetest treat ever to leave France and grace the world is Crème Brûlée, translated exactly to “burnt cream”. And now this sweet dessert can now be sampled in tea form thanks to T2. It’s a rich black tea blended with vanilla, caramel and hazelnut flavours to bring the crème brûlée experience to life. Breathe in the tantalising aromas after a hearty dinner, and match with an equally sweet dessert. One of our top picks for winter 2024!
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Fruitalicious
As the name suggests, this loose leaf tea is a fruity explosion of berries and other exotic fruit. Expect a concoction of cranberries, blueberries, dragonfruit, goji berries and even kiwi fruit. Who knows, your tastebuds may tap out from too much tantalising sweetness. This tangy brew could swirl your emotions and send you dancing at tea time.
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Jaffalicious
Lovers of the notorious Jaffa lollies will be swooning over the Jaffalicious loose leaf tea from T2. Because what goes best with chocolate? That’s right, oranges! This full-bodied black tea brew features smooth dark chocolate and tangy orange, offering a quintessential combo that delights at tea time. Hell, it even works at breakfast time!
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Lamington
The origins of the lamington are hard to pin down, but one thing we do know is how good it tastes. And this tisane brew, featuring chewy bits of coconut and an underlining swell of chocolate, plays the part. It even includes hints of raspberry jam to balance out for a full-bodied black tea brew. Best served at afternoon tea with pluckable desserts.
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Strawberries & Cream
This Strawberries and Cream tisane is T2’s most revered loose leaf tea. It tastes just as good as it sounds, teeming with strong strawberry flavours, a hint of tang and plenty of creamy goodness. One of the best teas for winter, it elegantly captures the simple dessert it aims to mimic, featuring other flavours of rosehip and hibiscus to round off the perfect digestif. One of the best winter teas!
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Terrific Toffee
Toffee is the classic sugary treat that every child has experienced, and T2 has brought it back in a sweet tea form for winter. Featuring chunky nougat pieces and melted caramel in a velvety black tea base, your senses will revert back to kooky carnivals or even good ol’ grandma’s house with Terrific Toffee. What better way to finish off a hearty dinner!
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Celebrate the season sipping on a sweet, winter warming tea!