Buying tea: Tips and advice for making the best choices
You know better than anyone that good coffee is essential for a pleasant working environment. But did you know that more and more people are drinking tea? That’s why we’re sharing key tips to help you buy the right tea for your organisation or company.
Buying tea: The best tips and information
Whether you’re sourcing tea for a large company, restaurant chain, local café or sports canteen, good tea is no longer an afterthought it’s a must-have. Quality, variety and sustainability turn every cup into a special moment for your guests, members or colleagues. With every brew, you’re offering more than just something tasty you’re combining care, flavour and conscious choices.
We’re happy to share practical tips to help you purchase tea that meets your standards for quality, reliability and ease of use. Whether you’re looking for a complete tea concept for your business or a varied selection for your canteen we’re here to help.
Tips for buying tea
Choose reliable suppliers
A good tea supplier does more than just deliver they think along with you, offer support and are transparent about what you’re serving. Choose a supplier that works with traceable supply chains, fair trading relationships and sustainable production. Look for certifications such as Fairtrade, organic and B Corp.
At Axxent Masters in Tea, we work directly with our partners in Sri Lanka and India from tea garden to packaging. Our production facilities are located in the country of origin. This means you know exactly where your tea comes from, while contributing to a transparent and fair supply chain. It builds trust and gives you a sustainable story to proudly share with your customers or colleagues.
Focus on quality and origin
Not all tea is the same. Hand-plucked leaves from Sri Lanka or India stand out in flavour, aroma and experience. Origin plays a key role here. The altitude at which tea is grown, the picking method and how it’s processed all directly influence quality.
We offer tea that’s carefully blended and traceable from the tea garden all the way to the cup. Whether you’re serving tea in a restaurant, at the office or after football training in the canteen: good tea makes all the difference.
Popular teas to include in your selection
A strong tea assortment starts with a smart mix of classics and more adventurous flavours — and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Think of:
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Black teas like English Blend or Earl Grey
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Green teas with jasmine or lemon
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Herbal infusions such as ginger, rooibos or chamomile
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Chai blends that are rich and full of flavour
You can also tailor your selection to the seasons: refreshing blends in summer, warming herbs in autumn.
At Axxent Masters in Tea, we offer tea concepts for every setting from showrooms to cafés and bars. Get to know our three brands:
Bradley’s is Fairtrade certified and processed into a finished product in Sri Lanka to support the local economy. Bradley’s quality teas are exclusive to the out-of-home market, setting them apart from retail offerings. Each range comes in attractively designed packaging, making for a unique presentation. The recognisable numbers represent distinct flavours.
Tea of Life is processed and packaged in Sri Lanka, creating more jobs and contributing to a growing local economy. For the business market, we offer two product lines: a Fairtrade line and a Fairtrade & Organic line. These are specially developed for offices, healthcare facilities and other professional environments.
Sunleaf delivers premium-quality tea at a competitive price, exclusively for the out-of-home sector. Made with hand-plucked tea leaves from South India, each cup offers a refined flavour. Sunleaf is specially developed for hospitality, office and catering use. It offers outstanding value for money: premium tea that remains affordable — without compromising on taste or quality.
We also develop tailor-made private label tea ranges to suit your brand or concept.
Tea for resale or on-site service
Looking to purchase tea for resale or to serve on-site? Then it’s about more than just taste. Presentation, packaging and origin matter to today’s conscious customer. That’s why it’s important to choose brands with a strong sustainability story and professional support.
For the out-of-home market, we offer bamboo tea boxes and dispensers. We also provide support with menus, flavour descriptions and product leaflets.
Whatever your audience from colleagues in the office to members at the sports canteen — a good tea moment creates connection. And it all starts with the right selection.
Looking for the right tea supplier?
We’d be happy to help you put together a tea range that suits your organisation. Prefer a personal chat? Let’s sit down over a cup of tea or coffee and explore the possibilities together.
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