Is Love Leaf Tea organic?

Not all of our teas are certified organic. We source ingredients from suppliers who provide declarations on pesticide use and country of origin, and all our teas are free from artificial flavours, colourings, and preservatives. We are exploring organic certification for select blends and will label certified products individually when available.

Where is Love Leaf Tea based?

Love Leaf Tea is based in Newcastle, UK. We opened Newcastle's first specialist loose leaf tea shop in 2006 and now operate primarily online at loveleaftea.com, hand-blending all our teas in small batches at our Newcastle facility.

Are Love Leaf teas free from artificial ingredients?

Yes. Every blend we sell is free from artificial flavours, artificial colourings, sweeteners, and preservatives. Our ingredients are botanical in origin — real leaves, flowers, roots, and spices — with no synthetic additives.

Do you offer caffeine-free teas?

Yes. We offer a wide range of naturally caffeine-free teas, including rooibos, herbal infusions, and fruit infusions. Our herbal blends — such as Laid Back Lavender, Chamomile and Lemongrass, and Sage and Chamomile — contain no tea leaves and are therefore naturally free of caffeine. Matcha, black tea, green tea, white tea, and oolong all contain caffeine.

How should I brew loose leaf tea?

Use approximately one teaspoon (2-3g) of loose leaf tea per 250ml of water. Water temperature and steeping time vary by tea type: black tea brews best at 95-100C for 3-4 minutes; green tea at 70-80C for 2-3 minutes to avoid bitterness; herbal and fruit infusions at 100C for 5-7 minutes; white tea at 75-85C for 2-4 minutes.

Rooibos (also called red bush tea) is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea made from the leaves of the Aspalathus linearis plant, grown exclusively in the Cederberg region of South Africa. It has a naturally sweet, earthy flavour with no bitterness, making it suitable for all ages and for drinking at any time of day.

Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves. Unlike regular green tea where leaves are steeped and removed, with matcha you consume the entire leaf in powdered form. It contains caffeine and L-theanine, an amino acid associated with calm alertness.

Do you offer free delivery?

Yes. Love Leaf Tea offers free delivery on all UK orders over £40. Orders are dispatched the same day if placed Monday to Friday.

Is Love Leaf Tea packaging plastic-free?

Yes. Our tea pouches are made from kraft paper with a foil inner layer for freshness preservation — no plastic outer film. All packaging materials are recyclable and sourced from UK-based suppliers.

Which teas are best for an evening wind-down?

Chamomile, lavender, and valerian have centuries of recorded use in evening rituals across Europe and Asia. These botanicals are naturally caffeine-free, making them well-suited to the hours before bed — unlike black, green, or white tea, which contain caffeine. Our night-time blends, including Laid Back Lavender and Sage and Chamomile, are built around these herbs. Brewing a slow cup is one of the oldest ways to mark the end of the day.

What is the difference between herbal tea and regular tea?

Regular tea (black, green, white, oolong, matcha) comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and contains caffeine. Herbal teas — also called herbal infusions or tisanes — are made from other plants: flowers, roots, leaves, and spices. They are naturally caffeine-free. Love Leaf Tea offers both true teas and herbal infusions across its range.

How long does loose leaf tea stay fresh?

Properly stored loose leaf tea stays fresh for 12-24 months. Store in an airtight container away from light, heat, and strong odours. Our pouches include a resealable seal for this purpose.

Watermelon Matcha Iced Latte — The Perfect Summer Drink

Jul 6
2 min read

When the weather turns warm and you want something cold, energising, and a little bit different, the watermelon matcha iced latte is the answer. It is fruity and vivid, with the calm, sustained energy of green tea and none of the bitterness you might expect. Our Watermelon Matcha powder makes it effortless at home — no café required.

Why Watermelon and Matcha Work Together

Watermelon has a light, high-water sweetness that sits beautifully alongside the earthy grassiness of green tea. Where lemon or berry can sometimes compete with matcha flavour, watermelon gently lifts it, brightening the drink without masking the tea character underneath. The result is something that tastes genuinely refreshing rather than artificially sweet.

Our Watermelon Matcha uses natural watermelon flavour alongside high-quality green tea powder, giving you both the flavour and the benefits of matcha in a single product.

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The Iced Watermelon Matcha Latte Recipe

You will need: 1–2 teaspoons of Love Leaf Watermelon Matcha, 60ml of hot water (80°C), a glass of ice, and 200ml of cold oat milk or coconut milk.

Optional: honey or agave syrup to sweeten.

Sift the matcha powder into a small cup or bowl. Add the hot water and whisk vigorously until smooth and slightly frothy for about 30 seconds. Leave to cool for two minutes. Fill a tall glass with ice, pour in the cold milk, then pour the matcha concentrate slowly over the top. Add sweetener if desired and give it a gentle stir just before drinking to combine the layers.

A Sparkling Twist

For a more vibrant summer drink, replace the milk with sparkling water and a squeeze of fresh lime. Prepare the matcha concentrate the same way, pour over ice and top with cold sparkling water. The fizz lifts the watermelon flavour and makes it feel even more like a summer refresher, which is perfect for afternoons in the garden.

The Energy Benefit

Unlike a cold can of energy drink, watermelon matcha gives you a smooth caffeine boost, around 30–60mg per serving, alongside L-theanine, which promotes calm, focused energy without the spike and crash. It is the ideal midday pick-me-up when coffee feels too heavy and plain water feels too flat.

Shop Watermelon Matcha

Our Watermelon Matcha ships UK-wide in 200g pouches, which is enough for approximately 66 servings. It is naturally flavoured, free from artificial additives, and one of our most popular summer matcha blends.

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