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This is not really my sort of tea: it’s too much of a tangy hibiscus flavour. It is a beautiful colour. T2 often have it blended with another tea as a tasting sample, and that tends to be better (eg Turkish Cherry). It is a beautiful colour. For people who like hibiscus, this will be a great choice. Cold and sweetened would probably work well.

A lovely popcorny genmaicha, the chocolate/cocoa is very subtle and almost unnoticeable. If you like T2 Singapore Breakfast you’ll probably like this too.

Amazing and just like hot cross buns. For people who missed out on or ran out of Christmas Breakfast, this is a great alternative. I don’t find it overpoweringly cinnamony, and the sweet currant notes are distinct. There’s plenty of cardamom in this though it’s not overwhelming. Great with milk or honey.

This is very grapefruity, and absolutely excellent with honey, hot or cold. (As is grapefruit juice – it pairs very well with honey). Superb summer tea.

Very chocolately – no wonder given the ingredients! It really helps with a chocolate kick if I’m fasting and am craving chocolate.

I’m not always a huge fan of digestive and minty teas, but this one is pleasant and family members of all ages adore it. It’s very pleasant after a meal or just by itself.

Expensive but more than worth it – it lasts ages and keeps all its flavour. You only need 2-3 pearls for a cup of tea: once they’ve unfurled, it’s ready. I used to carry half a dozen with me in a tiny pillbox. It’s one of the few green teas that I never find bitter in the slightest.